Allow me to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for being a part of ShaoCon2024!

Your passion, expertise, and creativity made this event an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. From engaging panels and insightful discussions to the vibrant exhibitor booths, your contributions brought ShaoCon to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

To my Panelists and Speakers, thank you for sharing your time, talent, and dedication with us and with the fans who came to connect, learn, and be inspired. Thank to the performers who gave us a brilliant and vibrant culture of inclusivity. Thank you to the Gamers who made the 1st ShaoCon Boss Battle Championship possible.

Thank you to the Sponsors, Discover Dekalb, the Georgia Game Developers Association, the Giving Tree Foundation, I Swim with Sharks, and Fuel UP!

Most of all, Thank You to the amazing Neighbors and Volunteeroes of the Neighborhood Studio and the entire ShaoTeam. ShaoCon wouldn’t have been the same without each of you, and we look forward to building on this success together.

With gratitude, Bob Carter & The ShaoTeam

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Whether you're a Gamer ready to dominate the Arena, a Cosplayer perfecting your craft, or a Creative Performer seeking new inspiration, ShaoCon is the ultimate destination for you!

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