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Join Mike and Don from AdeptiCon Historicals as they talk about what to look forward to in 2026.
Because I don’t have enough projects, I decided to start a Japanese army for Bolt Action. I’m going to do a Special Naval Landing Force army, so they’ll be in green uniforms with jungle bases. I have one test model done. Maybe these will be at a future AdeptiCon?
As to actually AdeptiCon projects, those are about done. I should finish up some collateral for my games this weekend. What all are you working on? ... See MoreSee Less
AdeptiCon shout out for our friends @ Geek Nation Tours and their epic Signature Battlefield Series: Feudal Japan – The Battlefields of Battle of Sekigahara & Battle of Kawanakajima in Japan.
October 9–19, 2026 | 11 epic days | Limited to 24 warriors
Our friends at Monument Hobbies have put something very special together...Minis As Art Celebration - Presented by Monument Hobbies
The Miniatures As Art Celebration is a way to give back to the community by giving everyone the opportunity to learn, chat, compete, and enjoy this wonderful hobby in an awesome, and relaxed environment!
Join us AdeptiCon 2026 at booth #400, where you can meet some tremendous artists, take part in live painting demos, get interactive feedback on your models, and even enter our painting competition. So many cool things to do and people to meet!
This registration portal is for ANY ATTENDEE who wants to reserve a locker before the convention starts as lockers may sell out. If you would like to pay with cash please understand your locker will n...
AdeptiCon 2026: Tabletop Minions Features Terrain Efforts
“Unsung heroes” could very well describe the vast majority of AdeptiCon’s loyal staff and vaunted volunteers. They work very hard, year-round, to ensure that the convention runs smoothly. One of these dedicated groups, the AdeptiCon Spray Team, or Airbrush Megaforce, recently received some rare coverage from the Tabletop Minions channel. Uncle Atom takes a look at the history and evolution of AdeptiCon’s terrain efforts and spent a couple days embedded with the rag-tag group of rogues, space pirates, and Miskatonic University graduates that make up the Team.
Todd Cameli from Momentous Struggle interviewed Chris Mehrstedt, the Shatterpoint Event Organizer, to discuss the high demand for Shatterpoint this year. Together, they explored the history and provided detailed insights into the schedule and events planned for AdeptiCon 2026.
Momentous Struggle is back this year streaming all the Shatterpoint events at AdeptiCon so stay tuned for more details on coverage. ... See MoreSee Less
It’s another Wednesday, so time to check in on what you’re working on. I’ve been stuck doing my day job too much, so I haven’t got my done. However, my friends are making progress. If you play in the 40K Friendly you might see this Starweaver. He also panted up some cultists. Finally, we use a winged hussar motorcycle to lead some Polish Flames Early War Motorcycles.
The crew at ‘More Than Dice’ podcast are making some generous donations to this year’s Warcrow and Infinity events. From the MTD folks:
“Donations keep coming and they don't stop coming…
We will be donating three tables worth of terrain to the Warcrow event, along with a ton of Turbo Dork paint, and a wide variety of models to the Infinity and Warcrow events for prize support this year at Adepticon!
We want to thank our friends at Turbo Dork for their generous donation, RM Printable for the terrain files, and Nessie Knows for his donation of models.
If you haven’t signed up for the Corvus Belli Warcrow and Infinity events, please do so, you do not want to miss this year!”
“Listen, kid, we’re all in it together.” - Harry Tuttle
AdeptiCon’s continued success and annual growth is a result of setting high standards for the convention and working year-round to meet those expectations. From a registration process that’s easier than filling out a 27B/6 to populating hundreds of gaming tables with amazing thematic terrain, AdeptiCon attempts to meet or exceed your expectations every year. The convention, and your fellow attendees, also have certain standards we expect you to meet. To that end, we’ve asked Information Retrieval to dust off our standards and conduct policy as a quick reminder.
AdeptiCon brings together a large group of people with a shared passion for the tabletop miniatures hobby. Our responsibility, which we take very seriously, is to ensure that everyone can participate in our event without fear, harassment, or intimidation.
