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Who We Are

We <3 Philly.

Furrydelphia was started in 2016 by Philadelphia Natives during The Furst State’s New Year’s Furry Ball. Over the last decade, we have grown it into the area’s premiere furry convention this side of the Susquehanna. 

Philadelphia has many Furries, and we love our City. We love the culture, we love the vibes, we love the hoagies, and we love Gritty.

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To promote a positive image of the furry fandom within the public eye.

To encourage the sharing of artwork and ideas, the participation in panels and skill-building sessions.

To encourage the creation of new connections and memories for members of and all those interested in the fandom.

To host a local charitable organization, with the intention of raising funds and awareness for that organization.

Our Goals

Furrydelphia is a non-profit event and organization. None of our earnings will ever be given to any individuals for personal profit. We are all in this to benefit the community, not ourselves. 

Our convention is owned and operated by Furrydelphia, Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Board of Directors

Drayne
Chairman, Operations Director
Our convention chairman. He has over seven years of professional experience organizing and operating special events, from small parties and weddings to fundraisers and block parties, and has had involvement with conventions and other furry fandom events since 2016.
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(He/Him)
Years Served::
2016-Present
Higgawits
Vice-Chairman, Hospitality Board Member
Our vice chairman. He has professional backgrounds in both customer service and private security and assists with convention operations and hotel relations.
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(He/Him)
Years Served::
2016-Present
Yuukari
Board Secretary, Chief Technical Officer
Our chief technical officer as well as the current board secretary. Yuuki has 10+ years of experience in furry, anime, and popcult convention management in various departments and roles both entry and executive. She has a love of creating spaces and events for people to connect and be themselves. Her main expertise lies in web application and solution development, as well as IT and team management. She also enjoys wearing all the hats.
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(She/They)
Years Served::
2016-Present
Fray
Board Member at Large, Public Safety Director
Our director of Furrydelphia Public Safety, or FDPS. He has been an EMT for over ten years and has worked in both small towns and big cities, including Philadelphia. Alongside his professional work, Fray has been a medical and security staffer for multiple conventions every year since 2011.
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(He/Him)
Years Served::
2017-Present
Hyperion
Board Member at Large, General Manager
Hyperion is our convention’s General Manager. With over 8+ years of professional management experience along with several years of EMS and Public Safety experience, he is our go to problem solver. From resolving disputes between staff to assisting with the overall operations of our convention, Hyperion’s main goal is to ensure that every attendee has the best possible experience.
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(He/Him)
Years Served::
2019-Present
Archer
Board Member at Large, Marketing Director
Archer is a dog. He is old and has done many things, including business and leisure activities. He has been involved in the planning and running of furry events for nearly two decades, helping to found several conventions and events along the way. No, he does not know the person who runs the Bluesky account.
Pronouns::
(He/Dog)
Years Served::
2024-Present
Osiris
Board Member at Large, Directory of Hospitality & Build Projects
Osiris is our director of Hospitality and Build Projects, with over ten years of convention staffing experience at events across the country. He helps bring our theme to life with props and programming. You can usually find him running around the convention putting on a show for our attendees and raising money for charity.
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(He/Him)
Years Served::
2025-Present

Retired Board Members

Arlo

Board Secretary
2019