science fiction conventions
Speculative fiction meetups
Science fiction conventions are organized gatherings where fans of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres meet to celebrate their interests.
These events typically feature author panels, costume competitions, dealer rooms selling books and memorabilia, and opportunities to meet creators and fellow enthusiasts.
The term also refers to the recurring tropes and narrative devices common to the genre—faster-than-light travel, alien contact, dystopian societies: The film relies on science fiction conventions like time paradoxes and evil AI.
- cosplayDressing as media characters
- photo opsStaged publicity pictures
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- guest of honorCelebrated person at event
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
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Events honoring authors and writing
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