ICON 50 2026

Before you book

Public fans expressly welcome. Main convention officially Saturday October24; optional Friday adjacent activities excluded. Online badge registration currently suspended; contact organizer for attendee availability.

Check the official page for current prices, availability, registration deadlines and what each pass includes. A general entry pass may not cover every activity. Price and professional eligibility are separate: free registration can still require industry credentials.

Dates, hours and access

• 2026-10-24 · Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center · Hours not confirmed · America/Chicago · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Choose your anchors

Pick the panels, artists or guest activities that matter most, then group nearby stops on the floor plan. A celebrity listing does not guarantee every-day attendance; check each guest’s announced dates. Leave time between activities for walking and lines.

Budget beyond the badge

Separate admission from optional autograph, photograph, merchandise and special-event spending. Check whether a photo opportunity needs its own reservation and whether a panel uses a separate queue or ticket.

Prepare for cosplay and crowds

Read the current costume, prop, bag and photography policies before packing. Ask before photographing another attendee. Keep costumes manageable for travel and allow time for any announced prop inspection.

Getting there and moving around

Your listed destination is Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, IA. Confirm the correct building, entrance, parking, public transport and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer. Large venues may host several unrelated events on the same day. Allow time for check-in and walking from the entrance to your first stop.

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Your show-day checklist

• Keep your admission confirmation and any required identification available.
• Check the organizer’s current opening hours and pass-specific entry.
• Review bag, personal-item, photography and re-entry rules.
• Save the program or floor plan and choose your first three priorities.
• Plan transport home and keep notes for useful follow-up.

Official sources and updates

Event facts come from the magazine’s reviewed directory record, checked 2026-10-10. Planning suggestions are editorial guidance; this guide is not a firsthand review or the organizer’s official program.

• Official organizer information ↗
• Official attendance and admission information ↗
• Reviewed event listing →
• Report a correction →

Dates, guests, policies and schedules can change. Use the organizer’s current information when making your final plans.