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RECON will return in person in August!

RECON Laval 26 will have talks from leading experts in escape rooms and related industries, in depth Q&A’s on these topics (new!), discussion sessions where you can add to the conversation and learn from peers, an exhibit hall with products and services for escape rooms, and a structured networking event (new!). Plus we’re bringing in some incredible live entertainment.

And that’s not even everything your RECON ticket includes. (Scroll down for more details.)

We’re bringing this event to Laval, Québec, Canada. This location – just outside of Montreal – is home to world-renowned escape rooms, like TERPECA #1 ranking Magnifico at Escaparium.

Laval is also a more affordable city than where we’ve hosted past in-person RECON events. Our RECON venue, the Sheraton Laval Hotel, is offering a great price on hotel rooms in the RECON block. It’s near affordable dining options too. Not only are RECON tickets less expensive than they’ve been in the past, your trip to Laval will be generally less expensive.

If you create or operate escape rooms or immersive games, this is an event you won’t want to miss. If you’re thinking about getting your start in this industry, come to RECON and get connected… to people and ideas. RECON is designed to propel this industry forward, creating sustainable careers, and giving players memorable adventures long into the future. Get your ticket now to be a part of the conversation this summer.

Plus, scroll down for a holiday coupon code, just for you, a reader of Room Escape Artist. 🎁

RECON 26 Information

• August 16-17, 2026
• Laval, Québec, Canada
• General Ticket: $699 (USD)
• RECON Event Website
• Venue: Sheraton Laval Hotel… and the room block is now available!

Holiday Special

🎁 Use code REA50 to get $50 off a RECON 26 General Ticket.

This brings the ticket price down to $649.

This holiday coupon code expires on December 31, 2025.

RECON Ticket Features

Here’s what’s included in a RECON General Ticket:

Education:

• Speaker Sessions: Industry-leading speakers give talks on the design and business of immersive games
• Q&As: Live Q&As with the speakers on stage, immediately following their talks
• Discussion Sessions: A variety of participatory formats where you share ideas and learn from others
• Extended Q&As: Longer discussions with each speaker where you can deep dive into their area of expertise
• Exhibit Hall: Access to an exhibit hall where you can browse the products and services available from RECON sponsors

Entertainment:

• The RECON Game: Collaborate with others to solve the game inside of RECON
• On-Stage Entertainment: 2 live stage shows for everyone to experience together

Community:

• Structured Networking: Make new connections with others through a facilitated networking activity
• After Hours: Continue your conversations in the hotel lobby late into the night
• Discord Channel: Connect with other attendees digitally before, during, and after RECON

Experience:

• Hotel Deal (Available while supplies last!): A discounted hotel rate for the Sheraton Laval… close to restaurants and iconic Montreal bagels.
• Nearby Attractions: A short driving distance to world-renowned escape rooms

We also offer a RECON Champion Ticket, which is designed for those who champion RECON and want to support this event. It includes additional special perks, including a Champion Social, an exclusive gathering with David, Lisa, and other special guests, among other things.

Located in Laval: Escaparium

Arguable the world’s best escape room company is located in Laval, just minutes from our RECON 26 venue. Learn more about Escaparium below with owner Jonathan Driscoll’s RECON 25 talk and recent REPOD interview.