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Fan convention
Gathering of fans of a topic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A fan convention (also known as a con or fan meeting) is an event in which fans of a particular topic gather to participate and hold programs and other events, and to meet experts, famous personalities, and each other. Some also incorporate commercial activity. The term dates back to at least 1942.[1]
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