Our Standards: We categorically reject all forms of bigotry, hatred, and discrimination.
- Harassment based on protected characteristics - Threats, intimidation, and stalking - Conduct creating hostile environments
Violations will result in removal from the event and may result in a ban from all future AdeptiCon events. Credible threats will be reported to authorities.
Security at the Baird Center: All attendees entering AdeptiCon pass through metal detectors and are screened by security staff. The Baird Center maintains 24-hour professional security throughout the facility. Weapons are not permitted in the Baird Center.
We enforce these standards in all AdeptiCon spaces. When conduct anywhere threatens safety at the event, we will act.
AdeptiCon is organized by and for people who love this hobby and who respect these boundaries. If you cannot, for any reason, uphold these standards, AdeptiCon is not for you.
Our friends at Atomic Mass Games have posted a little sneak-peak at their planned AdeptiCon 2026 events. Looks like some cool and thematic games for Crisis Protocol, Shatterpoint, and Legion! ... See MoreSee Less
The year has been off to a great start with incredible games and an incredible community! AdeptiCon 2026 is the next milestone and we are loading up the weekend with tournaments, event exclusives, our...
Don't think I've forgotten, we all still have a lot more work to do for the con! I've been stuck doing my day job and schoolwork for the past couple of weeks, but I'm back to painting! Got some Revolutionary War models done along with some new Space Marine projects. I also have 1/200 scale B-52 from Lead Pursuit Podcast and Blue Falcon Hobbies. The Space Marines are for scale, this thing is huge! I'm trying to find some good 1960s decals and a paint scheme involving anti-flash white currently, so this is a backburner project as this won't be at AdeptiCon 2026. Maybe in 2027 we can do an event with some! Check back next week as I should have my Victory at Sea stuff painted.
Badger Games Annual Painting Competition at AdeptiCon 2026
Our good friends at Badger Games have unveiled this year's subject for their annual painting competition. From Badger...
“ Badger Games is pleased to announce their annual AdeptiCon Painting Contest. This year’s offering? A fantastic soon-to-be-released GUND (fishmen from the Crab Nebula) miniature. Contact Badger Games via email ([email protected]), agree to paint it, send it back and we will send this mini anywhere in the world. FREE!”
Just a little over a week into registration, AdeptiCon 2026 attendance is already outpacing last year's numbers. As we enter our second year in Milwaukee, AdeptiCon 2026 is on track to become our largest event yet, with over 1,700 game sessions, events, and classes scheduled.
Thanks to a smooth registration process, demand for events across the board has been high. We're currently working with our partners to assess available space and potential resources to make a determination about additional events and expansion.
That said, we are excited to share that we've already successfully increased capacity for the following events:
Warhammer
Warhammer 40,000 Championship now expanded to 400 seats !
Atomic Mass Games
STAR WARS: Legion World Championship Qualifier now at 180 seats STAR WARS: Legion Competitive Warm Up now at 64 seats Marvel: Crisis Protocol World Championship Qualifier now at 164 seats STAR WARS: Shatterpoint: Team Premier Showdown now at 64 teams
Steamforged Games
Warmachine Event Expansion
ARC Star Wars: Armada Events
Tickets for these expanded events have been offered to those on the waitlist, who will have three days to claim them. Any unclaimed tickets will then be made available to the general public. ... See MoreSee Less
AdeptiCon 2026 Swag Spotlight: 'Three Chibis in a Trench Coat'
The crew at the 'More Than Dice' podcast has revealed their contribution to this year's swag bag, 'Three Chibis in a Trench Coat.' This resin model features Gonzo, Mizzy, and Nestor disguised in Kobold fashion. Check out the podcast now and look for the miniature in March!
