2022: Inaugural edition The PPOPCON was first announced on February 15, 2022, across their official social media platforms, announcing that the event aimed to gather P-pop fans and celebrate Pinoy pop culture and music. The head of PPOPCON Project, Andie Salutin, released a press release on March 28, 2022, stating that "P-Pop is quickly gaining international attention and many fans are recognizing the talent and passion of many P-Pop acts.", and that "through PPOPCON, we are celebrating the growing P-Pop community through the first event of its kind right here at the City of Firsts." The lineup of artists for the event was announced on March 7, 2022, and included
1st.One,
4th Impact,
Alamat,
BGYO,
Bini, Calista, Daydream, Dione,
G22,
Kaia,
MNL48, PPOP Generation,
Press Hit Play, R Rules,
SB19, and
Vxon. On March 30, 2022, a media conference was held at
Novotel Manila Araneta City with several Filipino pop groups present in person and through teleconference sharing their preparations and thoughts on the event. On the same conference, SB19 shared their optimism about the positive impact of the first-ever convention for
Pinoy pop, saying that "it could be the spark that the music industry in the Philippines was waiting for to showcase Filipino talents across the world" and adding "that P-pop could contribute with the growth of the
Philippine economy". Leading up to the opening day of the event, various promotional activities were held, including a series of live-ticket selling events, mall shows and artist activities. 4th Impact, Press Hit Play, Kaia and 1st.One also performed on the
Wish Bus. The first day of the convention saw fan booths, merch stands, games, and performances on April 9 at
New Frontier Theater. The concert, featuring eleven of the participating artists, took place the following day at the
Smart Araneta Coliseum, and lasted for six hours. The event's lineup was announced on February 5, 2023, which included many acts from the previous year, as well as debuting artists. Artists from the lineup also engaged in mall tours and charity work in the run-up to the event. However, on March 9, 2023, the organizers of the event issued a statement announcing the event's postponement, citing logistical issues. Ticketholders were encouraged to keep their tickets, as they announced that they would still be valid at the event's rescheduled dates. The announcement prompted disappointment online. As a result, an event titled PPOPCOM (Pinoy Pop Community Event), was organized by members of different P-pop fandoms within ten days. The event was held on March 19, 2023, and saw performances from artists from the event's original lineup, including Kaia and Ver5us.
Rappler praised the event as "inspiring". The rescheduled convention was held from July 14 to 15, 2023, at the newly-opened Quantum Skyview at the
Gateway Mall. The event culminated with the concert, held on the third day at the
Smart Araneta Coliseum. ==Locations and dates==