Con+Alt+Delete 2026

Con+Alt+Delete is a three-day winter convention near Chicago focused on anime, cosplay, video games, manga, and Japanese culture. The official site highlights a packed weekend built for socializing, with cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, fan-run panels, and late-night dances. Attendees can meet special guests, including voice actors and performers, while enjoying panels and autograph opportunities. The event emphasizes having more time to hang out with guests and make new friends than at many other conventions. The website also promotes a ConSweet with free snacks and drinks, plus spaces for tabletop gaming, arcade gaming, and video gaming. Visitors can shop the dealers room and artists alley, explore a wide event lineup, and jump into a lively fandom atmosphere. Organized by AnimeCon.org, the convention presents itself as a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend designed to bring anime fandom to life.