Dragonsteel would love to have you be a part of Nexus! Below are ways that you can participate.

For announcements when these options become available, please:


Convention Attendee

This is the most common way to attend: Buy a badge to join the fun! Watch panels, play games, assemble crafts, meet fellow fans, take photos in front of fun backdrops, participate in events, shop the exhibitor floor, or buy a ticket to the Worldhopper Ball or other premium events. Many adventures await you!


Exhibitor

Apply to purchase an exhibitor booth on the exhibitor floor. Join the many authors, artists, social media influencers, experience booths, and merchants at Dragonsteel Nexus! Accepted vendors receive entrance to the convention and access to the same experiences as convention attendees. While they have less time to attend panels and events, exhibitors get to interact and share their passions with thousands of fans!


Squire for Dragonsteel

Squires make the convention possible. Squire applications are usually the first experience to open in the year, and the greatest need Dragonsteel has. Squires are paid, temporary employees who help run registration, oversee crafts and games, keep panels running smoothly, and provide assistance to both Dragonsteel Nexus staff and the many attendees. Like exhibitors, squires are busy working the convention and have less time to participate in events and convention experiences, but they receive a badge allowing access to the same experiences as all convention attendees.


Participate in a Panel

Applications for potential panelists will be one of the later applications to open. Attendees, exhibitors, and invited guests are welcome to apply to participate in a panel and can offer suggested topics. The schedule and events team will assign selected panelists to a topic and provide direction and guidance. Panelists will receive the opportunity to discuss or present topics to dozens or even hundreds of attendees!