Programming

CONvergence programming promises panels and events related to Science Fiction and Fantasy. There will be discussions with our guests of honor, discussions related to our theme, and ones that discuss many other topics as well.

CONvergence programming depends on the participation of our membership. We look to our members to help us develop panel ideas and to sit on panels. Even if you've never done anything like it before, we'd like to hear from you. Contact us at programming@convergence-con.org.

View the listing of panel ideas for the upcoming convention online!

Have an idea for a panel you'd like to see?

We'd love to hear about it. But it takes more than an idea to bring a panel to life. It takes people to sit that panel, and we don't conjure them out of thin air. It takes volunteers.

Want to be on a panel?

Not everyone who sits on a panel has to have "expert" credentials. If you have an opinion on something and like to talk to other people about it, you're qualified to be a convention panelist! If you would like to be on a panel, be sure to drop us an e-mail at programming@convergence-con.org. Remember, you don't have to be an 'expert' to be on a panel, you just need an opinion!

Format

CONvergence programming features 60-minute panels on a 90-minute schedule: 60-minute panels with 30-minute breaks in-between. We divide our programming into tracks by media or subject.

The Dorian Gray Memorial Literary Lounge

This year CONvergence is proud to present a formal literary lounge up on the 22nd floor. This space is intended to give local authors, guests of honor, and others an intimate setting, off-the-beaten-track for quiet readings, workshops, and discussions. We may try our hand at a few poetry slams (or fiction slams) as well as the opportunity to meet with authors who are willing to share their stories and ideas in a refined atmosphere. You can read more about the lounge here.