PAX West 2021 - Convention During Pandemic

Key takeaways

  • A memorable PAX. I finished the show floor in 30 minutes.
  • Why cons came back. Organizers can't recoup costs, and skipping a year could put them under (from 1:00).
  • Checks at parties. Wristbands, proof of vaccination or negative tests (from 2:00).
  • A different floor. Ceiling lights on, big empty areas; Bandai Namco the only big booth (from 2:00).

This PAX was very....memorable....

Instead of having meetings, organizing booths, and running parties, I finished walking around the show floor in 30 minutes.

Anyway, I still had a great time seeing local and out-of-state friends this past weekend. And I can’t wait when things to get back to normal soon, so conventions would be more memorable for other better reasons.

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FAQ

Why did conventions return during the pandemic?

My biggest guess is money: events have big costs and no way to recoup them if they don't run, and skipping a year could put them under.

What was PAX West 2021 like?

Very different: the ceiling lights were on, areas that usually hold giant booths were empty, and Bandai Namco was the only big booth.

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