Further Confusion


Further Confusion, or Furcon, is an annual furry convention held in San Jose, California each January, celebrating the anthropomorphics genre or furry fandom, including charitable benefits, educational seminars, art shows, panels and general social activities. It was the first event sponsored by Anthropomorphic Arts and Education and continues to be its largest.
Beginning in 1999 with attendance of 691 individuals, Further Confusion has grown rapidly. In 2019, its record attendance was 3,850 individuals from around the world. Further Confusion donated over $100,000 to various charitable beneficiaries in the period 1999–2008. Its art show sales routinely exceed $50,000.

Guests of honor

Until 2017, Further Confusion invited significant artists, writers, or other creative workers as guests of honor. The guests of honor were:
Anthropomorphic Arts and Education, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that supports educational and charitable activities of interest to furry fans. AAE is primarily involved with organizing Further Confusion, as an activity that raises funds and donations on behalf of charities, conducts seminars, and provides a gathering place for the furry fandom.