media and press
Rikon is filled with interesting events, inspiring guests, creative cosplayers, and a fun atmosphere! We look forward to your arrival and your reporting – so please present Rikon in the best possible light.
To ensure transparent cooperation, please note the following instructions.
Who can obtain free media accreditation?
We are only awarding free tickets to media representatives who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Television journalists and production teams
- Radio journalists and presenters
- Journalists of print media (newspapers, magazines)
- Journalists of active online portals with editorial staff and publication history
- Professional photographers working for the media
- Bloggers with over 1,000 followers and a documented audience
- Content creators (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.) with more than 2,000 followers and a clearly defined type of content that matches the Rikon theme
For others (smaller blogs, micro-influencers, and hobbyists), approval may be possible with additional verification — in which case, please send us:
- Links to previous event announcements (if any)
- A brief plan of what you plan to do on Rikon, how much content and in what period
- Channel(s) where the content will be published
Unfortunately, we do not grant free tickets to people who do not have clearly documented and regular media work, nor to profiles that do not meet the above criteria.
If you are not sure if you fall into this category, feel free to send us a brief description of the media you represent, relevant links, and examples of previous event reporting.
What do we expect in return?
Everyone who receives free media accreditation (regardless of the size of the media outlet) is obligated to prepare at least one of the following forms of content:
- Event announcement (before Rikon) – article, video, social media post
- Reportage or reportage video – from the field, during the convention
- Photo gallery – tagged with events
- Post on social networks (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube...) with quality content and a visible tag @RikonRijeka
- Post-event article, blog, video or story
Mandatory delivery of materials
In order for us to share your content, all accredited media are required to send an email with links to the published material no later than 10 days after the end of the convention to: info@RikonRijeka.com
In the event that the material is not published or not delivered to us within the given deadline, Rikon reserves the right to not grant future accreditations to that person/media.
Press materials
Current press materials, logos, photos and basic information can be found in the PRESS KIT (link below).
We ask all interested parties to fill out the PRESS REQUEST. The request does not automatically guarantee approval, but we strive to respond quickly and transparently.
Thank you for your interest in Rikon – we look forward to your professional approach and joint promotion of this unique event!
Rikon team
PR contacts and press releases
marta glažar
3.zmaj Association
+ 385 (0)98 928 84 24
marta@rikonrijeka.com
VALENTINA MIŠKOVIĆ YOE
Rivira
+ 385 (0)95 558 1141
press@rikonrijeka.com
MORE ABOUT RIkON 2024
Rikon 2024, the largest domestic festival of fantasy, pop culture and gaming, took place from October 11th to 13th at the Exportdrvo Rijeka venue.
In the three-day program, intended for all ages, and especially young people, Rikon hosted as many as 200 domestic and foreign participants in the program, which took place on 2 stages and within several program zones.
The total audience that visited Rikon over the weekend exceeded all previous records, with more than 4,000 people visiting Rikon over the weekend, and visitors, as well as many exhibitors and guests, came from all over Croatia, the neighboring countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Austria and Poland.
The Rikon program offered the audience a variety of educational content (popular and scientific lectures, panels, presentations, workshops), an entertainment program and competitions (Cosplay competition, KPOP Dance competition, quizzes, games, gaming zone and tournaments, retro zone, boardgame zone, martial arts, martial arts demonstrations, dance workshops) and additional content in the form of exhibition and sales stands of various craftsmen, artists and resellers of popular items (toys, T-shirts, books, swords, etc.).
A special guest on the Rikon 2024 program was Doug Cockle, an American voice actor best known for his role as Geralt of Rivia in the mega-popular video game by Polish giant CD Projekt Red "The Witcher", a game that was declared the game of the decade and is currently enjoying its film adaptation on Netflix.
In addition, Doug has provided voices for many video game characters, including “Baldur's Gate 3,” “Horizon Zero Dawn,” “Alan Wake II,” and “The First Descendant.”
In addition to video games, he has built his career on the stage and in major Hollywood productions such as the HBO series "Band of Brothers" and the film "Reign of Fire", where he starred alongside Christian Bale.
This event, although one of several of this nature in Croatia, is regularly highlighted:
- with a great atmosphere and friendly feeling,
- the size and diversity of the program,
- a diverse audience,
- innovative approach to programming and content.
Achieved results:
- Artefakt Award for the best artistic achievements in 2023
- International K-pop dance competition in 3 categories
- International Cosplay Competition in 2 categories
- 36 exhibitors
- 7 keynote lectures
- 9 pan
- 10 quizzes
- 3 presentations
- 10 workshops
- 31 entertainment program items
These exceptional successes of Rikon 2024 were achieved primarily due to commitment:
- 20 members of the Rikon organizational team
- 30 external volunteers, 1,000 volunteer hours
More about the history of Rikon:
Rikon 2020 hosted the European science fiction convention Eurocon and was specifically named Futuricon. Futuricon was the third Eurocon held in Croatia (after 1986 and 2012) and the first Eurocon whose program was held mostly online.