PAWCon

PAWCon is a California-based furry convention organized by the Pacific Anthropomorphics Weekend group, branded as a "Relax-a-con" that prioritizes social interaction over packed scheduling. The 2025 edition drew 1,700 attendees to San Jose and raised $8,233 for the Milo Foundation.

2026: Mad PAW Labs

For 2026, the convention made a venue shift, moving north from their traditional San Jose home to the Hyatt Regency SFO for their April 2026 run.

With the "Mad PAW Labs" theme, attendees can expect an environment optimized for socializing, making new friends, and reconnecting with the West Coast furry community. PAWCon is known for offering a relaxed environment where the schedule does not dominate the socialization.

How Do I Get to PAWCon?

The venue shift to SFO makes PAWCon highly accessible:

• Flying: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most well-connected hubs on the West Coast.
• The SFO Transit Hack: Because the convention is at an airport-adjacent hotel, attendees flying in can use hotel shuttles directly from the terminals to the front door, bypassing formal transit.
• Bay Area Locals: The area is well served by BART and Caltrain, making it an easy drive or rail commute for local California attendees.

Where Should I Stay for PAWCon?

The relax-a-con format benefits from staying on-site:

• Main Venue (Hyatt Regency SFO): A modern airport-hotel property. Booking a room in the block is recommended, as the focus of a relax-a-con is socializing within the hotel footprint from morning until late at night.
• Why It Matters: Staying on-site allows attendees to transition from late-night room parties or lobby hangouts directly to their beds without navigating Bay Area traffic.

Past Years

2025: Pirates of the PAWcific. PAWCon 2025 drew 1,700 attendees to San Jose. The convention raised $8,233 for the Milo Foundation during its high-seas adventure.

What Are the Highlights of PAWCon?

• The Relax-a-con: Designed as a low-stress, social weekend getaway rather than a packed-schedule convention.
• Mad PAW Labs: A playful science theme running through the April 2026 event.
• The SFO Venue Shift: A move to the Hyatt Regency SFO, providing strong airport accessibility.
• The Bay Area Anchor: A convenient regional meetup for the Northern California community.