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CONfab 2025 is a virtual convention, held on Discord. Here are the important dates to remember:
June 1 - Registration Opens
June 15 – Vid Show submissions open
June 30 – Programming submissions open
July 13 – Programming submissions close
July 25 – Programming voting opens
August 8 – Programming voting closes
September 1 – Vid show submissions close
October 17-19 – CONfab weekend!!!!!
Please check out our other posts in the community for links to registration, programming submissions/voting, and other things as those dates arrive. You can also find this information on our website! Any questions about the convention, please feel free to contact us at info@confabcon.com.
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confab_modJust dropping in this Saturday to remind you that before long the price for CONFab 2026 will be rising.
But there's still time to register at the lowest rate! CONfab is being held October 22-25, 2026 at the SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare!
Don't procrastinate! We don't want you suffering from fomo!
Click here to register for confab at our lowest price of the year!
But there's still time to register at the lowest rate! CONfab is being held October 22-25, 2026 at the SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare!
Don't procrastinate! We don't want you suffering from fomo!
Click here to register for confab at our lowest price of the year!
Don't forget!
Mar. 14th, 2026 06:37 amconfab_modWe're two weeks into Earlybird registration for CONfab 2026!
It's being held at the Springhill Suites Chicago O'Hare from 10/22-10/25!
If you haven't registered yet, why wait? The price will never be lower than it is right now!
You can register to attend right here Right here!
It's being held at the Springhill Suites Chicago O'Hare from 10/22-10/25!
If you haven't registered yet, why wait? The price will never be lower than it is right now!
You can register to attend right here Right here!
Registration is Open!!
Mar. 1st, 2026 08:39 amconfab_modIt's time! Registration is officially open for the 2026 CONfab, to be held on October 22-25th at the Springhill Suites O'Hare in Chicago!
Register now with the Early Bird Special at $145!
Click here to register!
Register now with the Early Bird Special at $145!
Click here to register!
Get your news right here!
Feb. 14th, 2026 03:39 pmconfab_modYou asked, and we listened. You wanted more communication by email, instead of just the firehose that is social media. So we introduce to you our new CONfab Newsletter, the CONfab Confidential.
What will this newsletter be? It will bring you monthly updates on the calendar of events for the Discord server, important dates for the con, as well as a peek behind the curtain of what goes into making CONfab and some introductions to your concomm and a spotlight on our volunteers.
As the con gets closer, it'll include information on where to find roommates for the con, restaurants in the area, and tips for newcomers.
If all of this sounds like something you would like, the sign up link can be found right on our front page.
As always, we look forward to seeing you in Chicago, October 22-25th at the Springhill Suites, Chicago O'Hare!
What will this newsletter be? It will bring you monthly updates on the calendar of events for the Discord server, important dates for the con, as well as a peek behind the curtain of what goes into making CONfab and some introductions to your concomm and a spotlight on our volunteers.
As the con gets closer, it'll include information on where to find roommates for the con, restaurants in the area, and tips for newcomers.
If all of this sounds like something you would like, the sign up link can be found right on our front page.
As always, we look forward to seeing you in Chicago, October 22-25th at the Springhill Suites, Chicago O'Hare!
CONfab 2026 is official!
Jan. 21st, 2026 06:09 amconfab_mod
CONfab 2026 will be held in-person in Chicago, IL at the Springhill Suites Chicago O'Hare from October 22-25, 2026! More information about pricing, registration, and programming to come. We're really looking forward to seeing you in Chicago this fall!
Video Show Submissions are Open!!
Aug. 9th, 2025 06:37 amconfab_modVid show submissions are open!
If you have a vid, or you want to make a vid, that you would like us to include on our playlist, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/wqKxbWQFyfC3nxVi6
Submissions will close September 28.
We need the Drama, the Angst, the Slash!
If you have a vid, or you want to make a vid, that you would like us to include on our playlist, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/wqKxbWQFyfC3nxVi6
Submissions will close September 28.
We need the Drama, the Angst, the Slash!
