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[MORE Speed Dating sessions!]

WELCOME TO SPEED DATING 2016!

Where instant connections are made and sparks are ignited! The FanimeCon Speed Dating events are only for 18+ singles who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love! We're excited to incorporate a few things such as:

• MORE Speed Dating sessions!
• Speed Dating Workshops-- What IS Speed Dating? How does it even work? Where can I get some practice? This workshop will address all of those questions and more
• Continued variety of Speed Dating-- LGBT sessions were a GREAT success last year and we will continue!

UPDATED: 4/13/2016

Location: San Jose Convention Center, Rooms 211 A, B, D

Speed Dating 101 Workshops:
Saturday 10AM - 11AM
Sunday 10AM - 11AM

Speed Dating Sessions:
Friday **8PM – 10PM (STAFF ONLY)
Saturday 12PM – 2PM, **2PM – 4PM, 4PM – 6PM
Sunday 12PM – 2PM, **2PM – 4PM, 4PM – 6PM

**LGBT sessions offered at specific times.
Heterosexual sessions offered at all times.


All participants need to have a legitimate FanimeCon badge (Member or Staff)
ALL Attendees must come to desired Speed Dating Session WITH Proper Photo ID (proof of 18+YO)-- No Exceptions!

This 2016 year, we will be hosting Speed Dating workshops, sessions, and more. All FanimeCon attendees (18+) are welcomed to the Speed Dating 101 Workshops.

We also provide heterosexual and queer friendly, gender-neutral (LGBT) speed dating sessions. LGBT sessions, include gay/queer males, lesbian/queer females, and bisexual/pansexual folks, are offered Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Picture IDs will be checked at the door to verify age. Please bring a valid picture ID that indicates your birthday (passport, driver's license, state id, etc.). There are no exceptions to the ID requirement.

Please post any questions or comments you may have here! Any suggestions are appreciated as well. Check back here often as FanimeCon comes closer or email us at speeddatingATfanimeDOTcom.


Random NUMBER Lottery-Based Selection Process
(1) STEP 1: Speed Dating registration will begin 1 hour before the event session. Times are listed below. Come to the speed dating rooms 211A/B/D in the SJCC for a chance to register and participate. Attendees may participate in the lottery up to max 3 times per day. Selected attendees may only go to one speed dating session as space is limited.

•   Friday Session 8PM – 10PM: Lottery starts at 7PM (Staff Only)
**LGBT session offered at this time

•   Saturday & Sunday Session 12PM – 2PM: Lottery starts at 11AM

•   Saturday & Sunday Session 2PM – 4PM: Lottery starts at 1PM
**LGBT session offered at this time

•   Saturday & Sunday Session 4PM – 6PM: Lottery starts at 3PM

(2) STEP 2: Once the lottery opens 1 hour prior to the session, our staff personnel will assist you in the process. We require a minimal amount of information from you and only staff personnel are handling the registration process. Each attendee who is interested in participating will be in line for a chance to draw a random lottery number and know immediately if they randomly selected a winning lottery number. The numbers are explained below:

   For heterosexual sessions,
•   Selecting #1 – #45, participation guaranteed in the Speed Dating Session. Attendee will be registered immediately.
•   Selecting #46 - #56, waitlisted for the session, must be present 15 minutes before the session to be eligible for an open spot. Spots will be given according to number rank.
•   Selecting #57 and beyond, no participation or waitlist. Please try again for the next session.

   For LGBT sessions,
•   Selecting #1 – #15, participation guaranteed in the Speed Dating Session. Attendee will be registered immediately.
•   Selecting #16 – #27, waitlisted for the session, must be present 15 minutes before the session to be eligible for an open spot. Spots will be given according to number rank.
•   Selecting #28 and beyond, no participation or waitlist. Please try again for the next session.

[Random Lottery-Based Entry-- No Pre-Registration, No First-Come First-Served Waiting in line! Hooray]

WELCOME TO SPEED DATING 2015!

Where instant connections are made and sparks are ignited! The FanimeCon Speed Dating events are only for 18+ singles who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love! We're excited to incorporate a few things such as:

• Random Lottery-Based Entry-- No Pre-Registration, No First-Come First-Served Waiting in line! Hooray
• MORE Speed Dating sessions!
• Speed Dating Workshops-- What IS Speed Dating? How does it even work? Where can I get some practice? This workshop will address all of those questions and more
• Continued variety of Speed Dating-- LGBT sessions were a GREAT success last year and we will continue!

