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Convention Timetable
Cosplay Photographer of the Year
Join CPAI in crowning their Cosplay Photographer of the year! See the shortlist of entrants in this awards panel and cheer on the winner!
![Cosplay Disco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1712339988069-YXPX0MH19HR8UDAXISW1/Cosplay+Disco+Website+Image.jpg)
Cosplay Disco
An exciting final cosplay event to show off the costume you’ve spent weeks, months or even all year designing and creating!
![30 Years at 30 Years: Cosplay Elder Advice](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1716584337899-DSGYMUUAMLCKKI7JG31P/cosplay_Elder_Advice_Panel.jpg)
30 Years at 30 Years: Cosplay Elder Advice
NICC host a fun panel with their 30 year old cosplayers as they reflect on their experiences: How cosplay used to be, how they’ve seen the scene grow and change, and what the future of cosplay could be!
![Cosplay Group Photo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1712339315311-N4EZ1ZX8TNGS1G8PZ33S/Cosplay+Group+Photo.jpg)
Cosplay Group Photo
Join your friends for a big fandom crossover at our traditional cosplay group photo.
![Cosplay Masquerade](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1712338728910-LMDQP2ZTGF5SOA5MSNB7/Masquerade+Website+Image.jpg)
Cosplay Masquerade
The Cosplay Masquerade is taking over Mandela hall. Show off your hard work on the stage in front of your friends and be in with a chance to win prizes!
![Safety Orientation for Cosplay Masquerade Contestants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1715512527845-AF1S2N52IW72M5M0UHZ4/Masquerade.jpg)
Safety Orientation for Cosplay Masquerade Contestants
Compulsory safety orientation for Cosplay Masquerade competitors.
![Cosplay Masquerade Prejudging](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1715513161598-CJIAHY7ZW7DZYCO54O2L/Cosplay+Masquerade+Prejudging.jpg)
Cosplay Masquerade Prejudging
A closed session for judges to view the entrants to the cosplay masquerade ahead of the show.
![Variety Show](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1712336338775-W8E2BK3BO2FN242HOXKC/Variety+Show+Website+Image.jpg)
Variety Show
Come join the show as cosplayers show off their skills! Watch an onstage performance in Mandela Hall at Q-Con’s Variety Show!
![Safety Orientation for Variety Show Contestants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/1715512303291-HHPUSJV5H7QA0F1FEAKM/Talent+Variety+Show.jpg)
Safety Orientation for Variety Show Contestants
Compulsory safety orientation for Variety Show competitors.
![Photography Studio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6255bf0891399f0cfe7c867f/650f080c-796e-4bc1-b537-904d866537da/Pixel+35+Photography.jpg)
Photography Studio
Warren’s love of photography began over 20 years ago. He made the move to professional photography in 2016 and now has his own studio in his home town of Larne.