PAX West 2023 Content Submissions

Thanks for your interest in submitting content to PAX West 2023! PAX West will take place Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4 in Seattle, Washington. The content submissions deadline is Monday, June 12.

If you have any questions about the content submission process, please email pax_panels@paxsite.com .

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Preferred Name and/or Handle

Email Address Required

Phone Number Required
This is only for on-site emergencies. If you're not certain you'll be the on-site contact, and are only submitting this application, no worries - you can update this later.

Company Name/Job Title (if applicable) Required

Will you be submitting this content piece for another PAX show this year? - Select all that apply - Required

Yes, to PAX Unplugged 2023

We're looking for content submissions that talk about every aspect of gaming; from gaming culture, to game development, to the games industry itself and everything in between - games shows, speed runs, etc! PAX is accepting content submission in 2 formats:
1. Panels: Each panel will be scheduled to run 60 minutes in length. The room will be setup in the traditional theatre style - with a stage with tables and chairs for the panelists at the front of the room, and rows of chairs for the attendee audience. Each panel room will also be equipped with table mics, at least 1 Q&A mic, a sound system, and an HDMI-compatible projector.

2. Workshops: Professional workshop submission will be 90 minutes in length. Each workshop room will come with the same equipment as a panel room: a stage with tables and chairs for panelists, table mics, at least 1 Q&A mic, a sound system, and an HDMI-compatible projector. However, attendees will be seated at round tables to facilitate group learning and collaboration.

Are you submitting a Panel or a Workshop? Required
If you are submitting content that can be presented as either a panel or a workshop, please submit a separate form for each.

Are you submitting your panel as a pre-recorded, digital panel?
If accepted, your content will either be streamed on Twitch or shown on-site in a theatre - dependent upon which theatre it is assigned to. PLEASE NOTE: Workshops cannot be pre-recorded.

Here are a few things to to keep in mind when creating your content submission:
*Be passionate about your topic!
*Have a unique, detailed perspective. Tell us your vision! (there's extra space below if it doesn't fit in the panel description box).
*Have a diverse group of panelists. Seen someone on another panel and want to work with them? Check your moots - you might have a connection!
*Invite energetic panelists who are experts in their respective fields.
*Have a plan for your presentation. Want to talk about chickens in RPGs? Been there, popular talk. Give us an idea what you're going to say about it.

Content Title Required
Tip: Be creative, but keep it accurate!

Condensed Content Title (25 characters including spaces) Required
Sometimes our banners just don't have enough space for the full, glorious title so we need a short version. This will only be used if necessary, but if you don't input one, then we'll choose one as needed.

Is this content exclusively meant for 13+ audiences?
13+ means any content that includes violence, sex, or language that might not be suitable for those under thirteen years of age. TL:DR If you aren't certain someone 12 or under should watch your presentation, then it's 13+.

If you're new to submitting content to PAX (or just need a refresher), here's a sample content submission!

Title: Analog Games with Digital Platforms

Content Description: Recent years have shown a Renaissance of tabletop gaming, something noticed by the video game industry. Obvious examples are games like Settlers of Catan on Xbox or Ticket to Ride on iOS, but this trend goes far beyond just strong ports of great games.
There's all sorts of ways your electronic devices can enhance your board game experience, and more tools come out seemingly every day. Whether you want to play a transcontinental game of Dungeons+Dragons, or just take some of the complexities out of modern board games, our panel of longtime gamers will go through some of the best tools available to level up your board game night and make the most of all resources available.

Describe your content in 700 characters or less. Required
Let us know what makes your presentation unique. This will be used for the public schedule listing if your submissions is chosen.

Before submitting members of the panel, make sure all of your panelists are 80% interested in taking part. Look, we know things happen, but they should at least be aware that (1) you're submitting a panel with their name as a panelist and (2) the dates of the event. Panelists' names can also be adjusted later on. We recommend no more than six panelists including the moderator. More than six, and the discussion can get confusing and each panelists might not have enough time to speak.

I/we understand that PAX does not provide moderators or panelists, and they must be submitted with the list of panelists below.

For each participating panelists/moderator, please fill in the following information - 1 person per line: Name and/or Handle (Pronouns), [Job title, Company] Required
If your panel is chosen, this will be listed on the public website. Example: @Mario_the_Plumber (He/Him), [Plumber, Mario's Plumbing]

Wait! I've got more to say!
Use this space if there is more information about your submissions that you would like to share with the team.

If you have any requirements in addition to the equipment listed above, please include them here (i.e. extra table on stage, open space for improv).
Please Note: If accepted, PAX will notify you as to whether or not they are able to accommodate these requests.

Should my content be accepted, I acknowledge that I will abide by the Rules and policies of PAX as provided by ReedPop and the venue.
The Rules of PAX can be found here PAXWest23.com/Safety with further explanation and legal jargon available here PAXWest23.com/Legal.

I understand that this application does not guarantee me a presentation slot at any of the shows selected and instead only registers my request to hold a presentation at PAX..
If accepted, presentation times are chosen based on availability. ReedPop reserves the right to adjust the time and/or location of my presentation at any time. Panels may be livestreamed or used as VODs on any ReedPop social media platforms following PAX.

ReedPop's mission is to create welcoming events where fans of all kinds are safe and accepted. ReedPop event panelists, presenters, and moderators are subject to our harassment policy, not only as fans, but also during event presentations.
Per the policy, this includes the prohibition of offensive verbal comments in relation to, but not limited to, race, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and appearance. Please mark yes if you have read this statement.

Complimentary Special Guest badges are given to speakers who don't already have another type of badge (Exhibitor, Media, etc.).
If any panelists is caught giving away or selling their Special Guest Badge, they will be banned from presenting, either a panel or other content, at all ReedPop shows. Special Guest Badges are non-transferable. Do you understand?

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