Last day to register for BasedCon 2026
Remember when I said I wasn’t going to have a firm deadline for registration this year?
Science Fiction · Fantasy · Books · Community
Smart people, strange worlds, and a weekend worth showing up for.
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
Thoughtful, welcoming, and a little more independent-minded.
A convention for people who love speculative fiction, fantasy, publishing, serious storytelling, and being around others who still care about quality.
Dates + Venue
Plan the weekend.
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
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Last Call: Advertising Opportunities in the BasedCon 6 Program
I’ll be finalizing the BasedCon 2026 program over the next few weeks, which means that I need to determine how much space I need to reserve for ads.
Help decide the location for next year's BasedCon
I’ve been talking for a while about moving BasedCon to a more central, accessible location.
Last call for BasedCon 6 t-shirts and swag
Support BasedCon and look good doing it
Upgrade to Lifetime Membership for $349
Since a few people have asked, for a very short time I’m offering upgrades to BasedCon lifetime membership for people who have already registered for this year’s con.