Blerdcon
Blerdcon is an annual three-day multi-genre convention held during July at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. The convention's name comes from the word blerds, a term for black nerds. It was co-founded by Hassan Parrish and Hilton George. Blerdcon aims to be diverse and inclusive.
== Programming ==
Blerdcon typically features cosplay contests, concerts, gaming tournaments, maid café, panels, vendors, and workshops. The gaming room is open 24-hours during the event.
== History ==
Blerdcon's idea came out of the experience of attending another convention, MomoCon. First year attendance was higher than expected, with 1,800 people. Blerdcon 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Blerdcon 2021 required attendees to wear masks and provide their COVID-19 vaccination card. The cosplay contest caused controversy in 2021 due to it being won by a Caucasian female. Blerdcon in 2022 continued to have mask and vaccination requirements. The convention had programming on Thursday in 2023.
=== Event history ===

== External links ==
Blerdcon Website