2018 Schedule

2018Schedule

Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland, Oregon
September 6–9, 2018

Thursday, September 6

12pm-7pm

Early Registration

We’re opening registration a little early this year. Pick up your badge, shirt, and other goodies at your leisure before the party.

7pm-8pm

@ Main Stage

Welcome

Kick off XOXO with a welcome from the Andys and an opening keynote from Cameron Esposito.

9pm-12am

@ Pavilion

Opening Party

After the keynote, join your fellow attendees under the stars for great food and a lineup of Oregon craft beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Friday, September 7

8am-7pm

Multiple Venues

Social

A tradition started in our first year, XOXO Social is a day of meetups, parties, and special events around town — a chance to make new friends while exploring Portland.

9am

@ Pavilion

Site Open

Grab your badges, a bite to eat from our carts, and drinks from Deadstock Coffee.

7pm-12am

@ Main Stage

Film & Animation

Screenings of new and upcoming film and animation projects with creator Q&As.

7pm-12am

@ Theater

Art+Code

New for 2018, an evening of our favorite creators working at the intersection of art and technology.

7pm-12am

@ Arcade

Arcade

Play the best upcoming indie videogames with their creators in our popup arcade, now expanded to two nights.

7pm-12am

@ Tabletop

Tabletop

Expanded to two nights this year, play some of the best of the indie card, board, and RPG game scene with their designers.

Saturday, September 8

9am

@ Pavilion

Site Open

Grab a bite to eat and drinks from Deadstock Coffee before the first day of XOXO talks.

10am-5pm

@ Main Stage

Conference

Our first full day of talks, featuring Jonny Sun, Jean Grae, Jennifer 8. Lee, Reductress creators Beth Newell & Sarah Pappalardo, Open Mike Eagle, Matt Furie, and ContraPoints’ Natalie Wynn.

7pm-12am

@ Main Stage

Story

An evening of storytelling and comedy from some of our favorite independent writers and podcasters.

7pm-12am

@ Theater

Comics

New for 2018, a night of our favorite comics creators sharing their work and the stories behind them.

7pm-12am

@ Arcade

Arcade

Play the best upcoming indie videogames with their creators in our popup arcade, now expanded to two nights.

7pm-12am

@ Tabletop

Tabletop

Expanded to two nights this year, play some of the best of the indie card, board, and RPG game scene with their designers.

Sunday, September 9

9am

@ Pavilion

Site Open

After the last three nights, you’re going to need some caffeine. Come on over.

10am-5pm

@ Main Stage

Conference

On day two, hear stories from Demi Adejuyigbe, Claire L. Evans, Adam Conover, Helen Rosner, MariNaomi, Ijeoma Oluo, and Hari Kondabolu.

7pm-12am

@ Pavilion

Closing Party

You probably shouldn’t miss this.