Guests of Nekocon!

A self-taught cosplayer, Vale has been a part of the cosplay scene for nine years. From movie accurate cosplays to original characters, she’s a knack for creating her cosplays on a budget and she is also a dynamic storyteller, both with collaborative multi-character stories through digital media and with visual storytelling through costume details. She’s worked heavily with the Woods of Terror as a horror guest actor and is also a Historical European Martial Arts swordswoman.
 
 
 
 
David Vincent is an award-winning voice actor based in Los
Angeles.
David’s notable credits include:
● Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen
● Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach
● Gilgamesh in Fate / Zero, Fate / Stay Night
● Oda Sakunosuke/Fukuchi in Bungo Stray Dogs
● Narrator in JOJO’s Bizzare Adventure
● Robin in Fire Emblem / Super Smash Bros.
● Richter Belmont in Castlevania / Super Smash Bros.
● Duval in One Piece
● Phinx in Hunter X Hunter
● Estarossa & Mael in The Seven Deadly Sins
● Marshall Law and Forest Law in Tekken
● Senketsu in Kill La Kill
● Li Xingke in Code Geass
● Van in Gun X Sword
● Seiji in Durarara!!
● Arthur Auguste Angel in Blue Exorcist
● Jin Kisaragi and Hakumen in BlazBlue
● T-Hawk in Street Fighter
 
 
 
Best known for his roles in Attack on Titan (13-22), My Hero Academia (17-21), Hetalia (09-21), Black Clover (17-21), Fairy Tail (09-19), Sakura Quest (17), All Out (16-17), Black Butler (17), One Piece (01-16), Assassination Classroom (15-16), Laughing Under the Clouds, Free!, Dragonar Academy (14), Darker than Black (07-09), Birdy the Mighty: Decode (08-09), Claymore, School Rumble (04-06), Dragonball (95)
 
 
 
We are master-level cosplayers based in the midwest, and have been in the cosplay community for nearly 20 years. We are passionate about cosplay, craftsmanship, cosplay competitions, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in nerdy, pop culture spaces.
 
 
 
 
Hello there! My name is Thomas but you can call me Snap! I’ve been building, modifying, and painting plastic model kits for the better part of a decade. In that time I’ve learned a ton of useful tips and tricks that I’m always excited to share.
 
 
 

Sam is a Filipino-American voice actress and percussionist from the city of Hampton, Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. She began her journey as a performer in 1999 on piano and studied percussion, saxophone, and baritone horn before beginning her acting studies in 2020. Sam loves to travel and has a soft spot for east coast beaches that remind her of her hometown. In her spare time, she enjoys tending to her houseplants, playing video games, and spending lazy days off with her dogs (Rico and Yoshi) and her husband.

Sam’s passion for her work in video games is fueled by a childhood of RPG gaming, particularly Pokemon (which she shares a birthday with!). A few of her notable roles include Topaz from Honkai: Star Rail, Rosetta from Punishing: Gray Raven, Janet in Brawl Stars, and Abigail from Epic Seven.

Find Sam on Twitter at @samsladevo and more info on her website, https://samsladevo.com.

Steve Staley was born on August 25, 1969 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005), Akira (1988) and The Way of the Gun (2000). Bleach franchise (22), Seven Deadly Sins (21), Mass Effect franchise (07-21), Boruto (19), Demon Slayer (19), Mobile Suit Gundam (91-18), Inazuma Eleven Ares, Sword Gai The Animation, Naruto (07-17), Fire Emblem Heroes, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Final Fantasy (05-16), Berserk, K (12-15), Sailor Moon Crystal (15), DC Super Friends (15), God Eater (15), Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers, KILL la KILL, BlazBlue (12), Monster High (12), Bleach (05-12), X-men, Dynasty Warriors (11-13), Vampire Knight (08), Blue Dragon (06-08), Eureka Seven (05-06), Samurai Champloo, Digimon (02-03), Fighting Spirit, Cardcaptor Sakura (00), Sailor Moon (92-95)

 

Hey there, my name is Alice! I was born and raised in New York but currently reside in North Carolina! Ever since I could remember, I always wanted to act and be an actor. However, growing up I was too afraid of not succeeding and supporting my family. So I focused my attention to sports and academics. I currently hold two degrees and quite a few certifications. While yes I could technically save your life at the drop of a hat, or be your therapist, I’d rather leave that to someone else (sorry). What really makes me happy and inspires me every day is acting and the pursuit of this craft. My dream is to one day be a part of someone’s childhood memories.  
 
