KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Diamond Vip Badge Holders
CRiMECON CHECKLIST
- Checkout the CrimeCon 2025 Schedule and start planning your perfect weekend adventure.
- Download our SCHED app (see instructions) to have easy access to the schedule, this is where you will be able to find the most updated information throughout the weekend if there are any changes to the schedule.
- Helpful packing tips: portable charger, comfortable shoes, sweater (ballrooms can get cold!) and a reusable water bottle.
- Start posting your CC25 pictures and don't forget to tag #CrimeCon and #CrimeCon2025.
- Have your credit card easily accessible because the Gaylord Rockies is cashless.
- Register here for Meet & Greet (Rooms 1 & 2) photos and save your QR code.
- Get ready to sign up for CrimeCon 2026, May 29-31 (location will be revealed at CC25). Our lowest prices are only available on-site. Bonus: register for any upcoming CC event at the Future Sales booth (see map for location) and spin to win prizes!
how to download the sched app
Download the Sched App from the App Store or Google Play.
Search 'crimecon 2025' within the Sched App to find our event.
Sign up or Sign in to access.
diamond vip concierge
Your concierge will be available in the Diamond VIP lounge and at the contact information below throughout the weekend:
- Name:
Lauren
- Phone/Text: (904) 468-7086
diamond VIP registration | badge pick-up
If you did not opt to have your badge shipped, your badge will be available at the Diamond VIP Lounge starting Friday at 9:00am. To pick up your CrimeCon 2025 badge, please bring a valid photo ID (the name must match the name on your registration).
If you have any trouble locating the lounge, please text your Diamond VIP concierge Lauren at (904) 468-7086.
All Diamonds should also check in with Lauren at the Diamond VIP Lounge to receive their tote bag and exclusive merchandise.
diamond VIP LOUNGE
See venue map for Diamond VIP lounge location. Step inside to relax and recharge in a comfortable atmosphere with coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks available all weekend.
The Diamond Lounge will also host Friday evening cocktails and Saturday breakfast and lunch. As a Diamond, you’ll also enjoy access to the Platinum and Gold Lounges for grab-and-go items, plus the Sunday VIP breakfast with Platinums.
It’s the perfect spot to take a break from the crowds — and you might even run into one of your favorite speakers or creators! A schedule of speaker and creator drop-in times will be available from your Diamond concierge in the Lounge.
DIAMOND VIP LOUNGE HOURS
FRIDAY
12:00pm - 7:00pm
SATURDAY
8:00am - 7:00pm
SUNDAY
8:00am - 2:00pm
DIAMOND VIP seating
Diamond VIP reserved seating is available in the front of the Main Ballroom and Breakout 1. These seats are first come, first served. Please be sure your Diamond VIP badge is clearly visible. Saving of seats is not permitted. Due to security protocols, no personal items may be left unattended at any time.
VIP-ONLY PROGRAMMING
THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS ARE VIP-ONLY:
Swapping Sides: Two Prosecutors Turn Defense Attorneys and Go From Putting Bad Folks Behind Bars, to Defending Them
- Saturday, 9/6 | 5:30 PM | Breakout 2
Speaker(s): Matt Murphy, Brian Gurwitz, and Kathy Pezdek
Like a baseball player that has switched teams, Matt Murphy and Brian Gurwitz are now ‘playing for the other side’. Join the famed former prosecutors as they take you on a career and emotional journey from the District Attorney’s Office to the Defense’s table and how making the decision to ‘swap sides’ was a difficult, yet no-brainer, move.
Both have tried and won some of California and the country’s most notable and headline grabbing cases, but now both have turned to defending those in need of counsel, are wrongly accused, or are up against the fight of their life. Hear from both on why they made the decision to leave prosecution and turn to defense, a change that has proven both challenging as their tactics of practicing law has done a 180. Hear what it’s like to go up against former colleagues, what tips and tricks they brought over with them, and what happens when they are faced with the possibility of defending someone that might very well may be guilty, but still has the right to counsel.
- Saturday, 9/6 | 7:00 PM | Adams Terrace
Saturday is a long day— in the best way! Now it’s time to kick back, raise a glass, and connect with the people who’ve made it all worth it. Join us for the VIP Cocktail Hour with your fellow VIP's, speakers, and creators. Diamond VIPs will have a private bar available at the Saturday VIP Cocktail hour to obtain drinks quickly and easily.
