CozyCon

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2604:3D08:7083:5500:99C1:F603:C3A:7BEA: adding the 5th event info.

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'''Cozy Con''' is an [[online convention]] that is open to all fandoms (including [[furry]]).<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1261401511373856768 "This is only one resource we used when looking at dates but this may illuminate (and keep in mind since were online, no specific fandom and aim to be available worldwide..." Cozy Con Twitter] dated May 15, 2020. Retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref>

==History==

It was started by [[Temrin]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/WildElements/status/1238636266993975296?s=20 Tweet from Temrin] on Twitter. Dated March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> in 2020 as a spiritual successor to [[Tigerdile]]'s [[Tigerdile#Homecon|HomeCon]], expanded to host [[artist]]s from all over the internet (not just limited to those streaming or on only one website) and to give artists and their [[fan]]s an avenue to a convention-like experience without the need to leave their homes or travel long distances.

Cozy Con acts as a hub for the event while each [[vendor]]/[[panelist]] will host their offerings in their own way.<ref>[https://cozycononline.com/#faq Cozy Con's FAQ] on Cozy Con's website. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref>

On July 15th, 2021, Cozy Con's Twitter announced that the convention was partnering with [[Furnal Equinox]]. The announcement stated that while they would be sharing resources and support, both conventions are still separate events.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1415734396439580673?s=20 "We're so excited to announce that we'll be partnering with @FurnalEquinox!.."] Posted on Twitter Jul 15, 2021, retrieved Sept 1, 2021</ref>

==Cozy Con 1==
Their first event took place on May 2-3, 2020.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1238875089371672576?s=20 Poll results of Cozy Con date] on [[Twitter]]. Dated March 14, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1239678603526193152?s=20 Pinned Tweet] on Twitter. Dated March 16, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.</ref> The convention's attendance statistics were: 201 users that claimed [[badge]]s, total joins 579 (not including duplicate joins) and the maximum number of users at a time was 453.<ref> [https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1257183250839044096?s=20 "...Cozy Con is coming to a close, so here are some closing statements!"] Posted on Twitter on May 4, 2020, retrieved May i, 2021</ref>

==Cozy Con 2: "Autumn Magic"==
Their second event was held September 19-20 2020.<ref>[http://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1264264099862417408 Twitter announcement for the second Cozy Con] Dated May 23, 2020, retrieved Oct 20, 2020</ref> The peak member count was 603, attendees were 218 and server joins (including duplicates) were 1051.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1308116113507586048?s=20 "...Cozy Con Online: Autumn Magic (Sept 19th - 20th) - Review and numbers!"] Posted on Twitter Sept 21, 2020, retrieved May 1, 2021</ref>

==Cozy Con 3: "Summer Vacation"==
Their third event was held on May 14-16, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1392897931187916802?s=20 "You have until May 17th to get the attendee digital swag bundle!"] Posted on Twitter May 13, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref> with a peak of 573 users on the convention's Discord.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1395053205273284609?s=20 "Cozy Con Summer Vacation is over and we had a peak of 573 users in our Discord for this event."] Posted on Twitter May 19, 2021, retrieved May 22, 2021</ref>

==Cozy Con 4: "Cozy Wave"==
On June 1, 2021 Cozy Con's Twitter announced their fourth event which was held on September 25-26, 2021,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1399797042835193858?s=20 "September Event Update!..."] Posted June 1, 2021, retrieved June 7, 2021</ref> with a peak of 792 discord members, 189 free swag pickups and 1901 [[VRChat]] visits.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1444011378629484544?s=20 "You all are AMAZING!"] Posted Oct 1, 2021, retrieved Oct 4, 2021</ref>

==Cozy Con 5: "Cozy Wave" Continues==
On Nov 21, 2021 Cozy Con's Twitter announced their fifth event, to be held on May 14th 2022.,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1462576561287155721 "CozyCon Online - Mini May Event..."] Posted Nov 21, 2021, retrieved Dec 13, 2021</ref>

==References==
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==See also==

* [[List of online furry conventions]]
* [[COVID-19]]

==External links==

* [https://cozycononline.com/#home Cozy Con] official website
* [https://twitter.com/CozyConOnline Cozy Con] on [[Twitter]]

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List of online furry conventions in 2021

2021-12-13T19:08:22Z

2604:3D08:7083:5500:99C1:F603:C3A:7BEA: adding the next CozyCon Online

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== See also ==
* [[Online furry convention]] - for the general concept of an online furry convention
* [[List of online furry conventions in 2020]] - for online furry conventions before January 2021
* [[List of online furry conventions before March 2020]] - for those prior to COVID-19
''This article lists upcoming and recently past online furry conventions.''

