Dream Con 2023 Industry Badge Application

• PROGRAM DESCRIPTION • This invitation-only program is curated by Dream Con Staff and reserved for leaders across the anime, manga, licensing, publishing, streaming, media, marketing, and merchandising worlds. Dream Con is proud to offer one (1) complimentary three-day admission badge to select persons with an active role in the production, development, or critique of creative industries such as television, film, books, music, gaming, animation, comics, content creation and more. If a group would like to experience the rewards/benefits of this program together, each person must submit their own individual application for review AND be approved by Dream Con’s executive leadership. No exceptions. Thanks for being a valued member of the Dream Con community.


• TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Like all attendees, Industry members must adhere to the general rules and policies established by Dream Con and the hosting venue(s) both on-site and via the internet. This exclusive program has limited availability and therefore BADGES ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO EVERY QUALIFYING APPLICANT. Any unauthorized submission will be nullified and removed. The benefits of this badge are limited solely to the personal use of the approved member that it was distributed to by Dream Con staff. The privileges of this badge are non-transferable and DO NOT extend to any additional individuals or groups associated with the aforementioned member. Each person must possess their own Dream Con staff-approved industry badge to participate in this program and redeem its perks/rewards/benefits. Recipients of this badge are NOT registered official special or featured guests of Dream Con. Recipients should not behave or present themselves as such in person or online. Industry members are not entitled to guest-related accommodations including, but not limited to, the green room, travel, lodging, per diems, security detail, advertisement/promotion etc. Industry members are not entitled to sponsorships, partnerships, or any financial compensation from Dream Con, RDCWorld or related affiliates/stakeholders. Violation of these terms and conditions will incur infractions up to and including being permanently banned from Dream Con and related events. Each badge is valid only for the year/duration of the event for which it is issued and then expires. Persons must inquire or reapply for consideration each year/new event to renew their eligibility. Returning industry members are not guaranteed membership renewal for each subsequent year/new event.

BENEFITS PACKAGE: 1.) Full standard weekend access during regular convention hours to all general Dream Con programming: main events, panels, tournaments, screenings etc. 2.) Access to Industry Lounge with featured entertainment, refreshments, and other amenities. Please note that this does not include the Green Room or other reserved or restricted areas; especially those designated for featured/special guests. 3.) Early access to Exhibit Hall 4.) Access to exclusive industry-only programming or events. NOTE: These DO NOT include entry to Gold or Platinum exclusive panels/events. 5.) Option to host or participate in one (1) panel/event if within programming/venue guidelines and approved by Dream Con staff on or before June 15th at 11:59pm CST. NOTE: ALL PERKS/REWARDS/BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT STAFF DISCRETION WITHOUT NOTICE.
Please check the box below acknowledging you have read, understood, and will abide by the TERMS AND CONDITIONS as listed at the beginning of this form. REMINDER: This is an EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY WITH LIMITED AVAILABILITY. The details of this offer are confidential and should NOT be shared with persons external to Dream Con's staff-approved group via any medium including but not limited to email, social media, standard postage etc. Any unauthorized submission will be nullified and removed. Violation of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS will incur infractions up to and including being PERMANENTLY BANNED FROM DREAM CON and related events.
COVID-19 POLICY AND PROTOCOL: All attendees, vendors, guests, staff, volunteers, and persons 12-years old or older will need to be either: Fully vaccinated with an approved or authorized vaccine by the FDA or WHO (World Health Organization) within at least 72 hours upon arrival to the event. For acceptable proof of vaccination, you must have the original physical vaccination card (no photos or copies) along with valid Photo ID. Registrants without proof of vaccination must be able to provide a negative PCR test dated no sooner than 72 hours before the first day of the event. Rapid tests will NOT be accepted. Please review full policy at https://www.dreamconvention.com/rules-and-policies
EVENT DISCLAIMER: Per the policy outlined on the website and each badge’s product description, all badges must be picked up on-site at the venue with a valid photo ID. Please ensure the first name and last name listed above are entered as they appear on a valid photo ID. Our registration area is only permitted to verify and distribute tickets/badges to the names as the appear on the valid photo ID. This verification is only for registration. Any desired aliases may be used after pick-up. If a group would like to experience the rewards/benefits of this program together, each person must submit their own individual applications for review and approval by the Dream Con event leadership. All personal information is for administrative purposes ONLY.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This is an exclusive opportunity with limited availability and therefore BADGES ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO EVERY QUALIFYING APPLICANT. Like all attendees, Industry members must adhere to the general rules and policies established by Dream Con and the hosting venue(s) both on-site and via the internet. The benefits of this badge are limited solely to the personal use of the approved member that it was distributed to by Dream Con staff. The privileges of this badge are non-transferable and DO NOT extend to any additional individuals or groups associated with the aforementioned approved member. Each person must possess their own Dream Con staff-approved industry badge to participate in this program and redeem its perks. Recipients of this badge are NOT registered/classified as official guests of Dream Con. Recipients should not behave or present themselves as such in person or online. Industry members are not entitled to guest-related accommodations including, but not limited to, the green room, travel, lodging, per diems, security detail, advertisement/promotion etc. Industry members are not entitled to sponsorships, partnerships or any financial compensation from Dream Con, RDCWorld or related affiliates/stakeholders. Violation of these terms and conditions will incur infractions up to and including being permanently banned from Dream Con and related events. Each badge is valid only for the year/duration of the event for which it is issued and then expires. Persons must inquire or reapply for consideration each year/new event to renew their eligibility. Returning members are not guaranteed renewed eligibility in subsequent years.