The convention is open from 10am – 5pm.

Florida PolyCon is located on the main campus of Florida Polytechnic University at the address: 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL, 33805. On the day of the event, please follow the event signs that will direct you to the correct location.

Starting this year, parking is now included in your ticket!  More information will be provided closer to the day of event related to parking logistics.

Please view our Tickets page for more information on pricing and related policies.

All attendees that are under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian who is attending Florida PolyCon on the premises at all times. No exceptions will be made.

If you are under the age of 18, during the purchase of a ticket you will be asked to have a parent or guardian sign a liability waiver for the event.

Please see our Events page for the link to the Event Application. The application form has all relevant information regarding the details of the event.

Once you submit your application, you will receive a notice on whether it is approved or denied by our Vice President of Events. Panel Hosts are given free admission to the convention as a thanks for providing entertainment to the convention.

In order to maximize space and organize events efficiently, our Departments of Events and Department of Operations will be responsible for the organization and placement of all events.

If you have specific accommodations, please write them in the Event Application, and we will try to accommodate you to the best of our ability.

Please see our Exhibitors page for the link to the Merchant Application. The application form has all relevant information regarding the details of your booth. Once you submit your application, you will receive a notice on whether it is approved or denied by our Vice President of Vendors.

There are two available categories for Merchants:

• Two 5ft x 2ft tables: This comes with a free food voucher for the food trucks.
• A 10ftx10ft space unit: This comes with a free food voucher for the food trucks.

Please see the Merchants Application on the “Applications” page for more information and details.

In order to maximize space and display merchandise efficiently, our Department of Vendors and Department of Operations will be responsible for organization and placement if all vendors.

If you have specific accommodations, please write them in the Merchants Application, and we will try to accommodate you to the best of our ability.

All approved panels/workshops/events will be display on the website with their designated room and time slot.

We have an internal cut off date for out guidebook to ensure they arrive on time for the event. As long as your panel/workshop/event is approved before our internal cut off date it will appear in the guidebook.

Registration for the Maid Café will be on the day of the event. When you arrive on campus, head to the Maid Café room (IST 1045). Seats will be honored on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Please visit our Policies page to learn all about relevant policies that will be enforced at Florida PolyCon, including the prop policy.

We are currently in contact with agencies around the nation to select the best talent for this year’s Florida PolyCon. If you are interested in being apart of our talent this year, please see our “Application” page for the link to the Talent Application. The application form has all relevant information regarding the details.

Please visit our Contact Us page or e-mail floridapolycon@floridapoly.edu on contacting the respective department for your needs.