Mo*Con 2026

A mini-convention built around food, community, and conversations meant to bring together creatives and celebrate them.

NB. Register here for Mo*Con: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mocon-2026-tickets-1980432523991?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mo*Con 2026:
WELCOME TO THE MO*CON ACADEMY
Thursday, April 30th - Sunday, May 3rd

Believe it or not, the first Mo*Con was in 2006 making this year it’s 20th Anniversary! We can’t let that achievement go uncelebrated, so we’re bringing back some old friends and welcoming some new ones! Mo*Con 2026 runs April 30th through May 3rd.

Look at these legends we’re honored to call friends:

Guests of Honor: Victor LaValle, Dr. Chesya Burke, Dr. Regina N. Bradley, and Dr. Kinitra D. Brooks.

Poet Guest of Honor: Linda D. Addison

But wait, there’s more special guests blessing us with their presence:

Editor Ann VanderMeer; Agents Bridget Smith and Jen Udden

We’ll feature some special local artists (to be announced later) and have some SURPRISES for you along the way. We’re capping attendance at 100 people (ish).

For more details and the most up-to-date information, visit mauricebroaddus.com/mocon

Any questions? Email them to broaddus.assistant@gmail.com

About Sistah Scifi

Started in 2019 by Isis Asare, Sistah Scifi is the first Back-owned bookstore focused on science fiction and fantasy in the US, as validated by the American Booksellers Association. Located primarily in cyberspace, Sistah Scifi launched three Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines at Chapter 510 located at 546 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607, and Northwest African American Museum and Distant Worlds Coffee in Seattle, WA in 2022. More at www.sistahscifi.com.

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