The ACential Podcast

Episode 6

ACen is almost here! That’s right! Anime Central is almost here, and we’ve got a lot of big updates to bring you. In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting registered before the con versus at-con registration. We run down all the major announcements ACen has made since our last episode. Lastly, in our interview segment for this episode, we speak to Jesica Ward-Schmidt about the many roles she takes on in the organization and the challenges she and her teams have faced to bring this year’s ACen home! It’s our last episode before the con so let’s build the hype! Registration There is still time to get pre-registered and not have to stand in the at-con registration line. Head over to this link and get signed up today https://www.acen.org/registration-info/ [https://www.acen.org/registration-info/] Badges have been shipped   All individual badges shipped on April 19th. Group Badges and International Badges shipped a week later. There are still a few Group Badges that need to be shipped but otherwise, all badges are now in the hands of the USPS. If you have not received your badge yet, please follow these steps that can help you with your badge 1. Confirm your registration status at this link https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/registration_update.cfm?Logout=1 2. If your registration status is confirmed and you did purchase badge mailing, please sign up for Informed Delivery from USPS at this link. It will help you keep an eye out for incoming mail https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action 3. If your badge does not arrive prior to the start of the convention, please see our staff at Membership Services when you arrive, and they will be able to assist you in getting your badge. Guest Announcements Tony Oliver Erica Mendez Lucien Dodge Samurai Dan and Jillian Hakos Baelz and Gawr Gura of Hololive EN Other Announcements Pop-Up Lockers $15 a day $25 for two days $35 for the weekend   Revue Starlight: The Movie More details coming soon Pachinko Fever More details coming soon Soap Bubble Lineup ZOA DJ Khek DJ Allen C VJ DaGuru DJ Kagamine Bad Corey DJ GreenFlow Nikki X Synergy Lineup Kotu All Hell Breaks Loops Moe Shop 2TD Snack Attack James Landino (RWBY, Tower of GOD) TeddyLoid (Panty and Stocking, Me Me Me)   Musical Guest   DEMONDICE

Episode 5

Welcome Back to another Episode of the ACential Podcast! Check out the Show Notes to see all the topics we discussed this week! Registration Tier 3 ends April 1st at Midnight. April 2nd, price goes up to $80 for a full weekend badge and no badge mailing option. www.acen.org/registration-info [http://www.acen.org/registration-info] Covid-19 Safety Update   Masks still required in all indoor, convention spaces. Proof of Vaccination OR Negative Covid Test Result within 72 hours of your arrival at convention also required. https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/ [https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/] Guest Announcements   Dorah Fine https://www.acen.org/dorah-fine/ [https://www.acen.org/dorah-fine/] Oriana Peron https://www.acen.org/oriana-peron/ [https://www.acen.org/oriana-peron/] A New World: Intimate Music from Final Fantasy https://www.acen.org/a-new-world-final-fantasy-concert-2022/ [https://www.acen.org/a-new-world-final-fantasy-concert-2022/] Eric Maruscak https://www.acen.org/chalk-artist-eric-maruscak/ [https://www.acen.org/chalk-artist-eric-maruscak/] First Timers Guide to ACen 1.      Pick up Badge at Registration Booth in Hall A if you did not get your badge mailed to you. If you did, still head over to Registration to show your proof of vaccination, and get your wristband for the weekend 2.      Pick up a Program Guide and lanyard, also located in Hall A. While you’re at it, download Guidebook from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for Anime Central to download our 2022 Guidebook 3.      When the Convention starts on Friday, Head to Opening Ceremonies and hear about all the wonderful things that will be at ACen this year. 4.      After Opening Ceremonies, head over to the Dealer’s Hall and check out all the vendors and industry guests that have joined us this year. 5.      Pop over to the Artist Alley and see the wonderful artist selling artwork and other craft goodies. 6.      Don’t forget to check out our amazing lineup of fan-panels. 7.      Remember the 6-2-1 rule! 6 hours of sleep a night, 2 full meals a day (Pocky is not a meal), and 1 shower 8.      Make sure to join our Discord Server to keep up with all the amazing attendees at ACen

Episode 4

Another episode of the ACential Podcast is coming at you. In this episode, we discuss all the announcements we’ve made in January and there was a lot. There will be even more coming as we get close to the convention. Episode links Registration Registration is at Tier 3. Price is $73 for adults. https://www.acen.org/registration-info/ [https://www.acen.org/registration-info/] Hotels Only the Hyatt Rosemont and the Comfort Inn and Suites are still available https://www.acen.org/hotels/ [https://www.acen.org/hotels/] Live Events now open https://www.acen.org/live-events-submission-forms-are-now-open/ [https://www.acen.org/live-events-submission-forms-are-now-open/] Masquerade Applications now open https://www.acen.org/masquerade-now-accepting-submissions/ [https://www.acen.org/masquerade-now-accepting-submissions/] Professional Registration is Open https://www.acen.org/professional-registration-is-now-open/ [https://www.acen.org/professional-registration-is-now-open/] Roadshows Ohayocon February 10th-13th, 2022 Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, OH https://ohayocon.org/ Anime Milwaukee February 11th-13th, 2022 Wisconsin Center Hilton Milwaukee City Center Hotel https://animemilwaukee.org/ COVID-19 Vaccination and Mask Policy Masks Required in all public convention spaces and public hotel spaces Proof of Vaccination required (Vaccination Card, App, photo) https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/ [https://www.acen.org/2022-vaccine-and-mask-policy/] Reach out to the show podcast@acen.org [podcast@acen.org] See you next episode

Episode 3

It’s our last episode of 2021! In this episode, we talk to Phil our Senior Manager of Convention Experiences about the work that goes into having all the amazing things we have inside the convention center. We also give updates on attendee registration as well as the opening of Live Event Registration. Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year and we hope you all are looking forward to 2022! Links from the show https://www.acen.org/registration-info/ https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/gatherings_submission_form.cfm https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/panels_submission_form.cfm https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/live_performance_submission_form.cfm https://www.acen.org/about-us/volunteer/ You can email the show at podcast@acen.org. Feedback is appreciated! See you all next episode!

Episode 2

Welcome back to Episode 2 of the ACential Podcast. In this episode of the podcast * We give a brief update on hotels for ACen 2022 *  Also, a reminder about Tier 2 registration ending soon * The big announcement of the episode has to do with Live Event signups * Lastly, we talk to Troy and Kris of our Volunteer Staffing * Services and find out from them what volunteering at Anime Central is like Links from the episode https://www.acen.org/hotels/ [https://www.acen.org/hotels/] https://www.acen.org/registration-info/ [https://www.acen.org/registration-info/] https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/gatherings_submission_form.cfm [https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/gatherings_submission_form.cfm] https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/panels_submission_form.cfm [https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/panels_submission_form.cfm] https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/live_performance_submission_form.cfm [https://s6.goeshow.com/maps/acen/2022/live_performance_submission_form.cfm] https://www.acen.org/about-us/volunteer/ [https://www.acen.org/about-us/volunteer/] You can email the show any and all comments or questions to podcast@acen.org [podcast@acen.org]. Feedback is appreciated! See you all next episode!