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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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Stars, Stripes and Superpowers!
I’m finally getting around to posting the videos from last year’s BasedCon.
BasedCon registration price going up June 1
Every year I try to close BasedCon registration early, and every year I hear from people who missed the deadline by a day or two and still want to attend.
Advertising Opportunities in the BasedCon 6 Program
We’ve opened up a limited number of ad placements in the BasedCon 6 program.
AI for Publishing (Without the Slop)
We’re putting together a live workshop on AI and publishing.