CrimeCon 2023 Attendees, this page is for you! Think of it as your guide to CC23. This is an evolving resource that we're going to continue updating as we get closer to the Con. We'll post all announcements, info and updates here. Keep this page bookmarked!
STANDARD ATTENDEE INFORMATION
The following info applies to Standard Badge holders. See other tabs for all other badge types.
✦ HOTEL
World Center Marriot Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: Discounted single entrance self-parking to all group attendees for the duration of their stay at a rate of $18. Overnight hotel guests will have in and out privileges.
Caribe Royale Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: For hotel guests there is self-parking for $28.00 (plus tax, per night, per vehicle). For non-registered Hotel Day guest it is $30.00 (plus tax, per vehicle).
‣ Daily Shuttle: There will be continuous shuttle transportation daily (~5 minute ride) to and from the World Center Marriott (CC23 Host Hotel). The pickup/dropoff location at World Center Marriot is at the Convention Center Entrance. The pickup/dropoff location at Caribe is the Convention Center Porter-Cochere. See map here.
‣ Shuttle Hours:
Friday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-11:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-4:30pm
✦ CRIMECON 2023 REGISTRATION
To pick up your CrimeCon 2023 badge simply bring a copy of a valid photo ID (please ensure that the name matches the name on your registration). A confirmation email printout is also great, but is not required!
Early Registration:
If you're in town early you have the option (not required) to pick up your badge on Thursday evening.
‣ Thursday 9/21: 6:00-8:00pm
‣ Meet & Greet Rooms 1 & 2
Standard Registration:
‣ Friday 9/22: 9:00am-12:00pm
‣ Meet & Greet Rooms 1 & 2
Late Registration:
If you arrive after 12:00pm on Friday, please visit the Help Desk to pick up your badge.
Daily-only Badge Holders:
If you arrive before 12:00pm on Friday, please attend Standard registration to pick up your Badge. If you arrive after 12:00pm on Friday, please visit the Help Desk to pick up your badge. Please see all Help Desk hours below.
Please Note: Doors to Programming Rooms open at 11:30a Friday. In order to comply with fire codes you’ll be asked to leave the meeting space after receiving your badge and return to the hotel until doors open.
✦ MEALS
The Host Hotel has a handful of dining options found here.
If you booked a room through our group block at the World Center Marriott, your resort fee includes a daily $20 dining credit (does not accumulate) that can be used at any of the hotels outlets excluding Starbucks and the gift shop.
Concessions: Grab and go beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the Cypress Alcove during the following hours:
‣ Friday 9/22: 1:00-6:00pm
‣ Saturday 9/23: 10:00am-4:00pm
‣ Sunday 9/24: 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday Lunch: During the lunch break on Saturday, the concession stand will offer a box lunch for $22.50 + tax. Oven Roasted Turkey ~ Crisp Lettuce ~ Tomato ~ Honey Wheat Kaiser; Bag of Chips; Bottle Water; Sugar Cookie.
✦ HELP DESK
Please see the hotel map for location.
Help Desk Hours:
‣ Friday 12:00pm -8:00pm
‣ Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm
‣ Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
GOLD VIP ATTENDEE INFORMATION
The following info applies to GOLD VIP Badge holders. See other tabs for all other badge types.
✦ HOTEL
World Center Marriot Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: Discounted single entrance self-parking to all group attendees for the duration of their stay at a rate of $18. Overnight hotel guests will have in and out privileges.
Caribe Royale Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: For hotel guests there is self-parking for $28.00 (plus tax, per night, per vehicle). For non-registered Hotel Day guest it is $30.00 (plus tax, per vehicle).
‣ Daily Shuttle: There will be continuous shuttle transportation daily (~5 minute ride) to and from the World Center Marriott (CC23 Host Hotel). The pickup/dropoff location at World Center Marriot is at the Convention Center Entrance. The pickup/dropoff location at Caribe is the Convention Center Porter-Cochere.See map here.
‣ Shuttle Hours:
Friday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-11:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-4:30pm
✦ CRIMECON 2023 REGISTRATION
To pick up your CrimeCon 2023 badge simply bring a copy of a valid photo ID (please ensure that the name matches the name on your registration). A confirmation email printout is also great, but is not required!
Early Registration (Open to all badge levels):
If you're in town early you have the option (not required) to pick up your badge on Thursday evening.
‣ Thursday 9/21: 6:00-8:00pm
‣ Meet & Greet Rooms 1 & 2
Registration for GOLD VIP's:
‣ Friday 9/22: 9:00am-12:00pm in the Gold Lounge
Please Note: Doors to Programming Rooms open at 11:30a Friday. In order to comply with fire codes you’ll be asked to leave the meeting space after receiving your badge and return to the hotel until doors open.
✦ GOLD VIP LOUNGE
Stop in to rest your legs, grab coffee, or charge your phone. As a reminder, the Gold VIP lounge does not serve food.
‣ Location: Canary, Palms Ballroom. See hotel map.
Gold VIP Lounge Hours:
‣ Friday: 12:00pm-8:00pm
‣ Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm
‣ Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm
✦ GOLD VIP SEATING
You'll have seats waiting for you in the front of the Main Ballroom and Breakout One!
✦ MEALS
The Host Hotel has a handful of dining options found here.
If you booked a room through our group block at the World Center Marriott, your resort fee includes a daily $20 dining credit (does not accumulate) that can be used at any of the hotels outlets excluding Starbucks and the gift shop.
