Upcoming Events
NOTE: Check with conventions for vaccination and masking requirements as well as the most recent membership rates and other details. Membership rates and other details often change after we have gone to press. In addition, most conventions have age-based membership rates in advance and at the door. There also may be rates for single days or for virtual attendance. All schedules are tentative and are subject to change because of public health regulations. Check the websites for the most recent information.
23–25 August 2024
BUBONICON 55 (New Mexico area SF conference) at Albuquerque Marriott Uptown, Albuquerque NM. Co-Guests of Honor: Mur Lafferty & TJ Klune, TM Duo: Ursula Vernon & Kevin Sonney, Guest Artist: Dale Ray DeForest. Info: https://www.bubonicon.com; 933 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 500-208, Albuquerque NM 87108.
13–15 September 2024
ALBACON 2024 (NY capitol area SF conference) at Marriott Courtyard, Clifton Park NY. In-person and online virtual conference. Writer Guests of Honor: Elizabeth Bear, Scott Lyndon, Walter Hunt, Linda Addison, Allen Steele. Fan Guest of Honor: Geri Sullivan. Info: https://albacon.org/2024
27–29 September 2024
CAPCLAVE 2024 (DC-area SF conference) at Rockville Hilton and Executive Meeting Center, Rockville MD. Guests of Honor: Matt Dinniman and Sherree Renée Thomas. Info: https://capclave.org/capclave24
4–6 October 2024
ARCHON 47 (Midwest SF conference) at Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville IL. Featured Guests: Travis Baldree (GoH), Bob Eggleton (Artist GoH), Dana Fredsti (TM), Kevin Dulle (Grand Masquerade MC). Info: https://www.archonstl.org; inforequest@archonstl.org.
17–20 October 2024
WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION 2024 at Sheraton Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, NY. Guests of Honor: Heather Graham, Scott H. Andrews, Galen Dara, Michael Swanwick (TM), P. Djeli Clark (special), Zen Cho (special). Info: https://wfc2024.org; info@wfc2024.org
24–26 October 2024
MILEHICON 56 (Colorado area SF conference) at Denver Marriott Tech Center, Denver CO. Guests of Honor: Rick Sternbach (artist), Charlie Jane Anders (author). Info: https://milehicon.org
13–17 August 2025
SEATTLE 2025—BUILDING YESTERDAY’S FUTURE-FOR EVERYONE (83rd World Science Fiction Convention) at seattle convention Ceterr—Summit, Seattle, WA. Guests of Honor: Martha Wells, Donato Giancola, Bridget Landry, Alexander James Adams. This is the SF universe’s annual get-together. Professionals and readers from all over the world will be in attendance. Talks, panels, films, fancy dress competition—the works. Nominate and vote for the Hugos. Info: https://seattlein2025.org
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Attending a convention? When calling conventions for information, do not call collect and do not call too late in the evening. It is best to include a S.A.S.E. when requesting information; include an International Reply Coupon if the convention is in a different country.