ImprovCon co-created a convention from scratch and watched it take on a life of its own in real time.
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“ImprovCon was a truly wild experience. We co-created a convention from scratch and watched it take on a life of its own in real time.”
— Ali Hart|ImprovCon team
Company
ImprovCon
The Convention for Improvisational Theater!
- Industry
- Performing Arts
- Location
- San Diego, US
- Company size
- 2 employees
ImprovCon is the convention dedicated to improvisational theater, bringing together performers, theaters, educators, festivals, and fans from around the world for a bold, joyful celebration of unscripted storytelling. Taking place August 20–23, 2026, in San Diego, ImprovCon is a multi-day, in-person gathering featuring workshops, performances, panels, networking, and community-building experiences led by some of the most respected and exciting voices in improv today. Programming encompasses artistic craft, teaching and pedagogy, leadership, diverse styles, youth and family programming, and the evolving future of improvisation. ImprovCon is designed to serve the full improv ecosystem, from students and longtime performers to theater owners, festival producers, scholars, and industry partners. The event emphasizes inclusion, accessibility, collaboration, and play, creating space for learning, connection, and celebration across generations and backgrounds. More than a convention, ImprovCon is a community hub: a place to discover new work, deepen relationships, share ideas, and honor the art form that brings people together without a script. Whether you’re sharpening your skills, building partnerships, showcasing your work, or simply soaking in great improv, ImprovCon is where the improv world comes together. Prepare to play.
Founded 2026