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
Oct 26, 2024
at
10:00am
-
6:00pm
Exhibit Hours
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
11:00am
-
6:00pm
Panel
Mission- Driven Business: The Veteran Entrepreneur's Journey
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
12:00pm
-
12:25pm
speakers
David Reid
Owner & CEO Terra Arma
Meg Hendricks
Vice President, Head of Military and Veteran Affairs Corporate Citizenship,Fiserv
Jackson Dalton
President of Black Box Safety
Chef Tiffany Moore
SSG(R) US Army, Culinary artist, Entrepreneur, Author, Wellness Coach, and Community Leader
Renee Krieg
Founder Vertical Athletics
Fireside Chat
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
12:30pm
-
12:55pm
speakers
Connor Matthews
UFC Fighter, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Veteran
Erik Bartell
Co-Founder, Echelon
Panel
In Waves and War: Breakthrough Therapies Transforming Lives
Meet and Greet at VETS booth from 2-3p
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
speakers
Amber Capone
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, Inc.
Marcus Capone
Co-Founder and CEO of TARA Mind
D.J. Shipley
Navy Seal (Ret.) Co-Founder GBRS Group
Matthew (“Matty”) Borders Roberts
Navy SEAL
Panel
Trailblazing Women Veterans: Redefining What’s Possible
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
1:30pm
-
1:55pm
speakers
Lisa Kalkes
U.S. Army Veteran, Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Public Affairs for Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG)
Jennifer Marshall
Actor, Producer, U.S. Navy Veteran
Amy Forsythe
USMC Veteran, Author, Podcast Host and Event Promoter
Ikram Mansori
VetsinTech, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Army Veteran
Panel
Michael Terpin CEO Transform Ventures
Financial Fitness and Cryptocurrencies This presentation will provide essential information about financial health and the emerging world of cryptocurrencies. Book signing with Michael Terpin Author of "The Bitcoin SuperCycle".
brought to you by
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
2:25pm
speakers
Michael Terpin
CEO Transform Ventures
Seminar
UFC & Military Combatives Expo with WeDefy
brought to you by
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
2:00
-
3:00
speakers
Connor Matthews
UFC Fighter, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Veteran
Booth 537
Meet and Greet with the Crew Behind "In Waves of War"
location
Booth 537
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
3:00pm
Live DJ Performance
brought to you by
location
OUTDOOR
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
2:00
-
5:30
speakers
DJ Elianaguam
Boombox Dave
Panel
From Battlefront to Homefront
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
3:00pm
-
3:25pm
speakers
LT. TIM MULLINS
Public Safety Lieutenant for the City of Las Vegas
Rob Lawrence
Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS
Christian Ross
U.S. Air Force, National Guard, EMS, Clark County Fire Department
Presentation
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
3:30pm
-
3:55pm
speakers
Rudy Reyes
Conservationist, Writer, Actor, and U.S. Marine, New War Productions
Presentation
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
4:00pm
-
4:25pm
speakers
Nick Palmisciano
Founder of Diesel Jack Media
Michael Schlitz
U.S. Army
Fireside Chat
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
4:30pm
-
4:55pm
speakers
Aaron Love
Founder/Host/Producer, OnesReady, LLC
TJ Kreutzer
Vice President / Director of Operations, We Defy Foundation
Presentation
Mind Mapping: Character, Competence, and Commitment
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
5:00pm
-
5:30pm
speakers
Ramon Colon-Lopez
SEAC (Ret.)
David Reid
Owner & CEO Terra Arma
Panel
Story Hustle: Veterans Owning Their Narratives
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
5:30pm
-
6:00pm
speakers
London Coble
Communications Manager at Hire Heroes USA
Dave Shaw
Founder of Arrow
Michael Newborn
Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Second Act
PRESENTED BY: CREATIVETS
Performances by: CREATIVETS
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
Oct 26, 2024
at
6:00
-
6:30
speakers
Tommy Karlas
Tiffany
Veterans for All Nevada Voters & We the Veterans and Military Families Happy Hour
Veterans for All Nevada Voters and We the Veterans and Military Families are co-sponsoring a happy hour for our Nevada supporters and any veterans interested in learning more about our organizations. All are welcome!
location
Hennessey's Tavern Las Vegas, 425 Fremont St #110, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
day & time
Oct 26, 2024
at
6:00
-
7:30
day 4
Registration Opens
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
10:00am
-
5:00pm
Exhibit Hours
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
11:00am
-
5:00pm
Presentation
The Grit Code
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
12:00
-
12:25pm
speakers
Darrel Utt
Green Beret (Ret.) | Author of "Grit to Glory"
Panel
Operators Syndrome & Brain Health
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
12:30pm
-
12:55pm
speakers
Dr Chris Bartley Frueh
Psychologist & Author, Operators Syndrom, University of Hawaii
Seminar
UFC & Military Combatives Seminar Expo with Wedefy
brought to you by
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
1:00pm
-
2:00pm
speakers
Connor Matthews
UFC Fighter, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Veteran
Meet & Greet
UFC & Military Combatives Seminar Team Meet & Greet
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
3:00pm
Panel
Service Dogs Save Lives -- Stories of Life-Changing Impact
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
1:00pm
-
1:25pm
speakers
Joe Worley
America’s VetDogs Program Graduate, U.S. Navy Veteran
SGM Dan Rutledge
US Army (Retired)
Sergeant Ron Stevenson
US Marines (Retired)
Live DJ Performance
brought to you by
location
OUTDOOR
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
1:00
-
5:00
speakers
DJ Elianaguam
Boombox Dave
Panel
Building a Better America Through Civic Engagement: How Civically-engaged Veterans and Military Family Members Are Making an Impact
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
1:30pm
-
1:55pm
speakers
Eric Bronner
Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Veterans for All Voters
Matt Kenney
State Programs Director, Vet The Vote
Lindsay Knight
Chief Impact Officer at Blue Star Families
Fireside Chat
Sidelines to Shark Tank
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
2:00pm
-
2:25pm
speakers
Haley McClain Hill
CEO, TORCH Warriorwear
Panel
Navigating Today’s Military Environment for Youth
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
2:30pm
-
2:55pm
speakers
Col William P Davis USMC (Ret)
CEO, Young Marines
Raleigh Smith Duttweiler
Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Panel
The Next Mission: Thriving After Military Service by Rebuilding Identity, Purpose, and Support
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
3:00pm
-
3:25pm
speakers
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok
Clinical Psychologist, Author
Lester Lumbad
Founder at Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce US Air Force Veteran
Nate Boyer
Co Founder & Board President, Merging Vets and Players
Panel
Getting Your Story to Film, TV, and Books
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
3:30pm
-
3:55pm
speakers
Rudy Reyes
Conservationist, Writer, Actor, and U.S. Marine, New War Productions
Amy Forsythe
USMC Veteran, Author, Podcast Host and Event Promoter
Scott A. Huesing
Bestselling Author | Echo in Ramadi
Nick Palmisciano
Founder of Diesel Jack Media
Panel
Sleep Tight, Stay Bright: The Role of Rest in Health and Resilience
day & time
Oct 27, 2024
at
4:00pm
-
4:25pm
speakers
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok
Clinical Psychologist, Author
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 Saturday & Sunday at 11am
Venue closed 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.