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
New members of the SWOC Board
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
Rose & Compass Convention Menu
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
OPEN PANEL: Care & Feedling of Panelists
Visit Cascade A to hear about "Care and Feeding of Panelists" by Petrea.
Saturday, June 15 10:20am
Hospitality at 9am
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
New Paper Schedule
We have a new paper schedule available in the Con Suite.
Friday, June 14 9:25pm
PIZZA NIGHT!
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
Con Suite now Room 529
Our Con Suite & Hospitality will now be in Room 529! Check with the front desk for directions.
Friday, June 14 11:15am
Civet Solutions Update!
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
Our Schedule
Special Guests
Dorsai Irregulars
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
Westercon 2020
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
Civet Solutions
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.
Featured Events
Nightly Horror Stories
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
Open Panels
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).
SWOC Elections
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
Register for ConComCon 26
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:
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.
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
▸ 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”
▸ ConComCon 20 “Networking for the Future of Fandom”
June 7–9, 2013
Courtyard Federal Way Federal Way, WA
▸ 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
▸ ConComCon 11
June 4–6, 2004
Portland, OR
▸ ConComCon 10
May 30–June 1, 2003
Mount Vernon, WA
▸ ConComCon 9
May 31–June 2, 2002
Ellensburg, WA
▸ ConComCon 8
Bobbi DuFault
June 1–2, 2001
Centralia, WA
▸ ConComCon 7
June 2–4, 2000
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
▸ ConComCon 6
June 4–6, 1999
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
▸ ConComCon 5
June 5–7, 1998
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
▸ ConComCon 4
June 7–8, 1997
Spokane, WA
▸ 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
Host a ConComCon
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.
Contact us
Our convention team is available to answer your questions. Send us an email!
▸ Outreach: Isaac Alexander