Programming Application Dream Con 2026

User information

• First name
• Last name
• Email
• Gender
• Birthday
• Address

Additional information

• Preferred Name or Public Alias
• Programming Event Title
• Programming Event Description
• Please list any and all speakers or presenters to be featured on your proposed panel/performance/activity/workshop (if you do not have any additional speakers or presenters, please type “N/A”). Please include their legal first and last name as well as any aliases or stage names. (Please note that only you and up to three (3) co-hosts will be eligible for the discount Panelist badges.)
• What is the estimated runtime/duration of your event or activity? Please ensure to factor in any setup/rehearsal time.
• Are you representing a Professional Association, Organization or Business?
• If you answered Yes, please list the name of your Professional Association, Organization or Business.
• Estimated attendance for your potential 2026 panel/event/activity:
• Please select the event categories that best matches your panel/event/activity (You can select more than one).
• Preferred Panel Room Setup? (Please note: we will try to honor your preference, but it is NOT a guarantee)
• Please select your Primary Preferred Event Start Time (Please note: we will try to honor your preferred time, but it is NOT a guarantee).
• Please select your Secondary Preferred Event Start Time (Please note: we will try to honor your preferred time, but it is NOT a guarantee).
• Please select your Tertiary Preferred Event Start Time (Please note: we will try to honor your preferred time, but it is NOT a guarantee).
• Please list any schedule conflicts you might have.
• Is this an 18+ event? (NOTE: Certain mature programming may be restricted to late-hours programming time slots only. i.e. 7 pm CST or later. All mature programming will require ID checks or a system to identify suitable adult patrons which is implemented by the activity hosts with auxiliary support form event coordinators)
• What makes this panel a unique and valuable addition to the Dream Con Programming Schedule? Please describe the panel’s focus, format, and what attendees will gain or experience by attending.
• Please briefly describe the target audience/demographic/fandom of your panel, event, performance, demo, or workshop:
• Were you a 2025 Dream Con Panelist?
• If you answered Yes, please list the name of your previous panel(s) from Dream Con 2025.
• Estimated attendance for your previous Dream Con panel/event/activity:
• Have you contributed as a speaker/panelist/performer to any other conventions, festivals, trade shows etc.? Tell us more below:
• Please share your social media handles with us (If you do not have or do not wish to share your social media profiles, please type "N/A"):
• If you have a professional website, please share the link below:
• Please upload any additional information that will help us to make an informed decision. This can be social profiles, examples of your panel at other conventions, etc.
• NOTES | Any other important details coordinators should consider when reviewing your application?
• APPLICANT POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT #001 | Accommodations and Compensation: Dream Con does NOT offer complimentary travel, flights, or compensation for selected submissions via this form. It's the responsibility of each individual to research and purchase their own accommodations.
• APPLICANT POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT #002 | Securing Your Admission Badges: Standard weekend badges that were purchased prior to acceptance will be NOT eligible for conversion to the Panelist Package. We recommend waiting until acceptance BEFORE purchasing tickets if you’d like to take advantage of the panelist discount. Should you decide to buy a regular badge early and are later accepted, please note that NO REFUNDS or price adjustments will be available. NOTE: All panelist badges are NOT UPGRADEABLE to other badges including, but not limited, to Premium and other high-tier fan experience badges. Panelists interested in the ultimate fan experience are encouraged to purchase or retain their standard general admission weekend badges.
• APPLICANT POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT#003 | Public Promotion: Dream Con's Marketing and Programming departments may supply approved branding materials to approved panelists to be used on social media, websites, newsletters, collateral materials etc. All applicants utilizing unauthorized promotional materials (e.g. recolored and edited Talent announcement templates) on digital platforms without approval from Dream Con's Programming and Marketing Directors may be subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to removal from the Dream Con programming schedule, revoked admission badges, and other general event restrictions. If you are unsure of any promotional material being in alignment with Dream Con's release protocol feel free to contact panels@dreamconvention.com or info@dreamconvention.com.
• APPLICANT POLICY ACKNOWLEDGMENT #004 | Outreach Regarding Pending and Confirmed Programming Proposals: All correspondence regarding proposed programming such as panels, workshops, demos, performances, and other activities should be transmitted directly via email to panels@dreamconveniton.com as the first and primary contact method. Teams managing Dream Con social media accounts have limited access to systems and resources needed to facilitate resolutions.
• APPLICANT POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT #005 | Please confirm you have reviewed the terms and conditions communicated via https://dreamconvention.com/programming-application