2025 Programming Submissions are Open!
Jul. 2nd, 2025 01:06 pmconfab_modSubmissions for programming for Virtual CONfabulation 2025 are officially open! They will stay open for two weeks (from June 30 through July 13). Submit your ideas for the programming you want to see at the con; we can't wait to hear them! If you need help fleshing out ideas or want to find other fans to be part of your panel or group discussion, or help run your workshop, head on over to our brainstorming post! You don't need a Dreamwidth account to comment. This post also contains information about the types of programming we accept.
We have two submission forms this year, one for panels and one for activities. They can be found here:
Panel Submissions
Activity Submissions
You can submit a maximum of four topics/activities in total (multi-session or multi-hour workshops on the same topic count as one submission)! You and up to three other fans can be on a panel together (this includes a moderator, as panels cap out at four panelists), and if you would like CONfab to help you find a moderator, let us know on the form! We'd be happy to help. Please keep in mind that activities must be run by the submitter.
You don’t have to be registered yet to submit your programming ideas, so if you haven't had time to purchase your ticket, you can still fill out the submission form.
You can find a list of all the programming that has been submitted here. We will try to keep this list updated daily. If your submission has not appeared on this list and you haven't received a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting, please contact us.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com.
We have two submission forms this year, one for panels and one for activities. They can be found here:
Panel Submissions
Activity Submissions
You can submit a maximum of four topics/activities in total (multi-session or multi-hour workshops on the same topic count as one submission)! You and up to three other fans can be on a panel together (this includes a moderator, as panels cap out at four panelists), and if you would like CONfab to help you find a moderator, let us know on the form! We'd be happy to help. Please keep in mind that activities must be run by the submitter.
You don’t have to be registered yet to submit your programming ideas, so if you haven't had time to purchase your ticket, you can still fill out the submission form.
You can find a list of all the programming that has been submitted here. We will try to keep this list updated daily. If your submission has not appeared on this list and you haven't received a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting, please contact us.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com.
Virtual CONfab 2025 Brainstorming Post
Jun. 28th, 2025 05:49 pmconfab_modHello fellow fanpersons, your Programming Team here with some announcements!
We will be accepting programming submissions for this year’s Virtual CONfab starting on Monday, June 30, 2025 and closing on Sunday, July 13, 2025. We will have two tracks of panels over three days: All day Friday and Saturday, with evening time slots available for attendee-run activities, and Sunday morning, with the afternoon reserved for more attendee-run activities.
After the submission period ends, all programming will be voted on and chosen by you, the attendees, as usual. Activities will not be voted on unless we receive a very large volume of submissions and need help narrowing them down. You will basically be signing up for time slots to host your activities (read more about this below!).
All panels will run in 45-minute time slots with 15-minute breaks in between. All panels can have multiple presenters, and the con will provide a volunteer to assist with modding, monitoring the chat, etc. Here's a handy guide to the types of panels we have to get you started:
For activities, we will be providing a platform for you to organize and run group activities on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoon. Want to host a group watch of your favorite movie? Want to incept people into your TV fandom by showing the first couple episodes of the show? How about party games, like Gartic Phone, Codenames, Jackbox, Among Us, etc.? Or you could run a TTRPG one-shot! Or submit a themed vid show! The options are endless.
Activities will be allotted time slots based on the length of the activity, with breaks factored in. More details will be available when submissions open.
We look forward to hearing your amazing ideas for programming! Help make this year's Virtual CONfab an awesome experience! We will be accepting submissions for all types of panels from everyone, whether you have registered for the con yet or not, but you must have someone to run any activities you submit, whether it's you or someone else. This is your chance to get the programming you want by submitting your ideas. What are you excited about? Share it with the group!
Comment on this post with your programming ideas and questions. Find friends and strangers to help you flesh out your ideas, or offer assistance in planning your presentation; just make sure you get your submissions in before July 11!
The comments on this post will be open throughout the submission period, so feel free to use it as a resource and a sounding board for new ideas that you want a second opinion on before submitting. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
We also have a dedicated channel on our Discord to talk about programming ideas, so come join us there if you'd like!
