Programming Policies
If you aren't allowed to do it outside of Otakuthon, it isn't allowed at Otakuthon.
Panels and Workshop Policies
Due to a restricted amounts of seats available for panels and workshops, we ask attendees to respect the following:
- Be respectful to others. We will not allow people to reserve places for people that will come late.
- To assure everyone’s safety, all attendees must have a designated seat. Standing people or observers will not be tolerated unless directed by panel or workshop staff.
- At the end of every panel or workshop, the room will be emptied.
- Please read the panel or workshop descriptions to see which will require a reservation or not.
For those who require reservation:
- Seating reservation coupons will be distributed 1 hour before the start of the panel or workshop on a first come-first serve basis in front of the room where the activity will take place.
- Attendees with a reservation coupon will need to show up 5 minutes before the start of the panel or workshop to be allowed in for seating, otherwise, they will automatically be considered a no-show.
- A small allocation of people will be allowed at the door in the event of a no-show, it'll be a first come, first serve basis.
For panels or workshops who don’t require reservation:
- We will allow lineups 45 minutes before the starting time.
- We will be doing head counts and reserve the right to cut a line short to allow traffic to flow in the corridors.
Events Policies
Due to a restricted amount of seats available, we ask attendees to respect the following:
- Be respectful to staff members and volunteers.
- No seat reservation will be allowed during free events. We will not allow people to reserve places for people that will come late or that are further away in the line-up.
- Walk at all times. Your security is important to us. There is no need to run or rush to get your seat.
- Follow the directions of the staff to your seating place.
- Be respectful to others around you: do not stand on the chairs and don't climb on another person’s shoulders in the event rooms.
- Pictures and video recording are prohibited unless a staff member or the artist allows you to do so.
- Consumption of food, drink or illicit substances (drugs, alcohol, etc.) is prohibited in the event rooms.
- Be respectful : pick up your trash and dispose of it in the right places.
Game Show, Screening Policies
- Due to a restricted amount seats available, we ask attendees to respect the following:
- Be respectful to others. We will not allow people to reserve places for people that will come late.
- We will be doing head counts and reserve the right to cut a line short to allow traffic to flow in the corridors.
- We will only allow lineups starting 30 minutes before the programmed content.
Tips to enjoy Otakuthon’s workshops, panels and events
- Check out the Guidebook in advance and plan your activities!
- Check the activities that require reservation as the waiting time may vary
- Always follow staff directions for everyone’s safety and enjoyment
- Failure to comply with these rules may result in the withdrawal of the badge
Pregistration is now open!