UPDATED: APRIL 2, 2015

Location: Fairmont Hotel, Sacramento, Piedmont, and Hillsborough Rooms

Speed Dating 101 Workshops: Saturday 10:30AM - 11:30AM & Sunday 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Speed Dating Sessions: Saturday 12PM - 2PM, *2PM - 4PM, 4PM - 6PM & Sunday 12PM - 2PM, *2PM - 4PM, 4PM - 6PM
*LGBT Sessions offered

Pre-Registration: Not required, but all participants need to have a legitimate FanimeCon badge (Member or Staff)
ALL Attendees must come to desired Speed Dating Session WITH Proper Photo ID (proof of 18+YO)-- No Exceptions!

This 2015 year, we will be hosting Speed Dating workshops, sessions, and more. All FanimeCon attendees (18+) are welcomed to the Speed Dating 101 Workshops. For the first time for the Speed Dating Sessions, the selection and registration process will be a RANDOM LOTTERY-BASED process! Selection for participation is NOT guaranteed, but there is no more hassle of waiting in line.

The Random Lottery-Based Selection/Registration Process for the Speed Dating Sessions is simple:
(1)   Stop by Speed Dating rooms in Fairmont Hotel from 10AM – 3PM on Saturday and Sunday and fill out a registration slip for your desired event session. 1 entry per person per session. Attendees may submit up to max 3 entries per day.

(2)   After you are done signing up, you are free to leave and have fun at con! We require a minimal amount of information from you and only staff personnel are handling the registration process.

(3)   Come back ½ hour prior to your desired session and see if you are randomly selected for that Speed Dating session or else you will forfeit your spot if you were called. Ex: If you registered for the Saturday 12PM session, you must arrive at the rooms at 11:30AM when staffers start to randomly select and process attendees' registration. Selection for event participation is NOT guaranteed!

We provide heterosexual and queer friendly, gender-neutral (LGBT) speed dating sessions. LGBT sessions, include gay/queer males, lesbian/queer females, and bisexual/pansexual folks, are offered Saturday and Sunday at 2PM. Picture IDs will be checked at the door to verify age. Please bring a valid picture ID that indicates your birthday (passport, driver's license, state id, etc.). There are no exceptions to the ID requirement.

Please post any questions or comments you may have here! Any suggestions are appreciated as well. Check back here often as FanimeCon comes closer or email us at speeddatingATfanimeDOTcom.

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Hello All,

Thank you so much for participating in our exciting popular events!

To help continually improve Speed Dating, please provide us with honest feedback. We will read and consider all feedback carefully. Thanks!

Google Feedback Form Link Below:
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Please refrain from heated discussions via forums. Please email us speeddatingATfanimeDOTcom or fill out our feedback form!

[MORE Speed Dating sessions-- double that of last year!]

WELCOME TO SPEED DATING!

Time for some info about SPEED DATING. We, the Speed Dating Department, have been working diligently to re-vamp our events this year. We're excited to incorporate a few things such as:

• MORE Speed Dating sessions-- double that of last year!
• Speed Dating 101 Workshop-- What IS Speed Dating? How does it even work? Where can I get some practice? This workshop will address all of those questions and more
• Continued variety of Speed Dating-- LGBT sessions were a GREAT success last year and we will continue!

5-22-2014 Updates

The published online Pocket Guide has incorrect info. There is NO Friday Speed Dating. Please follow the correct information below, in the Program Guide, or at our website section: www.fanime.com/events/#speed-dating

Speed Dating 101 Workshops: Learn the basics and practice with us!

• Saturday 10AM-11AM
• Sunday 10AM-11AM

Speed Dating Event Sessions: The Real Deal Speed Dating! We are hosting two rounds per 2-hr session, so come on by!

• Saturday 12PM-2PM, 2PM-4PM, 4PM-6PM
• Sunday 12PM-2PM, 2PM-4PM, 4PM-6PM

LGBT Sessions will be offered Saturday 2-4PM and Sunday 2-4PM.

Location: Marriott Hotel, Salon Rooms V and VI (5 and 6)

Pre-Registration: Not required, but all participants need to have a legitimate FanimeCon badge (Member or Staff)
ALL Attendees must come AT LEAST 10 minutes prior to desired Speed Dating Session WITH Proper Photo ID (proof of 18+YO)-- No Exceptions!

Speed Dating is happening this year-- hang on tight, fans! In the mean time, please post any questions or comments you may have here! Any suggestions are appreciated as well. Check back here often as FanimeCon comes closer or email us at speeddatingATfanimeDOTcom.

