PurrCon Returns to PopCon with Feline Fun

Cat-focused event features celebrity guests, kitten cuddling, and educational panels for pet owners.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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PurrCon, the annual cat-focused event, is returning to the PopCon convention in Indianapolis from May 8-10. The event will feature celebrity guests, kitten cuddling sessions, pet health panels, and other educational activities for cat owners, including advice on feline behavior and care.

Why it matters

PurrCon provides a dedicated space within the larger PopCon convention for cat enthusiasts to connect, learn, and enjoy feline-centered programming. As an increasingly popular niche event, PurrCon highlights the growing interest in cat culture and the desire for specialized content and experiences for pet owners.

The details

PurrCon operates as a specialized section within the larger PopCon event, which also features stars, escape rooms, and battle bots competitions. Visitors to PurrCon can participate in hands-on experiences like kitten cuddling and interactive games, as well as attend educational panels on topics such as feline health, nutrition, and common behavioral myths. A key focus of the panels is helping cat owners identify early warning signs of illness by monitoring litter box habits.

  • PurrCon will return to the Indiana Convention Center from May 8-10, 2026.
  • The event is held annually as part of the larger PopCon convention.

The players

KJ McGlinn

The host of PurrCon and a cat correspondent who will be featured at the event alongside her cat, Giles.

Puddles Be Gone

A Tipton-based company that will attend the event to showcase a cat bowl designed to reduce spills caused by cats pawing at their water bowls before drinking.

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What they’re saying

“Those cat lovers, they put it on their calendar, they plan.”

— KJ McGlinn, PurrCon Host (wishtv.com)

“If all of a sudden you have bigger clumps in the litter box, that's actually a sign that you need to go to the vet because they may be having early kidney disease.”

— KJ McGlinn, PurrCon Host (wishtv.com)

“They have all of this energy in their body so that they can survive. And then we put them in a little house and they're like, 'What do I do?'”

— KJ McGlinn, PurrCon Host (wishtv.com)

What’s next

Tickets for PurrCon are selling quickly, with certain Saturday VIP upgrades nearing capacity. Visitors interested in attending the event should purchase their tickets soon before they sell out.

The takeaway

PurrCon's return to PopCon highlights the growing popularity of cat-focused events and the desire for specialized content and experiences for pet owners. The event provides a unique opportunity for cat enthusiasts to connect, learn, and enjoy feline-centered programming within the larger convention.