If you have any questions, please leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com. We're happy to be a sounding board!
The submission form and instructions on how to submit will be posted when programming submissions open on June 30.
We will be accepting programming submissions for this year’s Virtual CONfab starting on Monday, June 30, 2025 and closing on Sunday, July 13, 2025. We will have two tracks of panels over three days: All day Friday and Saturday, with evening time slots available for attendee-run activities, and Sunday morning, with the afternoon reserved for more attendee-run activities.
After the submission period ends, all programming will be voted on and chosen by you, the attendees, as usual. Activities will not be voted on unless we receive a very large volume of submissions and need help narrowing them down. You will basically be signing up for time slots to host your activities (read more about this below!).
All panels will run in 45-minute time slots with 15-minute breaks in between. All panels can have multiple presenters, and the con will provide a volunteer to assist with modding, monitoring the chat, etc. Here's a handy guide to the types of panels we have to get you started:
- Multi-fandom Topics — Programming about a topic that applies to multiple fandoms (tropes, vintage fandoms, RPF, diversity in media, book recs/genre discussion, femslash, incest) or a more general fandom universe that has multiple smaller fandoms that fall under its umbrella (Star Wars, K-Dramas, Video Games, BL, the MCU/Marvel TV). Recent topics include aging characters, reading goals, monsterfucking, and finding community in modern fandom.
- Single-fandom Topics — Programming about a single fandom (like Stranger Things, Our Flag Means Death, Murderbot, The Last of Us, Interview With the Vampire, Critical Role, or Andor), or a niche topic within fandom.
- Workshops — Programming where attendees get a chance to learn something new or hone their skills. Past workshop topics have included things like live beta reading, cross-stitch, embroidery, fandom stitch 'n bitch, making fannish plushies, tabletop RPGs 101, and more, but they can be about anything you're interested in! If you submit a proposal for a workshop, you must be willing to run it. Workshop sessions also run for forty-five minutes, but if you feel like your workshop would benefit from more time, please let us know!
For activities, we will be providing a platform for you to organize and run group activities on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoon. Want to host a group watch of your favorite movie? Want to incept people into your TV fandom by showing the first couple episodes of the show? How about party games, like Gartic Phone, Codenames, Jackbox, Among Us, etc.? Or you could run a TTRPG one-shot! Or submit a themed vid show! The options are endless.
Activities will be allotted time slots based on the length of the activity, with breaks factored in. More details will be available when submissions open.
We look forward to hearing your amazing ideas for programming! Help make this year's Virtual CONfab an awesome experience! We will be accepting submissions for all types of panels from everyone, whether you have registered for the con yet or not, but you must have someone to run any activities you submit, whether it's you or someone else. This is your chance to get the programming you want by submitting your ideas. What are you excited about? Share it with the group!
Comment on this post with your programming ideas and questions. Find friends and strangers to help you flesh out your ideas, or offer assistance in planning your presentation; just make sure you get your submissions in before July 11!
The comments on this post will be open throughout the submission period, so feel free to use it as a resource and a sounding board for new ideas that you want a second opinion on before submitting. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
We also have a dedicated channel on our Discord to talk about programming ideas, so come join us there if you'd like!
If you have any questions, please leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com. We're happy to be a sounding board!
The submission form and instructions on how to submit will be posted when programming submissions open on June 30.
Registration is now open!!
Jun. 2nd, 2025 05:45 amconfab_modThe moment we've been waiting for has arrived! Registration is now open for Virtual CONfab 2025!! We'll be coming to you on October 17-19th via a combination of Discord and Zoom.
Registration is just $25, unless you want a physical swag bag mailed to you, in which case it's $35. (To send you the full swag bag, we will require your full name and address.)
Again, registration starts now at the following link: here.
We can't wait to see you!
Registration is just $25, unless you want a physical swag bag mailed to you, in which case it's $35. (To send you the full swag bag, we will require your full name and address.)
