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New York Comic Con 2026 is scheduled for October 8-11 at the Javits Center, continuing its tradition as North America's premier pop culture event, with tickets and exclusive content available for superfans.
Las Vegas faces economic challenges with declining tourism and gaming revenue, driven by high costs and negative perceptions of overpriced experiences, though industry leaders remain optimistic about a potential recovery fueled by conventions and major events, while local casinos and downtown venues are performing relatively better.
President Trump has proposed that the Republican Party hold an unprecedented national convention before the 2026 midterm elections to energize voters and boost support for upcoming candidates, while both parties are considering unconventional gatherings to influence future leadership and election outcomes.
The Los Angeles City Tourism Board of Commissioners has posted information about convention sales in the area, and it included a brief note mentioning that E3 2024 and 2025 are both cancelled. However, the ESA has stated that no final decisions have been made about the event at this time. Companies are hosting their own E3-style presentations, but fans wish the industry would rally around E3 again, or at least some sort of similar event.
DashCon, a failed Tumblr convention in 2014, taught us a valuable lesson about the difficulty of translating the social media experience into the real world. Despite its mismanagement and low attendance, it became an enduring emblem of internet culture, with the ball pit of dissociation as its enduring symbol. The convention's founder, Lochlan O'Neil, learned how big of a gap there is between a dream and a functioning reality, but also made lasting friendships and connections through the event.
The International Court of Justice is holding public hearings on the case of Ukraine v. Russia, focusing on Russia's violation of conventions on financing terrorism and racial discrimination. Ukraine will speak on June 12, and Russia on June 14. The charges against Russia include providing weapons to illegal armed groups, shooting down MH-17, shelling residential areas, and discrimination against Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar communities. The Court's decision is expected in about 6 months.