XOXO 2018

XOXO is an experimental festival for independent artists and creators who work on the internet.

September 6–9, 2018

Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Portland, Oregon

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.

at Pavilion
7pm

Welcome Address

Welcome to XOXO! The Andys introduce you to XOXO—what it’s all about, what’s happening, and why we’re here.

at Main Stage
8pm

Opening Keynote

This year, we're kicking off XOXO with one of our favorite creators: standup comic, actor and writer, Cameron Esposito.

at Main Stage
9pm 12am

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.

at Pavilion

Friday September 7

8am 7pm

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.

at Multiple Venues
9am

Site Open

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

at Pavilion
7pm 12am

Film & Animation

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

at Main Stage
7pm 12am

Art+Code

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

at Theater
7pm 12am

Arcade

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

at Arcade
7pm 12am

Tabletop

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

at Tabletop

Saturday September 8

9am

Site Open

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

at Pavilion
10am 5pm

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.

at Main Stage
7pm 12am

Story

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

at Main Stage
7pm 12am

Comics

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

at Theater
7pm 12am

Arcade

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

at Arcade
7pm 12am

Tabletop

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

at Tabletop

Sunday September 9

9am

Site Open

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

at Pavilion
10am 5pm

Conference

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

at Main Stage
7pm 12am

Closing Party

You probably shouldn’t miss this.

at Pavilion
8pm

Surprise Performance

We’d tell you if we could, but we can’t. You’ll just have to show up, won’t you?

at Main Stage

Thanks to our Patrons

And our Community Patrons

Andy Gorman
Ariock®
Billy Terrell
Dan Sanderson
Dunja Lazic
Faculty
Dylan Wilbanks
Facet
Jeffery Bennett
John Hergenroeder
Joshua Schachter
Lane Phillips
Matt Kump
Meriko Borogove
Parakeet
Paul Hammond
Richard Felix
Steamclock Software
Trevor Flowers

Interested in supporting XOXO? Read about patronage or contact us