221B Con 2020 COVID-19/Coronavirus Action Plan

We understand that there is concern amongst our members about this year’s 221B Con and the cases of COVID-19 which have been identified in the United States. We share your concerns and, utilizing Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization guidelines, have worked hard to come up with an actionable plan to prevent an outbreak of coronavirus at 221B Con.

We have restructured programming in order to add a 15-minute break between all panels. During this time, we will disinfect each panel room using EPA approved cleaning supplies listed by the Center for Biocide Chemistries in their CDC approved list of products for use against viral pathogens. This between panel cleaning will include, but not be limited to, door handles, chairs, tables, and panelist microphones.

Working with the hotel, we will be limiting the convention space to con attendees only, where possible.

Each panel room and all common areas where it is feasible will be stocked with readily available disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer that meets the CDC recommended alcohol content of 60%.

We believe that these precautions, paired with our members’ awareness of the need for frequent hand-washing and other common-sense prevention methods, will help protect everyone at our event.