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Can*Con 2019 is Officially Closed – Thank You!

By Marco Cultrera November 4, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

On behalf of Can*Con, we would like to officially close Can*Con 2019 and thank all guests, special guests and attendees! It was a wonderful year, emotionally moving (thank you for the Aurora win!), smart, hilarious, friendly, supportive and energizing. We are unbelievably proud to be able to host this meeting… Read more

Fear the Future?

By Marco Cultrera October 2, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info, Panels

Disruptive Technologies, Disrupted Environment: Can*Con’s Inaugural Science Literacy Track Since 2012, Can*Con has focused on being a premiere destination for looking at cutting-edge science fiction and fantasy literature, with an accent and special programming to the sciences, delivered by active researchers. In 2019, Can*Con wanted to reach past its established… Read more

Locus Magazine is Coming to Can*Con!

By Marco Cultrera October 1, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

Can*Con is thrilled to announce that Locus Magazine, the SFFH publishing industry’s pro magazine, will be one of our esteemed sponsors and will cover Can*Con and the Aurora Awards! Locus Associate Editor Arley Sorg will be in Ottawa taking pictures and names (though not in an “OMG what did I… Read more

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By Marco Cultrera September 23, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info, Site Updates

Aurora Awards Invitation and Details

By Marco Cultrera September 6, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

The Can*Con co-chairs and organizing committee are pleased to invite you to join them for the Aurora Award ceremony, which will take place off-site, at the Christchurch Cathedral’s Great Hall. A reception will be hosted there, with paid bar and appetizers served round. There is no entry fee, and all Can*Con attendees are… Read more

Can*Con Aurora 2019

By Marco Cultrera June 4, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

Hello all! Thank you all so very much for the Aurora Award nomination, for our fifth year in a row! As some of you may know, my co-chair, Derek Künsken, is currently somewhere in the world that is not here. Ergo, I have invited his programming leads, Brandon Crilly and… Read more

Can*Con 2019 Will Host the Aurora Awards!

By Marco Cultrera March 4, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

Can*Con 2019 will be even more special! For those who don’t know, Canada has literary science fiction and fantasy awards called the Aurora Awards, which go to works of science fiction and fantasy by Canadians and permanent residents. Conferences like Can*Con bid for the honour of hosting them and this… Read more

Can*Con Awarded Grant from SFWA!

By Marco Cultrera February 12, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info

We are honoured to announce that the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has awarded Can*Con a Giver’s Fund Grant! SFWA is an association of almost 2,000 science fiction and fantasy writers whose mission is to promote, advance, and support science fiction and fantasy writing. These grants are… Read more

Early Bird Registration For Can-Con 2019 Now Open!

By Marco Cultrera February 7, 2019 June 29, 2021 2019, General Info, Site Updates

It’s that time of the year again! Head HERE to guarantee your ticket for Can-Con 2019 (and at a discounted price)! Also open is Vendors’ Table early bird purchase. Get your spot in our Dealer’s Room HERE. Read more

Can-Con 2018 Feedback

By Marco Cultrera November 2, 2018 June 29, 2021 General Info

How did you enjoy your time at the Con? Do you have any suggestion for next year? Let us know HERE! Read more

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