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SELL YOUR PRODUCTS TO FANS

Awesome Con is Washington DC’s Pop Culture Con—a star-studded celebration of geek culture bringing over 60,000 fans together with their favorite comics, movies, television shows, books, toys, games, cosplay, and more! All ages will find something to love, from toddlers to teens to adults who refuse to grow up.

WHY CHOOSE AWESOME CON?

  • Awesome Con is an established, homegrown event with a loyal fanbase
  • Awesome Con presents unique features like Science Fair—where science meets science fiction!
  • Washington D.C. is an affluent city and the most educated metropolitan region in the country
  • Washington D.C. is known for its intelligence, diversity, and its cherry blossoms, which will be in full bloom for Awesome Con

AWESOME CON STATS

  • Awesome Con sees over 62k fans coming from the US and internationally across 3 days
  • 63% of fans say the Exhibit Hall is one of their main reason for attending Awesome Con, with 97% of fans visiting the Exhibit Hall
  • 28% of our attendees are considered Gen X, who hold the largest share of global spending power
  • 73% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with their experience at Awesome Con
  • 30% of fans spent $100-$250 in the Exhibit Hall with 4% spending over $1000
  • 35% of fans have an average HHI of over $100,000

STANDARD BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS

Each 10 x 10 space includes:

  • One (1) 8′ Skirted Table

  • Two (2) Chairs

  • Four (4) Exhibitor Badges

  • One (1) Wastebasket

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center provides complimentary Wi-Fi, but the signal may not be strong in the Exhibit Hall or when the convention is at its busiest. Personal internet connection can be purchased at the exhibitor’s expense.

Amenities such as electricity, additional chairs, tables, and/or pipe and drape are also not included but can be purchased at the exhibitor’s expense.

CONTACT THE SALES TEAM

BEST PRACTICES FOR MAXIMUM SUCCESS

  • Offer a collectible Awesome Con Exclusive to entice collectors and enthusiasts

  • Offer free items, such as tote bags or mini-prints to attract fans to your booth

  • Add a photo and bio to your mobile app listing so fans know what you sell and where to find you

  • Ask your salesperson about sponsorship opportunities to attract more attention

  • Purchase your booth early so you can be among the first to be placed on the Exhibit Hall map

  • Rebook on the Sunday of Awesome Con to secure a discount on your booth for the following year