COcon 2026 will be held March 6–8, 2026, and once again we will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Magnificent Mile. The hotel is conveniently located near many restaurants, shopping, and world-class museums, and is just a few blocks away from beautiful Lake Michigan. Please send any questions about COcon to cocon [at] origamiusa.org.
Details:
- Two full days of classes from beginner to complex on Saturday and Sunday.
- Registration is limited to the first 125 folders! There will be a wait list once we are full.
- There is a discount for OrigamiUSA members, but membership is not required.
- Enjoy the company of fellow folders in the community folding room, which will remain open for late-night folding on Friday and Saturday.
- Origami Exhibition (free to the public Sat/Sun).
Detailed information about all COcon 2026 activities, registration, teaching, etc., is listed in the COcon 2026 menu at the upper right. Every item (both boldface and unbolded) is a link to a page with further information.
Key Dates
- January 5, 1:00 pm EST — Registration opens.
- January 5, 1:00 pm–February 19, 1:00 pm EST — Registration for teaching classes.
- February 10, 1:00 pm EST — Hotel room block rate no longer available.
- February 21, 12:59 am EST — Deadline for refund with cancellation.
- February 24, 1:00 pm EST — COcon Value Deal (CVD) and Dinner no longer available.
- March 3, 1:00 pm EST — Class schedule posted.
- March 6, 3:00 pm CST — COcon begins!
Prices
We have a COcon Value Deal that includes 2 days of classes, Saturday buffet dinner, and a welcome kit for a bargain of $225 for OrigamiUSA members and $250 for non-members! More details on the registration page.
Hotel
The convention will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Magnificent Mile with a special room rate of $169/night, with the option to book two nights before and after the convention at the same rate.
Travel Details
Via air or land, here's how to get to Chicago.
Featured Attendees
These folks are planning to come to COcon 2026 to present and/or teach. More information here.
- Robert J. Lang
Day-to-Day Overview
For an hourly breakdown visit the Hours and Rooms page.
Friday, March 6
Friday night begins with check-in at 7:00 pm, Exhibition setup, and community folding and socializing.
Saturday, March 7
Saturday is the first day of classes. Check-in begins at 8:30 am; classes run from 10:00am–5:00pm. Saturday night is a buffet dinner. The exhibition area will be open all day long, with community folding into the night.
Sunday, March 8
Sunday is the second day of classes. Check-in begins at 8:30 am; classes run from 10:00 am–5:00 pm. The exhibition will be open until 4:00 pm; the community folding room will be open until 11:45 pm.