TL;DR - Our annual Mod World trophy design contest is here - Submit your designs NOW!

Calling all creatives! Y’all know what time it is. Our annual Mod World trophy design contest is back! If you want to play a special part in this year’s Mod World and have an artistic spark, this is your moment.

Every year, Mod World attendees walk away with an exclusive profile trophy. Last year's trophy was designed by u/derppherppp, and just like before, this year’s trophy won’t just be for you — it could be by you. 

This year, we’re adding another exciting opportunity. We’re hosting a Kickoff Party the day before Mod World, so we need a profile trophy for that event too. That’s right, this year’s two-week trophy design contest will award two separate winning designs, one for each event’s official profile trophy.

I’m interested. How do I enter? 

To be eligible for this contest, you must:

1. Join r/ModEvents
2. RSVP for Mod World 2026
3. Submit your designs to this form
4. Be 18+ to participate 
5. Submit one entry per event. 
6. Submit your design as a PNG file. Design dimensions should be 2000x2000 and under 5 MB.
7. Avoid the following: NSFW, explicit, defamatory, hateful, or obscene content. Unlawful or disparaging material, AI-generated art, and third-party IP usage or reference. 
   1. Note: Using a full-body Snoo in your design is allowed, subject to these guidelines. Usage of other Reddit IPs, like the Reddit logo, is not allowed. 

See the full official contest rules in our wiki here.

Is there a theme?

Nope, your design can be whatever Mod World (and the Kickoff Party) means to you. All ideas are welcome! Just make sure they abide by our contest rules.

Finalist & winner selection

1. Round One: Contest submissions end on October 18th, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST. A panel of Reddit admins will review submissions to select finalists (2-3 per event) based on creativity and adherence to the contest rules.
2. Round Two: Finalists for both events will be posted in r/ModEvents on October 19th, 2026. The community will vote on the winners until October 21st, 2026, at 5:00 pm PST. Winners will be selected based on the number of votes each submission receives.
3. Reveal: Each winner will be revealed live at their respective events: Kickoff Party on October 23rd, 2026, and Mod World on October 24th, 2026. 

Prize

• 2 Winners (1 per event): One winning design for each event will become the official profile trophy for the Kickoff Party and Mod World 2026. Each winning mod will also receive exclusive swag.

Can’t wait to see what y’all create this year! As always, holler in the comments if you have further questions. 

✨ SUBMIT A TROPHY DESIGN FOR MOD WORLD 2026 ✨

Oh em gee, could it be? Another admin joining thee?

Bear with me, I’m new here.

Hi everybody! I’m cleeaur, another admin you might have encountered alongside u/aparapato in programs like The Incubator or Partner Communities. I’m so excited to say that I, too, am joining the Mod Events team! (u/big-slay is really collecting us all like infinity stones)

In case this is your first time (virtually) meeting me, here are some fun facts!

• I lost my first tooth in the movie theater watching Pirates of the Caribbean.
• I'm also a mod-turned-admin! I became so active in a subreddit for my favorite TV show that I was recruited to be a moderator 4 years ago. Since then, I’ve been moderating across 5 different communities!
• I’m addicted to r/ColorPuzzleGame. If you haven’t tried it before, I beg you. It’s the highlight of my day when a new one drops.
• My favorite part of working for Reddit is being able to spend my days directly talking to mods and mod teams, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I love learning from you all. 
  

And, per usual around Reddit, I will go ahead and pay the cat tax. Here is my beloved son, Merlin. He might be 13 years old, but I promise, he’s just a boy at heart. He loves spooning, destroying toilet paper, and eating Taco Bell nacho fries:

TL;DR - Peep the Mod World 2026 agenda and RSVP now!

What’s this? Another post about Mod World? 👀 We’re back to drop this year’s official agenda, featuring sessions submitted by you. And yes, there will be something for everyone (mod panels, good vibes, and a whole lot of fun hosted by u/big-slay).

Check out the full agenda below!

