COVID-19 Protocol

# COVID-19 VACCINATIONS or NEGATIVE PCR TEST REQUIRED

All attendees, vendors, guests, staff, volunteers, and all others 12-years old or older will need to be either:

Fully vaccinated with an approved or authorized vaccine by the FDA or WHO (World Health Organization) within at least 72 hours upon arrival to the event.

For acceptable proof of vaccination, you must have the original physical vaccination card (no photos or copies) along with valid Photo ID.

According to the CDC, “fully vaccinated” means:
A 2-dose series of an mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine (Pfiizer-BioTech or Moderna), OR A single-dose Covid-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine)Booster shots are optional and are not required to be considered “fully vaccinated;” however, it is highly encouraged to obtain a booster if eligible.
To be considered “fully vaccinated” before Dream Con 2022, you MUST receive your first shot 3-4 weeks before June 2nd, and your second shot by June 30th.

Able to provide a negative PCR test 72 hours before the event to attend. Rapid tests will not be accepted.

# COVID-19 SAFETY

GENERAL WELLNESS CHECK

To protect others at the event, we ask that all participants self-evaluate prior to coming to Dream Con. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who had COVID-19 in the 5 days prior to the event, please do not enter the Esports Stadium. You can reach out to info@dreamconvention.com for any questions or concerns.

Although we will have safety precautions, please understand that by attending Dream Con, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
We will continue to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation and post updates to our website.

Limited

There will be limited on-site attendance for both Friday and Saturday events. This will allow attendees to move freely in the space and maintain social distancing protocols.

Sanitize

Sanitizing stations and resources will be provided across the convention site. The Esports Stadium and Dream Con staff will sanitize each room between all events. There will be regular cleaning of equipment and surfaces.

Distance

Social distancing protocols will be enforced onsite. All gaming stations, vendor booths, and chairs will be spaced 6 feet apart. Attendees must maintain at least 6 feet of from individuals not within the same household. There will be no close contact events and no physical contact with RDCWorld1, guests, vendors, or any staff.

# REFUNDS

Due to our updated COVID-19 policies, we understand this may affect your travel plans. We would like to help those who want to return their tickets, refunds will be accepted.

To receive a full refund (excluding service fees), refunds must be requested no later than March 15, 2022. No refund requests will be processed after March 15th. Refunds can be requested at refunds@dreamconvention.com or at the following link: HERE

Please note, tickets are FINAL and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

# COVID-19 PREVENTION POLICY

As we adapt to a Covid-19 world, we continue to strive to protect and prioritize the safety and health of all our participants (attendees, staff, guests, exhibitors, and volunteers). We will be following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations, the Esports Stadium’s policies, and industry best practices to ensure a clean and safe environment.

We have implemented the following health and safety procedures:

Limited onsite attendance cap. This limit will be less than half of past years’ total attendance. Virtual events will also take place.
There will be no onsite registration allowed for both Friday and Saturday events. All tickets must be pre-purchased to maintain attendance capacity. Pre-registered attendees only.
Face masks MUST be worn to enter the Esports Stadium and throughout the entire building at all times (even if you are outside of the convention area). Masks must properly cover the nose and mouth.
Sanitization stations and resources will be provided across the convention site.
The Esports Stadium and Dream Con staff will sanitize each room between all events. There will be regular cleaning of equipment and surfaces.
Social distancing protocols will be enforced onsite and markers will be placed to maintain lines and boundaries.
All gaming stations, vendor booths, and chairs will be spaced 6 feet apart. Attendees must maintain at least 6 feet of separation from individuals not within the same household.
There will be no close contact events and no physical contact with RDCWorld, guests, vendors, volunteers or any staff.
Vendors are encouraged to utilize cashless payment options (Tap to Pay, CashApp, Paypal, etc) to avoid contact.

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the Esports Stadium's Covid protocols, and note, Dream Con will take place only on the east side of the arena. The west portion of the building has been allocated to an event not affiliated with Dream Con or RDCWorld.

# COVID-19 WARNING

We have taken great health and safety measures to protect our guests, volunteers, and staff. Please adhere to all posted instructions and policies while attending Dream Con.

Per the CDC: “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. There is no way to ensure zero risks of infection. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.” Additionally, the CDC states that, “older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness.”

By attending Dream Con, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. As always, thank you for your support and patience. We look forward to seeing you at Dream Con this year!