Are you ready for SiliCon, the premier Silicon Valley comic con event? If not, you should be, especially if you’re a fan of cosplay, comic superheroes, pop culture, high tech, and gaming. In fact, SiliCon 2022 is just one week away! With this in mind, if you haven’t already gotten your tickets, now is the time to act fast. But who will be there, and what is there to do, you ask? Please read on to get more details. Equally important is that you use the SiliCon website as another reference.
About SiliCon
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Dates: August 27-28, 2022
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
First held in 2016, SiliCon with Adam Savage was originally known as the Silicon Valley Comic Con. As a matter of fact, some of you still recognize this popular convention by that name. The original iteration was founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, tech entrepreneur Rick White, and the late Stan Lee. Capturing the excitement of the San Diego Comic-Con, albeit at a smaller scale, SiliCon remains the Bay Area’s largest comic-con. Furthermore, SiliCon’s attendance has grown steadily since that inaugural event. Each past gathering has been held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in downtown San Jose. Among the celebrities who have made appearances are Arnold Schwarzenegger, William Shatner, Krysten Ritter, Jason Momoa, Lea Thompson, and Michael J. Fox.
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About Adam Savage
Adam Savage is a celebrated American special effects designer and former host of the Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters.” Over his nearly 30-year career in the special effects industry, he worked as a model maker, most notably with ILM. Among the notable science fiction films he has worked on are “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Episode II: Attack of the Clones. In addition, his work can be also found in such films as “The Matrix Reloaded” and “Galaxy Quest”. Today, he is the host of his YouTube channel “Tested.com”, among other endeavors. In 2020, he was named Creative Director of SiliCon, occupying the position formerly held by Steve Wozniak. He also serves as the co-producer of this popular comic con. Originally from New York, he now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and their dog Maggie.
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Who’s Appearing at SiliCon
Several special guests are already set to appear with more to be added as the event draws closer. This year’s celebrity guest list includes Star Trek icon George Takei, actor Christopher Lloyd, actress Karen Gillan, and actress Emma Caulfield. If that’s not enough, actress Gigi Edgley and MythBusters host Kari Byron, as well as actor Michael Shanks, will appear. Another notable guest appearing is actress Javicia Leslie who stars in the CW series “Batwoman”. To be clear, this is not the same actress who was in the recent Warner Bros. project, “Batgirl.” Please check the official SiliCon with Adam Savage website for additional special guest appearances.
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But Wait, It’s Not Just TV and Film Stars, Right?
That’s absolutely correct. There will be stars from TV and movies, makers, designers, and industry executives. For example, Oscar-winning Star Wars/Jurassic Park visual effects producer Phil Tippet will be on hand, along with director Angus MacLane. Also appearing among the many other special guests is Alasdair Allan, Head of Documentation of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Of course, there will also be well-known cosplay professionals on hand. For instance, Beverly Downen, Crafty Sorceress, and Melanie Hunsucker will all appear next weekend. That’s to say nothing of the many talented artists, tech experts, scientists, and authors who are also coming to San Jose.
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Are Tickets and Autograph Sessions Still Available?
Yes, advance tickets, autograph sessions, and photo opportunities are all available online for purchase. Single-day adult passes are $50 on Saturday and $40 on Sunday. The price for children ages 6-12 is $25 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday. In addition, there are many other options, like two-day passes, Family Fun packages, and VIP passes. In like manner are discounts for people ages 64 and over and military members with ID. You may also be interested in a Q&A with Phil Tippet and a special 2021 animation horror film, “Mad God,” screening. This event will be held on Friday, August 26, at Tech Interactive.
Autographs and Photo Ops
Autograph sessions and photo opportunities will be held on Saturday and Sunday. At this time, tickets for either option remain available. On the high end, photo opportunities are available for actors Karen Gillan, Christopher Lloyd, and George Takei. Similarly, a full slate of autographs from special guests, including the aforementioned actors and more.
What Else Can I See At Silicon With Adam Savage 2022?
From the time the doors open, workshops, panels, and other events will take place each day. That’s to say nothing of more than 150 exhibitors and artists who will also be on hand. If you are going, be sure to check with the daily schedule posted online. This will let you know the times, places, events, and guests on the schedule. Please know that there will be a greater demand for seats available in the Grand Ballroom for the biggest names. Lastly, don’t forget to take plenty of pictures, not only of the guests but the attendees. You will have plenty of great photo opportunities for cosplayers. You might even see someone dressed in your favorite superhero or sci-fi character. After all, this is the biggest comic con in the San Francisco Bay Area.
How Do I Get To SiliCon
Parking
As with previous SiliCon/Silicon Comic Con events, it will be held at the San Jose Convention Center in downtown San Jose. Public parking for a fee will be available at many locations, including onsite. At the Convention Center, the current parking rate is $1 per 20 minutes and $25 per day, although it may change for the event. Another option is at the South Hall, where all-day parking is just $7. In addition, there is a large parking lot on the west side of the Convention Center on Almaden Boulevard. The daily rate there is $7, although possibly subject to change due to a special event surcharge. Many other city lots will also be open near the San Jose Civic Auditorium and Children’s Discovery Museum. If that’s not enough, additional parking can be found further along Santa Clara Street.
Light Rail
The VTA light rail will be a very convenient form of transportation to and from SiliCon with Adam Savage 2022. In fact, there are inbound and outbound stops directly across from the Convention Center’s main entrance. Moreover, if you’re taking BART or CalTrain, you can use your Clipper card or app to make fare payments. Although wearing a protective face mask is no longer mandatory, it’s still recommended by local transit systems. On the other hand, wearing a mask on BART is currently a requirement. Please check the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA.org) for routes and fare information.
What About Covid Restrictions At SiliCon with Adam Savage?
This may be the most important item you read. As a matter of fact, there is a set of COVID-19 guidelines in place for this Silicon Valley comic con event. Please find the latest information on the SiliCon website. You must either be fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative test result within 72 hours. Furthermore, the event staff just sent an email reminding everyone who has registered for the event. While at the event, you are not required to wear a mask. However, doing so is not a bad idea, especially with large crowds all weekend.
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About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS News, CBS Radio, Engadget, NBC, NJ.com, and Radio.com. He earned a Media Fellowship from Stanford University in 2012