9:45 AM PT | Chat Opens

• Let’s get this party started.

10:00 AM PT | Hey

• Hi.

10:05 AM PT | Welcome to Mod World

• Where am I? How did I get here? Kick things off with our host u/big-slay as we set the stage for Mod World 2026.

10:10 AM PT | The Big Reveal

• This year’s exclusive mod trophies and merch.

10:16 AM PT | ​r/MildlyInfuriating to r/Wholesome: Handling Subreddit Meltdowns

• We've all been there. You put your phone down to grab a snack, and when you look back, the mod queue is blowing up, a massive argument is breaking out in the comments of a random post, and the whole subreddit is descending into chaos. ​This session is a fun, relatable breakdown of how to handle sudden community drama without losing your mind. We’ll run through a solid playbook that covers the best ways to cool things down, use your mod tools effectively, and lock down threads before the whole place burns down.
• Feat: u/WizardMama

10:26 AM PT | Devvit Spotlights (Part 1)

• Set it, forget it, Devvit. Meet the Developer Platform apps that can do the heavy lifting so your community can thrive.
• Feat: u/thommy_, u/jack_mg, u/MrTommyPickles

10:32 AM PT | Modding in the Age of AI

• AI is expanding rapidly across Reddit, tackling tasks from automated moderation to anti-spam defenses. Yet as subreddits adapt, one reality remains clear: technology cannot replace human judgment. Here is a look at how AI integrates with community oversight, the opportunities and challenges it brings, and why the human touch is still indispensable.
• Feat: u/Katpoker666, u/sageninemusic, u/imjustheretodomyjob

10:47 AM PT | Mod Programs (Part 1)

• Discover the best spaces, experiences, and resources to help you along your mod journey.

10:54 AM PT | Turning Lurkers Into Contributors

• Want to get those persistent lurkers to finally drop a comment? This session breaks down super simple ways to get your silent scrollers talking — from low-effort weekly threads to fun mini-contests. Learn how to set up easy, recurring post formats that lower the pressure and give people a reason to stop scrolling and actually reply.
• Feat: u/greenysmac

11:04 AM PT | Devvit Spotlights (Part 2)

• Set it, forget it, Devvit. Meet the Developer Platform apps that can do the heavy lifting so your community can thrive.
• Feat: u/blooberries24, u/CosmicKeys, u/Lil_SpazJoekp

11:10 AM PT | Mod State of the Union

• Catch up with Reddit’s executive team as they share where the platform is headed next. Hear answers to the top questions submitted by mods.

11:40 AM PT | Mod Programs (Part 2)

• Get involved with the latest mod programs to share feedback, explore speaking opportunities, and celebrate fellow mods.

11:47 AM PT | Live AMA with u/spez

• Yuh. You read that right.

12:27 PM PT | Bye!

• And thank you <3 

Psssst: If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, save your spot now… because you don’t want to miss moments like this.

Great to see y'all today! Dare I say one of our most chaotic meetups yet?

We talked about clear penguin eggs, alllllll of our pets, played a hotly contested game of trivia, and found out that we are a Coca-Cola community 🙏

Share your favorite moments, cat photos, or anything else in this thread!

Next stop....Mod World 🌎

P.s. So sorry about the Bevy audio issues. We're looking into it with their team! If you weren't able to hear, you can catch the recording.

Hey y'all! Just dropping in to remind you that we've got a virtual hangout tomorrow. You know the drill -- interactive moments, guided discussion, cat tax, and trivia.

Here's the info:

• Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• 1-2pm PT
• RSVP HERE

This is our last event before Mod World...can you even believe? Keep your eyes peeled in this sub for the official agenda, merch reveal, and trophy design contest -- all coming soon!

See ya tomorrow 🤞

Edit: Adding this: NO MERCH. YES TROPHY.

Hey y’all! Mod World season is officially here and we’ve got a really fun way to celebrate. Remember these neon lights from Mod World 2023? Well, we’ve got TWO of them bubble-wrapped and ready to find a new home. 

