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MARCH 25TH - 29TH, 2026

The World's Premiere Wargaming Convention

MARCH 25TH - 29TH, 2026

AdeptiCon 2026 - March 25th - 29th, 2026
Registration is Now Closed.

Current News

Fort Wappel T-Shirt

08/03/2022Charity,Hobby Seminars,News,Special Guests

To say that Jim and Cathy Wappel are an AdeptiCon institution would be a vast understatement. They are a treasured couple, who have devoted so much time and effort to making AdeptiCon what it has become. Anyone who has ever...

AdeptiCon 2023 Dates Announced

04/19/2022Golden Demon,News,Painting Competitions

The countdown begins now! AdeptiCon 2023 will take place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel between March 22nd and 26th. We are also very proud to announce that the Golden Demon will be back, after a...

AdeptiCon 2022: An Epilogue

03/29/2022News

As the dust settles and the ballrooms and halls go quiet, planes land and SUVs travel those final few miles to home, it may be too early to have any real perspective yet about AdeptiCon 2022. But one thing we can safely say...

Golden Demon Winners!

03/29/2022Events,Golden Demon,News,Painting Competitions

With 500 plus entries, the Golden Demons returned to North America with a triumphant parade of stunning artistry. After years of waiting, the entrants spared no details. The techniques and skill on display at AdeptiCon were...

AdeptiCon 2022 Dice

03/29/2022News,Payments & Refunds,Registration

As you are well aware, the AdeptiCon 2022 Dice failed to arrive in time for the convention. They were held up at the forwarding port for 9 days and arrived 16 hours after the convention ended! We are in the process of sorting...

Star Wars: World Open Qualifiers

02/09/2022Events,News

From our friends at Atomic Mass Games: We are happy to announce that the 2022 Worlds Season for our Star Wars™ games will kick off at AdeptiCon with three events: Star Wars: Legion 2022 World Open Qualifier Star Wars: X-Wing...

AdeptiCon Terrain Challenge: Star Wars Legion and Marvel Crisis Protocol

02/01/2022Events,News

From the bustling streets of NYC to the desolate wastes of Morag, from the sandy expanse of the Dune Sea to the neon-bright casinos of Nar Shaddaa, the worlds of the Marvel and Star Wars universes provide endless...

AdeptiCon 2022 Challenge Coin Revealed

01/18/2022News,Registration

Designed by the talented Tim Toolen, these new exclusive 'challenge coins' are a master-crafted must for every AdeptiCon fan and collector. Individually numbered, these functional and attractive coins let you display your...

The Return of the King (of Miniatures Painting Competitions)

01/06/2022Events,Golden Demon,News,Painting Competitions

The Golden Demon, Games Workshop’s miniatures painting competition, is one of the most prestigious and storied contests in the history of the hobby. And there was a time, not long ago, when this legendary competition had U.S...

Over 1500 Tournament and Event Games

Over 225 Hobby Seminars

Over 160 Exhibitors

About AdeptiCon

ADEPTICON 2026

24 YEARS AND COUNTING!

AdeptiCon has grown consistently over the past twenty years, from the humble 110 person event in 2003, to the amazing 10,000 attendees AdeptiCon hosted in 2025. Over these twenty-four years, AdeptiCon has been held at five different venues. We have expanded from a handful of events to well over 1600 tournaments, event games, and hobby seminars covering all aspects of the miniature war gaming hobby. Despite the continued growth and necessary expansion, we have made every effort to keep consistent focus on one major priority: to present to our attendees the highest quality wargaming event possible. This will remain our priority for 2026 and beyond.

Location

Baird Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Variety

AdeptiCon hosts over 1250 events - including board games, hobby seminars, miniature games, role-playing games, team trivia, and social gatherings.

Date

March 25th - 29th, 2026
Wednesday - Sunday

Exhibitor Hall

Over 125 exhibitors attend AdeptiCon every year to showcase their new products, run demos and interact with the community. Exhibitor Hall hours are 10 AM - 6 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 10 AM - 3 PM on Sunday.

