Exhibitors
Exhibitor badges are only available to confirmed booth or table participants at the current year’s Comic-Con. They allow access during Exhibitor set-up, tear-down, exhibit maintenance, and public hours of the convention.
Exhibit Space at Comic-Con
Exhibit space at Comic-Con is divided into four categories.
Booths
Exhibit space consists of a 10’ x 10’ pipe and drape booth with standard carpet and electricity. The space comes with one 8’ draped table and two chairs. Booths are the “building blocks” of the floor plan. They can be combined into larger exhibit spaces. Corner and Island Premiums can be added pending availability. Island booths do not come with any fixtures or furnishings.
Dealers’ Tables
The space consists of one 8’ draped table with two chairs and 8’ high drape behind with no carpet or power. The long edge of the table must remain parallel and adjacent to the aisleway. This also applies to Fan Club Tables.
Almost all Booths and Dealers’ Tables are sold out each year in advance of the next year’s convention. Please contact the Exhibits department regarding the application process and availability.
Small Press Tables
The space consists of one 6’ draped table with two chairs and 3’ high drape behind with no carpet or power. The long edge of the table must remain parallel and adjacent to the aisleway. The Small Press area is limited to independent artists and/or independent publishers only.
Artists’ Alley Tables
The space consists of half an 8’ draped table with one chair and 3’ high drape behind with no carpet or power. The long edge of the table must remain parallel and adjacent to the aisleway. Space in Artists’ Alley is limited to creative talent only.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in becoming an exhibitor, please reach out to the appropriate contact listed below. Small Press and Artists’ Alley applications are by juried selection. Space is limited, and not all applicants will be accepted. Applicants will be notified upon acceptance.
| Booth Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Booths, Dealers’ Tables, or Small Press Tables | exhibitsales@comic-con.org |
| Artists’ Alley Tables | exhibitsreg@comic-con.org |
For general exhibitor inquiries, please email exhibits@comic-con.org or exhibitsade@comic-con.org.
Comic-Con 2024 Exhibitor Badge Registration is now open!
To access Exhibitor Badge Registration, confirmed exhibitors can visit their Comic-Con 2024 GoExpo Exhibitor Profile.
Requirements
Exhibitors must submit a CDTFA 410-D Seller’s Permit form and full payment in order to view their Exhibitor Badge Allotment.
Once payment has been received and CDTFA 410-D has been approved (please allow 24-72 hours for form verification), the exhibitor badge allotment will be featured at the bottom of their Exhibitor Registration home page.
Allotments
If your payment has been received and your forms have been approved, click the “Exhibitor Badge Registration” link in your GoExpo Exhibitor Profile to access your “My Allotment” registration page.
Complimentary badges
The complimentary badge allotment is the amount of badges that are included in your exhibit space price. You are able to split up your complimentary badge allotment into daily badges, if needed.
Purchasable Badges
The purchased badge allotment is for any badges that exceed your complimentary allotment. The total number of purchased badges allowed is the same number as your complimentary badge(s) allotment. Exhibitor Purchasable Badge Allotments include the following options:
- Exhibitor Purchasable Badge ($500) – This badge is for anyone that needs access to their exhibit space before and after public Exhibit Hall hours for set-up/tear down.
- Exhibitor Attendee Purchasable Badge ($350) – This badge is for anyone that only needs access to the Exhibit Hall during public hours.
Exhibitor Badge Registration will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on July 27, 2024. All registration needs should be completed before this date.
Registration Deadlines
| Registration Deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Advance Shipping | May 13, 2024 |
| Expedited Pick-Up | June 17, 2024 |
| Registration Period | July 27, 2024 |
Advance Shipping
Badges registered by May 13, 2024, are eligible for advance shipping and will be mailed to the address on file in your GoExpo Exhibitor Profile. We are unable to ship to an international address.
Expedited Pick-Up
Badges registered within your allotment after May 13 and by June 17 will be prepared in advance for a quicker pick-up on-site.
Badge Pick-Up
Badges not delivered for any reason and badges registered after May 13, 2024, must be picked up at Exhibitor Registration in Lobby D of the San Diego Convention Center.
If exhibitors plan to pick up their badges or will be registering on-site, the Exhibitor Key Contact will be the only person able to do so at Exhibitor Registration in Lobby D. Please bring a valid photo ID and the badge confirmation email that will be sent the week of Comic-Con. If an exhibitor needs to update their Key Contact to an On-site Key Contact for badge pick-up, please email Madison Reddington at exhibitsreg@comic-con.org