Oasis at AdeptiCon 2026! No, not the Gallagher brothers, but a brand new, amazing-looking 6mm game from Collins Epic Wargames. Oasis: Tactical Salvage Reclamation will launch with a limited release at this year's convention. From CEW:
"In partnership with Death Ray Designs and Tabletop Terrain, Collins Epic Wargames is pleased to announce Oasis: Tactical Salvage Reclamation, a 6mm Science Fiction tabletop wargame designed by Dale Eadeh, founder of Hardware Studios. Players compete to discover and claim valuable salvage across diverse planets in an ancient and dangerous micro-galaxy known as The Oasis. Miniatures designed by Dale Eadeh include infantry, mechs, vehicles, and air units capable of salvage actions, special abilities, and destruction of the competition. Extract the salvage… or become it.
Miniatures production will be in the capable hands of Death Ray Designs with accompanying terrain produced by Tabletop Terrain. Artwork will feature the work of James Masino, Dale Eadeh, Marco Mazzoni, and other artists. Oasis will include a physical version, retail-ready sets, and digital STLs. See the game at Adepticon (Milwaukee, WI, March 2026) in the Collins Epic Wargames booth: meet the designer, play 1 of 42 demo games, and join us for our limited launch to get some great swag."
Atomic Mass Games returns this year with their Marvel Crisis Protocol painting competition. 'The Worthy' has garnered no small amount of acclaim over the last couple years and expectations are high! Some remarkable painters and hobbyists have stepped up to the challenge. Are you prepared to join them in 2026?The All-Father calls once more. The Path of the Worthy returns as Marvel: Crisis Protocol’s premier painting competition at AdeptiCon. Four categories, open-format judging, and honors that recognize every stage of the hobby journey. The full entry guide is now live with everything participants need to know. Are you prepared to answer the call? ow.ly/A5wY50XWPrt... See MoreSee Less
Hi Everyone - we are receiving a lot of inquires on confirmation emails. They are lagging behind. There have been around 2300 sent out and around 50-100 are going out every 15/30 minutes. There is no order to the emails being sent. If you do not receive it by tomorrow morning, send us an email and we will escalate. ... See MoreSee Less
Please note that Cvent's system may begin queuing attendees as early as 11:45AM depending on site traffic. We recommend arriving a few minutes early.
NEW EVENTS! UPDATED SCHEDULE!
The AdeptiCon 2026 Preview Schedule was published close to a month ago, but there have been several small changes, additions and deletions since then. Make sure to take one final look at the event offerings on the registration website.
Join Mike and Don from AdeptiCon Historicals as they talk about what to look forward to in 2026.
www.leadpursuit.net/podcast/episode-152-adepticon-historicals-with-nerds-of-war ... See MoreSee Less
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WIP Wednesday!
Because I don’t have enough projects, I decided to start a Japanese army for Bolt Action. I’m going to do a Special Naval Landing Force army, so they’ll be in green uniforms with jungle bases. I have one test model done. Maybe these will be at a future AdeptiCon?
As to actually AdeptiCon projects, those are about done. I should finish up some collateral for my games this weekend. What all are you working on? ... See MoreSee Less
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⚔️ Ready to walk the path of samurai legend? ⚔️
AdeptiCon shout out for our friends @ Geek Nation Tours and their epic Signature Battlefield Series: Feudal Japan – The Battlefields of Battle of Sekigahara & Battle of Kawanakajima in Japan.
October 9–19, 2026 | 11 epic days | Limited to 24 warriors
geeknationtours.com/.../signature-battlefield.../
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Our friends at Monument Hobbies have put something very special together...Minis As Art Celebration - Presented by Monument Hobbies
The Miniatures As Art Celebration is a way to give back to the community by giving everyone the opportunity to learn, chat, compete, and enjoy this wonderful hobby in an awesome, and relaxed environment!
Join us AdeptiCon 2026 at booth #400, where you can meet some tremendous artists, take part in live painting demos, get interactive feedback on your models, and even enter our painting competition. So many cool things to do and people to meet!
Click the link for details! - monumenthobbies.com/pages/minis-as-art-celebration ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026: Pop Up Lockers
We are very happy to announce that Pop Up lockers are officially back in 2026. From PUL:
"From massive displays to armfuls of merch and gear, AdeptiCon is a marathon — not a sprint.
That’s why lockers will be available onsite at AdeptiCon, giving you a secure place to stash your stuff and keep moving.