==Upcoming conventions==

{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Dates
! Regular<br />Location
! Platforms
! Notes
|-
| [[FurParadise]]
| December 3-5, 2021 <ref>[https://twitter.com/_FurParadise/status/1454115826097803264 FurParadise Twitter], posted October 29, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| Discord
| The theme is "Super FurParadise 2."
|-
| [[FVRUM]]
| December 18, 2021 <ref>[https://twitter.com/FURUM_MY/status/1455520073221763072 FURs Upon Malaysia (FURUM) Twitter], posted November 2, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| VRCHAT
|-
| [[Furry Valley Virtual Con]]
| January 14-17, 2022 <ref>[https://twitter.com/furryvalley/status/1458530289899167746?s=21 Furry Valley Twitter], posted November 10, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| Discord, VRChat
| Four days of furry fun with panelists, games, special guests, and more!
|-
| [[CozyCon]]
| May 14th, 2022<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1462576561287155721], posted Nov 21, 2021</ref>
| Online
| Discord, Twitch, Minecraft, VRChat
| Fifth iteration of CozyCon Online. The theme continues as "CozyWave." Features vendors, panels, DJ's, and events.
|}

==Past conventions==
;2021

{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Dates
! Regular<br />Location
! Platforms
! Notes
|-
| VR [[Japan Meeting of Furries]]
| January 7-10, 2021<ref>[https://www.jmof.jp/vr_jmof VR JMoF con website], VR JMoF 2021 section, checked October 13, 2020.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|jpn| }}
| VRChat
| JMOF's second iteration of their VRChat-held convention.
|-
| [[Further Confusion]]
| January 15-18, 2021<ref>[https://www.furtherconfusion.org/ Further Confusion website], retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Zoom, VRChat, Mixcloud
|
|-
| [[Anthro New England]]
| February 20, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/1349787873076195332 Anthro_NE Twitter], posted January 14, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream, Minecraft
| Livestreamed DJ sets, an online dealer’s den, and a virtual fursuit parade were broadcast. <ref>[https://twitter.com/Anthro_NE/status/1349788271543529473 Anthro_NE Twitter], posted January 14, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Fur Squared]]
| February 26-28, 2021<ref>[https://fursquared.com/ FurSquared website], retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| VRChat
| The theme for Fur Squared was 'The Roaring 2.0s'. Streams and panels were broadcast.
|-
| [[VancouFur]]
| March 6-7, 2021
| {{flagdiv|can| }}
| Livestream, Discord, Minecraft, VRChat
| The theme was "EvfurQuest Online (BETA)"<ref>[https://vancoufur.org/ Theme listed on website], retrieved January 17, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Blue Ridge Furfare]]
| March 12-14, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream, Discord, VRChat
| The theme was "80's Retro Revive".
|-
| [[Furnal Equinox]]
| March 19-21, 2021<ref>[https://furnalequinox.com/ Furnal Equinox website], retrieved January 1, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|can| }}
| Livestream, Discord, VRChat
| The virtual event <ref>[https://twitter.com/FurnalEquinox/status/1326208788320423936 FurnalEquinox Twitter], dated November 10, 2020.</ref> was themed "Pixel Purrfect." There were 3722 registered attendees, with over 3000 Discord members and over 1800 unique livestream viewers. $20,000 was raised for charity. <ref>[https://twitter.com/FurnalEquinox/status/1373805385803530242 Furnal Equinox Twitter], dated March 22, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[FURSAverance]]
| March 20-21, 2021
| {{flagdiv|zaf| }}
| Livestream
| A livestream was held on YouTube.<ref>[https://www.fursaverance.co.za/ FURSAverance website], retrieved March 16, 2021.</ref> $2113 was raised for charity. <ref>[https://twitter.com/IronWolfTempest/status/1373739135576461312 FURSAverance Twitter], dated March 21,2021.</ref>
|-
| [[NordicFuzzCon]]
| March 2021
| {{flagdiv|swe| }}
| Livestream, Discord