Credits:
TV Series: The Rising of the Shield Hero, Warrior King, Re: Cutie Honey. Video Games: Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, Sacred Earth: Alternative, Ikai, Pokemon Masters, Fire Emblem Heroes, 
 
 
 
NekoCon is proud to announce Fatal Fanatix as a Featured Panelist!
 
Fatal Fanatix is a collective of diverse talent committed to bringing the black, queer, nerd, and allied communities an array of multimedia entertainment and programming designed to uplift, inform, and encourage dialogue among all, regardless of lot or position in life!
 
 
NekoCon is proud to announce Lex Winter as a Featured Panelist!
 
There are three consistent things in my life: going to the gym, running a lot of D&D, and talking about Japan. It was 2009 that I first got up on stage at NekoCon to present a panel. I had no idea if it would go over well, but the line outside the door scared me half to death. People interested in hearing what I had to say about mythology and anime- I had expected a dozen at best, not the 100+ that decided to spend time with me. That was where it all began, where I decided to start presenting topics on my passions, and opening doors and minds to the hidden symbols and signs behind their favorite series. It remains a major part of my life to this day, whether I’m presenting at a con, a library, or to some folks at a brewery or coffee shop. Nekocon 2024 marks my 14th time attending Neko, and I could not be happier to be back. I look forward to another year of fandom and hijinks.
 
 
We’d like to invite Greg as a good example of “you’re doing it wrong” for the rest of our attendees. He originally joined the voice acting ranks through his background in IT and Engineering (no, seriously). Earning advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and studying drama with the Walnut St. Theatre, the Wilma Theatre, and the People’s Improv Theatre. His agent told him that he had a face for radio, and he’s been a cautionary tale of “how not to be a voice actor” ever since.

Greg has been performing behind the mic for over 18 years providing vocal talent for companies such as AstraZenica, American Express, Banfield Pet Hospitals, DuPont, Lockheed Martin, CBS, Honda of America, Virgin Mobile, PetSmart, the MBA, the NBA, and anyone else foolish enough to let him near their VO copy. In the anime world, he’s had the privilege to be cannon fodder for titles such as “Evangelion”, “Ikki Tousen”, “One Piece”, “Shiki”, and “Tales of Vesperia”. For some people “Soldier A” is an initial role, but since Greg lives in Philadelphia, it’s become a way of life.

To learn more about Greg, visit www.gregoryhouser.com or @ghouser on Twitter. We think FaceBook may have a restraining order… (he’s actually on there as well)
 
 
Stephanie Nadolny was born on May 19, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She is an actress, known for Dragon Ball Daima (24), OK KO Let’s Be Heroes (16-18), MySims (07-10), Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (93), Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (90) and Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (92). Dragonball Z (03-09), Kanon (06-07), Gravion Zwel (04), Dragon Ball Z (99-03), Dragon Ball (95-03), Dragonball GT (96-02), Detective Conan (96-97), Dragon Ball Z (89-96).
 
 
Katriel Paige has been interested in the religious cultures of Japan since their undergraduate days in East Asian Studies and the days of the Shinto ML on Yahoo Groups. They first started doing Japanese cultural panels with an introduction to Japanese religious depictions in anime at Otakon 2004, and have shared their knowledge and resources since – even though through the years in fandom so much has changed, like how we access information, and the increasingly available English-language resources! Their particular interest is in media analysis and Japanese religious landscapes, but they’re happy to talk about topics ranging from intercultural communication to fan studies to tabletop games and stationery.

Katriel possesses Master’s degrees in Intercultural Communication (University of Surrey, UK) as well as in Disability Studies (CUNY SPS, USA).
 
 
Su has been in the video game industry for nearly 10 years. She had her start at Double Fine Productions, working on titles like Broken Age. She later moved over to Riot Games where she spent seven-and-a-half years working on League of Legends and Riots Esports infrastructures. She is now currently working at Mojang studios as a Senior Technical Program Manager.
 
 
Chris Harada is a video game industry veteran, currently working as a Director in Online Engagement. Having worked in games, tech, and e-commerce, Harada has developed a background building strong relationships in game development, community, and media. He has shipped a total of nine titles across North America and Europe, working on marketing campaigns with both U.S. and Japanese teams. His goal is to help as many passionate individuals as possible, to go for their dreams and make it into the entertainment industry.