Exhibitor Application

We will accept submissions until Wednesday, June 15 at 11:59pm PST.

Charging an application fee is a common practice for many events and expos both small and large. GeekGirlCon offers exhibitor spaces that are very cost appropriate and in line with the size of the convention.

With each GeekGirlCon, the number of applicants has grown substantially, but the amount of space we can provide has not. Two years ago we instituted a $10 fee, which goes towards the total cost of the applicant’s booth or table if chosen, to help offset rising costs directly associated with the exhibition space, and to potentially help grow that area in the near future.

Three years ago we doubled our expo space and included Artist Alley on the main floor for the first time, increasing both visibility and traffic for all. As GeekGirlCon continues to grow, we must do it proportionately and responsibly. Costs change each year and decisions on how to offset them must be made. The institution of a $10 application fee is one way we’re able to maintain the quality of convention without directly pushing the financial burden onto any one group who continue to make GeekGirlCon so darn awesome.

Application fees are non-refundable.

Our goal is to send out all notifications by end of August.

Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of your invoice.

The most affordable quote we have seen for commercial general liability insurance so far has been ACT Insurance. We have partnered with ACT Insurance to obtain a small discount for exhibitors to use if they choose to use this insurance. You are not required to use ACT, however to do so please use the code geekgirlcon5 to secure your discount.

If you plan to exhibit at multiple shows this year, you may want to obtain an annual policy. From what we understand, you may also be able to get business insurance as a ‘rider’ on an existing insurance policy you already have, so consider contacting your existing insurance company and asking them what they’re able to do for you.

For more information on why individual exhibitor insurance is now required in GeekGirlCon, please see our exhibitor application guide doc.

Exhibitor booths are 10′ x 10′ and include an 8′ table. Exhibitor tables are 8′.

GeekGirlCon is a completely juried show. This means that all vendors must go through the application process. Sharing of space is permitted but each vendor must apply separately and specify on their application the name of the other vendor they intend to share space with.

No, those are supplied through select SCC vendors. Information about cost and how to set up services will be provided in the acceptance packet.

Yes. The show floor is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. You need to be in place and set-up 30 minutes prior to the show floor opening and must remain open until close of day.

Each space comes with two Exhibitor badges. Additional badges can be guaranteed by pre-purchasing during application. A limited amount will be available for purchase on-site on a first come, first serve basis.

Your badges will be available at the Exhibitor Services desk on the 4th floor.

Load-in: Friday – 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday – 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Load-out: Saturday – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

No minors are allowed in The Conference Center during non-con hours. This means no minors are permitted in the building at any time on Friday or during the load-in time on Saturday morning. Once the Exhibitor Room opens, minors are permitted in the building.

Directions for Load-in on Friday (1:30 p.m – 7 p.m.)
You may use either the main SCC loading dock or the South Hand-Carried Freight dock. The main loading dock is for oversize vehicles. Vehicles under 6’5” should use the Hand Carried Freight (HCF) in the main garage – Aisle G.

From the Main Loading dock please head inside to the SCC Exhibitor Floor. From the South Hand-Carried Freight dock please take the elevator to the SCC 4th floor. Once on the 4th floor locate the Exhibitor Services table along the East wall in Exhibit Hall 4F to pick up your Exhibitor Badges. The Agents at the desk can help you locate your assigned exhibitor space.

The South Hand-Carried Freight must be accessed via the 8th Avenue parking garage entrance (see map here). Passenger elevators and escalators may not be used for transporting freight. Clearance at this entry is 6’5″. Vehicles exceeding this height must schedule deliveries through the loading dock (standard full size vans will not clear this entry). Garage “GPS” Address: 1380 8th Ave, Seattle WA 98101

The Main Loading dock is accessed from Hubbell Place (see map here). The loading dock will be open during the times listed above on Friday ONLY. Loading Dock “GPS” Address: 1315 Hubbell Place, Seattle WA 98101

After loading in, you will need to move your vehicle to street parking or another area garage. We are unable to validate or reimburse parking. There is no on-site freight storage nor can we accept deliveries for you at SCC.

Directions for Saturday Load-in (8 a.m. – 9 a.m.)
You can pick up your Exhibitor Badges beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning at the Exhibitor Services table located on the 4th floor.

The South Hand-Carried Freight dock is NOT available on Saturday. If you need to load-in any last minute items on Saturday morning you will need to park on the street or at a nearby lot and carry everything in via the front door of the Conference Center. We are unable to validate or reimburse parking.

Parking Options
To locate parking options, try City of Seattle’s e-Park. Other nearby parking options are:
– The Seattle Convention Center: Public Garage at 8th and Pike
– 7th and Pike Garage (also parking for Grand Hyatt)
– 800 Olive Way, Surface Lot
– Pacific Place Parking

The aisles in the vendor area are a minimum of 10 feet wide and should provide plenty of space to maneuver easily. All of the floors of the WSCC are accessible via elevator. Read more about accessibility at GeekGirlCon.

ExhibitorServices@GeekGirlCon.com