DreamHack Atlanta is powered by community. From gaming groups and fan collectives to creators and grassroots scenes, Community Power Up gives communities the chance to step onto the show floor and help shape the festival experience together.
Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) is an annual four-day anime convention held during December at the Georgia World Congress Center, Building C in Atlanta, Georgia.
We offer fun experiences such as the Anime Music Video contest, Artists’ Alley, concerts, costume contest, dances, Dealer’s Room, fashion show, game shows, karaoke, Maid Café, panels, RPG Gaming, tabletop gaming, Video Gaming, and Workshops.
LANFest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy communities through gaming. Founded in 2002, LANFest hosts hundreds of gaming events each year that bring people together to have fun, create safe space, and accomplish good. With a nationwide network of volunteers and chapters, LANFest gives purpose to play, bringing communities together to connect, give back, and make a lasting impact.
The 405th Infantry Division is a global costuming and maker community dedicated to bringing the world of Halo to life through high-quality armor builds and props. Founded in 2006, the 405th supports fans of all skill levels with tutorials, resources, and an active forum where members share build progress, techniques, and feedback. With a structured network of regional groups and a strong presence at conventions, the 405th blends craftsmanship, collaboration, and fandom into a welcoming community for creators and cosplayers alike.
The Game Day Specialist ⚡Your pregame to the game.🎙️ Live sports shows & debates👥 Community picks + fan call-ups🔥 Watch parties, giveaways & culture📊 Smarter, more social sports experiences. However you experience sports — we make it better.
AbleGamers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making gaming accessible for people with disabilities. Since 2004, AbleGamers has used the power of play to combat social isolation, foster inclusive communities, and improve quality of life by providing adaptive technology, resources, and industry guidance. Through partnerships with players, developers, and organizations, AbleGamers helps ensure that everyone has the opportunity to connect, compete, and belong through gaming.
Let’s Go Cosplay is a fast-growing cosplay community and event collective that brings fans together through creative, high-energy experiences. Based in Atlanta and expanding nationally, the group hosts meetups, photoshoots, and large-scale activations while collaborating with conventions, brands, and local events. Founded with a mission to make cosplay more accessible and community-driven, Let’s Go Cosplay creates welcoming spaces for creators of all levels to connect, express themselves, and celebrate fandom together.
Georgia Beyblade is a small group of organizers and judges creating all ages tournaments all around the peach state. We are partnered with Hasbro, Charlies Collectable Show, 4o4esports, the Museum of Aviation, and the World Beyblade Organization to name a few. At most events, we provide a shop with the most up to date releases straight from japan with Our tournaments are free, we bring all the equipment needed, and you just need to bring your BEST beys and a launcher and do your best.
Extinction is a grassroots esports and content organization founded by CEO Sarah Hanson and COO Zachary Reis. The organization aims to develop upcoming talent and put them on a pedestal for the world to see the next generation of esports professionals and content creators.
Extinction was founded in 2024 with the goal of creating a community of dedicated esports and gaming enthusiasts. This began in Overwatch, where EXN fielded a top North American roster in numerous seasons of the Overwatch Championship Series. With significant results and traction in this space, we expanded into Marvel Rivals, Pokemon Unite, Deadlock and Content Creation. In just over a year, we’ve built a community of over 2,500 people spanning across multiple titles and scenes.
Our Atlanta based organization fields players all across North America as well as many in Europe. We are excited to continue to grow into more titles in 2026.
Schedule subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date times and information.
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Fri
DreamHack Together!
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Community Power Up
Doors are open, and DreamHack is in full swing! Come meet fellow gamers, find your new best friend for the weekend, and start the weekend off right!
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Fri
Squad Up: Tactical FPS Meetup
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up A: Creator Hub
Lock in with fellow Call of Duty, CS2, and Valorant players! This is your offline lobby to debate current weapon metas, break down the pro-stage matches happening at the festival, and find a reliable duo for your next ranked grind. Bring your best callouts and meet your next squad.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Fri
IEM Atlanta: CS2 Fan Meetup
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Celebrate the first-ever Intel Extreme Masters in Atlanta! Join fellow Counter-Strike 2 fans away from the roaring arena to discuss the $1 million bracket, analyze the pro matches, swap your pick’em predictions, and connect with the local CS community.
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Fri
The CDL & Warzone Drop-In Meetup
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Calling all Call of Duty League fans and Warzone grinders! Whether you’re here cheering for your favorite franchise at the CDL Major III or watching the $100K Resurgence Series, drop into this meetup to debate the current meta, talk rostermania, and squad up with fellow CoD enthusiasts.
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Fri
The Cosplay Crafters & Makers Meetup
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Calling all foam-smiths, seamstresses, and 3D-printing pros! Connect with fellow makers to swap crafting secrets, troubleshoot your latest armor build, and share your cosplay creation stories. All skill levels—from closet cosplayers to master crafters—are welcome to come geek out over the art of cosplay.