Safe storage for bags, boxes & purchases
Perfect for gamers, hobbyists & vendors
Drop your gear, explore, repeat
Because your hands should be free for dice, demos, and deals — not bags.
Lockers inside AdeptiCon
Limited quantity — lockers go fast!"
Click to Reserve--- > bit.ly/PUL-ADEPTICON
Tag your squad and plan smart. ... See MoreSee Less
Pop Up Lockers Reservation for Adepticon 2026 - Start - Payable Kiosk
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This registration portal is for ANY ATTENDEE who wants to reserve a locker before the convention starts as lockers may sell out. If you would like to pay with cash please understand your locker will n...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
AdeptiCon 2026: Tabletop Minions Features Terrain Efforts
“Unsung heroes” could very well describe the vast majority of AdeptiCon’s loyal staff and vaunted volunteers. They work very hard, year-round, to ensure that the convention runs smoothly. One of these dedicated groups, the AdeptiCon Spray Team, or Airbrush Megaforce, recently received some rare coverage from the Tabletop Minions channel. Uncle Atom takes a look at the history and evolution of AdeptiCon’s terrain efforts and spent a couple days embedded with the rag-tag group of rogues, space pirates, and Miskatonic University graduates that make up the Team.
... See MoreSee Less
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Todd Cameli from Momentous Struggle interviewed Chris Mehrstedt, the Shatterpoint Event Organizer, to discuss the high demand for Shatterpoint this year. Together, they explored the history and provided detailed insights into the schedule and events planned for AdeptiCon 2026.
Momentous Struggle is back this year streaming all the Shatterpoint events at AdeptiCon so stay tuned for more details on coverage. ... See MoreSee Less
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WIP Wednesday!
It’s another Wednesday, so time to check in on what you’re working on. I’ve been stuck doing my day job too much, so I haven’t got my done. However, my friends are making progress. If you play in the 40K Friendly you might see this Starweaver. He also panted up some cultists. Finally, we use a winged hussar motorcycle to lead some Polish Flames Early War Motorcycles.
What are you working on this week? ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026: Prize Support from ‘More Than Dice’
The crew at ‘More Than Dice’ podcast are making some generous donations to this year’s Warcrow and Infinity events. From the MTD folks:
“Donations keep coming and they don't stop coming…
We will be donating three tables worth of terrain to the Warcrow event, along with a ton of Turbo Dork paint, and a wide variety of models to the Infinity and Warcrow events for prize support this year at Adepticon!
We want to thank our friends at Turbo Dork for their generous donation, RM Printable for the terrain files, and Nessie Knows for his donation of models.
If you haven’t signed up for the Corvus Belli Warcrow and Infinity events, please do so, you do not want to miss this year!”
more-than-dice.com/
www.facebook.com/morethandiceapodcast
#corvusbelli25 #warcrow #adepticon #miniaturegames #donations #TurboDork #yearofthecrow ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026: Standards and Conduct Policy
“Listen, kid, we’re all in it together.” - Harry Tuttle
AdeptiCon’s continued success and annual growth is a result of setting high standards for the convention and working year-round to meet those expectations. From a registration process that’s easier than filling out a 27B/6 to populating hundreds of gaming tables with amazing thematic terrain, AdeptiCon attempts to meet or exceed your expectations every year. The convention, and your fellow attendees, also have certain standards we expect you to meet. To that end, we’ve asked Information Retrieval to dust off our standards and conduct policy as a quick reminder.
AdeptiCon brings together a large group of people with a shared passion for the tabletop miniatures hobby. Our responsibility, which we take very seriously, is to ensure that everyone can participate in our event without fear, harassment, or intimidation.
Our Standards:
We categorically reject all forms of bigotry, hatred, and discrimination.
Our Conduct Policy (full version: tinyurl.com/2026conductpolicy) expressly prohibits:
- Harassment based on protected characteristics
- Threats, intimidation, and stalking
- Conduct creating hostile environments
Violations will result in removal from the event and may result in a ban from all future AdeptiCon events. Credible threats will be reported to authorities.
