Dream Con 2025

Thank you for your interest in Dream Con 2025. This form serves as an intake form to help understand interested partners, sponsors, and collaborators. Be sure to specify your level of interest in offsite programming, after parties, activation, sponsorship, etc.

Volunteer Code of Conduct All volunteers must exemplify a professional attitude and attire at all times. All volunteers must respect con-goers, dealers, guests, and other staff members, regardless of gender, race, religion or any other differences. On the day of their first shift, volunteers must check in to the volunteer headquarters. All volunteers are expected to complete at least 12 hours of volunteer work during the convention. If you are unable to work your specified shift, please notify the volunteer manager within 2 hours of your designated time. No call, no shows will result in having your badge removed and banned from volunteering at future Dream Con events. Standard Benefits Complimentary access to all weekend via single day badges contingent upon satisfactory performance and crew member assessment/review. One (1) commemorative Dream Con Volunteer Crew T-shirt. Multiple shirts may be available. Access to the volunteer lounge during member's shift(s) within normal event hours. Additional Benefits (Vary from year to year) NOTE: All additional benefits below vary between years and sometimes between departments. These perks are contingent upon a volunteer crew member's daily performance as reviewed by the executive leadership. All rewards are subject to change at staff discretion without notice. Meal Vouchers for on-site food court or food trucks Access to Volunteer Crew Discord channel and community events through end of calendar year Access to volunteer lounge during regular show hours including outside of shift. In the event capacity of the lounge is reached crew members currently on shift will be given priority access. Access to exclusive reserved discounted hotel block(s) while availability lasts Access to after parties and special events Feedback sessions with event staff/leadership to debrief and improve future events Eligibility for inclusion in official media recap content Written referrals/recommendations for other events and opportunities QA/beta testing new products and programs Early access and priority consideration for next year's crew/volunteer application Early notifications and early access for staff applications; when vacancies are available Requirements Must be 18 years old by first day of event (valid photo ID required; must be presented to check-in) Abide by all Dream Con Policies Abide by all rules and regulations enforced by the venue(s): hotels, convention center, etc. Abide by all federal and state laws Abide by all COVID policies established by the venue(s): hotels, convention center, etc. Complete a minimum of 12 hours (maximum of 24 hours) Volunteers are not allowed to impersonate staff members Dress Code All volunteers must adhere to the dress code for the entirety of the convention. The dress code is as follows: No swimwear or bikinis No body paint or extremely tight-fitting clothing Shirts, pants, and shoes must be worn at all times No offensive clothing (shirts with certain language, obscene images etc.) No tattered or ripped shirts or jeans Acceptable level of hygiene Dream Con recommends that all volunteers wear comfortable clothes; many positions require long periods of walking or standing. Volunteer Crew members may have their membership status changed or terminated at staff's discretion without notice. Volunteer Crew members who violate any of the outlined policies on this form are subject to disciplinary action including the revoking of volunteer crew privileges and potential removal from Dream Con. Requirements Must be 18 years old by first day of event (valid photo ID required upon arrival of first shift) Abide by all Dream Con Policies Abide by all rules and regulations enforced by all venues: convention center, hotels etc. Abide by all federal and state laws Complete a minimum of 12 hours (maximum of 24 hours unless additional shifts approved by executive leadership) Volunteers are not allowed to impersonate staff members Volunteers are not to permit any usage of the lounge by friends, family or other affiliates that have not confirmed membership CREW RECRUITMENT PHASE 1 ‍ DEADLINES Crew Applications Open (Early Release; Previous Members Only) SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 ‍ Crew Applications Open (Full Release; Available To Public) SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 ‍ Crew Applications Close (Subject to change; application may close before deadline due to high demand. We appreciate your understanding.) FEBRUARY 1, 2025 ‍ All general applications submitted from: September 16th to October 31st at 11:59pm CST will be classified as WAVE 1 Priority Applicants. November 1st to December 31st at 11:59 pm CST will be classified as WAVE 2 Standard Applicants. January 1st to January 31st at 11:59pm CST will be classified as WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicants. ‍February 1st or later will be classified as "Waitlist Reserve" and have no confirmed timeline or correspondence. ‍ Crew Recruitment Phase 2 Approved Applicant Notification Dates ‍Selected candidates will transition from their respective general applicant classification to "Approved Applicant" upon receipt of a confirmation email via info@dreamconvention.com. Due to the volume of submissions, only approved applicants tentatively accepted to join the Dream Con Volunteer Crew may receive follow-up correspondence regarding their status. Rejected applicants may not receive any updates regarding their application but we appreciate the interest and encourage everyone to apply again in the future. All status updates are issued on a rolling basis as they become available however the following are the final dates to expect correspondence if a candidate is selected depending on the original application submission date: Selected candidates from the WAVE 1 Priority Applicants will be notified via email on or before NOVEMBER 15th @ 11:59 pm CST and must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by DECEMBER 1st @ 11:59 pm CST ‍ Selected candidates from the WAVE 2 Standard Applicants will be notified via email on or before JANUARY 15th @ 11:59 pm CST and must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by FEBRUARY 1st @11:59 pm CST ‍Selected candidates from the WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicants will be notified via email on or before FEBRUARY 15th @ 11:59 pm CST and must submit the enclosed onboarding documentation by FEBRUARY 28th @11:59 pm CST ‍All candidates from WAVE 1 and WAVE 2 that are not selected/approved and do not receive correspondence on the aforementioned dates will automatically have their submissions rollover to the WAVE 3 Waitlist Applicant cohort for further consideration in the event there are additional vacancies. However, please note rollover applications that are not selected/approved by May 13th ultimately still may not receive any final updates or follow-up correspondence. Again, we appreciate your interest and encourage everyone to apply again in the future. Failure to submit onboarding/orientation documents by the above deadlines may result in a cancelled offer. Extensions must be requested prior to the deadline. Our team highly recommends confirming travel, lodging, and other relevant accommodations prior to accepting this commitment. NOTE: Confirmations/Approvals for the Volunteer Crew Program do not include complimentary accommodations such as hotels, flights, or ground transportation. These must be researched and purchased at the private discretion of each individual crew member. ‍

