What is Queer PlayCon? It's what you didn't know wasn't out there. It's what you didn't know you were waiting for someone to create. It's what you're going to make of it. It's the hot energy you and your friends are going to bring to make our first ever a success!

Am I queer enough? Anyone 21+ of any gender or orientation who self-identifies as queer or as a queer ally is welcome at this event. We won’t be checking your queer nation card at the door. But you do have one, right?

How can I get a discount? Members of our sponsoring groups, including NELA, the Society and Kink Academy, get discounts. There are also discounts just for registering early! More details are here.

Do you have free registrations available in return for volunteering? Sorry, but we do not have any full-time staff positions left. We are looking for people to work one- or two-hour shifts; for every hour worked, we’ll give you a voucher worth $5 which can be spent at any of our vendors while vending is open Saturday.

Is there a host hotel? We don’t have a formal host hotel, but we did get a great group rate at the Hartford Sheraton, which is 1.6 miles from the conference venue. We have only a limited number of rooms available, so reserve now to lock in the great rate!

What about parking? There is free parking in two small lots next to The Society, plus ample street parking. The Sheraton has free parking with your room reservation.

Can I attend just for part of the conference? As of now we are selling weekend passes only. We may consider selling day passes closer to the event.

Can I register by mail? Nope. But we do have an awesome, easy-to-use online registration system where you can quickly pay by credit card. If you have an issues with the system, please write us at queerplaycon2011@gmail.com and we’ll do our best to help. We'll also be selling registrations at the Flea in Providence this February.

I’m totally new to BDSM. Is this a safe place for me? Yes! This is an educational and social conference where you can participate as much or as little as you like according to your own comfort level. If something interests you, try it. If you want to try something new, dive right in! If you see people you want to connect with, introduce yourself.

Can attend alone? Absolutely! We love to meet new people. If you want to get a head start, once you register, log onto our QPC Cruising attendees-only social area and introduce yourselves!

What should I wear at the conference? Casual or fetish is welcome. A comfy pair of jeans is great, but if you want to deck yourself out in high fetish fashion, go for it! Or save your best fetish wear for the two evening parties. Day or night, you can never go wrong with basic black. Whatever you wear, please enter and leave in street-legal, discreet clothing.

Are the facilities accessible? Let us know what your needs are and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Write us at queerplaycon2011@gmail.com.


What is the QPC Cruising section of your site and how do I use it? This is a fully-featured, fun, password-protected social space just for our registered attendees and presenters. As soon as your registration is complete, you can log on with your badge name (all in lowercase) and the password you chose at registration. You can introduce yourself to other attendees, set up ride and room shares and even, if you like, do a little cruising for hotties.

I have food restrictions. Will there be something for me to eat? We’ll have options for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans. But if you have other restrictions or if you’re super picky, please bring your own food. We will do our best to get ingredient lists from the caterers and have them available for viewing on site.

What are the rules about ... ? Rules are posted here.

I do not want my photo taken. How can I maintain my privacy? We will have special color-coded wrist bands for people who consent to photos. Our professional photographers will shoot only those people who have consented in writing. Attendees may not take pictures at any time.

Can I bring my cell phone into the space? If you must. But please keep it on silent/vibrate and out of sight except in our designated cell phone area. Since so many cell phones are equipped with cameras we feel this is a necessary rule to protect attendee privacy.

Is there any special etiquette? Respect others. Don’t touch anyone without permission. Don’t make assumptions about people’s identity, gender, or orientation. Whatever you want to do with someone else, ask first. You might get an enthusiastic yes!

What if I don’t see my question here? Drop us a line at queerplaycon2011@gmail.com.