September Update: Registration, Brainstorming, Vendor Dates and Deadlines

Image Caption: “This is one corner, of one country, in one continent, on one planet, that’s a corner of a galaxy… and there is so much, so much to see.” – The 11th Doctor

September Has Arrived, Whovians!

We are officially entering the Fall season, and our convention planning is ramping up in a big way. While we’ll have much more to share in the coming months, take a look at some of the upcoming deadlines and updates for CONsole Room 2024: Bigger on the Inside!

Take a look at the latest, including registration and vendor interest form deadlines, our (virtual) public brainstorming event, and more.


REGISTRATION: EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS ON SEPTEMBER 10

It’s that time again! Pricing for weekend, in-person memberships jumps up on September 11. Save by registering now!

Learn more about our registration options on our Registration page.

OUR (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC BRAINSTORMING EVENT WILL BE SEPTEMBER 10

We are continuing to gather panel ideas for the 2024 convention, and we want to hear from you! Please consider joining our virtual public brainstorming session on September 10 from 1-3PM CDT.

The brainstorming will happen LIVE via ZOOM. The link and passcode are now HERE and in our Facebook event. PLEASE NOTE: Zoom info was updated at 1:21PM central time. Please use this new info.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83440058727?pwd=MFBUVVdUM0VuT2pyV2grMWRBTWtHUT09

Meeting ID: 834 4005 8727
Passcode: 064873

FIRST WAVE OF VENDOR INTEREST FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 15

CONsole Room is pleased to present both a Dealers Room and Artist Alley. For consideration in either room, please fill out your vendor interest form no later than September 15.

Learn more about our vending spaces on our Artist Alley and Dealers Room page.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK IS OPEN!

CONsole Room returns to the HILTON MSP AIRPORT/MALL OF AMERICA HOTEL and our room block is currently open!

Staying at the hotel is a great way to help the convention, but also gives you a home base for the weekend, a place to watch virtual panels, and easy access to local amenities

Staying at the convention hotel puts you within arm’s reach (so to speak) of everything the convention has to offer, cozy and relaxing hotel amenities, and more.

Early morning? You’re already at the con.

Late night of dancing or conversation? You’re within steps of a place to sleep.

Don’t want to deal with possible snow? You can hang out with Whovians all weekend long without ever having to step outside – and have easy access to mass or shared transit if you do.

Our room block is open until a couple weeks before the convention or until full, whichever comes first. Book your home away from now!

Learn more on our HOTEL PAGE or go to the HILTON HOTEL WEBSITE to book your room now.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JOIN OUR CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Did you know CONsole Room Events is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? We are truly an event created by the fans for the fans – and we’re looking for additional volunteers to join our team! Whether you’re new to volunteering or a convention veteran, we’d love to hear from you.

Some of the roles that are currently open can be found below:

    • Art Show Team Members: Partner with the Art Show Lead to assist with running the Art Show experience, including pre-event set-up, at-con set-up and take-down, and sales during the convention.
    • ConSuite Team Members: Partner with the ConSuite Lead to assist with running the ConSuite experience, including pre-event set-up, keeping the space clean and re-stocked, directing additional volunteers, and serving fresh food as needed.
    • Escape Room Team Members: The Escape Room team would help update the Escape Room experience for 2024 and run the Escape Room during the convention.

If you are interested in one of the roles above or want to learn more, please contact our volunteer department at volunteer@console-room.org.

If you have a role you might be interested in that isn’t listed above, either before the convention or during the con, please still feel free to reach out. Volunteers are always welcome!

More information about volunteering can be found on our I Want to Help page.

We’ll be sharing all kinds of updates, announcements, and Whovian fun over the coming months while we ramp up to our 11th annual convention.

Stay tuned on social media, via email, and here on our website to make sure you don’t miss a thing, then get ready to join us in January either in-person or online!