LAcon V Worldcon 2026 Exhibitor Guide
Build a destination inside the convention.
Worldcon brings readers, creators, publishers, artists, dealers, costumers and fan communities together for five days of discovery, conversation and shared imagination.
A community event where depth and discovery matter.
Curious audiences
Attendees often want the story behind the work: the creator, influences, craft, edition, process and community connection.
Longer engagement
Five days allow exhibitors to build familiarity through scheduled moments, returning visitors and word of mouth.
Culture on display
Books, art, costumes, games, collectibles and fan-created work offer strong visual and human-interest stories.
Build a useful reason to visit.
- Plan repeatable signings, creator appearances, demonstrations or reveals with posted times.
- Prepare accurate creator credits, permissions, edition details and product availability.
- Make the booth readable from a distance without overwhelming visitors with too many messages.
- Choose one community-centered story that explains why your presence belongs at Worldcon.
Turn attention into a real next step.
Reward curiosity
Give visitors a clear starting point, then make room for deeper questions and conversation.
Schedule discovery
Post signings, demos and guest times where attendees and media can plan around them.
Credit the creators
Capture names, roles, permissions and context whenever recording art, costumes or fan work.
Give media something clear to capture.
- A creator interview connected to a launch, anniversary, restoration or new body of work.
- A visually rich demonstration involving art, costuming, fabrication, games or collectibles.
- A story about fans and creators building community across generations.
- A publishing, licensing or format innovation explained through work attendees can see.
Keep the momentum useful.
- Send promised ordering details, creator links and introductions promptly.
- Organize captured material by creator and confirm credits before publishing.
- Invite strong contacts into a specific next conversation rather than a general mailing list.
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