Convention

Generally, convention means "coming together". The senses of physical meeting of people in one place, social norm, and formal agreement, are all derived from that sense. The word may refer to:

 Convention (meeting), a large meeting
 Anime convention
 Convention center, a large building specifically designed for large meetings
 Fan convention
 Gaming convention
 Political convention
 Science fiction convention
 Convention (norm), a set of agreed, stipulated or generally accepted social norms, norms, standards or criteria
 Norm (sociology), a rule that is socially enforced
 Norm (philosophy), a sort of sentences or sentence meanings
 Treaty, treaties, international agreements, protocols, covenants, conventions, etc.
 National Convention, of the French Revolution
 Convention (bridge), in the game of contract bridge
 The Conventioneers
 Convention (novel), by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II.
 "The Convention", an episode of the television series The Office.

See also
 Conference

• AC-Cubed- Annual anime convention in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Amecon- Annual convention in Leicester, United Kingdom.
• Ani-Magic- Annual convention in Lancaster, California.
• Animarathon- Free annual 1-day convention in Bowling Green, Ohio.
• Animazement- Annual anime convention held in Durham, North Carolina. Registration, guests, dealer information, rules, and FAQ.
• Anime Boston- Annual convention in Boston, Massachusetts.
• Anime Central- Annual convention in Rosemont, Illinois.
• Anime Detour- Annual convention in Twin Cities, Minnesota.
• Anime Evolution- Annual convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• Anime Express- Event held in Daytona, FL at Embry Riddle University.
• Anime Festival Orlando- Annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
• Anime Los Angeles- Anime convention held in Los Angeles, California.
• Anime Mid-Atlantic- Annual convention in Richmond, Virginia.
• Anime North- Annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• Anime Oasis- Annual convention in Boise, Idaho.
• Anime Punch!- Annual convention in Columbus, Ohio.
• Anime Sound & Vision- A two-day event that features Japanese culture in the context of anime held in Chicago, Illinois.
• Anime USA- An annual convention held in Vienna, Virginia.
• Anime Weekend Atlanta- Annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
• AnimeCon.nl- Annual convention in Haarlem, Netherlands.
• AnimeExpo- Annual convention in Anaheim, California.
• AnimeFest- Annual convention in Dallas, Texas.
• AnimeIowa- Annual convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• AnimeNext- Annual anime convention in New York/New Jersey/Connecticut/Pennsylvania Metro area.
• Animethon- Annual convention in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
• AniZona- AniZona is Phoenix, Arizona's first anime convention.
• AOD 2006- San Francisco Animation Convention.
• Auchinawa- Anime convention held in Glasgow, Scotland.
• AyaCon- Annual convention in Coventry, United Kingdom.
• Bakuretsu Con- Annual convention in Burlington, Vermont.
• Canadian National Anime Expo- Annual convention in Toronto, Canada.
• Chibi-Pa- Convention in West Palm, Florida.
• Cleveland Colossal Convention- Annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
• ConnectiCon- Annual convention in West Hartford, Connecticut.
• Fanime Con- Annual convention in San Jose, California.
• Ikasucon- Annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Jacon- Annual convention in Orlando, Florida.
• JAFAX- Annual convention in Allendale, Michigan.
• Kamecon- Convention in Manchester, New Hampshire.
• Kamikaze Con- Annual convention in Houston, Texas.
• Katsucon- Annual convention in Arlington, Virginia.
• Kawaii Kon- Three-day event in Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Kosaikon- Annual 1-day event in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
• Manifest- Annual convention in Melbourne, Australia.
• MetroCon- Annual convention in Tampa, Florida.
• Middle Tennessee Anime Convention- Annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Minami Con- Annual convention in Southampton, United Kingdom.
• MomoCon- Annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Nan Desu Kan- Annual convention in Denver, Colorado.
• Nekocon- Annual convention in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
• NoBrandCon- Annual convention in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
• NomiCon- Defunct convention last held in 2000 in Bradford, United Kingdom.
• Northern Anime Festival- Annual Convention held in Ontario, Canada.
• Numa Rei-No Con- Annual convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. No membership fees.
• O-ChibiCon- Annual convention in Houston, Texas.
• Ohayocon- Annual convention in Columbus, Ohio.
• Oni-Con- Annual convention in Houston, Texas.
• Otafest- Annual 2-day event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Forums.
• Otakon- Annual convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Persacon- Convention in Madison, Alabama. Formerly called Chibi-con.
• PortConMaine- Annual convention in South Portland, Maine.
• Project A-Kon- Annual convention in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The oldest anime convention in the US.
• Robocon 10- Defunct Robotech convention in Anaheim, California.
• Ronin Con- Annual 2-day event in Norman, Oklahoma.
• Sakura Con- Annual convention in Seattle, Washington. Formerly known as Baka!-con prior to 2000.
• San Japan- Anime convention in San Antonio, Texas.
• Shoujocon- A convention focused on anime and manga created for girls and women (shoujo and josei).
• SugoiCon- Annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Tekkoshocon- Annual convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Tokonatsu- 2005 event to be held in the United Kingdom.
• Tokyo International Anime Fair- Annual Fair in Tokyo, Japan.
• Ushicon- Annual convention in Austin, Texas.
• Yaoi-Con- Annual Anime Convention in San Francisco, California. The only convention dedicated to the Boys Love (yaoi-- m/m relationship) genre.
• Yasumi Con- Annual 2-day event held in Miami, Florida at Florida International University. No admission fee.
• Yuricon- Organization that disseminates and celebrates yuri and shoujoai in anime and manga, and organizes occasional events.