Dream
Con
An anime and gaming convention founded by RDCWorld, built on one idea: bring together like-minded people from around the world to celebrate what they love — pop culture, comics, art, cosplay, sports and music. It started in Waco with a thousand people.
Dates and city read live from dreamconvention.com
A thousand people to forty-four
Waco in 2018, then Arlington, then Austin, now the George R. Brown in Houston — roughly doubling every two years.
Who fills the room
Fans
Passionate streaming and gaming fans turned attendees, there to meet the creators they watch all year.
Creators
Tomorrow's creators, influencers, producers and leaders in tech, gaming, entertainment and sport — there to learn from each other.
Entrepreneurs
People with a genuine entrepreneurial streak, there to network and keep building.
The staples
The events people come back for.
Crew Battle
RDCWorld against Somebros in a video game battle of skill and bragging rights that intensifies every year.
Gaming Tournaments
High-stakes cash prizes across Smash Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat and Tekken.
All Star Smash
Official guests in a head-to-head bracket, with the winner taking the Smash Tournament Champion belt.
Cosplay Contest & Runway
Every level of cosplayer showing their own creative take on a favorite character.
Family Feud
A variety of unique topics where attendees learn from and play against panelists, guests and sponsors.
Film Premieres
Screenings from guests and sponsors, shown exclusively to the people in the room.
“I loved that this con was created for everyone who loves a wide variety of things, from gaming to anime to sports. It felt good to be in a place that was created for us, by us… No matter who you are or where you come from, Dream Con was all about lifting each other up and embracing all aspects of being uniquely you.”
Dream Con attendee
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