By Brendan Howard Imagine you’re preparing to exhibit at the KantCon Tabletop Gaming Convention, July 16–19, at the Overland Park Convention Center. You’ve paid for your booth space, packed your wares, and prepared to spend the weekend talking about your art, books, crafts, dice, or other creative projects. Hopefully, you’ll sell some items and meet people excited about what you create. Now imagine you’re also nervous. Maybe you’re shy or socially anxious and not used to spea

The convention is on the horizon, and it's time to start planning your move. Trades, events, volunteering, and more — here's your briefing. Time to shake up your shelf The KantCon Math Trade is back — the smartest way to swap games without the awkward one-on-one haggling. Got something gathering dust? Chances are another attendee has been hunting for it, and they're sitting on exactly what you want. How it works: List your games — Add the titles you're ready to part with bef

Event Submission is Live! Have a game you love to run? Event submission for KantCon is officially open! Whether it’s a board game, card game, or role-playing adventure, we’d love for you to bring it to the table at this year’s convention. Share your favorite titles, guide players through an unforgettable adventure, or introduce others to a game you’re passionate about. Submitting an event is easy—just tell us what you’d like to run, how many players you’re looking for, and a

Early Bird sales are officially in progress! If you’ve been waiting for the best time to lock in your KantCon plans, now’s the moment. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time, and it’s your chance to grab badges and packages at our best rates. While you’re planning ahead, be sure to keep an eye on our other important dates—especially as we head toward event submissions and signups. You can find the full schedule of deadlines and milestones here: https://www.kan

It’s almost time to kick off KantCon 2026, and we’re excited to start the year strong. If you’ve been thinking about attending—or bringing friends along—now’s the perfect moment to start planning. Important Dates February 1, 2026 — Early Bird Badges Go On Sale March 1, 2026 — Event Submission Opens April 1, 2026 — Early Bird Ends • Online Registration & Event Signups Open June 27, 2026 — Online Registration & Event Submission Close July 11, 2026 — Event Signups Close Jul

As you start making plans for the New Year, be sure to mark your calendar: KantCon 2026 will take place July 16–19 at the Overland Park Convention Center . Early Bird badge sales begin February 1st , with prices remaining the same as last year. You can find additional important dates and deadlines as we get closer to the convention here: 👉 https://www.kantcon.com/dates To help spread the cheer, we’re excited to announce that our popular Game It Forward program will return i

Mark your calendars! KantCon is returning to the Overland Park Convention Center on July 16-19, 2026. We’re gearing up for another four days filled with games, fun, and smiling faces. A big part of that experience comes from awesome exhibitors who bring art, gaming gear, and other treasures that will be sure to tempt your wallet. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at KantCon, our submission form opens on Saturday, November 15th. Please keep an eye on kantcon.c

We are excited to announce the official KantCon 2026 dates. We'll see you at the Overland Park Convention Center July 16th-19th!

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