Convention software
Software for anime conventions.
Anime cons have specific needs: artist alley dominates, cosplay contests need scheduling, voice-actor guests bring autograph queues, dealer hall mixes import shops with maker tables. Tentpole handles all of it — with AI doing the heavy logistics work that usually eats your whole convention week.
Built for 500 to 15,000+ attendees · 50 to 300+ vendors
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7 days free · Flat $150 or $300/mo · Migration free.
Real convention features, flat pricing. Enterprise convention platforms charge $15-50k per event. Tentpole gives you the same dealer hall + artist alley + multi-day badges + panel schedule for $150 or $300 a month.
What Tentpole handles
- Artist alley as a first-class section (separate from dealer hall)
- Portfolio upload + jurying for artist alley applications
- Cosplay contest registration + judging flow
- Voice actor / Guest of Honor coordination
- Autograph queue management
- Dealer hall with category tags (import, manga, figures, apparel, accessories)
- Multi-day badges + early bird tiers
- Panel scheduling for AMVs, fanfic, language, J-culture, industry tracks
- Volunteer staff applications + shift management
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- AI artist alley layout that respects table-pair preferences (artist duos)
- Cosplay contest scheduling built in — no separate tool
- Voice actor liaison assignment is a one-click flow
- Confident at the 1,000-10,000 attendee range that most anime cons run at
- Flat $150 or $300/mo — no per-attendee fee that scales against you
FAQ
Can artists request to sit next to a specific artist friend?
Yes. Table-pair requests are first-class. AI honors them when building the artist alley layout.
Does this handle cosplay contests?
Yes. Cosplayers register, upload reference images, sign up for divisions (workmanship, performance, novice/journeyman/master). Judges rate via tablet.
Can I manage Guest of Honor autograph schedules?
Yes. Each guest has a profile with autograph times, photo op slots, and panel appearances. Volunteers can be assigned as liaisons.