Speed Dating

The place where instant connections are made and sparks ignite since 2011! The FanimeCon Speed Dating events are for 18 and over singles who are interested in meeting new people and potentially finding love!

Location:

Speed Dating sessions and workshops will be held at room 212 in the San Jose Convention Center.

Hours/Times:

Speed Dating (18+)

San Jose Convention Center – Room 212
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Saturday: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Sunday: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Speed Dating (LGBTQIA+ Only) (18+)

San Jose Convention Center – Room 212
Saturday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Speed Dating Workshops

San Jose Convention Center – Room 212
Friday: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Sunday: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Workshop

What is Speed Dating? How does it work? Speed Dating 101 is designed for those who want to find out more about our events before participating. Learn the basics, practice with us, and get out all those butterflies before the real deal! Experience low-stakes “friend-dating” under the guidance of Speed Dating staff. We will also be raffling Speed Dating fast passes!

Join us for our workshops on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday so you can feel prepared before signing up for a session!

Sessions

Speed Dating sessions are only offered for attendees 18 years and older. Please bring a valid photo ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, state ID, etc.). Rotate between conversations with other singles while the Speed Dating staff coordinate your mutual matches! We also offer LGBTQIA+ only sessions.

Registration

Registration for the Saturday Speed Dating session will open on Friday, May 22 at midnight. Registration for the Sunday Speed Dating sessions will open on Saturday, May 23 at midnight. Forms will be available online at date.fanime.com. Participants will be selected via lottery and receive an email confirmation if they are selected.

Online registration hours for all sessions will be extended to close at 10pm

Please email us at speeddating@fanime.com for any questions/concerns, or visit us at con during our operating hours!

As a special reminder:

Our event does not provide water and snacks. Please bring your own if needed!