Again, registration starts now at the following link: here.
We can't wait to see you!
Oh, my god, we're back again...
May. 17th, 2025 11:30 amconfab_mod
Welcome to another year of CONfab! We're throwing a virtual party this year, and everyone is welcome!
The con is going to run from October 17th through the 19th on Discord and Zoom.
Registration starts 2 weeks from tomorrow on June 1st!
What is CONfab? It's a fan run multi-fandom conference. We have panels, games, trivia and so much more! It's a full weekend hanging out with fans from around the world and talking about the things you love.
Putting on a con every year is a lot of work, and we couldn't do it without your help! With that in mind, we're looking for some volunteers! If you're interested, please let us know on your registration form!
More information is to come, but for now, it's time to start getting excited and telling your fandom friends! We'd like to make this the best Virtual con we've had! (until the next one.)
Group Outing to Venom: The Last Dance
Oct. 1st, 2024 04:14 pmchaneenWould you like to go see the conclusion to the epic love story between man and symbiote that is Venom: The Last Dance with a bunch of fellow fans during CONfab? I am organizing a group to go to the 9:00pm showing on Thursday after Meet & Greet. If you would like to attend, I strongly encourage that you purchase tickets in advance to make sure you get a seat. The details:
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 9:00pm
Location: AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
Link for Tickets: Buy Here
Cost: $13.99
The link to buy tickets above should take you directly to the 9:00pm showing, but if not, you can get there through the theater link.
We will be meeting in the lobby at 8:30pm to get over to the theater. If people have cars with them and would be willing to drive, please let me know. If we have more people than cars, we can arrange for a Lyft or Uber for everyone else. Any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or message me on discord (either in the CONfab discord or via DM; my username is chaneen).
I hope to see you there! :D
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 9:00pm
Location: AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
Link for Tickets: Buy Here
Cost: $13.99
The link to buy tickets above should take you directly to the 9:00pm showing, but if not, you can get there through the theater link.
We will be meeting in the lobby at 8:30pm to get over to the theater. If people have cars with them and would be willing to drive, please let me know. If we have more people than cars, we can arrange for a Lyft or Uber for everyone else. Any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or message me on discord (either in the CONfab discord or via DM; my username is chaneen).
I hope to see you there! :D
2024 Programming List and Dance Theme
Aug. 28th, 2024 04:16 pmconfab_modWe can't believe the con is in less than two months! What even is time?? We have a few programming-related announcements for you today.
Thanks again to everyone who submitted programming for CONfab 2024, as well as to those of you who voted on what you want to see this year. The schedule will be released in early October, but for now we have a list of everything that you'll see at this year's CONfab below the cut, organized by programming type and alphabetical by current title. If the title doesn't make it clear what the programming is, we've provided a little context in [brackets]. Onto the list!
( 2024 Programming List )
Next up, our Saturday Night Dance Party! This year's theme is Star Studded. You don't have get dressed up, but you are welcome to use the theme as a jumping off point to plan a fun outfit or a costume. Or, just come in your pajamas; we don't mind. :D
You can register for CONfab 2024 and find details about the hotel on our website. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Thanks again to everyone who submitted programming for CONfab 2024, as well as to those of you who voted on what you want to see this year. The schedule will be released in early October, but for now we have a list of everything that you'll see at this year's CONfab below the cut, organized by programming type and alphabetical by current title. If the title doesn't make it clear what the programming is, we've provided a little context in [brackets]. Onto the list!
( 2024 Programming List )
Next up, our Saturday Night Dance Party! This year's theme is Star Studded. You don't have get dressed up, but you are welcome to use the theme as a jumping off point to plan a fun outfit or a costume. Or, just come in your pajamas; we don't mind. :D
You can register for CONfab 2024 and find details about the hotel on our website. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
October is Coming!
Aug. 7th, 2024 02:13 pmconfab_modAugust is upon us, and we have lots going on!
