CozyCon

2022-05-28T00:29:34Z

2604:3D08:7085:DF00:9440:4806:F46E:8116: updating May 2022 event numbers

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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.

The event offers dedicated streaming page on [https://www.twitch.tv/cozycononline Twitch] and meetups/games/etc on [https://discord.gg/HWY6VDM Discord] instead of each participant using their own sites, as was the case in the past, to streamline the event. <ref>[https://cozycononline.com/#faq Cozy Con's FAQ] on Cozy Con's website. Retrieved April 11, 2022.</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, which was held May 14th 2022.,<ref>[https://twitter.com/cozycononline/status/1462576561287155721 "CozyCon Online - Mini May Event..."] Posted Nov 21, 2021, retrieved Dec 13, 2021</ref> It had a peak of 787 discord members, 150 free swag pickups, and 1883 VRChat vendor hall visits. <ref>[https://discord.com/channels/698676498558746665/706951329574158417/976893821780639835 "Discord post with numbers for May 2022"] Posted May 19, 2022, retrieved May 27, 2022</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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