| Events were held throughout the month of March. March 5-7: Art Bazaar, March 12-13: Music Festival, March 19-20: Fursuit Extravaganza, March 26-27: Gaming Gala<ref>[https://nordicfuzzcon.org/ NordicFuzzCon website], retrieved March 13, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Texas Furry Fiesta]]
| March 26-28, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream, Discord, VRChat, SecondLife, Minecraft<ref>https://twitter.com/FurryFiesta/status/1348711832727515141 FurryFiesta Minecraft tease, dated January 11, 2021.</ref>
| The theme was "Oceanic Adventure." A total of $7560 was raised for charity.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurryFiesta/status/1376323217464434689 TFF Twitter, posted March 28, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[AnthroExpo]]
| April 10-11, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/AnthroExpo/status/1346128320367357955 AnthroExpo Twitter], dated January 4, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream, Discord, Minecraft, VRChat<ref>[https://www.anthroexpo.online/registration AnthroExpo registration page], retrieved March 26, 2021.</ref>
| The theme was "Shipwrecked."
|-
| [[Fur the 'More]]
| April 23-25, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1355168834446098432 Fur the 'More Twitter], posted January 29, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream
| The theme was "Fur the More 8.5 - 20 minutes into the Future," a virtual event with a cyber/dystopian theme.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1345052163056271365 Twitter post with YouTube video], posted January 1, 2021.</ref> There were 268 registered attendees and $6969 was raised for charity.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FurtheMore/status/1386422513232609283 FurtheMore Twitter], posted April 25, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[SharkCon]]
| April 23-25, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/TeamChashark/status/1376511168827756556 TeamChashark Twitter], posted April 20, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|fra| }}
| Discord
| The theme was "Under The Steam."
|-
| [[Furry Weekend At-Home]]
| May 7-8, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Twitch, Discord, Minecraft, Second Life, VRChat<ref>[https://furryweekend.tv/] FurryWeekend.tv website, retrieved May 6, 2021</ref>
| An online format for [[Furry Weekend Atlanta]].
|-
| [[CozyCon]]
| May 14-16, 2021<ref>[https://cozycononline.com CozyCon website], retrieved March 16, 2021</ref>
| Online
| Discord, Twitch, Minecraft, VRChat
| Third iteration of CozyCon Online. The theme was "Summer Vacation". The con featured vendors, panels, DJ's, and events.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1368003395529957377 CozyCon Twitter], posted March 5, 2021.</ref> A peak of 573 users attended.<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1395053205273284609 CozyCon Twitter], posted May 19, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Confuzzled]]
| May 28 - May 30, 2021
| {{flagdiv|gbr| }}
|
| The theme was "Game On!", a callback to Confuzzled's 2018 theme, occasionally stylized as "Virtual Confuzzled 2."<ref>[https://twitter.com/cfconvention/status/1373937503346946049 Confuzzled Twitter], posted March 22, 2021</ref>.
|-
| [[Furality Online Xperience|Furality Online Xperience: Furality Luma]]
| June 4-6, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/furality/status/1371943268527828996 Furality Online Xperience Twitter], posted March 16, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| [[VRChat]]
| The theme was "Furality Luma." Events, DJ's, and a dealer's den were planned.<ref>[https://furality.org/ Furality website], retrieved March 16, 2021.</ref>
|-
| AnthrocOnline ([[Anthrocon]])
| July 2-4, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1380951211260674049 Anthrocon Twitter], retrieved April 10, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Discord, Livestream, NeosVR
| Anthrocon hosted live panels via Google Meets and pre-recorded programming streamed on YouTube and Anthrocon.tv. The DLCC Waterfront, Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, and Dealer's Den were recreated virtually in [[NeosVR]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1407382573832019972 Anthrocon Twitter], posted June 22, 2021.</ref> Over $20,000 was raised for the charity Wildlife Works Inc.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anthrocon/status/1411856661682262019 Anthrocon Twitter], posted July 4, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[VBLFC]]
