Tomorrow (June 2) is the start of CONQUEST 2023, the biggest pop-culture festival here in the Philippines. Is it your first time to go? Don’t know what to do or where to go? We are here to give you a complete guide to explore you to an unforgettable and multi-themed experience.
CONQUEST Festival 2023 is happening this June 2-4, 2023 and unlike last year, this year’s event will be having a multi-themed experience as we have cosplay, tech, gaming, esports, food, and music, which were prepared for those going to this 3-day exciting event.
The event is divided into five locations. The events will be held simultaneously at the SMX Convention Center, Conrad Manila, SM Mall of Asia, Seashell Lane, and the National University MOA. Each location has a prepared line-up of events for CONQUEST 2023 attendees.
SMX Floor 1
Tech and gaming activities will take place at the SMX Convention Center. On the 1st floor of this establishment, there are four stages that are ready for a variety of events in the field of gaming and esports. These are the Main Stage, Esports Stage, Community Stage and VCT Challenger Stage. Each stage has its own program line-up ready for cosplay and esports competitions, special exhibition matches, and much more. Also located on the 1st floor are the booths of some of the well-known brands in tech and gaming, as well as the booth of the sponsors of the said event. Each booth has its own game and is perfect for those who will go, so don’t forget to stop by and you might even get loots from them.
SMX Floor 2
Quest Market Map
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On the 2nd floor of the SMX Convention Center is the Quest Market for both special guests and well-known merch sellers, Indie Zone, and Advocacy Area. Also on the 2nd floor is the Gaming Zone where you can play retro gaming, OSU!, Just Dance!, and Smash Bros. There are also food stalls waiting for those who are hungry and thirsty.
Conrad Manila
In front of the SMX Convention Center is the Conrad Manila. This is where the Panel Stage will be held for guests and the Premium Meet stage which is exclusive only for premium pass holders.
At the MOA Atrium, some of the events such as the fan-meet, and MeetZone will be held, while at the Conrad Hotel – Forbes Ballroom, the MeetZone will be held, which is only accessible to those who have Meetzone Tickets.
Seashell Lane
Behind the SMX Convention Center is Seashell Lane. All the food booths from well-known establishments and brands are located here. Here you can look around and buy food and drinks while you still have free time or while the event you want to see is not happening yet.
NU MOA
Here at NU MOA, some of the activities of the Alliance Games will be held such as the viewing party, PC and Mobile arena, workshops and seminars, esports clinic and Ikemen Cafe by YX.
Event Schedule
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The event proper of CONQUEST 2023 will start at 10:30am so all con-goers and cosplayers can enter as early as 10:00am. The SMX Convention Center venue will not allow entry and re-entry starting at 6:00 PM. For those inside SMX by 6:00 PM, feel free to shop and explore until the venue closes at 7:30 PM.
If you have a MeetZone activity in Conrad extending past 6:00PM, you may still enter SMX until 7:00PM if you have your MeetZone stub!
The Food Festival on Seashell Lane will remain open until 9:00PM on each day.
CONQuest is your summer gaming and pop culture getaway this June 2-4. An AcadArena shindig, vibing since ’17. They are a convention that combines all things gaming, music, pop culture, comics, anime and more!