Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference 2025

October 30 – November 3, Sacramento, California USA

Join your fellow folders in beautiful downtown Sacramento with special guests Jun Maekawa and Michelle Fung.

Learn more about our special guests.

Highlights: What to Expect

(NEW) PCOC Welcome Session for all attendees
(NEW) Two special presentations for all attendees by each of our special guests
Classes from beginner to super complex,
Classes include model folding, lectures and techniques
World-class origami exhibits
Silent auction (rare finds and more)
Meet and fold with well-known and aspiring origami designers.
Finish up with a post-conference tour of Sutter's Mill in the Gold Country near Sacramento.

Quick Overview

Here’s a quick overview of key dates and important details.

Key Dates

September 4, 1:00 pm EDT — Registration opens.
September 4, 1:00 pm–October 4, 2:59 am EDT — Registration to teach.
September 27, 2:59 am EDT — Prices increase.
October 4, 2:59 am EDT — Registration to teach ends.
October 8, 1:00 pm EDT — Preliminary class schedule posted
October 11, 1:00 pm EDT — Final class schedule posted
October 11, 1:00 pm–October 21, 2:59 am EDT — Request classes.
October 21, 2:59 am EDT — Class requests close.
October 22, 2:59 am EDT — PVP no longer available.
October 22, 8:00 pm EDT — Class assignments posted.
October 29, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm PDT — PCOC check-in and on-site registration available.
October 30, 2:00 pm PDT — PCOC begins.

Tip: The earlier you register, the better your chances of getting your preferred classes when class requests open up. The popular classes will sell out before the conference.

Prices

We will have a PCOC Value Package (PVP) of $250 (with member's discount) for the whole weekend! Single day passes are also available. Details are on the Prices page.

Hotel

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Sacramento, where the price will be $189/night, after applying our discount code. Learn more about hotel booking.

Travel Details

Via air or land, here's how to get to Sacramento, California.

Day-to-Day Overview

Note: The Friday evening Welcome Reception and Saturday Banquet are included in the PVP package or may be purchased a la carte (see the Prices page). You will be on your own for all other meals, with many great area restaurants to choose from. More information can be found on our dining page.

Thursday, October 30

Early Registration/check-in: Open from 2:00 pm–6:00 pm and 7:00 pm–9:00 pm.
Dinner will be on your own.

Friday, October 31

This will be the first day of classes. Lectures, technique classes and model teaching will be spread throughout the weekend.

8:30 am-6:00 pm — Register for Friday classes or request changes.
9:00 am – PCOC Opening Sessions — Welcome session and formal introductions of our special guests, followed by presentations by each special guest.
Afternoon classes.
The day will conclude with a Welcome Reception and (NEW) Origami Games activity.

Saturday, November 1

8:30 am-6:00 pm — Register for Saturday classes or request changes.
9:30 am - Opening announcements
Morning and afternoon classes.
The day will conclude with our PCOC evening Banquet, announcement of Design Challenge winner(s) and live entertainment.

Sunday, November 2

8:30 am-10:00 am — Register for Sunday classes or request changes.
9:30 am - Opening announcements
Morning and afternoon classes.
Evening free-folding, socializing and networking. For those staying, dinner will be on your own.

Monday, November 3

There will be a post-PCOC Tour to Sutter’s Mill in the Gold Country near Sacramento. Further details are here.

Further Information

Please check the links in the PCOC sub-menu at the upper right (right of the "PCOC 2025" logo) for further information. If you still have questions, contact us at pcoc-info [at] origamiusa.org.