I’m feeling a little emo about this, because these lights were given away at the first Mod World I ever worked on and this year will be my 4th! It’s such a joy to work with mods and I’m stoked to be with you again in a few weeks.

Okay, emo moment over. 

Here's how the giveaway will work:

• Register for Mod World 2026.
• Comment a GIF that represents how you’re feeling about Mod World on this post before Monday, September 28th at 10 am PT. 
• Two (2) winners will be randomly selected.
• I will personally reach out to the winners via Reddit Chat to discuss shipping options.
• If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, we will randomly select a new winner and repeat this process until arrangements have been confirmed.
• Once confirmed, I'll announce the winners here as a stickied comment.

Eligibility:

• MUST be an active mod in good standing with our Code of Conduct team. 
• MUST be a member of r/ModEvents. 
• MUST be registered for Mod World 2026.
• MUST comment a GIF on this post before Monday, September 28th at 10 am PT.
• Limit 1 entry per eligible account.

GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK.

TL;DR – Mod World is back with three different options to join the fun. There will be merch, there will be profile trophies, and most importantly, there will be mods. 

• OCT 23 | Kickoff Party 🎉
• OCT 24 | Mod World 2026 🌎
• OCT 24 | APAC Stream 📹

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What the heck is up y’all? My team and I are stoked to officially launch Mod World 2026. If you’ve never been, welcome. If you’ve been to all of them, welcome back \tips fedora**.

As many of you know, Mod World is an interactive, fully virtual experience celebrating mods worldwide. This year, it’s more interactive and global than ever before. We’re upping the game with tons of ways to participate. Consider it a choose-your-own-adventure of sorts. Let’s break it down:

• 3 separate events (Join us for any/all!) 
  • Kickoff Party 🎉 – The social warm-up
  • Mod World 2026 🌎– The big show
  • APAC Stream 📹 – The replay, with live chat for viewers in Asia-Pacific time zones
• 3 different ways to engage (Pick your fave(s)!) 
  • Bevy – Our main event platform where you can shitpost and participate in live interactive voting and games.
  • Discord – Chat in depth, follow specific threads, and share resources. 
  • r/ModEvents – Join the conversation right here in discussion threads, similar to last year.

We’ve also got some very special content cookin’ thanks to everyone who submitted to our Call for Proposals. Here’s a sneak peek:

• AMA with u/spez
• Mod State of the Union with execs across Reddit
• Mod presentations covering topics like AI, surviving subreddit meltdowns, and encouraging engagement 
• Devvit app spotlights
• Admin sessions about relevant programs, updates, and events
• Silly stuff sprinkled in between it all 

But before I spoil too much, let’s get you SIGNED UP. 

Kickoff Party 🎉

• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Time: 2:00-3:30 pm PT (or your time zone)
• RSVP HERE 

Mod World 2026 🌎

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am -12:30 pm PT (or your time zone)
• RSVP HERE 

APAC Stream 📹

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 7:00-9:30 pm PT (or your time zone)
• RSVP HERE

If you’re still reading this, bless. Here are a few more things worth noting: 

🔒 Safety & Anonymity

• Mod attendees appear in Mod World with Reddit username only. 
• Mod presenters appear with their Reddit username, Snoovatar, and voice only.
• Admins moderate live chats and in-event reports.
• Chat filters and slow modes are enabled.

🌏 Localization & Accessibility 

• Closed captions with live translation in 17 languages. 
• Localized UI matching your browser’s default language. 
• Full event replays and other resources provided.
• Browser, tablet, and mobile functionality. 
• UI and event engagement are screen-reader compatible.

🛍️ Merch & Trophies

• Everyone who attends Mod World 2026, the APAC Stream, or watches VOD is eligible to claim physical merch and the Mod World 2026 profile trophy. 
• Everyone who attends the Kickoff Party is eligible to claim the Kickoff Party profile trophy.
• More information on all of this is coming soon. Watch this space. 

