CONect

BE A HERO! We are looking for some awesome companies (or individuals) who would like to become a part of the CONect family as official sponsors. 🤩

The signal is out, so all you need to do is answer it by sending an email to con.ectSAfrica.com and let us know what you'd like to sponsor.

Be part of the Eastern Cape's premier geek convention! 🥳

COSPLAY JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT PART 2! What a treat to have Ludus Cosplay back again as one of our guest judges for our main Cosplay Competition.

For those who don't know, this Cape Town-based fabricator and cosplayer has been in the biz for over 15 years, and has made some awesome stuff for the costume and film industry. 🎥

His digital tutorials have helped so many newcomers to cosplay and even provided some tips to a few experts as well.

He has won numerous Cosplay competitions, along with the title of Comic Con Africa Crown Champion in 2022 and the 2nd place winner in the Crown World Finals held in Chicago in 2023! 👑

We absolutely love that he's joining us again on the judging panel. 🥰

Enter our Cosplay Competition by filling out the form in the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/CONectCosplay2026

KEEPING IT CASUAL | Not sure if you're ready to take on our main Cosplay Comp? Then sign up for our Casual Cosplay Competition! 😎

Whether you bought/made or put together some items for your closet, you'll have 10 seconds to strut your stuff on stage and stand a chance to win some prizes.

This event is for congoers 16 years-old and up, and takes place ONLY on the Saturday of our event. Sign-up is done on the Saturday at the CONect stall. 👾

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/
📍 Venue: Fairview Centre
📆 Dates: 7 & 8 November 2026
⏰ Times: 9am - 4pm

DON'T BE A MUGGLE! Why spend your weekend at home when you could be at the CONect Geek Convention in November?

It's your chance to get some epic geeky merch, meet up with some likeminded people, and explore the incredible stage shows and activations!

Don't hide away in the cupboard under the stairs, join the wizarding world and experience the magic of CONect!

Get your Early Bird tickets now while they're still there! Limited VIP are also still available.

🎟️ Tickets: https: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/
📍 Venue: Fairview Centre
📆 Dates: 7 & 8 November 2026
⏰ Times: 9am - 4pm

GAME LIKE ROYALTY! If you love gaming as much as we do, then you will LOVE our gaming setup courtesy of E-Kings Gaming. 👑

Whether you're team PS or X-box there is something for everyone. Prefer the classic consoles? They will have a few there as well for you to relive the excitement from your PS1 days!

Fancy yourself a better gamer than most? There will be competitions over the weekend with epic prizes up for grabs! 🤩

Don't sit at home like a peasant, come and join the fun, book your tickets now.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/
📍 Venue: Fairview Centre
📆 Dates: 7 & 8 November 2026
⏰ Times: 9am - 4pm

COSPLAY JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT! We are so excited to announce the judges for our Cosplay Competition.

First up and for the first time, we have our 2025 Champ Jono Cosplay!

This local cosplayer and prop-maker has a passion for bringing characters to life and has been honing his craft for over a decade. Starting with cardboard and EVA foam he found his true passion was leatherwork.

He incorporates leather in all his cosplays and wants nothing more than to prove that cosplay is for everyone - YOU TELL 'EM JONO!

Not only has he won our comp, but Jono even won Best Armour at Sferakon in Croatia and placed 1st at Isle of Wonders.

We are so excited to have him on the judging panel this year!

📸 -Cres

Enter our Cosplay Competition by filling out the form in the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/CONectCosplay2026

DON'T BE LEFT OUT! We only have a few Early Bird Weekend passes left for our epic event in November.

Once they are gone our standard ticket rates will apply. So make sure to grab them now so you have enough cash to get some awesome, geeky merch.

We also have our VIP tickets which offer a few added perks to the experience!

🎟️ Tickets: https: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/
📍 Venue: Fairview Centre
📆 Dates: 7 & 8 November 2026
⏰ Times: 9am - 4pm

FUTURE COSPLAYERS LOADING...

Parents get excited because we are bringing back our kids cosplay competition once again! This is a great chance for your kids to dress up, strut their stuff on stage, and maybe win a few prizes ! 😎

Simply sign them up on the Saturday of our event at the CONect stall. Costumes can be store-bought or homemade - it's the effort and showmanship that counts!

Don't forget to get your con tickets here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/

Bring out your magical, mystical, mythological and marvelous costumes and cosplays to this magnificent event! 🧝🧙‍♂️🧚🧜‍♀️

📜⚔️ HEAR YE, HEAR YE! ⚔️📜

The trumpets sound, the banners rise, and the kingdom prepares for a day of merriment!

🏰 MEDIEVAL FAYRE & BANQUET — ODE TO THE BARD 🏰

On Saturday, 19 September, step through the gates of Norm-Hudlin Trails and enter a world of Shakespeare, spectacle, games, feasting, music and medieval mischief!

⚔️ Fayre: 10:00 – 16:00
👑 Fayre entry: R50 pp | R20 pp if dressed up!
🍷 Banquet: 19:00 – late
🍗 Banquet: R250 pp — includes meal & show!

And hark! If thou hast been pondering joining us for the evening feast…

📜 THIS IS THY LAST CHANCE TO BOOK THE BANQUET!

Our caterers need final numbers, so banquet bookings close soon. Gather thy fellow peasants, nobles, knights and questionable jesters and secure thy place at the royal table!

🎭 Come for the Fayre.
🍷 Stay for the feast.
⚔️ Make merry with the Bard.

Don thy finest medieval garb, bring thy clan and prepare for an adventure worthy of legend!

📍 Norm-Hudlin Trails, Kragga Kamma Rd, Kragga Kamma, Gqeberha

✨ Don’t miss out. Be part of the legend. ✨

SHOW US YOUR COSPLANS! CONect is just a few months away 😱

We are so excited to see what everyone has planned to cosplay for our weekend of awesomeness! Feel free to copy this template and show us what you have in store.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350226-conect-geek-convention/ #/
📍 Venue: Fairview Centre
📆 Dates: 7 & 8 November 2026
⏰ Times: 9am - 4pm