| July 9-11, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/VirtualBLFC/status/1377433029308743686 VBLFC Announcement Tweet], Retrieved April 2, 2021.</ref>
|Online
|[[NeosVR]], [[W:Discord|Discord]], [[W:Livestreaming|Livestreaming]]
|[[BLFC]] announced a separate virtual event taking place a month before its delayed in-person convention. The virtual event had its own panels and DJs. VBLFC partnered with [[NeosVR]]<ref>[https://virtual.goblfc.org/ VBLFC Website], Retrieved April 2, 2021.</ref>. There were 1,218 total registered attendees. $635 was raised in donations for Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary. <ref>[https://twitter.com/VirtualBLFC/status/1415815176675205121 VBLFC Twitter], posted July 15, 2021</ref>.
|-
| [[RAMCon]]
| July 10-11, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheRAMCon/status/1374052317905960962?s=20 RAMCon Twitter], dated March 22, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream, Discord<ref>[https://www.therealramcon.org RAMCon website], retrieved April 13, 2021.</ref>
| Third iteration of RAMCon. The theme was "Dinosaur Island Vacation." Vendors, panels, DJ's, and live events were planned.<ref>[https://www.therealramcon.org RAMCon Website], dated March 22, 2021.</ref> 1,178 users attended and $197.27 was raised for SaveaFox.org <ref>[https://twitter.com/TheRAMCon/status/1415352026045820929 RAMCon Twitter], posted July 14, 2021</ref>.
|-
| [[Hex Furry Fest]]
| July 23-25, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/HexFurryFest HFF Twitter Profile], retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| VRChat, Twitch, Discord
| The theme was "Tropical Paradise."
|-
| [[Megaplex]]
| August 5-8, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Hopin
| Megaplex held a hybrid event combining physical and online interactive components<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1366495874046701570 Megaplex Twitter], posted March 1, 2021.</ref>. Cameras in the panel rooms streamed events to Hopin, and virtual panels were broadcast into Panels Room 2 onsite. Games and chat rooms were also available online. Megaplex 2021 saw a total of 3185 registered attendees (2889 onsite and 296 virtual) and over $50,000 was raised in donations for [https://www.thecarefoundation.org/home the CARE Foundation].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MegaplexCon/status/1425593954632876033 "2021 MP Stats,"] posted August 11, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Camp Tiny Paws]] Online (Camp Pannycake)
| August 13-15, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Twitch
| Camp Tiny Paws announced<ref>[https://twitter.com/CampTinyPaws/status/1410270707292987397 Camp Tiny Paws Twitter], posted June 30, 2021.</ref> the permanent shutdown of the convention, as CTP was unable to financially survive the pandemic. A virtual event was held as a final send-off, during which art and games were streamed on Twitch.
|-
| [[KorpsCon]]
| August 27-29, 2021 <ref>[https://twitter.com/korpscon/status/1429586344313950219 KorpsCon Twitter], posted August 22, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| Picarto
| Third iteration of KorpsCon. Panels, workshops, DJ sets, games, and art streams were held.<ref>[https://korpscon.com/schedule.html KorpsCon website], retrieved August 25, 2021.</ref> Over $21,000 was raised in donations for The 519.<ref>[https://twitter.com/korpscon/status/1432191832738336768 KorpsCon Twitter,] posted August 30, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[FursonaCon]]
| September 18-19, 2021 <ref>[https://twitter.com/FursonaCon/status/1383455614534176768 FursonaCon Online announcement], posted April 17, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Discord
| FursonaCon featured panels, event streams, DJs, gaming, an artist alley, and a fursuit dance competition.<ref>[https://fursonacon.com/cyberspaceonline/ FursonaCon Online Show Information], retrieved July 29, 2021.</ref> The theme was "Call Center."