Friends, fanfolk,(mostly) countrypeople, lend us your votes! Voting for Programming is happening now! If there's a proposed panel you DEFINITELY want to see, now is the time to make your voice heard, before the vote closes on AUGUST 12! That's less than a week away! Vote here: http://tiny.cc/uo6azz
Coming to CONfab and have an idea for an activity? Want some company? WE HAVE JUST THE FORM FOR YOU! We have time available from 7-11pm on Friday, Oct 25th and 3-6pm on Sunday, Oct 27th. Submissions will be open until we run out of slots or September 13th, whichever comes first! We have two options for you:
Onsite Activities: https://forms.gle/6JPGk4tghgLpZm7R9
Offsite Activities: https://forms.gle/vVk5DL2MgrE2gqsR7
Vidders, we haven't forgotten about you! We're still seeking your vid submissions for our yearly vid show! You do not need to be an attendee to submit your vid (though we're always glad to have you!). Vid submission form: https://forms.gle/CgWgVhtjHYuMgb2X9
And finally, just a reminder that registration is still open and available! Tickets are now $150 for the weekend, and we'd be very happy for you to come and hang out with us in Chicago! Register here: https://shorturl.at/ikpAQ
OCTOBER IS COMING, Y'ALL!
Friends, fanfolk,(mostly) countrypeople, lend us your votes! Voting for Programming is happening now! If there's a proposed panel you DEFINITELY want to see, now is the time to make your voice heard, before the vote closes on AUGUST 12! That's less than a week away! Vote here: http://tiny.cc/uo6azz
Coming to CONfab and have an idea for an activity? Want some company? WE HAVE JUST THE FORM FOR YOU! We have time available from 7-11pm on Friday, Oct 25th and 3-6pm on Sunday, Oct 27th. Submissions will be open until we run out of slots or September 13th, whichever comes first! We have two options for you:
Onsite Activities: https://forms.gle/6JPGk4tghgLpZm7R9
Offsite Activities: https://forms.gle/vVk5DL2MgrE2gqsR7
Vidders, we haven't forgotten about you! We're still seeking your vid submissions for our yearly vid show! You do not need to be an attendee to submit your vid (though we're always glad to have you!). Vid submission form: https://forms.gle/CgWgVhtjHYuMgb2X9
And finally, just a reminder that registration is still open and available! Tickets are now $150 for the weekend, and we'd be very happy for you to come and hang out with us in Chicago! Register here: https://shorturl.at/ikpAQ
OCTOBER IS COMING, Y'ALL!
2024 Programming Submissions are Open!
May. 6th, 2024 09:12 pmconfab_modSubmissions for programming for in-person CONfabulation 2024 are officially open! They will stay open from May 6th until July 7th. Submit your ideas for the programming you want to see at the con, we can't wait to hear them! If you need help fleshing out ideas or want to find other fans to be part of your panel or group discussion, or help run your workshop, head on over to our brainstorming post! You don't need a Dreamwidth account to comment.
Our submission form can be found here. You can submit a maximum of 4 topics in total. You and up to 3 other attendees can be on a panel together (this includes a moderator, as panels cap out at 4 panelists), and if you would like CONfab to help you find a moderator, let us know on the form! We'd be happy to help.
If you're wondering if you have to be registered to submit programming, the answer is no. If you haven't had time to purchase your ticket, don't worry, you can still fill out the submission form. You’ll just need to register before the con.
You can find a list of all the programming that has been submitted here. We will try to keep this list updated daily. If your submission has not appeared on this list and you haven't received a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting, please contact us.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com.
Our submission form can be found here. You can submit a maximum of 4 topics in total. You and up to 3 other attendees can be on a panel together (this includes a moderator, as panels cap out at 4 panelists), and if you would like CONfab to help you find a moderator, let us know on the form! We'd be happy to help.
If you're wondering if you have to be registered to submit programming, the answer is no. If you haven't had time to purchase your ticket, don't worry, you can still fill out the submission form. You’ll just need to register before the con.
You can find a list of all the programming that has been submitted here. We will try to keep this list updated daily. If your submission has not appeared on this list and you haven't received a confirmation email within 48 hours of submitting, please contact us.
