Emerald City Comic Con Online Exhibitor Manual

General Show Information

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC)

Summit Shipping/Move-In & Move-Out

ECCC is now in both buildings of the Seattle Convention Center! Please consult your building/exhibit hall assignment for specific building navigation.

Summit Building
1009 Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98101

Arch Building
705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Marshalling Yard Address

Marshaling Yard
9645 MLK Jr Way S
Seattle, WA  98118

Marshaling Yard hours of operation:

Move In
Tuesday, February 27, 2024  | 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

Move Out
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, March 4, 2024 | 6:30 am - 10:00 am

*All delivering Carriers and Oversized Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) taller than the height allowances below are required to go to the marshaling yard before proceeding to the loading dock. 

HCF Height Allowances:

  • The Summit Hand Carried Freight area can accommodate vehicles no taller than 8’4”.
  • The Arch Hand Carried Freight area can accommodate vehicles no taller than 6’5”.

Exhibitor Move-In/Out Hours:

Move In
Tuesday, February 27, 2024  | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Move Out
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday, March 4, 2024 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Reminder: We are no longer using a targeted move-in and move-out. We urge exhibitors to move in starting Tuesday, February 27, 2024 if you are in a 20x20 or larger space to help alleviate congestion on Wednesday, February 28. POVs should utilize the designated Hand Carried Freight area to unload/load as vehicle heights + garage limits allow. If your delivery vehicle is larger than the limit, you will need to go to the marshaling yard first to be dispatched to the loading dock. The loading docks will be managed by GES, and they will be unloading/loading all freight that arrives there. Any freight that GES handles will incur material handling charges. Please reach out to GES to get a material handling quote.

POV Options:

Overall POV options

Summit Loading Dock Address
1715 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Arch Loading Dock Address
1315 Hubbell Place
Seattle, WA 98101

  • Direct to Show-site POV Deliveries - Hand Carried Freight
    Please click here for Hand Carried Freight Guidelines. Please note, unloading/loading times limited to one hour. Please also adhere to your target move-in time.
  • Summit Hand Carried Freight is for Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) under 8'4” in height that can fit into the Summit Hand Carried Freight area.

Hand Carried Freight Entrance
1009 Olive Way
 Seattle, WA 98101
Map + Driving Directions

Summit Hand Carried Freight Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, March 1, 2024 (Restocking only) | 6:45am – 10:45am
Saturday, March 2, 2024 (Restocking only) | 6:45 am – 10:45am
Sunday, March 3, 2024 (Restocking only & Move Out) | 6:45 am – 10:45 am & 5:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Monday, March 4, 2024 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Arch Hand Carried Freight is for Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) under 6'5” in height that can fit into the Arch Hand Carried Freight area.

Hand Carried Freight Entrance
1400 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Map + Driving Directions

Arch Hand Carried Freight Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 8:00am – 10:00am
Friday, March 1, 2024 (Restocking only) | 6:45am – 10:45am
Saturday, March 2, 2024 (Restocking only) | 6:45 am – 10:45am
Sunday, March 3, 2024 (Restocking only & Move Out) | 6:45 am – 10:45 am & 5:00 pm – 11:55 pm
Monday, March 4, 2024 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Shipping Information

Exhibitor Registration Hours

  • Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 12pm – 6pm (Arch Hall 4C & Summit Flex Hall Lobby)
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 10am – 8pm (Arch Hall 4C & Summit Flex Hall Lobby)
  • Thursday, February 29, 2024 |  8am – 7pm (Arch Hall 4C)
  • Friday, March 1, 2024 | 8am – 7pm (Arch Hall 4C)
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 8am – 6pm (Arch Hall 4C)
  • Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 8am – 4pm (Arch Hall 4C)

Vendor Forms and Deadlines

WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT

Click the appropriate links under the "Contractor Type" to be redirected to the forms and/or contractor website for more information.  Double-check the dates for these services by going to the forms in this manual. Show Management will not be held accountable for any misprints to any of the dates that are listed below. The responsibility lies with the exhibitor.

