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Comment: This will need some non-furry, fully independent sources, to meet the requirements of WP:NORG. ChrysGalley (talk) 09:19, 10 July 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Rickythewoof (talk) 06:42, 10 July 2026 (UTC)
| PowsUp! Logo PowsUp! | |
| Type | Non-profit association (Associazione di Promozione Sociale, APS) |
|---|---|
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Founded | 2023 (APS since October 2025) |
| Website | powsup.net |
| Status | Active |
PowsUp! is an Italian non-profit furry association based in Rome, Italy. Its main mission is to organize furry events and furmeets, with a particular focus on central and southern Italy.[1]
History
[edit]2023 – Origins
[edit]PowsUp! was founded in the summer of 2023 as a group of volunteers, aiming to meet the growing demand for furry meets in the capital and the surrounding regions.[1] That same year it held its first furmeet in Rome (CoMeets I, October 2023)[2], its first Halloween event (AoWeen)[3], and the first edition of the New Year's Eve Night.[4]
2024 – Consolidation
[edit]Throughout 2024 the association established itself, with a regular cycle of CoMeets during the major conventions and the return of the AoWeen and Night events.
2025 – From group to APS
[edit]In October 2025, PowsUp! was formally established as an Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS).[5] This recognition allowed the association to expand its collaborations, organizing the 2026 edition of the Night as a multi-day event held in a hotel.[6]
Events
[edit]PowsUp! organizes two recurring formats.
PowsUp! Night
[edit]
The association's flagship event, traditionally held in Rome during the end-of-year holidays. Originally a single New Year's Eve party, from the 2026 edition it became a multi-day, convention-style event held in a hotel.[6] The event features a Dealers' Den (an area for artists and makers), a Fursuit Lounge, and a bar serving classic cocktails and exclusive recipes created for the occasion.
CoMeets
[edit]CoMeets are gatherings held alongside the major Italian comics and pop-culture conventions, giving the community a place to socialize and fursuit. The conventions involved include:
- Lucca Comics & Games
- Romics (Rome)
- Festival del Fumetto di Novegro (Segrate, Milan)
- Comicon (Naples)
AoWeen
[edit]A Halloween-themed event held in Rome. No edition has been held since 2024.
Event history
[edit]| Date | Event | Location / Occasion | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2023 | CoMeets I | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| October 31, 2023 | AoWeen | Rome (JoyVillage Roma Maximo) | Recap |
| November 4, 2023 | CoMeets II | Lucca (Lucca Comics & Games) | Recap |
| December 31, 2023 | Night | Rome (Roma Dance Academy) | Recap |
| April 6, 2024 | CoMeets III | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| October 5, 2024 | CoMeets IV | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| October 31, 2024 | AoWeen 2024 | Rome (JoyVillage Roma Maximo) | Recap |
| November 2, 2024 | CoMeets V | Lucca (Lucca Comics & Games) | Recap |
| December 31, 2024 | Night 2025 | Rome (Roma Dance Academy) | Recap |
| January 26, 2025 | CoMeets Novegro 2025 | Novegro (Festival del Fumetto di Novegro) | Recap |
| April 5, 2025 | CoMeets Romics XXXIV | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| October 4, 2025 | CoMeets Romics 35° | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| November 1, 2025 | CoMeets Lucca Comics 2025 | Lucca (Lucca Comics & Games) | Recap |
| December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Night 2026 | Rome (Urban Garden Hotel) | Recap |
| February 1, 2026 | CoMeets Novegro 2026 | Novegro (Festival del Fumetto di Novegro) | Recap |
| April 11, 2026 | CoMeets Romics 36° | Rome (Romics) | Recap |
| May 3, 2026 | CoMeets Comicon Napoli 2026 | Naples (Comicon) | Recap |
Organization
[edit]Since 2026 the association has been run by a Board of Directors made up as follows:
- President: Jden (A/V and social media)
- Vice-President: Gren (safety and operations)
- Treasurer: Steve (IT)
- Secretary: Ricky (moderation and accounting)
- Board members: Shilvio, Arven and Redwing
PowsUp! APS is officially registered with the RUNTS (Registro Unico Nazionale del Terzo Settore, the Italian national register of third-sector entities) under VAT/tax code 18209231002.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official website
- Telegram channel
- Discord server
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- TikTok
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