PROGRAMMING
Hello and thank you for your interest in hosting an event at OffKai Expo in 2026! This application is for our Panels and Spotlight Stage (formerly Community Stage) events. Guest selections are considered separately, but you are welcome to apply for a programming event if our Guests Department has not reached out to you.
The event will be held from July 24 – 26, 2026 at the San Jose Convention Center and San Jose Marriott in San Jose, California. The application opens on February 1st at 5:00pm PT. This application closes on March 8th and selected or waitlisted applicants will be notified in April.
Please note that while we cannot provide programming spots to everyone who applies, we encourage you to provide as much detail as possible in your application to aid in our screening process. OffKai Expo is able to provide 3-day weekend badges at no cost to panelists.
If your application is accepted, we will reach out to you for a complete onboarding process. Please note that we can only host your event if you provide all requested information in a timely manner.
For events with multiple panelists or performers, please only submit one application per event.
While we encourage everyone who has something they’d like to share, perform, teach, etc. to apply, we also want to provide the opportunity for as many panelists as possible to be a part of OffKai’s programming. As such, we will be limiting the number of events applicants may appear in to 2.
Available Rooms
Due to scheduling restraints, please plan for no longer than 60 minutes to run your event.
Spotlight Stage is focused on live performances and talent showcases, where fans can see their oshi sparkle their brightest or support community-driven efforts in spreading the love of VTubers through various types of performance-based mediums.
Panel Rooms are all-encompassing and equipped to handle a variety of events where fans can share their passions about VTuber-related content.
Rooms will not be equipped with their own computers for presenting content. If you need to present content in-person (e.g. a PowerPoint), please plan on bringing your own laptop.
Please also note that we cannot support multistreaming or live streaming for your event.
If accepted, the department of events will work with you to determine where your event will best fit.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact programming@offkaiexpo.com or message in our Discord server in #questions-and-answers. You can also check our FAQ page.