EVENT GUIDE & SCHEDULE
MCON is a full weekend designed by veterans to bring together the community for an epic celebration. Below you'll find more information about the events and activities.
day 1
Thursday, October 24th
day 2
day 3
Registration Opens
Doors Open. Please go to Registration to pick up your wristband
location
Expo At World Market Registration Area
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
10:00am
-
6:00pm
Exhibit Hours
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
12:00
-
6:00pm
Panel
Mission-Driven Business: The Veteran Entrepreneur's Journey
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
12:00pm
-
12:25pm
speakers
David Reid
Meg Hendricks
Fireside Chat
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
12:30pm
-
12:55pm
speakers
Connor Matthews
Panel
In Waves and War: Breakthrough Therapies Transforming Lives
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
speakers
Amber Capone
Marcus Capone
D.J. Shipley
Panel
Trailblazing Women Veterans: Redefining What’s Possible
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
1:30pm
-
1:55pm
speakers
Lisa Kalkes
Jennifer Marshall
Panel
Sleep Tight, Stay Bright: The Role of Rest in Health and Resilience
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
2:30pm
Live DJ Performance
location
OUTDOOR
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
2:00
-
5:30
Presentation
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
3:30pm
-
3:55pm
speakers
Rudy Reyes
Presentation
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
4:00pm
-
4:25pm
speakers
David G. Bellavia
Presentation
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
4:30pm
-
4:55pm
speakers
Jared “Flash” Gordon
Presentation
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
5:00pm
-
5:30pm
speakers
Ramon Colon-Lopez
PRESENTED BY: CREATIVETS
Performances by: TBD
Nashville Songwriter Rounds are a Nashville songwriting tradition. A Round is where a group of 2-4 songwriters share a single stage. They rotate down the line first sharing quick stories about how the song was written and other songwriters that contributed to the song.
brought to you by
day & time
Saturday, October 26, 2024
at
5:30
-
6:00
day 4
Registration Opens
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
10:00am
-
5:00pm
Exhibit Hours
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
11:00am
-
5:00pm
Presentation
The Grit Code
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
12:00
-
12:25pm
speakers
Darrel Utt
Panel
Operators Syndrome & Brain Health
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
12:30pm
-
12:55pm
speakers
Dr Chris Bartley Frueh
Panel
Navigating Today’s Military Environment for Youth
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
speakers
Col William P Davis USMC (Ret)
Panel
Building a Better America Through Civic Engagement: How Civically-engaged Veterans and Military Family Members Are Making an Impact
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
1:30pm
-
1:55pm
speakers
Eric Bronner
Ellen Gustafson
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
2:25pm
speakers
Haley McClain Hill
Panel
From Battlefront to Homefront
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
3:00pm
-
3:25pm
Panel
Getting Your Story to Film, TV, and Books
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
3:30pm
-
3:55pm
speakers
Rudy Reyes
Scott A. Huesing
Panel
Stress-Proof Your Life
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
4:00pm
-
4:25pm
PRESENTED BY: CREATIVETS
Performances by: TBD
Nashville Songwriter Rounds are a Nashville songwriting tradition. A Round is where a group of 2-4 songwriters share a single stage. They rotate down the line first sharing quick stories about how the song was written and other songwriters that contributed to the song.
brought to you by
day & time
Sunday, October 27, 2024
at
5:30
-
6:00
about mcon.
MCON was created by veterans to bring the military community together for an epic celebration.
It's the only annual event celebrating what we love and miss about military culture. We’re an organization that values service, purpose, and sacrifice. Our mission is to create community, facilitate connection and improve the well-being of those who served and their families.
Welcome Home.
rules & event details.
All ages welcome
Rain or shine the event goes on
All patrons subject to search
Lineup & set times are subject to change without notice.
Merchandise, food and beverages vendors accept credit/debit/mobile pay only. No cash event.
Onsite parking is available
Rideshare drop-off and pick up is available.
Venue opens Friday at 10am. Saturday & Sunday at 12pm
Venue closed by Friday at 6pm. Saturday & Sunday at 6:00pm
venue.
The Expo at World Market Center
435 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas NV 89106
parking.
On-Site Parking
Self-parking is available in our covered parking garage which contains 3,100 spaces. It is accessible from W. Symphony Park Avenue between Martin Luther King Boulevard and S. Grand Central Parkway. The Expo @ WMCLV can also be reached from Bonneville near the I-15 overpass (between S. Grand Central Parkway and Martin Luther King Blvd.)
Self-parking is $5 at the venue
Additional Parking
There is an additional 1,200 parking spaces in the lot adjacent to the facility. Located on the corner of W. Symphony Park Avenue and S. Grand Central Parkway.