Dream Con 2025 Exhibit Hall - Vendor Application

Changes from Dream Con 2024: With the new location change to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center, there will be changes to the shipment and load-in process that may incur additional pass through fees due to 3rd party policies. Additionally, insurance may be required. We will communicate these changes to APPROVED applicants as soon as the Exhibit Hall team receives finalized expectations. The Exhibit Hall team will not be offering Vendor Booth spaces greater than 20' x 20' for purchase. If you are interested in securing a space that is greater than 20' x 20', complete and submit the 2025 Dream Con Partner Inquiry Form at https://dreamconvention.com/partnership-form with a note that you were redirected by the Exhibit Hall team. Dream Con 2025 Exhibitor badges are not upgradable to premium. Persons that are interested in a fan experience are heavily encouraged to acquire/retain weekend badges. EXHIBIT HALL OVERVIEW
As the one-stop bazaar of anime goods and wares, the Exhibit Hall is the centralized spot to find official merchandise alongside fan creations for sale. Exhibitors include the following:‍VendorsVendors generally sell merchandise that is manufactured by a third-party company other than the respective exhibitor. Typically, these exhibitors offer official product lines.‍ArtistsArtists sell merchandise self-produced and created by the respective exhibitor. These exhibitors usually sell products that are original ideas/IP or fan-derivative (think fan art and fan fiction). Artists have personally made or designed 80% or more of their stock and do not sell third-party items.

Dream Con is an anime and gaming convention that started as a dream but was brought to fruition by social media influencers, RDCWorld. RDCWorld dreamed of bringing together like-minded individuals to enjoy and celebrate multiple interests including pop culture, comics, art, cosplay, music and much more. As of 2025, Dream Con will take place in Houston, TX. ‍ At Dream Con, it doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an avid fan, this is a place where you will be accepted as you are! With guests ranging from notable voice actors to popular content creators, you never know who you might Naruto run into. Dream Con provides endless entertainment for you all weekend long, with a traditional artist alley, engaging panels, memorable meet & greets, and invigorating concerts. Dream Con also has staple events such as: All-Star Super Smash Bros Tournament, Crew Battle, Dodgeball, and Cosplay Contest and Runway.

‍1. Booths must remain intact and manned throughout the hours of the convention and may not be dismantled prior to the closing of the convention without authorization from Convention Operations. Dream Con will not be held responsible for any issues arising from an unmanned booth during show hours. ‍ 2. Exhibitors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws, and will not hold management liable for any breaches, losses, injury, or damage to themselves or their property. All exhibitors agree to hold blameless Dream Con and all Dream Con staff members and workers against any loss, damage, theft, expenses, claims, or actions arising from any personal or property damage, loss, or theft due to said exhibitors participation in Dream Con. Exhibitors should take reasonable measures to cover their items before they leave their booths at night. Exhibitors are responsible for their own security during show hours. ‍ 3. Dream Con will NOT provide or maintain insurance coverage for exhibitor’s persons or property, and it is their sole responsibility to obtain insurance covering the loss. ‍ 4. Dream Con does not endorse any exhibitor’s merchandise, exhibits, views, beliefs, or actions. All merchandise bought or sold at Dream Con is done strictly between exhibitors and attendees, Dream Con is NOT a party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties. ‍ 5. No Vaping Pen, Vape, Tobacco, or Alcohol is allowed on the Premises unless purchased through the Austin Convention Center. ‍ 6. No Bootleg DVDs or CDs. Representatives from various studios will be at the convention. Anyone selling unauthorized merchandise that infringes upon their copyright or licensing agreements (or any other studios) will be asked to leave the show. No refunds will be given if you break this rule and are asked to leave. ‍ 7. No outside food vendors are allowed. ‍ 8. All adult materials must be either behind the table. If showcased on the table or display rack, materials must be bagged or covered so that minors may not open it. Exhibitors agree not to sell any adult materials to minors. Violating this rule is cause for immediate dismissal from the show with no refund, and being banned from any future events hosted by the show's management. ‍ 9. No sales on-site or promotion for online or off-site sales of any guns real or replica. ‍ 10. State tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws. ‍ 11. No exhibit may block or interfere with other exhibits or aisle space. Any damage caused to the building or its furnishings by the Exhibitor is the sole responsibility of the Artist/Exhibitor. ‍ 12. Should you (the exhibitor) find that you are not able to attend Dream Con and have already paid for your space, the policy is as follows: All sales are final for all booth purchases and, therefore, non-refundable. All booths are non-transferable to any other Dream Con event. a. This also includes all badges. b. Dream Con reserves the right to change the Refund, Transfer, and Resale Policy at any time without notification. ‍ 13. Abandoned Property: Any property not removed from the Austin Convention Center that has not been claimed within forty-eight (48) hours following the end of the event will be considered abandoned by the Exhibitor. ‍ 14. Any exhibitors with intent to use the trademarks, likeness, or intellectual property of RDCWorld or Dream Con must submit requests to exhibitors@dreamconvention.com, receive written approval, and agree to the additional licensing terms no later than 60 days prior to Dream Con 2025. Failure to do so may result in Dream Con staff not permitting the display or sale of those respective items at the convention. Deliberate violations or attempts to circumvent this protocol with unauthorized goods and services may result in an exhibitor’s removal from Dream Con or attendance restrictions for future events at staff discretion. ‍ 15. Dream Con reserves the right to change, amend, and add to the rules and regulations of the show at any time. In the event that new rules are added that prevent you from selling your core product, you will be notified and refunded in full. ‍

NOTE: Due to volume of submissions, only selected applications receive correspondence as they move through the process. We appreciate your understanding.

 

QUALIFIED PRESS APPLICANTS MUST:   REFUND POLICY
All sales are final for all booth purchases and, therefore, non-refundable. All booths are non-transferable to any other Dream Con event. This also includes all badges. Payments are not required for general submission prior to approval. Only approved applicants will receive purchase links for booths/tables and badges. Dream Con reserves the right to change the Refund, Transfer, and Resale Policy at any time without notification.   ‍All questions may be directed to exhibitors@dreamconvention.com.