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MINECON 2016 was held in Anaheim, California from September 24 to 25. It was the last in-person MINECON. Mojang announced the Exploration Update during the event.

Announcement[]

On March 7, 2016, it was announced that MINECON 2016 would take place in Anaheim, California from September 24–25.[1]

On April 18, 2016 the MINECON Website was published, displaying countdowns till tickets go on sale. A link to discounted hotel bookings is also available.

On August 12, 2016, it was announced that there would be news about the Pocket Edition API at the convention.[2][3][4]

Location[]

Anaheim Convention Center
Location of Anaheim Convention Center: 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California[5]
Location within the ACC for MINECON 2016 are Exhibit Halls A and D. The recommended entrance is through Exhibit Hall E, on the lower level.

Tickets[]

On April 18, 2016, Mojang announced that tickets will be on sale on May 6 and 7, 2016.[6][7] The tickets were sold in two batches, each selling 6,000 tickets at $160 USD apiece (12,000 tickets in total).[6] Attendees were also given discounted hotel bookings.[8]

Batches:

One: May 6, 6:00 PM PDT (9:00 EDT)

Two: May 7, 12:00 PM PDT (3:00 EDT)

Cape[]

MINECON 2016 Cape

The MINECON 2016 cape.

Attendees of MINECON 2016 got an exclusive MINECON cape, which depicts an enderman.

Videos[]

Videos can be found here.

Gallery[]

References[]

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