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com.
2024 Brainstorming Post
Apr. 12th, 2024 05:18 pmconfab_modHello everyone, your Programming Team here with some announcements!
Programming submission time is almost here! Submissions will open on Monday, May 6, 2024 and close on Sunday, July 7, 2024. We are accepting submissions for any of our three types of programming: panels, group discussions, and workshops, all of which will be hosted in two tracks on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the convention. Sessions are held in 50-minute blocks with a 10-minute break in between. After the submission period ends, we’ll send out the submission so attendees can vote on what programming they want to see.
To get you started, here's a handy guide to the types of programming we have (note: both panels and group discussions can include single fandom topics or more general/multi-fandom topics):
Panels: Presentation by 1-4 panelists, including a moderator to guide the panelists, ensure the panel runs on time, and lead the audience Q&A (this can be the same as the presenter if only one person wants to run the panel). Choose this format if you'd like to have a more structured presentation with specific times for taking audience questions. Previous panels have included RPF, diversity in genre TV, C-Dramas, ways to participate in fandom, and vidding.
Group Discussions: Roundtable conversation led by 1-2 facilitators. More loosely formatted than a panel. Choose this format if you don't want to do a formal presentation, and instead want the entire program to be a conversation between the facilitator(s) and attendees. Previous group discussions have included Ultimate Trope Showdown, OT3s, found families, femslash, and incest.
Workshops: A hands-on experience! If you want to teach attendees a skill or game, this is the format you want! If you think you'll need more than fifty minutes for your workshop, you may request a second time slot, either as one double-sized workshop or two separate sessions. Previous workshops have included fannish cocktail making, art tips and tricks, making fannish plushies, and tabletop RPGs 101.
We look forward to hearing your amazing ideas for programming! We will be accepting submissions for all types of programming from everyone, whether or not you have already registered for the con. This is your chance to get the programming you want by submitting your ideas. What are you excited about? Share it with the group!
Comment on this post with your programming ideas and questions. Find friends and strangers to help you flesh out your ideas, or offer assistance in planning your presentation, and get ready to submit your proposals starting on May 6! A new post will go up here with submission instructions and a link to the submission form on Monday, May 6.
The comments on this post will be open throughout the submission period, so feel free to use it as a resource and a sounding board for new ideas that you want a second opinion on before submitting. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
We also have a dedicated channel on our Discord to talk about programming ideas, so come join us there if you'd like!
If you have any questions, please leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com. We're happy to be a sounding board!
Programming submission time is almost here! Submissions will open on Monday, May 6, 2024 and close on Sunday, July 7, 2024. We are accepting submissions for any of our three types of programming: panels, group discussions, and workshops, all of which will be hosted in two tracks on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the convention. Sessions are held in 50-minute blocks with a 10-minute break in between. After the submission period ends, we’ll send out the submission so attendees can vote on what programming they want to see.
To get you started, here's a handy guide to the types of programming we have (note: both panels and group discussions can include single fandom topics or more general/multi-fandom topics):
Panels: Presentation by 1-4 panelists, including a moderator to guide the panelists, ensure the panel runs on time, and lead the audience Q&A (this can be the same as the presenter if only one person wants to run the panel). Choose this format if you'd like to have a more structured presentation with specific times for taking audience questions. Previous panels have included RPF, diversity in genre TV, C-Dramas, ways to participate in fandom, and vidding.
Group Discussions: Roundtable conversation led by 1-2 facilitators. More loosely formatted than a panel. Choose this format if you don't want to do a formal presentation, and instead want the entire program to be a conversation between the facilitator(s) and attendees. Previous group discussions have included Ultimate Trope Showdown, OT3s, found families, femslash, and incest.
Workshops: A hands-on experience! If you want to teach attendees a skill or game, this is the format you want! If you think you'll need more than fifty minutes for your workshop, you may request a second time slot, either as one double-sized workshop or two separate sessions. Previous workshops have included fannish cocktail making, art tips and tricks, making fannish plushies, and tabletop RPGs 101.
