The annual Convention Committee Convention enters our twenty-sixth year with “ Turning over a New Leaf ” -- Creating life-changing, educational events accessible to all fans.
▸ June 14 – 16, 2019
▸ Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Many thanks to the Dorsai Irregulars. Their contributions to the Pacfic Northwest fandom are much appreciated.
Sunday, June 16 4:20pm
We would like to welcome new members to the SWOC Board of Directors: Marilyn Mauer, James Stringer, and Sally Woehrle. Congrats to the Class of 2019.
Saturday, June 15 3:15pm
Discount entrées at the Rose and Compass available for all #ConComCon26 attendees. Drinks not included. Ask for the convention menu!
Saturday, June 15 11:10am
Visit Cascade A to hear about "Care and Feeding of Panelists" by Petrea.
Saturday, June 15 10:20am
Our Con Suite (Room 529) will open at 9am on Saturday morning. First panels at 9:30am in Cascade C & B.
Saturday, June 15 3:05am
We have a new paper schedule available in the Con Suite.
Friday, June 14 9:25pm
We will be ordering pizza at 7:30pm. Please let our staff know what your favorite toppings are, or if you have any dietary restrictions.
Friday, June 14 5:45pm
Our Con Suite & Hospitality will now be in Room 529! Check with the front desk for directions.
Friday, June 14 11:15am
Regretfully, Civet Solutions is unable to attend. They have wished us all well, and hope ConConCom26 is super cool-awesome-amazing-the best-etc.
Friday, June 14 07:35am
Storied friends of fandom, the Dorsai Irregulars will offer masterclasses on event security, best practices, documentation, and other topics.
Con Security Q&A
» Friday, June 14 at 7:30&ndasph;9pm
Security Demos, Session 1
» Saturday, June 15 at 4–5:30pm
Security Demos, Session 2
» Sunday, June 16 at 12:30–2pm
Westerncon 73 in 2020 Convention Committee will be in attendance. Have questions? Want to volunteer? Have a great idea for 2020? Here's your opportunity to speak with the folks making it happen.
All Hands Meeting
» Saturday, June 15 at 1–2:30pm
All Hands Follow-up
» Sunday, June 16 at 11am–12:30pm
The creators of Convention Master, Civent Solutions will present demos on the latest version of their popular registration software: from installation to at-con set-up, and more!
Civet Solutions is unable to attend.
A C3 Tradition! Gather 'round and share those special con-running memories. The things you hear will change your life (or, leave you in stitches from laughter!).
Hosted by Dorsai Irregulars
» Friday, June 14 at 10pm
» Saturday, June 15 at 10pm
Another C3 Tradition! Have a rad idea or a hot topic that didn't make the schedule. Pencil it in! Check the schedule in the Con Suite (Room 329).
C3 is honored to host the annual Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee (SWOC) Board of Directors elections meeting. Have your nominations ready!
» Saturday, June 15 at 2:30pm
What is ConComCon? We are the Convention Committee Convention (C3), an annual event open to new and experienced fandom convention committee members, event producers, interested volunteers, and fans of Animation, Anime, Comics, CosPlay, Filk, Fantasy, Furry, Gaming, Horror, Literary, Media, Science Fiction, Steampunk, and so much more… Founded in 1994, C3 continues to offer opportunities for everyone to explore all things convention!
OSFCI and RAIN members qualify for a discounted membership.
To send your payment by mail, complete your registration and choose “Pay by Check” as your payment option. Checks and money orders to be written paid to the order of SWOC. Include a copy of your registration receipt, or receipts if sending payment for more than one membership. Payments must be received by May 15, 2019. Mail to:
SWOC
We return to the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel for ConComCon 26. Amenities include guest Wi-Fi, free parking, access to an indoor pool and spa, laundry service, and business center. Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel is a pet friendly hotel! Call (503) 281-2500 to learn about their four-legged guest policy. Additional fees do apply.
We return to the Sheraton PDX.
Available for $139/night.
And minutes from shopping & dining.
ConComCon was the brainchild of Shawn Marier and the Northwest Convention League. It's original and current purpose is to foster open communication and the sharing of knowledge among convention organizers and fans throughout the Pacific Northwest. C3 became a SWOC event in 1996.
| Event | Organizer | Date & Location | |
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| ▸ ConComCon 25 “Let’s Help Each Other” |
Gene Armstrong | June 8–10, 2018 | Summit Inn Snolqualmie Pass, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 24 “Xavier’s School of Convention Running” |
Gene Armstrong | June 16–18, 2017 | Best Western Tacoma Dome Tacoma, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 23 “Building Bridges” |
Sally Woehrle | June 10–12, 2016 | Sheraton Portland Airport Portland, OR |
| ▸ ConComCon 22 “Game of Cons” |
Gibbitt Rhys-Jones | June 5–7, 2015 | Hilton Seattle Airport SeaTac, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 21 “Convention Communications Convention” |
June 13–15, 2014 | Phoenix Inn and Suites Vancouver, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 20 “Networking for the Future of Fandom” |
June 7–9, 2013 | Courtyard Federal Way Federal Way, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 19 “Pros and Cons” |
Marah Searle-Kovacevic | June 15–17, 2012 | The Davenport Hotel and Tower Spokane, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 18 “Can't Stop the Signal” |
Bobbie DuFault | June 10–12, 2011 | Marriott Seattle Airport SeaTac, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 17 “Cross–Border Fandom” |
Danielle Stephenson & James Stringer | June 5–7, 2010 | Marriott Seattle Airport SeaTac, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 16 “Passing on the Torch” |
Alex von Thorn & Marah Searle-Kovacevic | June 5–7, 2009 | Compass Point Inn Surrey, BC |
| ▸ ConComCon 15 | Sally Woehrle | June 13–15, 2008 | Summit Inn Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 14 “So You Want to Run a Convention?” |
Gene Armstrong | June 8–10, 2007 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites SeaTac, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 13 | Bobbie DuFault | June 2–4, 2006 | Cle Elum, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 12 | June 3–5, 2005 | SeaTac, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 11 | June 4–6, 2004 | Portland, OR |
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| ▸ ConComCon 10 | May 30–June 1, 2003 | Mount Vernon, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 9 | May 31–June 2, 2002 | Ellensburg, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 8 | Bobbi DuFault | June 1–2, 2001 | Centralia, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 7 | June 2–4, 2000 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 6 | June 4–6, 1999 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 5 | June 5–7, 1998 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 4 | June 7–8, 1997 | Spokane, WA |
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| ▸ ConComCon 3 | William Sardorus, et al. | June 7–9, 1996 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 2 | Karen Thompson | May 20–22, 1995 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
| ▸ ConComCon 1 | May 21–22, 1994 | SeaTac, WA | |
Would you like to host a ConComCon? Bids are open to all convention committees in the Pacific Northwest. C3 is traditionally held two to three weeks prior to Westercon. To learn more about bidding, please email SWOC.
Our convention team is available to answer your questions. Send us an email!
▸ Outreach: Isaac Alexander