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Fri
Dice & Decks: Tabletop & TCG Meetup
4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Trade the screens for some tabletop action! Gather your party and join fellow Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, and D&D enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a casual Commander pod, wanting to trade cards, or just love rolling dice, come pull up a chair and meet your next gaming group
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Fri
Drop Zone: Extraction Shooter Meetup
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Survive the raid and meet your next squadmates! If you’re grinding Marathon, Escape from Tarkov, or Hunt: Showdown, this is your ultimate offline staging area. Come swap intense war stories, vent about brutal squad wipes, and recruit trustworthy teammates for your next high-stakes run.
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Sat
Rogue Ronin Pirates Community Meetup
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Community Power Up
Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Attention all scallywags, wandering warriors, and masters of the high seas! It’s time to drop anchor and sheathe your swords for the official Rogue Ronin Pirates Community Meetup!
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Sat
Dream Team - A Femme Meetup
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Calling all women and femme-identifying gamers! Join us for a networking and collaboration-focused mixer designed to connect creators, players, and industry professionals. Take advantage of opportunities for career development, including headshots in the Photo Cubes, guidance on grants, and tools to grow your presence in the gaming world.
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Sat
Collegiate Esports Gathering
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point B
Connect with fellow students, organizers, and esports enthusiasts at the Collegiate Gathering! Whether you’re part of a campus club, a competitor, or just passionate about gaming and events, this meetup is your chance to network, share ideas, and celebrate collegiate gaming together.
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sat
StimShotJimmy Community Meetup
4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-up Point A: Creator Hub
Experience the gaming community irl. Create some content. Network with other streamers.
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Sat
Let's Go Cosplay Community Meet-Up
5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Dust off your favorite wigs, grab your props, and get ready to assemble! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter with full EVA foam armor or putting together your very first closet cosplay, join us for our Let’s Go Cosplay Meetup.
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Sun
The FGC Throwdown Meetup
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Step away from the tournament brackets and connect with fellow fighting game fans! Whether you’re a frame-data master, an arcade stick builder, or a casual button-masher, join us to talk tech, swap strategies, and celebrate the unmatched hype of the Fighting Game Community.
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Sun
Hoyoverse Cosplay Meet up
12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Attention Travelers, Trailblazers, Proxies, and Captains! It’s time to spend your resin, park the Astral Express, and gather for the ultimate HoYoverse Cosplay Meetup.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Sun
The Game Day Specialist Community Meetup
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
You asked, and we are making it happen! To all the daily viewers of the #1 live show on the our Discord—it’s time to take the chat offline. Our community has been growing at an insane pace, and with so many of you asking for a chance to connect, DreamHack is the absolute perfect opportunity for us to link up. See you in the Creator Hub!
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Sun
Spartan Assembly: Halo Open Meetup
2:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Ready up, Spartans! Gather with fellow Halo fans to celebrate the massive $100K DreamHack Open. Connect with other competitive players, swap your best ranked strategies, and talk all things Halo, from modern 4v4 main-stage action to classic 2v2 nostalgia.
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Sun
Road to EWC: FGC Qualifier Meetup
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Step out of the intense qualifier pools and into the ultimate Fighting Game Community hangout! Connect with competitors and fans of Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Come swap frame data, show off your custom arcade sticks, and share the hype of the Esports World Cup qualifiers.
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sun
The Streamer & Creator Hub Meetup
4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Community Power Up
Community Meet-Up Point A: Creator Hub
Level up your content and connect with the community! Whether you are a full-time streamer, a weekend TikToker, or just love creator culture, join us at the Streamer & Creator Hub Meetup. Swap channel links, talk setup specs, and network with fellow creators to plan your next big collaboration.
Community Opportunities
Unlock opportunities for your community to show up, take part, and be seen at DreamHack — from meetups and content to dedicated space on the show floor.
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Want to host a meetup or content at DreamHack Atlanta?
Put your community front and centre with freeplay takeovers, meetups, host your content on Creator Stage or be part of unique quests.
From stage moments to off-stage experiences, DreamHack’s cosplay programme puts cosplayers in the spotlight. Whether you’re walking the catwalk, competing, snapping photos, or hanging out with the community, there’s always something happening — with even more to be revealed soon.
Community Meetups
Host a meetup and bring your people together at DreamHack. Whether it’s casual, themed, or focused on a specific game or fandom, meetups are a great way to connect in person.
Bring fan ideas to life and help shape the DreamHack experience. From games, challenges, and mini-events to creative formats we haven’t seen before, fan-led content is all about putting the community in the spotlight and letting passion lead the way.
Take over the Creator Stage and put your community on display. From panels and live content to discussions and showcases, this is your chance to share your voice with a wider audience.
Freeplay Takeovers
Run community-led sessions in Freeplay and invite attendees to jump in and play. Perfect for tournaments, casual play, or introducing people to your favourite games.
Community Quests
Be part of unique, festival-wide quests that encourage attendees to explore, interact, and engage with communities across the show floor in fun, interactive ways.
More Coming Soon
Community Power Up is still growing, with additional activities and opportunities to be announced as the festival gets closer. Stay Tuned!