Security at the Baird Center:
All attendees entering AdeptiCon pass through metal detectors and are screened by security staff. The Baird Center maintains 24-hour professional security throughout the facility. Weapons are not permitted in the Baird Center.
Report Concerns:
- At event: Registration desk (3rd Floor), staff members, venue security
- Before event: [email protected]
- Emergency situations: Dial 911
We enforce these standards in all AdeptiCon spaces. When conduct anywhere threatens safety at the event, we will act.
AdeptiCon is organized by and for people who love this hobby and who respect these boundaries. If you cannot, for any reason, uphold these standards, AdeptiCon is not for you.
We look forward to seeing you in March! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our friends at Atomic Mass Games have posted a little sneak-peak at their planned AdeptiCon 2026 events. Looks like some cool and thematic games for Crisis Protocol, Shatterpoint, and Legion! ... See MoreSee Less
AdeptiCon 2026 Atomic Mass Games Event Teaser - atomicmassgames
www.atomicmassgames.com
The year has been off to a great start with incredible games and an incredible community! AdeptiCon 2026 is the next milestone and we are loading up the weekend with tournaments, event exclusives, our...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
WIP Wednesday!
Don't think I've forgotten, we all still have a lot more work to do for the con! I've been stuck doing my day job and schoolwork for the past couple of weeks, but I'm back to painting! Got some Revolutionary War models done along with some new Space Marine projects. I also have 1/200 scale B-52 from Lead Pursuit Podcast and Blue Falcon Hobbies. The Space Marines are for scale, this thing is huge! I'm trying to find some good 1960s decals and a paint scheme involving anti-flash white currently, so this is a backburner project as this won't be at AdeptiCon 2026. Maybe in 2027 we can do an event with some! Check back next week as I should have my Victory at Sea stuff painted.
What are you working on? ... See MoreSee Less
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Badger Games Annual Painting Competition at AdeptiCon 2026
Our good friends at Badger Games have unveiled this year's subject for their annual painting competition. From Badger...
“ Badger Games is pleased to announce their annual AdeptiCon Painting Contest. This year’s offering? A fantastic soon-to-be-released GUND (fishmen from the Crab Nebula) miniature. Contact Badger Games via email ([email protected]), agree to paint it, send it back and we will send this mini anywhere in the world. FREE!”
badgergames.com/contests/adepticon/
#adepticon #adepticon2026 #40k #wargaming #miniaturepainting #miniaturepainting ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026 Announcement
Just a little over a week into registration, AdeptiCon 2026 attendance is already outpacing last year's numbers. As we enter our second year in Milwaukee, AdeptiCon 2026 is on track to become our largest event yet, with over 1,700 game sessions, events, and classes scheduled.
Thanks to a smooth registration process, demand for events across the board has been high. We're currently working with our partners to assess available space and potential resources to make a determination about additional events and expansion.
That said, we are excited to share that we've already successfully increased capacity for the following events:
Warhammer
Warhammer 40,000 Championship now expanded to 400 seats !
Atomic Mass Games
STAR WARS: Legion World Championship Qualifier now at 180 seats
STAR WARS: Legion Competitive Warm Up now at 64 seats
Marvel: Crisis Protocol World Championship Qualifier now at 164 seats
STAR WARS: Shatterpoint: Team Premier Showdown now at 64 teams
Steamforged Games
Warmachine Event Expansion
ARC Star Wars: Armada Events
Tickets for these expanded events have been offered to those on the waitlist, who will have three days to claim them. Any unclaimed tickets will then be made available to the general public. ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026 After Hours
Milwaukee's legendary Goth Barge is hosting an after-hours video dance party this year at the Hyatt's iconic rooftop ballroom.
Check out their Instagram post for details.