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Greetings FanimeCon Fans!  ;D

FanimeCon 2013 is looming close and the Staff at Speed Dating are excited to prepare for this year's events.

For more detailed information about Speed Dating, please visit this link: http://www.fanime.com/events-and-exhibits/events/#speed-dating

As we promised, we will implement improvements and suggestions that will better Speed Dating this year! We hear you all- more speed dating events, better pre-registration, comforting atmosphere, and more!

As of now, we are still in the planning stages but please expect that Speed Dating will happen this year. We will continue LGBT speed dating as well due to its preliminary success and interest.

**New 5/31/2013**
Thank you all for attending our Speed Dating Event! We would love your feedback. Please click the following url link to access our feedback form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HjR6M-7G952gV9LMo5buNmUQEZLD-ScUVG1hliyFzYQ/viewform

**New 4/1/2013**
There is NO Pre-Registration for Speed Dating Events this year! Spots are available first-come, first-served in line.
ALL Attendees must come AT LEAST 10 minutes prior to desired Speed Dating Session WITH Proper Photo ID (proof of 18+YO)-- No Exceptions!

Speed Dating Sessions
Friday 5/24: 8PM-10PM
Saturday 5/25: 12PM-2PM; 4PM-6PM
Sunday 5/26: 12PM-2PM; 4PM-6PM

LGBT Sessions: Sat and Sun 2PM-4PM

Location: San Carlos Room, Hilton Hotel

In the mean time, please post any questions or comments you may have here! Any suggestions are appreciated as well. Check back here often as FanimeCon comes closer!

Hello All,

Men in Black 3 (Finally! On 5/25) and the Avengers (5/4) are out during Fanime Weekend!!!

Although it's still super early, just thought to toss the idea IN :). Are there discounts on group tickets if anyone knows?

Movie theaters nearby isCamera 12-- 201 South Second Street. I will update this thread when the date gets closer with movie times and ticket prices... but for now,

WHO'S EXCITED!? OHYEAH  :D

Hello Everyone,

Are you tired of $4+ gas :o ?
Are you exhausted from driving everywhere? Does Amtrak and Greyhound buses seem to cost almost as much as gas now!?  >:(

Fear no more, let's all Carpool TOGETHER!

• Carpool from Northern California to San Jose (Davis, Sacramento, SF, etc.). State your location!
• Driver or passenger or both?
• If driver, how many seats in your car?

If you want to be a passenger, we will work out gas money. It'll be fun! :)
All drivers and passengers will communicate on best times to leave and come back.
If there's more than enough interest on the forums, then we can create a Facebook Page (as I've seen previously before) for carpooling.

Next Staff Mtg: March 10th. All Staff Meeting dates are listed on another thread, thanks!

[blond]

Hi Forum,

Do you notice that A LOT of anime shows lately have been featuring two main characters and one of them is blond and other is brunette!!!? I just think many more anime has the whole blonde/brunette thing going on :o! For example, I haven't seen anime featuring two blondes, two redheads, etc. If you have seen some, PLEASE name them belowww...I have seen two brunettes/black-haired characs though :)

For example! Please correct me if I am wronggg.

• Anime Title- Blond and Brunette
• Dance in Vampire Bund- Mina and Akira
• Chobits- Chii and Hideki
• Kaichou Wa Maidsama- Usui and Misaki
• Escaflowne- Hitomi and Van
• Gundam Wing- Relena and Heero
• Ouran High School Host Club- Tamaki and Haruhi
• Sailor Moon- Usagi and Mamoru
• ETC.

-Asura

Hey All  ;D

Just wanted to know who still plays Ragnarok Online (RO) here! I play on Rebirth RO (private server) so if you want to play with me, just reply!

Or just reply if you play another server that you think is great! RO is a good hangout/chill game and here's a link for people who don't know what it is: http://ratemyserver.net/ and http://iro.ragnarokonline.com/

There are two types of servers: public (pay 2 play) and private

Rebirth RO is private so it's more limited than the public server!

Hi All,

I just wanted to simply ask if there has been any updates regarding Maid Cafe OR if there is an official thread about it. I just want to know the requirements of being able to volunteer as a Maid and if there were any announcements about it.

Anyone who has volunteered before, please tell us about your experiences!!! And how you went about being a Maid. I am interested to read how people fared from last year.

So, please keep this topic, simple and clean-- NO Hostile Debate/Argument, or I will report you IMMEDIATELY! I read the last topic regarding Maid Cafe and one simple question turned into a heated debate that was locked by an Admin. Please keep this thread friendly so people can come and read it. Be considerate and respectful!  :) Thank you all!

-MKK