We look forward to hearing your amazing ideas for programming! We will be accepting submissions for all types of programming from everyone, whether or not you have already registered for the con. This is your chance to get the programming you want by submitting your ideas. What are you excited about? Share it with the group!
Comment on this post with your programming ideas and questions. Find friends and strangers to help you flesh out your ideas, or offer assistance in planning your presentation, and get ready to submit your proposals starting on May 6! A new post will go up here with submission instructions and a link to the submission form on Monday, May 6.
The comments on this post will be open throughout the submission period, so feel free to use it as a resource and a sounding board for new ideas that you want a second opinion on before submitting. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
We also have a dedicated channel on our Discord to talk about programming ideas, so come join us there if you'd like!
If you have any questions, please leave a comment on this post, or email the Programming team at programming@confabcon.com. We're happy to be a sounding board!
It's happening!
Mar. 4th, 2024 12:46 pmconfab_modDoesn’t it feel like 2024 just started? Well for us, it just did! Because it’s that time you’ve all been waiting for, CONfab 2024!
Yes, friends, we are doing it AGAIN! October 24-27, in Chicago at the Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare, and we can’t wait for you to join us. Registration opens today, for our lowest price of $135. That’s the Early Bird price, right there, and it only lasts until May 31st, so lock it in while you can! Register at: https://shorturl.at/aeuL8
Brainstorming for programming will begin in early April, so you should also start thinking now about what kind of programming you want to see. We’re so excited to be putting this together for you again, and for the chance to see you all there, in Chicago.
So whether you’re a con virgin or a repeat offender, come join us! See old friends, make new ones, bask in being with your people!
Hope to see you there!
CONfab Announcement!
Dec. 26th, 2023 07:21 pmpopflyCONfab Chicago will be happening October 25-27, 2024 at our same home, the Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare. We are so excited to be back there, and to see you all again.
What about virtual con, you may ask? Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten the worldwide virtual community we’ve been growing since taking the con online in 2020. We won’t be able to produce two events in one year again; our capacity is limited, and having both a virtual con and an in-person con in 2023 was a struggle. Going forward we’ll be alternating years between CONfab being in person and virtual. Therefore our next Virtual CONfab will be in October of 2025.
Alternating in this way means our all-volunteer con comm can put 100% of their focus and attention into each event, and really produce the best possible convention for you. We’ll be able to match the Virtual CONfab experience even more closely to the in-person one, providing more panels, activities, and fandom hangtime for you to enjoy.
And in between each con, we’ll be able to chat in Discord, and plan games and watchalongs there to keep us in touch!
We hope to see you there, and in Chicago next October!
2023 Charity Raffle
Oct. 12th, 2023 12:36 pmconfab_modHello everyone! CONfab 2023 is just one week away!! Today we're bringing you some information about this year's Charity Raffle. Each con, we raffle donated prizes like books, clothing, art, jewelry, fandom items, and more! All donated items come from our generous con attendees and friends who support the charity.
This year, 100% of the proceeds from our annual charity raffle will go to Brave Space Alliance. Brave Space Alliance is a Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center on the South side of Chicago, and it provides resources such as a pantry, housing assistance, and health and wellness services.
On Saturday evening during the Dance, we will give away donated prizes, which can be a variety of things (homemade crafts, fandom goodies, gift cards, books, etc.) and are all provided through the generosity of fandom.
Your registration comes with one raffle ticket! More tickets are available at registration and throughout the Con from our Raffle Coordinator, She!Sam. Each ticket is $1.00 USD. Simply write your username on the back of your ticket(s) and place in the cup located by the prize(s) of your choice. You can also earn ten free tickets for referring new CONfabulation attendee. Winners will be announced during the Dance Party on Saturday evening. You do not have to be present to win, but if you are not, your name must be on your ticket.
To donate a prize, simply bring it with you to the con; we'd love to have it! If you have any raffle related questions, contact info@confabcon.com with "RAFFLE" in the subject line of your email.
