Octocon X in 1999 saw Tom Mathews as a guest. Other guests have included P. J. Holden, Michael Carroll, Rob Curley, Adam Law, Daryl Walker, Richmond Clements, Bob Byrne, Alan Nolan, Bob Neilson, Hilary Lawler, Maura McHugh and 2000AD editor Matt Smith. American comics artist JG Jones was the guest of honour in 2006, and British comics writer Mike Carey was guest of honour in 2009. The 2011 event took place on 15-16 October at the Camden Court Hotel, Dublin. British comics artist John Higgins was the guest of honour. The 2012 Event will take place on 13-14 October.