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{{Infobox event
| title = MINECON 2011
| image = none
| date = November 18, 2011
| location = {{W|Mandalay Bay}}, {{w|Las Vegas}}, {{w|Nevada}}, {{w|USA}}
| type = Convention
| prev = MinecraftCon 2010
| next = MINECON 2012
| prev_text = ''MinecraftCon 2010''
| next_text = ''MINECON 2012''
}}
[[File:MINECON 2011 logo.png|thumb|Official logo]]
'''MINECON 2011''' was the first official [[Minecraft:MINECON|''Minecraft'' convention]], held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on November 18, 2011. The event coincided with the [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.0.0|official release]] of [[Minecraft:Java Edition|''Minecraft'']].<ref>{{Tumblr|notch|5388689217|MinecraftCon 2011 in Vegas?|May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515132912/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/5388689217/minecraftcon-2011-in-vegas}}</ref>

The convention attracted 4,500 attendees, ranging from newborns to 105 years old, with visitors from 24 countries.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.lasvegas360.com/3732/on-this-date-november-18-2011-minecon-2011-was-held-in-las-vegas/|title=On This Date: November 18, 2011, MineCon 2011 was held in Las Vegas|website=Las Vegas 360|date=November 18, 2018}}</ref>

== Location ==
The event was held at {{W|Mandalay Bay}}, a 43-story luxury resort and casino in Las Vegas. According to [[Minecraft:Lydia Winters]], the location was chosen because it was where the [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios|Mojang]] team wanted to go at the time.<ref>{{YouTube link|PIAP8peEppI|The Beginning - Part 1: 15 Years of Minecraft|Minecraft|June 3, 2024|t=361s}}</ref>

== Tickets ==
Tickets went on sale on August 11, 2011, 99 days before the convention. Early tickets were priced at $99 until September 30, after which the price increased to $139. Tickets sold out by October 28.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305133832/http://www.mojang.com/2011/10/minecon-is-sold-out/|title=MineCon is sold out|author=Owen Jones|website=Mojang.com|date=October 28, 2011}}</ref> The ticket price did not include hotel accommodations, flights, or other expenses. [[Minecraft:Notch]] stated on Twitter that ''MINECON'' would be a financial loss but an "emotional win" for Mojang.<ref>{{tweet|notch|101707607558979584|No matter how many tickets we sell, MineCon is going to be a monetary loss for us. But an emotional win! ;D|August 11, 2011}}</ref>

The first 500 ticket purchasers were entered into a drawing for "The Ultimate Fan Experience", which included a paid hotel room at Mandalay Bay, VIP seating for keynotes and presentations, and a meal with the Mojang team. The winner was a player named Joseph.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305191059/http://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-update/|title=MineCon update|author=Lydia Winters|website=Mojang.com|date=September 1, 2011}}</ref>

== Event highlights ==
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MINECON 2011 featured numerous activities, including:

* The official release of ''Minecraft''.
* Keynote speeches from members of the ''Minecraft'' community, including Notch.
* Building contests and breakout classes on various ''Minecraft'' topics.
* Costume contests, exhibits, and opportunities to meet ''Minecraft'' personalities.
* Commemorative merchandise.
* A Kickoff Party open to all attendees.
* An "Into the Nether" Party featuring {{w|deadmau5}}, restricted to attendees aged 21 and over.

== Promotions ==

=== Cape ===
{{main|MINECON 2011 Cape}}
[[File:Creepercloak.png|thumb|The first screenshot revealed of the cape given to MINECON 2011 attendees.]]
[[File:MINECON 2011 Cape.png|thumb|x200px|A render of the MINECON 2011 cape.]]
[[Minecraft:Notch]] announced that MINECON 2011 attendees would receive an exclusive [[Minecraft:cape]]. Initially intended to be a secret, the announcement was quickly retracted but later confirmed.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924212844/http://mojang.com/2011/09/22/minecon-swag-cloaks/|title=MineCon Swag: Cloaks|website=Mojang.com|date=September 22, 2011}}</ref> On September 22, a vote was opened to decide the design of the cape.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011133009/http://polldaddy.com/poll/5525065/|title=MineCon Cape Vote|website=Polldaddy}}</ref> Cape #2, which received 42% of the votes, was chosen as the MINECON 2011 cape. Cape #1, which received 33% of the votes, was later used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012]] cape. The cape was distributed to attendees on October 10–11.<ref>{{citation|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305235035/http://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-speakers-the-yogscast/|title=MineCon speakers: The Yogscast|author=Lydia Winters|website=Mojang.com|date=September 27, 2011}}</ref>

== Playlist ==
{{YouTube playlist|PLDCA79133925498F8}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
MINECON 2011 logo.png|Official event logo
MINECON 2011 header.png|Key artwork
MINECON 2011 Header Logo.jpg|Logo with key art
Minecon11trailer.png|Screenshot from the [[Minecraft:Official Minecon trailer|MINECON 2011 trailer]]
Minecon 2011 computer set up.jpg|Computers set up in the show floor to play ''Minecraft''
Minecon 2011 Minecraft computers.jpg|People playing ''Minecraft'' together
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Navigation ==
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