• PROGRAM DESCRIPTION • Priority Applicant Deadline: Friday, February 28th at 11:59pm CST. Waitlist Deadline: TBD. CONTACT EMAIL: creators@dreamconvention.com NOTE: This invitation-only program is curated by Dream Con Staff. Status updates  issued on a rolling basis through March however due to the volume of submission only selected applicants moving forward in the process may receive correspondence. • ABOUT THE PROGRAM: In support of a dynamic community committed to bringing visibility of the convention to the world at large through the promulgation of their synergy and shared experiences, Dream Con is proud to introduce The Creator Program. A new initiative engineered to unify and elevate voices dedicated to awareness, inclusivity, and positivity surrounding RDCWorld's flagship event in Texas.This program will empower rising and renowned creators with an intersectional passion for both Dream Con's legacy (e.g. programming, history, impact, outreach, etc.) and the modern landscape of multimedia entertainment (e.g. film, television, music, sports etc.) Members of the creator program will work with each other and event staff to curate experiences and tell stories that enrich the attendee journey to Dream Con.

• PROGRAM DESCRIPTION • Priority Applicant Deadline: Friday, February 28th at 11:59pm CST. Waitlist Deadline: TBD. CONTACT EMAIL: industry@dreamconvention.com This invitation-only program is curated by Dream Con Staff and reserved for leaders across the anime, manga, sports, licensing, publishing, streaming, media, marketing, and merchandising worlds. Dream Con is proud to offer one (1) discounted three-day admission badge ($40) to select persons with an active CORPORATE or ADMINISTRATIVE rol in the production or development of creative and consumer 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. Each member of your group/organization should submit an application for their own eligibility/consideration regardless of their position and affiliation: executive, managers, supervisors, hosts/talent, assistants, hair/makeup specialist, security, valet, personal chef, friend/family, videographer, photographer etc. Thanks for being a valued member of the Dream Con community