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CONvergence
Fan convention in Minnesota, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the science-fiction convention. For the Goth subculture festival, see Convergence (goth festival).
Convergence (stylized "CONvergence") is an annual multi-genre fan convention. This all-volunteer, fan-run convention is primarily for enthusiasts of science fiction and fantasy in all media.[3] The motto is "where science fiction and reality meet". It is one of the most-attended conventions of its kind in North America, with approximately 6,000 paid members in some years.[3] The 2023 convention was held across four days at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1]
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Status | Active |
Genre | Multi-genre convention Science fiction convention Fantasy convention Speculative fiction Fan convention |
Frequency | Yearly |
Venue | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota[1] |
Location(s) | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Coordinates | 44.9712981°N 93.2773887°W / 44.9712981; -93.2773887 |
Country | United States |
Years active | 26 |
Inaugurated | July 2, 1999 (1999-07-02) |
Most recent | July 6, 2023 |
Next event | July 4, 2024 |
Participants | 3,437 (2022) |
Budget | approx. $400,000[2] |
Organized by | Convergence Events, Inc. |
Filing status | Non-profit |
Website | convergence-con |
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