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The list of modern fan conventions for various genres of entertainment extends to the first conventions held in the 1930s.. Some fan historians claim that the 1936 Philadelphia Science Fiction Conference, a.k.a. Philcon, was the first science fiction convention ever held.
Eastercon attracts 800-1200 fans of science fiction, fantasy and similar genres. Programme events usually include panels, workshops, talks, quizzes, competitions, an art show, and a Dealers room selling books and other items. Events range from hard science through writing workshops to the fun and silly. People are encouraged to take part. [1]
This is a list of notable science fiction conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, comic book conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, and multigenre conventions. In the "type" column, "general" means the entire science fiction and fantasy culture; "literature", "media", etc. modify that.
Picocon is the name given to a series of British science fiction conventions run by the Imperial College Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (ICSF). [1] Taking place on a Saturday (occasionally extended to Sunday), in February or early March in Imperial College's Blackett Building since 1984.
The World Fantasy Convention is an annual convention of professionals, ... Brighton, UK: Theme: Lyrical Fantasy and 50 Years of British Fantasy and Horror.
These are notable conventions that have at one time existed, but have either gone on hiatus for more than one year, or have finished operating entirely. CONduit – Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; E for All – Los Angeles, California, United States; Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) – Los Angeles, California, United States
Science fiction conventions in the United Kingdom (21 P) Pages in category "Fan conventions in the United Kingdom" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.
The International Discworld Convention, also known as DWCon, is a biennial science fiction convention held in the United Kingdom on even-numbered years. DWCon was first held in 1996 by members of the Usenet newsgroup alt.fan.pratchett.