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  • Pemmi-Con on YouTube

    There is a new Pemmi-Con YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Pemmi-Con2023. Check it out. There are new videos walking through our function space at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg and RBC Convention Centre. More videos will be posted leading up to the convention. Subscribe to @Pemmi-Con2023 for updates.

  • TAFF Winner to Attend Pemmi-Con

    Sandra Bond is TAFF Delegate to Pemmi-Con April 2023 — As the new TAFF delegate, Sandra Bond will make the Trans-Atlantic journey to Pemmi-Con 2023, where the convention chairs have promised to treat her as a VIP. Further details about her upcoming trip will be released as they come. Stay tuned!  Sandra’s opponent in this…

  • Help Wanted — Operations

    10-15 people are needed for Operations Staff, on site during the convention. See the Volunteering page for details.

  • John Mansfield

    Pemmi-Con Guest of Honour John Mansfield has died, April 19th, in hospice care, in Winnipeg.  Best known as a convention runner, Mansfield chaired the Winnipeg in ’94 Worldcon bid and, subsequently, ConAdian, the 1994 Worldcon. He chaired Due North (2005) and OromoctoCon (1970). In 2011 John Mansfield was recognized with an Aurora Award for inventing…

  • Dealers’ Room Open for Applications

    Pemmi-Con is pleased to announce that the Dealers’ Room is now open for applications. Please read the Dealers’ Room FAQ for essential information about being a Dealer at Pemmi-Con, and for the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Help Wanted — Static Exhibits

    Update: This position is filled. For open positions, please see the Volunteering page. Original: One to three people (one to lead) are needed to oversee the planning, installation and implementation of the “museum” and “informational” displays that most Worldcons and NASFiCs have. For details see the Volunteering page.

  • Progress Report 1 (PR1) is Now Available

    This Progress Report includes information about programming, our venues, exhibits, accessibility, NASFiC site selection, how to check and confirm your membership level, and a brief Q&A about Winnipeg with our Co-Chair, Linda Ross-Mansfield. Are you a book lover? We feature an article about used book and music stores in Winnipeg. And more. Download your copy…

  • Garth Spencer is CUFF Delegate to Pemmi-Con

    By: Fran Skene (CUFF 2019 Delegate to CAN*CON in Ottawa) Email: fskene(at)shaw.ca Canadian Unity Fan Fund (CUFF) nominations are now closed for selecting a fan delegate to Pemmi-Con (the 2023 NASFiC) in Winnipeg this July 20th through 23rd, 2023. We had one nominee*, Garth Spencer, who now becomes the delegate. Congratulations, Garth! *People who would like to vote…

  • Programme Suggestions Open

    Pemmi-Con welcomes your suggestions for the Programme. Do you have an idea for a programme item? Please fill out the simple suggestion form here: https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/cansmof/en/pemmi-con/surveys/Psuggestion-copy-1674877718 Do you have multiple ideas? That’s great. Please submit each one individually.

  • Hotel Booking Opens

    Pemmi-Con, the 15th North American Science Fiction Convention, happening 20-23 July 2023 at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg and the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, announces hotel rates and opening of room booking. The room block date range is from Monday, July 17 through Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Delta Hotels Winnipeg offers Pemmi-Con attendee guest room rates:…

  • Canadian Unity Fan Fund (CUFF) Nominations Are Open

    Canadian Unity Fan Fund (CUFF) nominations are open for selecting a fan delegate to Pemmi-Con (the 2023 NASFiC) in Winnipeg.  By: Fran Skene (CUFF 2019 Delegate to CanCon in Ottawa) Nominations are open to find/vote a CUFF delegate for 2023. We are looking for a fan from anywhere in Canada to travel to and attend Pemmi-Con, the…

  • Membership Rate Increase

    Pemmi-Con, the 15th North American Science Fiction Convention, being held over 20-23 July 2023 at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg and the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, announces that the membership rates will go up on 5 December 2022 as of 00:01 CST. Current & Upcoming Rates Before5-Dec-2022 From5-Dec-2022 Attending Adult CA$ 95 US$ 75 CA$ 150…