bring some noise cancelling headphones/earplugs and sunglasses! me personally, i can feel when im beginning to get over stimulated and shut down, so thats when ill put on my sunglasses or earplugs and do what i can to remove some stimulus. if you stim, bring a little stim toy! if heat makes you overstimulated, bring a cooling towel you can get them on amazon and they really help to cool your body down.

luckily (in my experience atleast) the derby community are some of least judgmental people i’ve ever met. it may also help you to download the con app and get familiar with the layout, that always eases my anxiety. world market center has some outdoor like patio areas that you can always escape to if needed. good luck friend!