Pick up your badge, lanyard, and official Mike Con welcome kit. First 500 Michaels get a limited-edition enamel pin.

The official kickoff of Mike Con 2026. Founding Michaels take the stage to welcome the crowd, share the origin story, and fire the ceremonial confetti cannon.

A philosophical deep-dive with six Michaels from wildly different backgrounds. Moderated by Michael Chen, PhD (philosophy, not medicine).

The doors open on 100+ Michael-approved vendors. Shop, browse, commission, and taste your way through the hall.

A calligraphy expert named Michael teaches you how to make your signature worthy of the name. Supplies included.

A sit-down dinner for all attendees. Seating is assigned by middle name. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Legendary Michael ticket holders get priority seating.

Cocktails, mocktails, and conversation. Meet your fellow Michaels in a relaxed setting. 21+ for the bar; all ages welcome on the terrace.

The annual address from Mike Con's founding committee. New announcements, surprise guests, and the unveiling of the 2027 theme.

From Michelangelo to Michael Jordan to Michael Scott — a lively discussion of the most impactful Michaels in recorded history.

The marketplace is open all day. Saturday is the busiest day — arrive early for the best selection.

Six Michaels compete to create the best dish named after themselves. Audience votes. Winner gets a golden spatula engraved with their name.

Speed networking for Michaels. 5 minutes per Michael. Walk away with 20 new contacts who share your name.

Three psychologists (all named Michael) explore what the research says about name identity, social perception, and the Michael Effect.

Open to all attendees. Sing, dance, juggle, recite poetry — as long as your name is Michael and you're willing to embarrass yourself for the crowd.

Black tie optional. The annual Michael Awards recognize the most outstanding Michaels across 12 categories. Followed by dancing. VIP and Legendary ticket holders get reserved tables.

Four Michael-owned businesses share their stories. Topics include branding, networking, and whether being named Michael is actually a competitive advantage.

Last chance to shop. Many vendors offer end-of-con discounts on Sunday. Marketplace closes at 3:00 PM sharp.

A published author named Michael leads a 60-minute workshop on capturing your life story. Bring a notebook. Leave with an outline.

The emotional finale. Highlights reel, award recap, and the announcement of Mike Con 2027's location. Bring tissues. Bring confetti. Bring your Michael energy.

An informal send-off for those not rushing to the airport. Share your favorite Mike Con moment, swap contact info, and make plans for 2027.