Atlanta, April 19: MomoCon, the premier gaming and anime festival in the Southeast United States, is set to make a grand return at the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday, May 24, to Monday, May 27, 2024.
This year, the legendary Goichi “Suda51” Suda will grace the event as the keynote speaker.
Celebrated for his work on the No More Heroes series, Shadows of the Damned, and Killer7, Suda51 will deliver a personal keynote speech discussing his illustrious career, insights into game development, and a sneak peek at his upcoming projects. His presentation is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, at 4 PM.
Adding to the excitement, the Japanese idol group BABYBEARD will also be performing at MomoCon. Known for hits like NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA (Hello from Japan) and PIENNIZER, they will perform on Saturday at 2:30 PM in a show dubbed “An Adorable Assault on the Senses.”
The festival will also feature competitive video game tournaments with major brackets for Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3, promising the ultimate Nintendo showdown. Additional tournaments will include Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Mortal Kombat 1. Participants can register on the MomoCon 2024 Start.GG page.
The convention floor will be bustling with activity as attendees explore a variety of gaming demos and merchandise from exhibitors like MultiPath, NerdBurger Games, and Universe of Legends TCG, among others.
“We are over the moon to have Suda51 back in Atlanta to host this year’s keynote speech,” said Chris Stuckey, MomoCon Co-Founder. “His legacy and work are very important to our fans, and to have him back during such an important year for his career makes it even more important to us. We can’t wait to hear what he has to share!”
For all the latest updates on guests, concerts, panels, and more, be sure to visit the official MomoCon website.
A full schedule of events will be announced as the convention approaches.
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