The 50 Shades of Black Anime Convention is a multicultural anime and pop-culture event that celebrates diversity, creativity, and community within anime, gaming, cosplay, music, and digital arts. The convention brings fans, artists, creators, gamers, and industry professionals together for panels, workshops, live entertainment, gaming tournaments, vendor marketplaces, cosplay showcases, and networking opportunities.

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Our mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming space that highlights underrepresented voices, supports artists and entrepreneurs, and fosters cultural connection while celebrating the global impact of anime and fandom culture. It’s a place where creativity, culture, and community come together for an unforgettable experience.

The Georgia International Convention Center

2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337

Parking & Tranportation

πŸš— On-Site Parking:

  • Current rate: $15 per entry
  • Parking is available directly at the convention center for convenient access.
  • Parking rates are set by the venue and may change based on the prevailing rate at the time of the event.

✈️ Airport Access:

  • The convention center is connected to ATL SkyTrain
  • The ATL SkyTrain provides a complimentary 2-minute ride between the convention center, the Gateway hotel district, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

πŸš† Public Transit:

  • Guests can take MARTA Rail directly to the airport.
  • From the airport station, simply transfer to the ATL SkyTrain to reach the convention center and nearby hotels.
  • Uber and Lyft are strongly encouraged for convenient drop-off and pickup.

Hotels

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