|-
| [[Eurofurence]] Online 2
| September 23-26, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/eurofurence/status/1378083330286051328 Eurofurence Online announcement], posted April 2, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|ger| }}
| Livestream, Discord, VRChat
| Programming included panels, concerts, dance competitions, VRChat worlds, and a digital dealer's den.<ref>[https://www.eurofurence.org/EFO2021 Eurofurence Online 2 homepage], retrieved August 29, 2021.</ref> Eurofurence previously hosted an online event in 2020 via VRChat <ref>[https://twitter.com/eurofurence/status/1280216550113492992 Eurofurence 2020 announcement], posted July 6, 2020.</ref>.
|-
| [[CozyCon]]
| September 25-26, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1399797042835193858 CozyCon Twitter], posted June 1, 2021</ref>
| Online
| Discord, Twitch, Minecraft, VRChat
| Fourth iteration of CozyCon Online. The theme was "CozyWave." The con featured vendors, panels, DJ's, and events.
|-
| [[Wild North]]
| October 2-3, 2021<ref>[https://www.wildnorth.uk/ Wild North homepage], retrieved May 10, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|gbr| }}
| Twitch, Discord
| The theme was "Tails of the Seven Seas."
|-
| [[Confuror]]
| October 29-31, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/Confuror/status/1428412697024950273 Confuror Twitter], posted August 19, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|mex| }}
| Twitch, Discord
| The theme was “Viaje al Mictlán” (“Journey to Mictlan”). Panels, a dance competition, and an online fursuit parade were held.
|-
| [[Furpocalypse]]
| October 29-31, 2021
| {{flagdiv|usa| }}
| Livestream
| 2021's broadcast was a stream of pre-recorded content from past years of Furpocalypse<ref>[https://t.me/c/1084908829/244228 Official Furpocalypse Telegram chat], posted October 26, 2021.</ref>.
|-
| [[Infurnity Online]] 2.0
| October 30-31, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/infurnity/status/1421783339564863495 Infurnity Twitter], posted August 1, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|twn| }}
| Livestream, Discord, VRChat
| Second iteration of Infurnity Online or 獸無限Online. Events included livestreams, panels, a dealer's den, VRChat content, and an online fursuit parade.
|-
| [[Floof Con]]
| October 31, 2021
| Online
| Discord
| Floof Con held a virtual event on Halloween. <ref>[https://twitter.com/FloofsCon/status/1425655350737481730 Floof Con Twitter], posted August 11, 2021.</ref>
|-
| Kamu:l A'wee Con
| November 1-30, 2021
| Online
| Discord, Livestream
| Also called Star Coyote Con, an online convention lasting the entire month of November intended to celebrate, fund, and uplift voices in the Native American furry and artist community. <ref>[https://twitter.com/_StarCoyoteCon_/status/1397057454974726146 StarCoyoteCon Twitter], posted May 25, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Furality Online Xperience|Furality Online Xperience 4]]
| November 5-7, 2021<ref>[https://twitter.com/furality/status/1415749326559760386 Furality Online Xperience Twitter], posted July 16, 2021.</ref>
| Online
| [[VRChat]]
| The theme was Super Heros/Villains. A full 3 day convention with panels, DJ's, vendors, art gallery, and more in custom themed worlds.
|-
| [[Furcation]]
| November 12-14, 2021 <ref>[https://2021.furcation.org.uk Furcation website], retrieved April 19, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|gbr| }}
|
| The theme was "Poolside."<ref>[https://twitter.com/Furcationevent/status/1382048730342420483 Furcation Twitter], posted April 19, 2021.</ref>
|-
| [[Little Island Furcon]]
| November 13, 2021 <ref>[https://twitter.com/LittleIslandFC/status/1436548844464992256 LIFC Twitter], posted September 11, 2021.</ref>
| {{flagdiv|sgp| }}
| Discord
| The con featured a Dealer’s Den, panels, VRChat, online multiplayer games, competitions, and mukbang.<ref>[https://littleislandfur.com/schedule LIFC Website], retrieved September 12, 2021.</ref>
|}

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