Further Confusion (FC)

Further Confusion, affectionately and universally known throughout the fandom simply as "FC," is one of the absolute oldest, most deeply respected furry conventions in the world. Dominating the San Jose Convention Center every single January, this spectacular 6,600+ attendee titan acts as the official, massive "kickoff" event for the entire global convention year. Rooted deeply in the Bay Area, FC perfectly blends its legendary, deeply historic art show with a deeply relaxed, incredibly welcoming West Coast vibe.

2026: The Beach Episode

Scheduled for the phenomenal mid-winter weekend of January 15-19, 2026, FC is brilliantly leaning into classic media tropes with an incredibly fun "The Beach Episode" theme!

Often serving as the ultimate mid-season hiatus for heavy anime properties, "The Beach Episode" concept brilliantly frames FC as a spectacular, sun-soaked vacation away from the incredibly stressful January winter. Because California maintains fantastic mild winters, this "pop-furry" aesthetic perfectly encourages hilarious, incredibly creative beach-themed cosplay, massive late-night gaming tournaments, and a brilliant, highly playful atmosphere to launch the new year.

Getting There

Operating out of the heart of Silicon Valley provides incredible travel logistics:

• Flying: The phenomenally clean, highly efficient San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) sits remarkably close—merely 3 miles from the downtown convention grid, meaning Ubers are dirt cheap and wildly fast!
• The SFO Option: Attendees arriving from international routes can easily fly into the massive San Francisco International Airport (SFO), then hop on the scenic, highly reliable Caltrain network straight downward to the San Jose Diridon transit hub.
• The VTA Rail: Once in San Jose, the incredibly efficient VTA Light Rail literally drops attendees squarely at the massive glass doors of the convention center!

Accommodation

FC's massive footprint utilizes the best of downtown San Jose:

• The Connected Giants: Securing a room at either the San Jose Marriott or the Signia by Hilton is the absolute peak convention experience, as both stunning properties are physically connected directly to the enormous convention center halls, guaranteeing a completely seamless community bubble!
• The Walkable Grid: Because the convention center anchors the downtown district, attendees easily utilize adjacent, highly walkable luxury overflow properties like the Westin Sainte Claire and the Hyatt Place without ever needing a rental car.

Highlights

• The West Coast Titan: An incredibly historic, 6,600+ attendee juggernaut that officially kicks off the entire global convention year!
• The Beach Episode: A phenomenally clever, highly playful anime trope driving the January 2026 aesthetics.
• The Legendary Art Show: Globally recognized as one of the absolute highest-tier, most prestigious art galleries in the entire fandom.
• Flawless Silicon Valley Transit: Incredibly easy access via SJC Airport and the fantastic Caltrain and VTA light rail networks.