NYCC 2025 Meetup Application

Calling all cosplay, fandom and general enthusiasts! Do you have a passion for cosplay and fandoms and a knack for organizing epic gatherings? We want YOU to be one of our NYCC Meetup Hosts! Show off your creativity, connect with fellow fans and cosplayers, and bring your fandom community vision to life. Apply now to lead unforgettable meetups at the heart of NYCC's premier pop culture event!


The Deadline to fill out this form is 7/31/25 at 5 PM ET

Are you interested in hosting a Meetup at NYCC?*

Hosting a Meetup at NYCC

You indicated that you want to host a meetup at NYCC! Please fill out the fields below and then click "Submit." If we accept your submission, you will host your meetup at NYCC! You will also receive admission to the entire weekend of NYCC for you and one other helper/host if your submission is accepted. Once you submit this application, you will hear back from us by 8/14/25. Thank you for your patience!

For internal purposes only, this will not be made public. If your Meetup is accepted, you will have the option to use a pen name, alias or organization name on the website, schedule and mobile app.

For internal purposes only, this will not be made public. If your Meetup is accepted, you will have the option to use a pen name, alias or organization name on the website, schedule and mobile app.

For internal purposes only, this will not be made public.

Example: My Hero Academia Meetup. Feel free to be more creative than that with your meetup title though!

What we mean by "fan-facing" is that this would be the description we would have up for your meetup on our website and mobile app for the public to see.

This pitch will not be made public.

Do you have any unique or special requests? Do you want to host your Meetup on a certain date/time***? Do you anticipate needing a large location for your meetup? Let us know your thoughts here!

Have you done any meetups at other conventions in the past? Do you just want to make a lot of friends in the community? Let us know here!

***Meetup Scheduling

ReedPop will schedule your meetup based on availability and needs of the show. Meetup Hosts may request specific days and times in their initial submission. All requests will be considered, but final scheduling will be at ReedPop’s sole discretion. Please be advised that meetup schedules may change. Meetup Hosts will be notified of required schedule changes.

I understand that I am responsible for organizing & running this meetup and that NYCC Staff/Crew will not run this meetup*
I understand that filling this application does not guarantee my meetup will be accepted for NYCC. ReedPop Staff hold the right to approve or deny all applications.*

For internal purposes only, this will not be made public.

For internal purposes only, this will not be made public.

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