The ACential Podcast Sean McIntosh

ACen is almost here! That’s right! Anime Central is almost here, and we’ve got a lot of big updates to bring you. In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting registered before the con versus at-con registration. We run down all the major announcements ACen has made since our last episode. Lastly, in our interview segment for this episode, we speak to Jesica Ward-Schmidt about the many roles she takes on in the organization and the challenges she and her teams have faced to bring this year’s ACen home! It’s our last episode before the con so let’s build the hype!

Registration

There is still time to get pre-registered and not have to stand in the at-con registration line. Head over to this link and get signed up today

https://www.acen.org/registration-info/

Badges have been shipped
 
All individual badges shipped on April 19th. Group Badges and International Badges shipped a week later. There are still a few Group Badges that need to be shipped but otherwise, all badges are now in the hands of the USPS.

If you have not received your badge yet, please follow these steps that can help you with your badge

1. Confirm your registration status at this link

https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/registration_update.cfm?Logout=1

2. If your registration status is confirmed and you did purchase badge mailing, please sign up for Informed Delivery from USPS at this link. It will help you keep an eye out for incoming mail

https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

3. If your badge does not arrive prior to the start of the convention, please see our staff at Membership Services when you arrive, and they will be able to assist you in getting your badge.


Guest Announcements
Tony Oliver
Erica Mendez
Lucien Dodge
Samurai Dan and Jillian
Hakos Baelz and Gawr Gura of Hololive EN


Other Announcements
Pop-Up Lockers
$15 a day
$25 for two days
$35 for the weekend
 
Revue Starlight: The Movie
More details coming soon


Pachinko Fever
More details coming soon

Soap Bubble Lineup
ZOA
DJ Khek
DJ Allen C
VJ DaGuru
DJ Kagamine
Bad Corey
DJ GreenFlow
Nikki X

Synergy Lineup
Kotu
All Hell Breaks Loops
Moe Shop
2TD
Snack Attack

James Landino (RWBY, Tower of GOD)
TeddyLoid (Panty and Stocking, Me Me Me)

 
Musical Guest
 
DEMONDICE

Welcome Back to another Episode of the ACential Podcast! Check out the Show Notes to see all the topics we discussed this week!

Registration

Tier 3 ends April 1st at Midnight. April 2nd, price goes up to $80 for a full weekend badge and no badge mailing option.

www.acen.org/registration-info

Covid-19 Safety Update
 
Masks still required in all indoor, convention spaces. Proof of Vaccination OR Negative Covid Test Result within 72 hours of your arrival at convention also required.

https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/

Guest Announcements
 
Dorah Fine

https://www.acen.org/dorah-fine/

Oriana Peron

https://www.acen.org/oriana-peron/

A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy

https://www.acen.org/a-new-world-final-fantasy-concert-2022/


Eric Maruscak

https://www.acen.org/chalk-artist-eric-maruscak/

First Timers Guide to ACen

1.      Pick up Badge at Registration Booth in Hall A if you did not get your badge mailed to you. If you did, still head over to Registration to show your proof of vaccination, and get your wristband for the weekend
2.      Pick up a Program Guide and lanyard, also located in Hall A. While you’re at it, download Guidebook from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for Anime Central to download our 2022 Guidebook
3.      When the Convention starts on Friday, Head to Opening Ceremonies and hear about all the wonderful things that will be at ACen this year.
4.      After Opening Ceremonies, head over to the Dealer’s Hall and check out all the vendors and industry guests that have joined us this year.
5.      Pop over to the Artist Alley and see the wonderful artist selling artwork and other craft goodies.
6.      Don’t forget to check out our amazing lineup of fan-panels.
7.      Remember the 6-2-1 rule! 6 hours of sleep a night, 2 full meals a day (Pocky is not a meal), and 1 shower
8.      Make sure to join our Discord Server to keep up with all the amazing attendees at ACen

Another episode of the ACential Podcast is coming at you. In this episode, we discuss all the announcements we’ve made in January and there was a lot. There will be even more coming as we get close to the convention.

Episode links

Registration

Registration is at Tier 3. Price is $73 for adults.

https://www.acen.org/registration-info/

Hotels

Only the Hyatt Rosemont and the Comfort Inn and Suites are still available

https://www.acen.org/hotels/

Live Events now open

https://www.acen.org/live-events-submission-forms-are-now-open/

Masquerade Applications now open

https://www.acen.org/masquerade-now-accepting-submissions/

Professional Registration is Open

https://www.acen.org/professional-registration-is-now-open/

Roadshows

Ohayocon

February 10th-13th, 2022

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Columbus, OH

https://ohayocon.org/

Anime Milwaukee

February 11th-13th, 2022

Wisconsin Center

Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel

https://animemilwaukee.org/

COVID-19 Vaccination and Mask Policy

Masks Required in all public convention spaces and public hotel spaces

Proof of Vaccination required (Vaccination Card, App, photo)

https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/

Reach out to the show

podcast@acen.org

See you next episode

It’s our last episode of 2021! In this episode, we talk to Phil our Senior Manager of Convention Experiences about the work that goes into having all the amazing things we have inside the convention center.

We also give updates on attendee registration as well as the opening of Live Event Registration.

Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year and we hope you all are looking forward to 2022!

Links from the show

https://www.acen.org/registration-info/
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/gatherings_submission_form.cfm
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/panels_submission_form.cfm
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/live_performance_submission_form.cfm
https://www.acen.org/about-us/volunteer/

You can email the show at podcast@acen.org. Feedback is appreciated!

See you all next episode!

Welcome back to Episode 2 of the ACential Podcast. In this episode of the podcast

We give a brief update on hotels for ACen 2022
 Also, a reminder about Tier 2 registration ending soon
The big announcement of the episode has to do with Live Event signups
Lastly, we talk to Troy and Kris of our Volunteer Staffing

Services and find out from them what volunteering at Anime Central is like
Links from the episode

https://www.acen.org/hotels/
https://www.acen.org/registration-info/
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/gatherings_submission_form.cfm
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/panels_submission_form.cfm
https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/live_performance_submission_form.cfm
https://www.acen.org/about-us/volunteer/

You can email the show any and all comments or questions to podcast@acen.org. Feedback is appreciated!

See you all next episode!

Welcome everyone to Episode 1 of the ACential Podcast. Join your host, Sean, as he talks about the latest news and announcements related to Anime Central.
 
Registration
 
Registration for Anime Central 2022 is open and the price is going up to Tier 2 pricing on September 1st. Don't delay getting your badge. Head on over to
 
www.acen.org/registration-info
 
And get signed up today!
 
Room Blocks
 
Our big announcement for this episode is room blocks! Room Blocks for the first 6 hotels will open on September 3rd at Noon Central Time. In this episode, we break down each hotel that is opening on September 3rd, and give you some tips and tricks for booking a hotel for ACen. We also have a guest! Joining us as the first guest of the ACential Podcast is Don Hess, our head of Venue Site Relations. Don discusses his time with Anime Central and what exactly goes into making sure ACen has a convention center to be held in and hotels for our attendees to stay in
 
We close the episode with some viewer comments about their favorite hotels.
 
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