Note the DEADLINE DATES - completing these early can save you up to 30%

GES is the Official General Contractor of Emerald City Comic Con and will maintain an Exhibitor Service Center during set-up, show days and dismantle.  All other official show contractors will also be set up in this area as well.  All inquiries regarding booth services and orders should be made at the Exhibitor Service Center, including booth furnishings, labor, freight, utilities, and special show services.

Any General Contractor Questions please call GES at (800) 801-7648 or GES ONLINE ORDERING


Audio Visual & Computer Services

Contractor:
Reaction AV

Discount Date:
February 15, 2024


Cable & Video

Contractor:
SCC/Smart City

Discount Date:
February 8, 2024


Carpeting

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Cart Services (Move In/Out)

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Catering

Contractor:
SCC/Aramark

Discount Date:
February 8, 2024


Cleaning

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Customs Broker

Contractor:
Phoenix International Business Inc

Discount Date:
Refer to Website


Domestic Shipping

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Electrical & Plumbing

Contractor:
SCC/Edlen

Discount Date:
February 8, 2024


Exhibitor Appointed Contractor

Contractor:
RELX

Discount Date:
January 29, 2024


Exhibitor Insurance

Contractor:
Risk Strategies

Discount Date:
Refer to Website


Exhibit Systems 

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Furniture & Accessories

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


General Contractor

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Hanging Signs 

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Hotel & Travel

Contractor:
Connections Housing

Discount Date:
Refer to Website


Internet & Wi-Fi

Contractor:
SCC/Smart City

Discount Date:
February 8, 2024


Material Handling 

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Rental Exhibits 

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Security

Contractor:
Allied

Discount Date:
Coming Soon


Shipping

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Signs & Graphics

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Storage

Contractor:
GES

Discount Date:
February 6, 2024


Telephone/Internet/Telecomm

Contractor:
SCC/Smart City

Discount Date:
February 8, 2024

Notice to Exhibitors Regarding Non-Official Contractors

The companies listed above have been appointed as the only Official Contractors providing the stated services for this event.  Show Management carefully considers the selection of Official Contractors based on quality of service, variety of products, price, and reputation. Since these contractors frequently work on more than one show with us, they value the business of our customers and provide quality products and services. Some companies may misrepresent themselves as being an official contractor so PLEASE be sure to check the list in the exhibitor manual or give us a call.

Some things to watch for if you are considering the services of a non-official contractor are hidden charges for material handling, labor, and shipping that you might not pay otherwise (for example on carpet rental), control over delivery time, availability during move-in and leverage if something goes wrong.

Also be advised that non-official contractors will need to abide by the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor procedures, provide insurance certificates, etc. in order to gain access to the Show Floor.

Exhibitor Alerts!!

COVID-19 Warning

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and those with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. You must follow all posted instructions while attending the Event.

By participating in the Event you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

BEWARE of the Fair Guide

Reed Exhibitions and Emerald City Comic Con do NOT support the Fair Guide — it is NOT affiliated with Reed Exhibitions or Emerald City Comic Con. Please be aware that you may receive solicitations for the Fair Guide from Construct Data, its publisher, which use the name of Emerald City Comic Con – do not be fooled. Construct Data currently operates out of Slovakia (it has previously operated out of Austria and Germany).

BEWARE of the Expo-Guide

Reed Exhibitions and Emerald City Comic Con also do NOT support the Expo-Guide — it is NOT affiliated with Reed Exhibitions or Emerald City Comic Con. Please be aware that you may receive solicitations for the Expo-Guide from Commercial Online Manuals, its publisher, which use the name of Emerald City Comic Con – again, do not be fooled. The Expo-Guide currently operates out of Mexico.

And please remember – the only directories and guides affiliated with Reed Exhibitions are those published by Reed Exhibitions, including the official show directories. If you have any doubts about a directory/guide solicitation using the Emerald City Comic Con name (for example, if the solicitation requires payment made to an address in a foreign country), please contact an Emerald City Comic Con salesperson ASAP.