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.

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