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-**AmatoCon** is an upcoming convention and executive development program hosted by [[amatogroup]] taking place in [[wp>Rialto, California]], from March 8 - 10, 2024. It was announced January 23, 2024.[(cite:announcingamatocon>[[announcingamatocon]])] It will cover topics such as business, entertainment, and education. A live stream is planned for the final day, March 10. Due to the coincidence in timing, it will also be an [[oscar11|Oscar Special]], with limited coverage from [[gregg]].
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+|  **AmatoCon**  ||
+|  {{https://i.imgur.com/kKDW5D4.png?250%}}  ||
+^ Location | [[wp>Rialto, California]] |
+^ Country | United States |
+^ Inaugurated | 2024 |
+^ Most recent | March 8--10, 2024 (both online and in-person) |
+^ Next event | TBD |
+^ Organized by | [[amatogroup]] |
+^ Website | [[https://amatocom.com/|amatocom.com]] |
+</WRAP>
+//Not to be confused with [[https://amatocon.com|amatocon.com]], which is a website not related to AmatoCon.//
+**AmatoCon** was a convention and executive development program hosted by [[amatogroup]] that took place in [[wp>Rialto, California]], from March 8--10, 2024. It was announced January 23, 2024.[(cite:announcingamatocon>[[announcingamatocon]])] It intended to cover topics such as business, entertainment, and education. A global live stream occurred on the final day, March 10. Due to the coincidence in timing, it was also an [[oscar11|Oscar Special]], with limited coverage from [[gregg]].
 Executive packages were available on [[https://amatocom.com|amatocom.com]]. The site was supposedly down due to alleged hacking attacks,[(cite:heinews1>[[heinews#emergeny_hack_attack_regarding_amatocon_january_24_2024|EMERGENY HACK ATTACK REGARDING AMATOCON. HEI News. January 24, 2024.]])] though it was ultimately revealed to be an error regarding the site URL, having been initially reported as amatoco**n**.com.
+Event organizer [[tim|T. Amato]] had high hopes for the event, with The Amato Group leader [[gamato]] promising T. a 2018 Dodge Charger if the convention was a success. However, following various issues, celebrity cancellations, and the inclusion of [[toni]], G. Amato referred to the event, and T.'s effort, as a failure. With T. swiftly cutting ties with The Amato Group (following a violent altercation with [[joey]] and accusations of murder), it is unlikely that another AmatoCon will occur in 2025.
 ===== Tiers =====
-AmatoCon tickets are sold in 4 separate tiers, each offering different levels of access. Most of the tiers sold out quickly, save for the Live Stream Access tier.
+AmatoCon tickets were sold in 4 separate tiers, each offering different levels of access. Most of the tiers sold out quickly, save for the Live Stream Access tier.
 ==== Live Stream Access ====
 //See also: [[oscar11]]//
-This tier provides at home access to AmatoCon's closing night ceremonies, including the keynote address for [[tim|T. Amato]]'s new book //[[heiway]]//, AmatoCon Idol, and limited Oscar coverage from [[gregg]]. The access is **free** for [[heinetwork]] annual subscribers, **$8** for HEI Network monthly subscribers, **$12** for early buyers, and **$15** for anyone else.
+This tier provided at home access to AmatoCon's closing night ceremonies, including the keynote address for [[tim|T. Amato]]'s new book //[[heiway]]//, AmatoCon Idol, and limited Oscar coverage from [[gregg]]. The access is **free** for [[heinetwork]] annual subscribers, **$8** for HEI Network monthly subscribers, **$12** for early buyers, and **$15** for anyone else.
 ==== Power Player Entrepenour Level ====
-This tier offers 3 day limited access to just the main events, access to upgrade opportunities, and preferred parking. It cost **$750**.
+This tier offered 3 day limited access to just the main events, access to upgrade opportunities, and preferred parking. It cost **$750**.
 ==== VIP Platinum Access ====
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 ==== Executive Tier ====
-This tier provides an all access VIP pass to the convention and exclusive access to seminars, workgroups, and mentorships. In addition, the tier grants access to a Cocktail Hour with T. Amato, [[gamato]], [[joey|Joey P.]], and other celebrities, along with a one-on-one whisky tasting with [[joe]]. It cost **$35,000**.
+This tier provided an all access VIP pass to the convention and exclusive access to seminars, workgroups, and mentorships. In addition, the tier granted access to a Cocktail Hour with T. Amato, [[gamato]], [[joey|Joey P.]], and other celebrities, along with a one-on-one whisky tasting with [[joe]]. It cost **$35,000**.
-===== Planned events =====
+===== Events =====
-  * Keynote address from [[tim|T. Amato]] and his new book, //[[heiway]]//
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+  * Keynote address from [[tim|T. Amato]] for his new book, //[[heiway]]//
+    * This address occurred on the final night, but was aborted mid-address due to technical errors with the slideshow.
   * Lecture from [[gamato]] on "The Power of Mercy"
-  * AmatoCon Idol
+    * Initially scheduled for Saturday, technical issues delayed it to Sunday, making it the final event of the convention.
+  * [[amatoconidol]]
+    * This was a competition between [[dekkar]], T.'s former band, and [[emptybottleplayers]] over who could perform the best version of "[[emptybottle]]". The judges were [[richie]], [[stevie]], and [[joe]]. The winner of the competition would have ownership rights to Dekkar.
   * Costume Ball
   * Cocktail Hour
-  * Whisky tasting with [[joe]]
+  * Whisky tasting with Joe Estevez
-===== Planned attendees =====
+===== Listed attendees on site =====
   * [[tim|T. Amato]]
   * [[gamato]]
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   * [[gregg]]
   * [[joe]]
+  * Current members of The Sweet
+  * A former baseball player[(fn:tbd>TBD)]
+  * [[tamatoplayers|T. Amato and the Empty Bottle Players]]
+  * [[dekkar]][(fn:dekkar>From the site: "Not actual Dekkar, but current imposteros who call themselves Darker.")]
+  * Many others
+==== Initial list of guest attendees ====
+When the AmatoCon website first launched, the following list of stars and notable figures were listed on the website as guests, albeit every single person listed was pending. Following the airing of [[s14e10|S14E10]], the list was overhauled to what was listed above.
   * Jamiroquai[(fn:awaiting>Awaiting confirmation)]
   * Various former athletes[(fn:expected>Expected to attend)]
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   * Mike Ditka[(fn:intouch)]
   * Donny Baldwin from Jefferson Starship[(fn:awaiting)]
+===== Trivia =====
+  * 5 star dining is included.
+  * The image promoting //The HEI Way// on the site incorrectly attributes the quote "A remarkable achievement" to G. A__amto__
+  * Joe Estevez's listing on the site was initially misspelled as Joe Esteve__s__. This was later fixed.
+  * The site has redirected to the [[heinetwork]] homepage since the day of the global live stream.
+==== [META] ====
+  * According to Katie Dolan on the season 14 wrap party, the "former baseball player" listed on the second revision of the attendee list was [[wp>Brandon McCarthy]], but he had to cancel last minute.[(cite:wrap14>[[https://www.heinetwork.tv/episode/season-14-wrap-party/|"Season 14 Wrap Party"]] **Subscription required.**)]
 ===== Links =====
   * [[https://amatocom.com/|AmatoCon website]]