4th Annual CrimeCon CLUE Awards Banquet
- Saturday, 9/6 | 8:00 PM | Main Ballroom
[Advance Registration Required | Registration is now closed]
Welcome to the fourth annual CrimeCon CLUE Awards banquet, the marquee evening event of CrimeCon weekend. Hosted by Ice-T, join us (and some of your favorite speakers and creators!) as we recognize outstanding projects across television, documentaries, podcasts, books, and more. A three-course dinner will be served before the show.
Please Note: If you registered for the CLUE Awards banquet, during registration you will get a sticker corresponding with the entree selection you previously chose. That sticker must be adhered to your CrimeCon badge and is required for all CLUE attendees at the door. If you do not receive your entree sticker at registration, please visit the Help Desk before the banquet. Diamond VIPs will have reserved priority seating toward the front of room amongst the speaker, creator and nominee tables. Please see the VIP concierge for your table assignment.
- Gold VIP Lounge | Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site in Denver through your VIP Concierge
Step into the role of an evidence technician in this hands-on, VIP-exclusive experience at CrimeCon Denver!
You’ve just been called to the scene of a possible homicide, and it’s up to you and your team to identify potential evidence, lift usable fingerprints, and match them to a suspect. Led by seasoned Crime Scene Investigator Dr. Sharon Plotkin and her team, this 45-minute immersive session will teach you real-world fingerprinting techniques and put your investigative skills to the test. Can you make the match and crack the case?
This is a one-of-a-kind CrimeCon experience you won’t find anywhere else. So grab your bestie — or your newest VIP partner-in-crime — and let’s solve it together!
Note: This experience is available for VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. The full experience lasts approximately 45 minutes, so be sure to plan accordingly!
platinum & diamond exclusive PROGRAMMING
THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS/EXPERIENCES ARE FOR PLATINUM AND DIAMOND VIP-ONLY:
Shooting Simulator
- Diamond VIP Lounge | There is no advance sign-up required
Test your skills in the Shooting Simulator, located in the Diamond Lounge! Experience split-second decision-making scenarios or take on the Zombie Apocalypse Challenge for a chance to win fun prizes.
The simulator will be available the following days/times:
- Friday: 2:00pm-6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Platinum & Diamond VIP Breakfast
- Sunday, 9/7 | 8:00 AM | Maple 3/4/5
Additional details TBA.
DISCOUNTED SEPARATELY TICKETED EVENTS
The following events require a separate ticket. Tickets are discounted or free (where noted) for VIP badge holders and are subject to availability. Registration is required for all separately ticketed events. To register and obtain your discount, use the promo code sent to your email on the checkout page.
CrimeCon 2025 Kickoff Party: Campfire Confidential
- Thursday, 9/4 | 7:00 PM | Mountain View Pavilion
CC25 Diamond VIP Attendees: Free General Admission tickets or 50% off Premium tickets.
An Evening with Ice-T: Behind the SVU Badge
- Friday, 9/5 | 7:30 PM | Main Ballroom
CC25 Diamond VIP Attendees: Free General Admission tickets or 50% off General Admission+, Premium and Elite tickets.
- Saturday, 9/6 | 8:00 PM | Breakout 2
CC25 Diamond VIP Attendees get free admission, registration is required.
Please note: by attending Wisecrack, you will not be able to attend the CrimeCon CLUE Awards Banquet.
fast track access
Only Diamonds & Platinums have Meet & Greet Fast Track access. This means you can skip to the front of the queue and get back to programming as quickly as possible. To use this lane, you must be wearing your Fast Pass wristband, which can only be picked up in the the Diamond or Platinum Lounge. No exceptions can be made without the wristband visibly on your wrist. Please be sure to follow the signage for this exclusive Fast Track lane.
private merchandise ordering
Don't waste time waiting in line for merch when you could be in sessions instead. Only Diamonds & Platinums have access to a private merchandise ordering station in the Diamond lounge. Orders will be packed by our staff and delivered to the Diamond lounge for you to pick up a few hours later.
Plus, early access: CC25 Diamond VIP attendees get early access to the merchandise store on Friday, 9/5 at 10:30 AM! The store opens to all VIP attendees at 11:00 AM and all attendees at 12:00 PM.
