Otakon 2024

August 2 - 4, 2024
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

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Booth Package to Include:

Please refer to your space type at Otakon.com
Artist Alley Booth Equipment Package
10' x 10' in-line exhibit booth receives one package including:
8' High Backwall Drape with 3' High Sidewall Drape
7" x 44" Cardstock Identification Sign
Floor Marking
(1) 6' x 30" Skirted Tables (on 3 sides; all blue or all white)
2 Side Chairs
1 Wastebasket

Dealer's Room Booth Equipment Package
10' x 10' in-line exhibit booth receives one package including:
8' High Backwall Drape with 3' High Sidewall Drape
7" x 44" Cardstock Identification Sign
(2) 6' x 30" Skirted Tables
2 Side Chairs
1 Wastebasket

Hall D - Video Games Booth Equipment Package
10' x 10' in-line exhibit booth receives one package including:
8' High Backwall Drape with 3' High Sidewall Drape
7" x 44" Cardstock Identification Sign
Floor Marking
(2) 6' x 30" Skirted Tables (on 3 sides; all blue or all white)
2 Side Chairs
1 Wastebasket

Show Colors:

Show Drape Color(s): Blue, White

Please note! Shepard will be closed on July 4-5 in observance of the Holiday. No shipments will be accepted. Please notify your carrier.

Shipping Information

Advance Warehouse Address

Otakon 2024
(Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #)
C/O Shepard Exposition Services
7079 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD 21046

Direct to Show Facility Address

Otakon 2024
(Exhibiting Company Name, Booth #)
C/O Shepard Exposition Services
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
Washington, DC 20001

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Important Dates

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*All times are in facility time zone - America/New_York

Please note! Shepard will be closed on July 4-5 in observance of the Holiday. No shipments will be accepted. Please notify your carrier.


Exhibitor Appointed Contractor notification deadline
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Discount price deadline for standard Shepard orders
Friday, July 12, 2024

Discount price deadline for custom Shepard rentals
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

First day for warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Last day for warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Halls B/C & D/E
Early Exhibitor Move-in*
*For approved exhibitors only
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

General Exhibitor Move-in
Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, August 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Exhibit Hours
Friday, August 2, 2024
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 8:00AM
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 8:00AM
Sunday, August 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 8:00AM

Exhibitor Move-out
Sunday, August 4, 2024
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Freight Re-Route Time
Sunday, August 4, 2024
8:00 PM

Halls D/E: Video Games
General Exhibitor Move-in
Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, August 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Hall Hours
Friday, August 2, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday, August 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hall A: Artist Alley
General Exhibitor Move-in
Thursday, August 1, 2024
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, August 2, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hours
Friday, August 2, 2024
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 9:00AM
Saturday, August 3, 2024
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 9:00AM
Sunday, August 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibitor start time: 9:00AM

Exhibitor Move-out
Sunday, August 4, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Freight Re-Route Time
Sunday, August 4, 2024
8:00 PM