July 19–22, New York, NY USA
The OrigamiUSA Annual Convention returns to Manhattan and the same hotel we were at in 2022 and 2023, the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Join your fellow folders with special guests Pei Haozheng and Francesco Mancini!
Highlights: What to Expect
- Three full days of classes from beginner to super complex.
- Live classes with special guests.
- Classes include model folding, lectures and techniques.
- World-class origami exhibits.
- Sales of books and paper.
- Silent auction (rare finds and more).
- Meet and fold with well-known and aspiring origami designers.
Hotel
The conference will be held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, located at 811 7th Ave New York, NY 10019.
Hotel registration is now open! Please register early, as the room block may sell out before Convention registration opens at the end of May. Further details are here.
If you already have a reservation but are planning to cancel, please do not contact the hotel or cancel online; instead, please contact the convention committee at convention-info [at] origamiusa.org, as we will be able to transfer your reservation to another attendee.
Once Convention begins, visit the Hotel page to see where to go for on-site information, registration, and classes.
Packing Suggestions
- Bring a portable light (not all of the rooms are as bright as you might like for folding).
- Bring a sweater (it gets cold in the hotel because of the air conditioning).
Food
On Monday night we'll hold a "We Survived!" dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Other meals are not included, but there are many local restaurants to choose from.
Detailed Information
Detailed information about all Convention 2024 activities, registration, teaching, etc., is listed in the Convention 2024 menu at the upper right. Every item (both boldface and unbolded) is a link to a page with further information.
Key Dates
- May 28, 1:00 pm EDT — Registration opens
- May 28, 1:00 pm–June 27, 12:00 am EDT — Registration to teach
- June 27, 12:00 am EDT — Teaching registration closes
- June 27, 1:00 pm EDT — Preliminary class schedule posted
- July 1, 1:00 pm EDT — Final class schedule posted
- July 1, 1:00 pm–July 12, 1:00 pm EDT — Request classes
- July 12, 1:00 pm EDT — Class requests close
- July 12, 5:00 pm EDT — Class assignments posted
- July 19, 2:00 pm EDT — Convention begins
Day-to-Day Overview
Friday, July 19
Registration and check-in. Opening ceremonies begin at 2:00 pm EDT. Enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants near the hotel.
Saturday, July 20–Monday, July 22
- Three full days of classes from 10:00 am–5:00 pm EDT.
- Sunday evening we will have an oversized folding competition with 9-foot paper!
COVID Precautions
This year there will be no special requirements for COVID: masks are recommended, but not required.
"Sorry I Can't Attend"
If you can't attend in-person, there is still a way you can participate in Convention 2024:
If you have questions about any aspect of Convention 2024, contact us at convention-info [at] origamiusa.org.