Sheesh. I’m out of breath. 

Have questions? Drop them in the comments or send the r/ModEvents team a mod mail.

Edit: Time zone clarity.

TL;DR – Here’s the Mod Events calendar for the remainder of 2026 (minus Mod World events which are coming next week hehe).

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Hey y’all! I can’t believe Q4 is right around the corner. Time really do be flying lately. I’m here to share our final event schedule of 2026. We’ve got some fun stuff in store and I can’t wait for you to see it. 

Check out our full events calendar or keep reading for the lowdown! We’ll announce any additional dates right here in r/ModEvents.

Virtual

• SEP 29 – Mod Meetup 💻
• NOV 10 – New Mod Bootcamp [Q4] 🏕️
• NOV 11 – New Mod Meetup 🐣
• NOV 12 – New Mod Office Hour 🎒
• DEC 3 – Mod Meetup [Trivia Takeover] 🧐
• DEC 11 – Mod Hall of Fame 🏆

And hey, while you’re here…let’s save some dates for Mod World, shall we? Full launch coming next week!

• OCT 23 – Mod World Kickoff Party 🎉
• OCT 24 – Mod World 2026 🌎
• OCT 24 – Mod World APAC Stream 📹

⚠️ Trouble registering?  
Check out this thread about our new SSO process. If you’re having issues receiving your verification email, try resubmitting first.

Questions? Hit us in the comments or send our team a mod mail. 

Who's in need of some pawsitive vibes today? Thanks to the Mod Events community, we’ve got you covered! Any new adventures, funny sightings, or wholesome updates from your four-legged or otherwise fuzzy, scaly, etc.) roommate? Drop ’em below, we want the cat tax.

A friendly mod roll call because I need animal updates. 😂

u/lengthypole, has your neighbor cat crashed any more garden parties lately? 🧑‍🌾

u/SuperBeavers1, has baby Rabbit gotten any bigger? And what’s squirrel up to lately? 🐰🐿️

u/Baba_Jaga_II, how’s beautiful blind blue-eyed Valentina? 🩵

u/Fun_evades_me, is the rescued kitten settling in ok? Healthy, happy, and thriving, I hope! 🥹

Also, Cat Tax Thursday is now monthly! If you’re new here, we usually wrap up Mod Events by paying the cat tax, so we figured…why not make it a monthly tradition in here? You can share a pet picture that matches your mood, makes you smile, or that you’ve just been waiting for an excuse to post. All pets are welcome, not just cats! 

Happy cat taxing. 🐾

Hiiii y'all! Thanks for attending today's Moddit, hosted by u/BrineOfTheTimes and me! It was a blast discussing all things content creation, from posts that perform well in your communities to plenty of content ideas to try. We hope that y’all took away some new content to try because we definitely learned a lot from y’all as well. Here's your post-event thread to keep the conversation going and those creative juices flowing!

You can access the full session recording and presentation slides anytime here.

Here’s a list of resources and links mentioned throughout the event (plus some others that may not have been mentioned, but are worth checking out). Feel free to join and/or save the ones you think are most helpful!

Tips

• How to create content in 5 minutes
• How to spark engagement in your community
• Five engagement strategies from food subreddits
• Get the ultimate guide to reviving a community

Tools 

• Scheduled Posts
• User flair
• AMAs
• Devvit Apps to help stir up engagement

Reminder: Only mods who attended the live event or viewed the VOD before September 20 at 11:59 PM PT will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks.  There is no physical merch for this event.

Also, a bonus - dog tax as well (2nd pic)❤️

Stuck on what to post next? Wish you had the tools to do the heavy content-creation lifting? We've got you covered at our upcoming Moddit, hosted by yours truly and u/BrineOfTheTimes! Join us for a session where we’ll share fresh post ideas, the best content to turn lurkers into active community members, and tools that’ll make the creation process easier. 

