Y-CON 2025 | May 30 - June 1, 2025

Convention Updates

Y-CON is Recruiting for a Sponsorship Coordinator

Y-CON is recruiting! We're looking to fill an open role for a Sponsorship Coordinator on our executive planning committee!
 
Y-CON is a volunteer run, non-profit dedicated to community growth through gaming. Some of the tasks you would take on in the Sponsorship Coordinator role include:
  • Securing sponsorship for our annual convention and various one-day events
  • Managing the partnerships between Y-CON and our sponsors
  • Developing our annual event sponsorship kit
  • Attending monthly meetings and contributing to the overall success of Y-CON
  • Assisting our marketing team with promotional material
 
Some of the skills we're looking for:
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • A passion for community building
  • Interest and knowledge in gaming/geeky fandoms
  • Experience using MS Office or Google Suite software (spreadsheets, document editing, etc...)
  • Previous event management/sponsorship management experience preferred, but not required
 
If this sounds like a role you'd like to take on, reach out to info@yarmouthcon.com to apply and learn more!

Y-CON 2024 AGM

Join the Y-CON Science Fiction Association Board of Directors and Executive Committee as we host our 5th annual general meeting. This event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
Learn how you can get involved with Y-CON as we begin to plan events for the upcoming year in 2024.
Please RSVP to our AGM by emailing info@yarmouthcon.com or visiting our Facebook event.
Virtual Attendance
If you would like to attend the Annual General Meeting but via an online virtual presence, just let us know. As long as we have anyone who would prefer virtual attendance, we will set up an online video/audio option to attend.

Y-CON Sends our Thoughts and Support to all Affected by the Nova Scotia Wildfires

Y-CON sends our thoughts and support to everyone affected by the Nova Scotia wildfires. We will be making a $250 donation to Red Cross fire-relief efforts and have a donation jar available at the registration desk this weekend for additional donations. ❤️

Y-CON is built on the motto of community through play. We are a safe environment to come to this weekend and have some fun and positivity. If you are displaced by fires and able to attend, we are open with welcoming arms.

Should you not be able to attend anymore, we completely understand - don't hesitate to reach out with any questions at all. We are constantly monitoring this situation for any changes at all.

Announcing the very first Yarmouth County Cup!

The races are almost set to begin - We have a very special event to announce for Y-CON 2023!

Local dignitaries from across Yarmouth County have accepted the challenge of competing for the first ever Yarmouth County Cup - Friday, June 2nd at 6:30 pm on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as a welcome to Y-CON Event!

Come on out and cheer them on! Who's your pick to take home the glory?!🎮🏎