BAIRD CENTER

The Baird Center (formerly the Wisconsin Center) is an iconic venue in the heart of downtown Milwaukee currently undergoing a massive $456 million expansion, doubling its size to 1.3 million total square feet by May 2024. The result will be an exciting new era of accessibility, innovation, and unrivaled event experiences. Offering 52 state-of-the-art breakout rooms and 300,000 contiguous square feet of exhibition space, the Baird Center is dedicated to every meticulous detail and is committed to event excellence. AdeptiCon is excited to partner with the Baird center and usher in the next era of the convention!

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HOTELS

Each hotel listed below will have a discounted AdeptiCon room block. Reservations will be made through reservation portals (click on hotel name).

Parking rates listed with an * are still being negotiated and are not locked in yet. We are doing our best to get you the best rates possible! SpotHero.com is also an excellent option for finding parking near your hotel or the Baird Center (although you can only book 3 months in advance using this service).

Important Note: AdeptiCon does not work with any outside housing services. All reservations must be made directly with the hotels. If you are contacted by a service like ‘Business Travel Bureau’, it is a scam. Please notify us immediately at [email protected].

The Iron Horse1.1 miles from venue
A variety of rooms available
1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $44 (valet)*
414-831-4613

$172

The Marc HotelAttached to venue via Skywalk
Standard doubles and kings available
Parking: TBD
414-390-1800

$157

Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel8-minute walk to venue
A variety of rooms available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $31 (self) $44 (valet)*
414-488-0540

$179

Homewood Suites Milwaukee12-minute walk to venue
King, double, and queens available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Breakfast included
Parking: $20 (self), $30 (valet)*
414-563-1090

$199

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown12-minute walk to venue
King and double queens available
1-night non-refundable deposit
Breakfast included
Parking: $24-$39*
855-238-4266

$169

Milwaukee Marriott Downtown12-minute walk to venue
A variety of rooms available
3-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $45*
844-683-8959

$224

The Westin Milwaukee19-minute walk to venue
A variety of rooms available
3-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: TBD
414-224-5224

$209

Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown12-minute walk to venue
King and double queens available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Breakfast included
Parking: $25 (self), $42 (valet)*
888-591-1234

$169-$189

Residence Inn Milwaukee DowntownSOLD OUT
7-minute walk to venue
King or queen with full-sized pullout couches
Group #: ACS
Breakfast included
Parking: $30*
414-224-7890

$189

Hilton Milwaukee City CenterSOLD OUT
Attached to venue via skywalk
A variety of rooms available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $12
414-935-5940

$157

Hyatt Regency MilwaukeeSOLD OUT
Attached to the venue via skywalk
A variety of rooms available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $28*
414-276-1234

$168

SpringHill Suites Milwaukee DowntownSOLD OUT
Attached to venue via skywalk
King and double queens available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Breakfast included
Parking: $40*
414-273-9811

$144-$154

Drury Plaza HotelSOLD OUT
9-minute walk to venue
King and double queens available
4-night minimum stay
Group #: 10144919
Breakfast included
Parking: $28*
800-325-0720

$159

DoubleTree MilwaukeeSOLD OUT
4-minute walk to venue
King and double queens available (with fridge/microwave)
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Free Wi-fi
Parking: $28*
414-273-2950

$189

Fairfield Inn & Suites Milwaukee DowntownSOLD OUT
2-minute walk to venue
King and double queens available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: TBD
414-626-7100

$166

Courtyard MarriottSOLD OUT
4-minute walk to venue
A variety or rooms available
1-night non-refundable deposit
Group #: AdeptiCon
Parking: $22*
414-291-4122

$164-$174

The Pfister12-minute walk to venue
A variety of available
4-night minimum, 1-night non-refundable deposit
Parking: $38 (self), $46 (valet)*
414-273-8222

$189

1500Gaming Events

225Hobby Seminars

160Exhibitors

10000Attendees

EVENT RULES

WHOEVER SAID THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD OBVIOUSLY NEVER ENCOUNTERED PLASMA WEAPONS.

From the war-torn cities of the 41st millennium to the hellish landscape of The Frozen City, there exists little order. And yet, somehow, events and tournaments set upon these battlefields demand rules and guidelines! The button below will take you to the AdeptiCon 2026 Event Rules and Resources page. Therein you will find everything you need to successfully wage war this Spring!

EVENT RULES