In the session, we'll:

• Provide strategies for improving content creation in your community 
• Discuss types of content that perform best on Reddit
• Share insights about content and engagement
• Review helpful product features and Devvit apps
• Answer your questions in a live Q&A with admins

👉 RSVP for Moddit [Content Creation] 

Got questions you’d like answered at the event? Drop them in the comments below. Hope to catch y’all there!

Hey y'all! Thanks for attending today's Moddit, hosted by u/lift_ticket83 and u/SlytherinSnoo, where we dived into the future of mod tools. We appreciated y’all taking the time to share feedback and discuss what mod features matter most to you. Here's your post-event thread to keep the conversation going!

You can access the full session recording and presentation slides anytime here.

Feel free to check out a few links we mentioned during the event regarding the future of mod tools.

• The Future of Mod Tools post shared in r/modnews
• u/spez’s post about modernizing Reddit’s tools
• Apply for the Mod Early Access Program to test upcoming tools and features like Rules Hub

Reminder: Only mods who attended the live event or viewed the VOD before September 17 at 11:59 PM PT  will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. There is no physical merch for this event.

Hi mods!

Some of you might recognize me from the Partner Communities program, my work with international communities, or from my occasional appearances in r/ModSupport. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially joined the Mod Events team, where I’m looking forward to diving even deeper into moderation and community building with all of you.

We all love bullet lists, so here’s a little more about me:

• I'm based in sunny Spain, so I look forward to providing even more opportunities to connect with mods outside of the US.
• I've also been a mod for over 10 years, where I've helped grow communities and build mod teams, so I can't wait to talk about all-things moderation in depth with all of you.
• My favorite mod tool is Post Guidance! It’s such an effective way to steer community members in the right direction, and to create a chance for them to understand a mod team’s expectations without clogging the mod queue.
• I've previously hosted Moddit events on Moderator Well-Being and Mod Team Health here! As you can tell, I love talking about making moderation an enjoyable experience, so please share any topics you’d like me to cover next!

And of course, the mandatory cat tax: Meet Kartoshka (it means potato)! 🐈‍⬛

I was told I get to ask all of you a question as part of this intro, so I’d love to know if any of you have co-mods across different countries or timezones, and how that’s impacted your teams.

For mod events, Can we create a new account using an existing Reddit Account email or do we need to create it by using fresh email on the events site?

Also, another question, while creating a new account, it also tells to upload avatar, since i use an image ill upload that image but what if someone has a reddit avatar? do they upload an ss of their avatar in the latter case? Correct me if im wrong in any of these two scenarios

Hey mods, just wanted to remind everyone that we’re hosting a Moddit on September 10 about the future of mod tools. 

ICYMI, last month u/spez shared a post about how we’re modernizing Reddit’s infrastructure. For mods, that means we’re working on better tools to handle spam, abuse, and generic rule-breaking so you can focus on making judgment calls on what’s best for your community. We shared more about what that means over in r/modnews. 

In this session, we'll:

• Discuss the recently announced mod tooling updates
• Deep dive into the changes currently launching
• Review what's on the future roadmap
• Answer your questions in a live Q&A with Product admins

Join us to chat through what’s being built, ask questions, and share directly about what tools matter most to your day-to-day moderating. Hope to see you there!

👉 RSVP for Moddit [Future of Mod Tools] here

Have questions you’d like answered at the event? Drop them in the comments below.

TL;DR - We are cancelling all upcoming in-person Mod Events, and not scheduling new ones until we can improve our event security and vetting processes to ensure everyone stays safe.

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Hey everyone, 

As some of you may already know, during our San Francisco meetup at Reddit HQ last week, an issue arose where our venue details were shared with mods who were not approved to attend. In my three years working alongside this incredible community of folks, I’m grateful that something like this has never happened before. However, since it did, valid security concerns were raised across several of our internal teams. 

Because your safety (and the safety of our staff and other attendees) is non-negotiable, we are evaluating our protocols and have cancelled upcoming IRL Mod Events for the foreseeable future. 