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On Friday, March 27th, we’re boarding the Hyatt’s iconic "flying saucer"-in the VUE Rooftop Ballroom-for a night of Goth, Industrial, and EBM. We’ve summoned Dusty Gannon ( @itsgothdad / Vision Video) to join Team @goth_barge and command the decks at Milwaukee’s most legendary circular bar. It’s a high-altitude takeover featuring spectacular 360-degree views of the city skyline as our dance party backdrop. Whether you’re a visiting strategist in town for the @adepticon 2026 convention, a devotee looking for your Goth Dad fix, or a veteran of our core Barge crew, this event is open to everyone and no convention attendance is required to join the party. If you do want to check out the gaming action beforehand, entry to the AdeptiCon convention floor is free to the public, making it the perfect way to spend the afternoon before heading up to the rooftop. Join us for a high-altitude side quest. When the convention floor closes, the real campaign begins. FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2026 HYATT REGENCY MILWAUKEE 9:00PM-1:00AM $15 COVER 18+ EVENT Poster design by @modern_hexery #gothbarge #gothdad #adepticon
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AdeptiCon 2026 Swag Spotlight: 'Three Chibis in a Trench Coat'
The crew at the 'More Than Dice' podcast has revealed their contribution to this year's swag bag, 'Three Chibis in a Trench Coat.' This resin model features Gonzo, Mizzy, and Nestor disguised in Kobold fashion. Check out the podcast now and look for the miniature in March!
more-than-dice.com/
#morethandice #adepticon #gamingcommunity #GamingTogether ... See MoreSee Less
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AdeptiCon 2026 Exhibitor Spotlight: Collins Epic Wargames
Oasis at AdeptiCon 2026! No, not the Gallagher brothers, but a brand new, amazing-looking 6mm game from Collins Epic Wargames. Oasis: Tactical Salvage Reclamation will launch with a limited release at this year's convention. From CEW:
"In partnership with Death Ray Designs and Tabletop Terrain, Collins Epic Wargames is pleased to announce Oasis: Tactical Salvage Reclamation, a 6mm Science Fiction tabletop wargame designed by Dale Eadeh, founder of Hardware Studios. Players compete to discover and claim valuable salvage across diverse planets in an ancient and dangerous micro-galaxy known as The Oasis. Miniatures designed by Dale Eadeh include infantry, mechs, vehicles, and air units capable of salvage actions, special abilities, and destruction of the competition. Extract the salvage… or become it.
Miniatures production will be in the capable hands of Death Ray Designs with accompanying terrain produced by Tabletop Terrain. Artwork will feature the work of James Masino, Dale Eadeh, Marco Mazzoni, and other artists. Oasis will include a physical version, retail-ready sets, and digital STLs. See the game at Adepticon (Milwaukee, WI, March 2026) in the Collins Epic Wargames booth: meet the designer, play 1 of 42 demo games, and join us for our limited launch to get some great swag."
www.oasiswargame.com
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AdeptiCon 2026: The Path Of The Worthy
Atomic Mass Games returns this year with their Marvel Crisis Protocol painting competition. 'The Worthy' has garnered no small amount of acclaim over the last couple years and expectations are high! Some remarkable painters and hobbyists have stepped up to the challenge. Are you prepared to join them in 2026?The All-Father calls once more. The Path of the Worthy returns as Marvel: Crisis Protocol’s premier painting competition at AdeptiCon. Four categories, open-format judging, and honors that recognize every stage of the hobby journey. The full entry guide is now live with everything participants need to know. Are you prepared to answer the call? ow.ly/A5wY50XWPrt ... See MoreSee Less
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Hi Everyone - we are receiving a lot of inquires on confirmation emails. They are lagging behind. There have been around 2300 sent out and around 50-100 are going out every 15/30 minutes. There is no order to the emails being sent. If you do not receive it by tomorrow morning, send us an email and we will escalate. ... See MoreSee Less
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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION!
Please note that Cvent's system may begin queuing attendees as early as 11:45AM depending on site traffic. We recommend arriving a few minutes early.
NEW EVENTS! UPDATED SCHEDULE!
The AdeptiCon 2026 Preview Schedule was published close to a month ago, but there have been several small changes, additions and deletions since then. Make sure to take one final look at the event offerings on the registration website.
Check out the full newsletter here: tinyurl.com/58uzujep ... See MoreSee Less
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