MEDIA, INFLUENCER, AND INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION FORMS
DesignerCon offers three types of accreditation for DCon Pasadena (June 20–21, 2026): Media, Influencer, and Industry Passes. Each category serves a different purpose and requires separate eligibility and review.
1. MEDIA ACCREDITATION
DesignerCon will accept applications for a media pass from individuals covering comic books, toys, collectibles, art, animation, film, television, news, digital media, print, gaming, or other pop culture industries.
The media pass grants complimentary press access to DCon Pasadena.
Criteria for Media Registration:
Editorial press includes writers, reporters, reviewers, producers, photographers, videographers, and other journalists assigned to cover DCon for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, podcasts, and digital publications.
Non-editorial staff such as marketing, PR, advertising, and sales professionals are not eligible for media credentials.
Media credentials do not include access for influencers or content creators.
2. INFLUENCER ACCREDITATION
DesignerCon offers Influencer Passes for digital creators producing content across social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and other online channels.
Influencer credentials are intended for individuals with established audiences who will be creating event-related content for public distribution.
Criteria for Influencer Registration:
Applicants must demonstrate active content creation, audience engagement, and relevance to pop culture, collectibles, art, toys, gaming, or entertainment.
Influencer passes are not intended for editorial press, industry professionals, or marketing/PR representatives.
3. INDUSTRY ACCREDITATION
DesignerCon Industry Passes are reserved for professionals actively working within the designer toy, art, collectibles, licensing, retail, manufacturing, production, and entertainment industries.
This pass is intended for individuals attending DCon Pasadena in a professional business capacity for sourcing, networking, collaboration, and industry engagement.
Criteria for Industry Registration:
Eligible applicants include toy manufacturers, studio representatives, brand and licensing professionals, retail buyers, distributors, gallery owners, curators, production partners, and entertainment industry professionals.
All applicants must provide verifiable proof of professional affiliation with a company, studio, brand, or organization.
The following are not eligible for Industry Passes:
- Media and editorial press (must apply under Media Accreditation)
- Influencers and content creators (must apply under Influencer Accreditation)
- Marketing, PR, and sales professionals not attending in a trade or buyer capacity
GENERAL GUIDELINES (ALL CATEGORIES)
- Each credential is issued individually. Team members must apply separately.
- Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to review.
- DesignerCon reserves the right to deny or revoke credentials if information is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete.
ACCESS LIMITATIONS (ALL CATEGORIES)
Accreditation does NOT include
Early access, VIP access, or priority seating
Line-cutting privileges
Access to separately ticketed programming
All credentials are non-transferable and may not be sold or shared.
DEADLINES
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 5:00 PM (PST). No credentials will be issued after June 17, 2026, and no on-site approvals or credentials will be granted.