Science Fiction · Fantasy · Books · Community
BasedCon brings together readers, writers, creators, and fans who still believe stories matter, conversation matters, and good communities are built around substance instead of trend-chasing.
What this is
A convention for people who love speculative fiction, fantasy, publishing, serious storytelling, and being around others who still care about quality.
Dates + Venue
Dates: Sept. 11–13, 2026
(AI publishing workshop begins Sept. 10)
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel GRR Airport
City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Note: the room reservation form defaults to Sept. 10 for workshop attendees. If you are arriving on Sept. 11, you will need to change the date.
News
Karl is a science fiction author best known for his Torchship series, a set of fast-paced space operas that combine action, exploration, and a strong sense of how systems—political, economic, and technological—actuall...
Bill Willingham will be joining us at BasedCon this year.
Just a quick reminder that the price for this year’s BasedCon is going up on Monday, June 1.
I’m pleased to be able to announce that Travis Corcoran will be joining us at BasedCon this year.
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