Concessions: Grab and go beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the Cypress Alcove during the following hours:
‣ Friday 9/22: 1:00-6:00pm
‣ Saturday 9/23: 10:00am-4:00pm
‣ Sunday 9/24: 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday Lunch: During the lunch break on Saturday, the concession stand will offer a box lunch for $22.50 + tax. Oven Roasted Turkey ~ Crisp Lettuce ~ Tomato ~ Honey Wheat Kaiser; Bag of Chips; Bottle Water; Sugar Cookie.
✦ HELP DESK
The help desk will be open at the hours below. Please see the hotel map for location.
Help Desk Hours:
‣ Friday 12:00pm -8:00pm
‣ Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm
‣ Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
✦ Please check your email for more information and special registration instructions for separately ticketed events and VIP programming.
PLATINUM ATTENDEE INFORMATION
The following info applies to PLATINUM VIP Badge holders. See other tabs for all other badge types.
✦ HOTEL
World Center Marriot Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: Discounted single entrance self-parking to all group attendees for the duration of their stay at a rate of $18. Overnight hotel guests will have in and out privileges.
Caribe Royale Hotel Guest Information:
‣ Check-in time: 4:00pm
‣ Check-out time: 11:00am
‣ Parking: For hotel guests there is self-parking for $28.00 (plus tax, per night, per vehicle). For non-registered Hotel Day guest it is $30.00 (plus tax, per vehicle).
‣ Daily Shuttle: There will be continuous shuttle transportation daily (~5 minute ride) to and from the World Center Marriott (CC23 Host Hotel). The pickup/dropoff location at World Center Marriot is at the Convention Center Entrance. The pickup/dropoff location at Caribe is the Convention Center Porter-Cochere. See map here.
‣ Shuttle Hours:
Friday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-11:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am-4:30pm
✦ CRIMECON 2023 REGISTRATION
To pick up your CrimeCon 2023 badge simply bring a copy of a valid photo ID (please ensure that the name matches the name on your registration). A confirmation email printout is also great, but is not required!
Early Registration (Open to all badge levels):
If you're in town early you have the option (not required) to pick up your badge on Thursday evening.
‣ Thursday 9/21: 6:00-8:00pm
‣ Meet & Greet Rooms 1 & 2
Registration for PLATINUM VIP's:
‣ Friday 9/22: 9:00am-12:00pm in the Platinum Lounge
Please Note: Doors to Programming Rooms open at 11:30a Friday. In order to comply with fire codes you’ll be asked to leave the meeting space after receiving your badge and return to the hotel until doors open.
✦ PLATINUM VIP LOUNGE
The Platinum Lounge will be stocked with coffee, water, soda, light snacks, and light breakfast (Saturday/Sunday only). It's a great place to get away from the crowds.
‣ Location: Grand Ballroom 11-14. See hotel map.
Platinum VIP Lounge Hours:
‣ Friday: 12:00pm-8:00pm
‣ Saturday: 8:00am-7:00pm
‣ Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm
✦ PLATINUM VIP SEATING
You'll have seats waiting for you in the front of the Main Ballroom and Breakout One!
✦ PRIVATE MEET & GREET
You will be receiving information by email about making requests for your private meeting with a CrimeCon speaker or podcaster.
✦ FAST TRACK ACCESS
Only Platinums have Fast Track access in the Meet & Greet room. This means you can skip to the front of the queue and get back to programming as quickly as possible. Please be sure to follow the signage for this exclusive lane and have your Platinum badge showing at all times.
✦ MEALS
The Host Hotel has a handful of dining options found here.
If you booked a room through our group block at the World Center Marriott, your resort fee includes a daily $20 dining credit (does not accumulate) that can be used at any of the hotels outlets excluding Starbucks and the gift shop.
Concessions: Grab and go beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the Cypress Alcove during the following hours:
‣ Friday 9/22: 1:00-6:00pm
‣ Saturday 9/23: 10:00am-4:00pm
‣ Sunday 9/24: 10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday Lunch: During the lunch break on Saturday, the concession stand will offer a box lunch for $22.50 + tax. Oven Roasted Turkey ~ Crisp Lettuce ~ Tomato ~ Honey Wheat Kaiser; Bag of Chips; Bottle Water; Sugar Cookie.
✦ HELP DESK
Please see the hotel map for location.
Help Desk Hours:
‣ Friday 12:00pm -8:00pm
‣ Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm
‣ Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
✦ Please check your email for more information and special registration instructions for separately ticketed events and VIP programming.
The events below each require a separately purchased ticket and are only available for CC23 attendees! Please see each page for more information!
Stay up to date on all the latest CrimeCon 2023 announcements, news & updates.
There will be continuous shuttle transportation daily (~5 minute ride) to and from the World Center Marriott (CC23 Host Hotel). The pickup/dropoff location at World Center Marriot is at the Convention Center Entrance. The pickup/dropoff location at Caribe is the Convention Center Porter-Cochere. Check out the map below.
Shuttle Hours: Friday: 10:00am-11:00pm | Saturday: 8:00am-11:00pm | Sunday: 8:00am-4:30pm
The official CrimeCon 2023 schedule is here!
REMINDER! All requests to transfer or cancel a badge must be made no later than 72 hours prior to the start of CrimeCon (9/19 at 3pm ET). We are unable to honor any exceptions to this policy.
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Ever wondered if you have what it takes to outsmart, outwit, and outperform in a live battle of amateur detective wits? SIGNALS & SECRETS is your chance to learn from the best and put your skills to the test. Get ready to sharpen your body language and behavioral analysis skills, directly from the masterminds themselves: Scott, Mark, Chase, and Greg the four experts of The Behavior Panel. Please Note: This is a Separately Ticketed CC event.
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We'll be announcing new guests and podcasts regularly from now until the Con so if you don't see your favorite one yet—just wait! This is true crime…we have to stay a little mysterious.
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