Crowds of attendees flood Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center for the 2026 Dream Con. Houston First said it is actively talking to Dream Con to continue hosting its event in Houston. "Dream Con is a great event that has grown exponentially here in Texas since its creation in 2018," Houston First said in its statement. Cosplayers gather for massive group photos inside Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center for the 2026 Dream Con. This year, Chris Hollins, Houston City Controller, presented Dream Con's content creators with an award for establishing the region as a major convention destination.