Tricon 2026
Waterloo Region’s Premier Fan Event is back!
When is TriCon?
May 2 & 3, 2026! Come celebrate May the Fourth with us!
What is TriCon?
TriCon combines a convention, vendor fair, and speaker event into one weekend that immerses guests in all things pop culture, sci-fi, comics, anime, visual art, digital technology, interactive tech-art, and more!
Celebrity Guests
Peter Outerbridge
May 2 & 3
Peter Outerbridge is a Toronto-born actor who studied theatre at the University of Victoria before co-founding a fringe company and transitioning into film and television. He has appeared in a wide range of acclaimed projects, from films like Suicide Squad and Lucky Number Slevin to television series such as Orphan Black, The Expanse and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy.
Selfie – $10
Autograph – $25
Selfie + Autograph – $30
Sugar
May 2 & 3
Sugar Lyn Beard is a Toronto-born, LA‑based writer, actress and producer known for heartfelt comedic storytelling across TV and film. She rose to fame in Canada as Suga Baybee on KISS 92 FM and as a star of YTV’s The Zone, since appearing in The Flash, The Mindy Project and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, while also voicing Sailor Mini Moon in Sailor Moon S.
Selfie – $10
Autograph – $25
Selfie + Autograph – $30
Katrina Devine
May 2
Katrina is most known for playing Marah (Cameron “Cam” Watanabe’s cousin, the evil niece of Lothor and Sensei Kanoi Watanabe) in Power Rangers Ninja Storm and she also portrayed Cassidy Cornell in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. She was also in the movies Left For Dead and Atomic Twister plus Katrina has appeared in the TV series Xena: Warrior Princess, Shortland Street and more!
Autograph – $25
Selfie + Autograph – $40
Special Guests
Cosplayers & Experiences
Toronto Game Expo will be on site! Stop by to snap a pic with their cosplay guests and chat with them about their event this November.
Captain Steel is back with some of his out-of-this-world props. New this year: try to beat a robot at Beyblade!
Thank you to DTK favourite, Matter of Taste, for being our on site food vendor! Visit them in THELOUNGE, grab a drink from their mobile espresso bar, or a delicious lunch/snack.
Rotide Media is back again to provide professional cosplay photography! Stop by their table to have your professional cosplay photos taken.
VENDORS
Schedule
May 2
| Time & Location | Activity & Description |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Doors open |
| All Day | TriCon BINGO with Bunny Tush; MakerSpace activity; Matter of Taste café and tabletop games (2nd floor); KW Creators Scavenger Hunt |
| 10:30am – 10:45am Mainstage |
Learn to K-pop dance Interactive K-pop Demon Hunters performance and sing-along with idol group CRUSH |
| 10:45am – 11:15am Mainstage |
Jedi School |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm Panel |
Accessibility & Inclusivity in Tabletop Gaming with Ravenwood Tabletop Discussion on accessibility, inclusive play, and reducing barriers in tabletop gaming |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm Celebrity Panel |
Peter Outerbridge 40 min talk + 30 min Q&A |
| 2:15pm – 2:45pm Panel |
Build It Real: The Art and Science of Props Captain Steel, Ralf Wall, Brandon Dale Techniques in prop-making, tools, materials, budgeting, and hobby vs professional work |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm Mainstage |
Star Wars or Star Nos Game Show Hosted by EKGCosplay & WafflesCosplay |
| 3:45pm – 4:15pm Mainstage |
Cosplay Catwalk hosted by The Macho Dan |
| 5:00pm | Close |
May 3
| Time & Location | Activity & Description |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Doors open |
| All Day | TriCon BINGO with Bunny Tush; MakerSpace activity; Matter of Taste café and tabletop games (2nd floor); KW Creators Scavenger Hunt |
| 10:30am – 10:45am Mainstage |
Learn to K-Pop dance Interactive K-pop Demon Hunters performance and sing-along with idol group CRUSH |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm Underground Studio MakerSpace |
Special Effects Makeup Workshop Capacity: 25; Ages 10+ (uses liquid latex) Hands-on session creating realistic effects like scars, cuts, and bruises |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm Celebrity Panel |
Sugar 40 min talk + 30 min Q&A |
| 2:15pm – 2:45pm Panel |
Press Start to Heal Queen Harleen, Toronto Game Expo Explores how gaming supports mental wellness |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm Panel |
From Idea to Ink: Writing and Self-Publishing Comics Seth Wilks & Vaughn Joseph Covers idea development, publishing, and launching comics (including Kickstarter) |
| 3:45pm – 4:15pm Mainstage |
Cosplay Catwalk hosted by The Macho Dan |
| 5:00pm | Close |