We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle.
As always, your safety and comfort are the top priority and we’re putting multiple measures in place to ensure we’re in line with COVID-19 regulations. We want you to feel at ease at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2023 and to concentrate on making connections, getting business done and enjoying the show.
If you are planning on attending the event, please take a moment to read through our coronavirus (COVID-19) health and safety guidelines below.
Mask Policy
Whilst masks are not mandatory, we do encourage the use of good judgement and respect of your fellow attendees. We suggest that you wear a mask while moving around the venue and while sitting in a track room for any length of time, for everybody’s wellbeing and peace of mind.
If you feel unwell on the day of the show and are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not come to the venue.
Hand Sanitising
To support COVID-19 health and safety best practices, the venue will be equipped with hand sanitiser stations at regular intervals, we strongly recommend that you use these frequently.
Enhanced Cleaning
Throughout the event, we will have enhanced cleaning and disinfection in progress with more staff on hand to sanitise surfaces.
We’re pleased to be delivering Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle at the Grand Hyatt Hotel; Hyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment builds on existing rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols and includes:
- GBAC STARTM cleanliness and training accreditation process through the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) at all Hyatt hotels
- Trained Hygiene & Wellbeing Leader or team at all locations, responsible for their hotel adhering to new operational protocols and training
- Cross-functional panel of trusted medical and industry advisors—including experts from Cleveland Clinic—to help us fine-tune safety protocols and consider various aspects of the entire hotel experience.
Please find full details here.
Traffic Light Lanyard System and Social Distancing
On arrival, you will be able to select a coloured lanyard (either red, yellow or green) which indicates your comfortability with space and social distancing. This traffic light lanyard system will be supported with signage around the conference venue reminding attendees to respect others’ comfort levels.
RED
: 2-metre social distancing preferred, no physical contact.
AMBER
: Happy to be within groups and have conversations but prefer no physical contact.
GREEN
: Comfortable with physical contact, for example handshakes etc.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that the conference is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions outside of our control, or if you cannot attend due to COVID-19 restrictions and let us know in advance, you can defer your ticket to the next available conference at no extra cost or you will be offered a full refund.
Terms & conditions may apply.
Steel Media is not liable for any consequential loss suffered due to cancellation or postponement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Masks are not mandatory for entry, but we do encourage all attendees to use good judgement and respect other attendees over the course of the conference.
At the time of writing, masks are not a requirement in Washington state, however we will always follow government guidelines as necessary.
In the event that you cannot attend due to COVID-19 restrictions and let us know in advance, you can defer your ticket to the next available conference at no extra cost or you will be offered a full refund.
Terms & conditions may apply.
In the event that the conference is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions outside of our control we will invite you to defer your ticket to the next available conference at no extra cost or you will be offered a full refund. Terms & conditions may apply.
Steel Media is not liable for any consequential loss suffered due to cancellation or postponement.