2017 SFWA Nebula Conference
Event Information
Description
May 18th - 21st, 2017
ADVANCE REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSING ON MAY 12th. Banquet tickets will also close on May 12th and there will be none sold at the door. Time is running out to take part in a stellar event!
SFWA members and other individuals who are interested in the field of science fiction and fantasy are welcome to attend SFWA’s Nebula Conference. Attendees may participate in workshops, programming and special events throughout the weekend.
You do not need to be a member of SFWA to attend. We encourage anyone with a vested connection to the field to join us.
Focusing on three tracks relevant to professionals in the genre, attendees will be able to choose from career management, professional development, and expert knowledge panels and workshops throughout the weekend. The schedule is currently accessed here: http://nebulas.sfwa.org/nebula-conference/2017-nebula-conference-schedule/
You will be able to meet with major industry vendors throughout the weekend. Draft2Digital, Kickstarter, Patreon, Pronoun, will all be in attendance and giving talks or best practices to attendees.
Our 'Office Hours' sessions in our expert knowledge room provides an opportunity to sit down with industry professionals on a wide range of relevant topics.
The conference will also feature the prestigious Nebula Awards and banquet along with receptions honoring SFWA's newest Grand Master and the Nebula Award nominees.
Like free books? Every full conference registration got a full bookbag with lots of excellent swag.
This conference is fully accessible and we will strive to make this event comfortable, safe, and engaging for all attendees.
Our policies on harassment and accessibility are located here:
Nebula Conference Accessibility
Understanding the Accessibility Checklist
If you have special requests for accessibility accommodation, for both on-site and off-site events. (e.g. transportation, mobility, vision, hearing, etc.), any information provided in the registration will be kept in the strictest of confidences.
Hotel information:
The room block at the Marriott is currently sold out. However, we may have a small amount of rooms available to transfer. If you are interested in picking up one of these rooms, please email events@sfwa.org.
FAQs
REGISTRATION
Q: Who attends the SFWA Nebula Conference?
A: Authors, editors, agents, publishers, and other professionals come to the conference to attend programming, network, conduct business, relax, and to see friends.
Q: Do I have to be a member of SFWA to attend?
A: No. The conference is open to all who buy an attending membership.
Q: What is the dress code for the conference?
A: Most of the weekend is casual, wear whatever you'd like. There are receptions each evening, for which many dress up, business casual, cocktail dresses (but they don't all dress up). The banquet and awards ceremony will see everything from business casual to formal.
HOSPITALITY SUITE
Q: Is there a SFWA Suite?
A: There will be a hospitality suite, and it is open to all attendees of the conference.
Q: What are the hours of the hospitality suite?
A: At this point, we’re still in negotiation with our crack hospitality team, but you’ll be able to have a light breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and it will be open following the receptions and banquet.
BANQUET
Q: Is the banquet included in my registration?
A: No, the banquet is extra. We'll email all registered attendees once banquet tickets go on sale. There will be no refunds once purchased.
Q: Can I attend the banquet if I’m not a member of the conference?
A: Yes. We will be selling tickets to the banquet to anyone who would like one. There are no refunds.
Q: Will I be able to eat if I’m a vegetarian?
A: Yes, we selected a Vegan option during our tasting session at the hotel in addition to a beef and chicken option.
Q: If I have dietary restriction, can I be accommodated at the banquet.
A: Yes, we even have a space for you to note your dietary restrictions on the registration form.
Q: Can I attend the Awards Ceremony if I don't attend the Banquet?
A: Yes, after the banquet, we'll open up the doors to all members. There will be seating set up for attendees who did not join us for the banquet.
Q: If I can't attend, where can I watch the Awards ceremony?
A: SFWA plans on streaming the Awards ceremony live via Facebook Live and Youtube Live.
PROGRAMMING
Our programming schedule is up! Click here!
MASS AUTOGRAPHING
Over 70 authors will be participating in this year's event! The mass autographing is free and open to the public: Click Here
OTHER
Q: How can I help support the SFWA Nebula Conference?
A: You can help publicize the conference by discussing it on social media. If you are attending, volunteer to help. It's a great way to meet people and make connections, especially if you are new to the field. If you live far away from Pittsburgh and are unable to attend, you might consider hosting a local Nebulas Event where you watch the streamed ceremony and have your own party with local SFWA members and other interested members of the SFF community.