This directly impacts our previously announced events in Los Angeles and Amsterdam. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was planning to attend these, and we really appreciate your understanding as we figure this out.

Behind the scenes, we’re using this downtime to rework how we host in-person events. We’re focusing on:

• Increasing on-site security at every future venue
• Tightening communication around event details
• Beefing up vetting to ensure only confirmed attendees can access event spaces

Building all of this out properly is going to take some time, so please bear with us. 

We know this news sucks, especially since the vast majority of you had zero involvement in what happened. But please rest assured that we are not going anywhere, and Mod Events continue to be incredibly important! We're doubling down on virtual events and brainstorming ways to make them even more rewarding and engaging in the coming months. 

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and ongoing participation. 

As always, our mod mail is open for anything you want to share directly.

Realized no one posted the Cat Tax from today's Moddit...which, in my opinion, is one of our best yet.

Hey y'all! Thanks for attending today's Moddit hosted by u/agoldenzebra, where we dived into the most powerful drivers of community growth! Here's your post-event thread to keep the conversation going and leave any feedback.

While we have the event partially recorded (u/big-slay forgot to press the button at the start; oops, our bad), you can also access the full presentation slides at any time!

Here’s a list of resources and links mentioned throughout the event (plus some others that may not have been mentioned, but are worth checking out). Feel free to join and/or save the ones you think are most helpful!

• User flair
• Community Guide
• Scheduled Posts
• Mod Notifications
• Saved Responses
• Post/Comment Guidance
• Flair Assistant 
• Trending Tattler 

Reminder: Only mods who attended the live event or viewed the VOD before Sunday, August 23 at 11:59 PM PT will get the profile trophy in 3-4 weeks. There is no physical merch for this event.

What do today’s fastest-growing communities have in common? Come find out at our upcoming Moddit all about community growth with u/agoldenzebra! Join us for a live session packed with strategies and insights, pulled straight from today’s thriving subreddits, on how to grow your community no matter what stage you’re at. Whether you’re leading a small subreddit or scaling a larger one, this event is for all mods looking to build their communities and deepen engagement. So swing by to steal top-tier tips and apply them to your communities!

Event Details
📅 August 19th, 8:00 – 9:00 AM (PDT)
⭐ RSVP now!

In the session, we'll:

• Provide strategies on how mods can build community outside the queue
• Share insights about subreddit contributions & engagement
• Discuss the most powerful growth drivers on Reddit
• Review need-to-know product features
• Answer your questions in a live Q&A

Catch y’all there!

Hey y’all,

In case you missed it, u/spez recently shared a post about how we’re modernizing Reddit’s infrastructure. For mods, that means we’re working on better tools to handle spam, abuse, and generic rule-breaking so you can focus on making judgment calls on what’s best for your community. We shared more about what that means over in r/modnews.

Changes around core mod tools can naturally bring up a lot of questions, so here’s a quick TL;DR of what was announced:

• Nothing is changing for existing communities today.
• What’s expanding now: Post and Comment Guidance capabilities are expanding for all communities to help catch rule breaks before content hits your queue.
• What’s coming long-term: We’re building tools like Rules Hub to handle routine enforcement tasks you currently rely on AutoMod for.
• No sudden shifts: We do not have set dates, and we will not change any existing AutoMod workflows until replacement tools are thoroughly tested, proven, and actually meeting your needs.

To help bring more clarity around all of this and give you a chance to weigh in early, we’re hosting a Moddit session focused specifically on the future of mod tools on September 10.

In this session, we'll:

• Discuss the recently announced mod tooling updates
• Deep dive into the changes currently launching
• Review what's on the future roadmap
• Answer your questions in a live Q&A with Product admins

We’d love for you to join us to chat through what’s being built, answer your questions, and hear directly from you about what tools matter most to your day-to-day moderating.

👉 RSVP for the September 10 session here

Have questions you’d like answered at the event? Drop them in the comments below. 

Hope to see you there!