Welcome to the first planning thread for /mlp/ con 2026!
What is /mlp/ con? Together we're going to organize an online convention by and for /mlp/ It will focus on: 1) the show, 2) /mlp/, and 3) the fandom Check out some of our events from 2025 that are linked from this site: https://mlpcon.online/schedule.html
When is it? These planning threads will help figure this out! Fill out the survey at https://forms.gle/GGtQaWWwfCjFce4t9 to help decide
How will the con be held? Special events in this thread or others Live streams on YouTube, Picarto, or private streaming platforms, broadcast via CyTube Pre-recorded videos made for the con viewed on CyTube During the con, most activity and interaction will occur on the con thread and/or CyTube
What now?
- Take the survey at https://forms.gle/GGtQaWWwfCjFce4t9
- Take the survey at https://forms.gle/GGtQaWWwfCjFce4t9
- Take the survey at https://forms.gle/GGtQaWWwfCjFce4t9
- Make new OP images representing the con this year!
- Make cute mascot art of Contard and Conpone
- Discuss how we can make this year's con better here in thread
- Take the initiative and reach out to people who would make for a good interview, guests from the show or others in the fandom that aren't from the board (don't lie to them; if you are uncomfortable actually performing the interview, we can get someone to help with that)
- Make a new con mascot
- Keep the planning thread bumped
- Host a panel or event or record a special video to be premiered during the con
- Create short funny videos that could be shown during downtime
- Help organize panelists
- Create and maintain a planning document for the con that can be updated by the thread
- Be a CyTube janny who does it >for free
- Organize and run a charity event (for Fallen Oak, Days End, or any charity you want)
Last thread (from 2025): >>42333738
PLEASE KEEP EVERYTHING ON TOPIC, ABOUT /mlp/ con Discord drama and bait posts are off-topic