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Join us for the 84th anniversary of the world's first and longest-running conference on science fiction, fantasy, and horror! Philcon 2020 will take place virtually on November 20-22, 2020. Started in 1936, Philcon features cutting-edge programming about literature, art, television, film, anime, comics, science, gaming, costuming and cosplay, music, and other topics of interest to fans of sci-fi,

fantasy, and horror. We will also have many other attractions, such as our awesome Art Show and Auction; a Vendors' Room full of unique merchandise; a full slate of Children's/Family programming; our Writer's Workshop (featuring professional authors and editors); Concerts; the Time Traveler's Masquerade Ball, our Masquerade/Costume Competition, and more!

08/27/2026

Check your email
2026 Panel signups are open!
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08/17/2026

Star Trek by Principal Speaker Charlie Jane Anders
Meet the author at Philcon 2026
A new comic in the Star Trek universe!
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08/10/2026

Learn From My Mistakes by Mike Ventrella
Meet the author at Philcon 2026!
Recommended for beginning writers and those who want to level up their writing game.
mikeventrella.com
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07/27/2026

Beyond Pomegranate & Thorns, A Collection of Stories, Poems, and Art by Anne E.G. Nydam
Meet the author at Philcon 2026!
Everyone's heard of fairy tale endings but these are fairy tale beginnings...
nydamprints.com
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07/13/2026

The Ishtar Deception by James Cambias
Meet the author at Philcon 2026!
A spy, a murder, and one sarcastic AI - A novel of the Billion Worlds
jamescambias.com
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05/30/2026

Stop by the Philcon table at Philly Fan Expo and say hi!
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03/20/2026

We're at Zenkaikon!
Chart a course to our table and stop by to say hi!
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02/13/2026

Come say hi!
We're at Boskone this weekend. Stop by our table to say hello and grab a flyer!
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02/02/2026

EXCITING NEWS!!!
Philcon 2026 is proud to announce:
Miriam Seidel as Chair
Charlie Jane Anders as Principal Speaker
Sarah Pinsker as Musical Guest of Honor

Stay tuned for more!
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12/31/2025

So many good times with good friends, right? We can't wait to see what the Programming Team cooks up for us all next year!
Stay tuned for exciting announcements...SOON!!
Pictures by Jason Colflesh
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Cherry Hill, NJ
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