The Mission Continues...

Now That BlerdCon Has Ended…

The cosplay.

The creativity.

The fandom.

The innovation.

Now take that energy to the next frontier.

Enter MILACON

April 25, 2026 Military Child World Expo| Arlington, Virginia

The STEM + Innovation Version of Geek Culture

If BlerdCon celebrates fandom…

MILACON celebrates the future.

MILACON — the Military Innovation & Leadership Alliance, brings together the worlds of:

• STEM

• gaming

• anime

• robotics

• space exploration

• engineering

• innovation

• cosplay creativity

All inspired by the resilience and imagination of military-connected youth and Military Brats.

Calling All DMV Geeks & Nerds

Washington DC

Maryland

Virginia

Across This Nation - Fly In From Abroad

Join The Alliance

This is your invitation.

Artists.

Gamers.

Coders.

Cosplayers.

Robotics teams.

Tech builders.

Anime lovers.

Comic fans.

You belong in the MILACON Universe.

Military GeekNerd (GN)

At the Military Child World Expo, we proudly introduce:

Military GeekNerd (GN)

• Where innovation meets imagination.

• Where engineers meet artists.

• Where coders meet creators.

• Where the next generation of Torchbearers begins.

Come In Character (CIC)

Cosplay is welcome.

Arrive inspired by:

• anime

• Marvel & DC heroes

• gaming legends

• science fiction explorers

• robotics innovators

• or your own original character

Or represent your favorite Torchbearer from the MILACON Universe.

What You’ll Experience

Inside the MILACON Pavilion

• Meet the Torchbearers

• Join the Torchbearer Academy

• Collect character trading cards

• Earn cadet badges

• Explore STEM innovation labs

• Meet creators and builders from across the region.

Why MILACON Exists

Military children/brats grow up moving between cultures, communities, and countries.

They become:

• builders

• innovators

• explorers

• leaders

• travelers

MILACON celebrates that spirit and invites the creative community to help inspire the next generation.

Every Generation Needs Its Torchbearers

So when BlerdCon ends…

The mission continues.

Enter MILACON

April 25, 2026

Military Child World Expo

Arlington, Virginia

www.themilitarychildworldexpo.com/milacon