QUICK LINKS
GAYLORD ROCKIES
If you're staying at our host hotel, the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
- Check-in: 4pm
- Check-out: 11am
The Hotel will make arrangements to hold luggage for guests attending functions on the day of their departure.
PARKING
There is a $20/day discounted parking charge for CC25 attendees in the self-park garages.
CASHLESS
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is entirely cashless, meaning you cannot pay with physical cash anywhere on property.
The resort accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments only—this applies to the front desk, restaurants, retail outlets, parking, and more.
If you need to convert cash into a usable form, they offer a Cash-To-Card kiosk.
CONCESSIONS
Hotel Dining OptionsCONCESSIONS
Concessions will be set up in the Convention Center in Rockies Square behind the Cocoa Bean Coffee Shop.
Friday, 9/5
- All day snacks and beverages from 11am-4pm
- Lunch from 11am-2pm
Saturday, 9/6
- All day snacks and beverages from 7am-4pm
- Breakfast from 7am-9am
- Lunch from 11am-2pm
Sunday, 9/7
- All day snacks and beverages from 7am-2pm
- Breakfast from 7am-9am
- Lunch from 11am-2pm
FOOD TRUCKS
Food Trucks will be parked on Front Range Lawn (Level One, Outside Main Ballroom). Exact times are TBA.
Friday, 9/5
Lunch & Dinner
Saturday, 9/6
Coffee Truck
Lunch & Dinner
Sunday, 9/7
Coffee Truck
Lunch
EVENT MAP
Event MapSee the official CrimeCon 2025 Event Map at the link below --this will also be available in all CC25 printed programs.
CREATOR ROW & EXPO HALL HOURS
CrimeCon 2025 Creator Row is Presented by Tenderfoot TV
Friday:
12:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am-12:40pm
1:40pm-7:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am-2:30pm
Please Note: Creator Row remains open during all CrimeCon hours but creators may leave their tables for breaks so be sure to check back often.
MEET & GREETS
Meet & Greet PhotosMEET & GREET PHOTOS
This system is available ONLY in Meet & Greet Rooms 1 & 2
Step 1: Click the Meet & Greet Photos button below.
Step 2: Fill out the form before you reach the front of the line to generate your unique QR code.
Step 3: Screenshot your QR code — you’ll use the same one for every Meet & Greet.
Step 4: Show your QR code to the photographer — they will scan it to send your photo!
Please Note: Your photo will be sent immediately after your Meet & Greet. If cell service is weak, delivery may be delayed.
MEET & GREET POLICY
Please note the following guidelines to help ensure a smooth and fair experience for all attendees:
- Arrive Early: Speakers may not stay for the full allotted time if they are able to complete the line early. We strongly encourage you to arrive at the start of the listed Meet & Greet time to maximize your opportunity.
- No Place Holding: Attendees who wish to participate in a Meet & Greet must be physically present in line themselves. In the interest of fairness, our staff cannot permit holding places in line for others.
- Capacity Limits: Staff may cut off Meet & Greet lines early if the number of attendees exceeds what the speaker can realistically accommodate during the allotted time. This helps avoid unnecessary waiting and allows attendees to enjoy other sessions.
- Standby Lines: Some Meet & Greets may have a standby line, which does not guarantee access to the speaker. Entry from standby is dependent on available time and the pace of the primary line.
- Fast Pass Access: Diamond and Platinum VIPs have access to a Fast Pass lane for Meet & Greets. To use this lane, you must be wearing your Fast Pass wristband, which can be picked up at registration or in the Diamond/Platinum Lounge. No exceptions can be made without the wristband visibly on your wrist.
- Accessibility: We are committed to providing an inclusive experience for all attendees. If you require any special accommodations, please contact our staff in advance at access@crimecon.com or visit the Accessibility Desk onsite. We’ll do our best to ensure your needs are met.
LIVE PODCAST TAPINGS
Live Podcast ScheduleThroughout the weekend, catch amazing creators recording live podcasts—including special collaborations you won’t hear anywhere else. See the schedule below.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility GuideView the CrimeCon 2025 Accessibility Guide below.
HELP DESK
HELP DESK HOURS
Friday: 12:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am-630pm
Sunday: 8:30am-2:00pm
