This year Polcon travelled back to Toruń where it was held back in 2018. The main difference, however, is that this time it was joint with the local con – Copernicon, and thus the full name was Copernicon x Polcon. The latter is a huge event spread across most of the city centre.
Krakowo Budowo – A Second Experiment
Earlier this year I attended my first furry convention. Once it finished I promised one of the organizers that I can help by preparing a talk about SFF conventions for the next edition. I was curious how I would find this fandom on my second visit. Here you can read my impressions from Krakowo Budowo.
Glasgow 2024 – A Worldcon Which I Helped to Make
Where should I begin? It was a long Worldcon and a very special one for me. As probably my readers know I was in the concom for Glasgow 2024 A Worldcon for our Futures. This means that the convention itself was a bit different when compared to my previous Worldcons.
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Bazyliszek 2024 – Relaxing in Warsaw
In the beginning of July I attended the Bazyliszek 20024 by Avangarda Association in Warsaw. Comparing to the previous one I have been to (in 2022) a lot has changed. It seemed way bigger than before, and also way broader in the programme terms.
Pyrkon 2024 – A Good but Overwhelming Experience
Pyrkon 2024 was huge. Well it was not a surprise but it also felt a bit overwhelming to me. Seems I am way too tired this year and need some rest. Still I had a good time at the con even though it was a bit specific experience to me.
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Seminarium Literackie ŚKF 2024 – A Happy Weekend
Seminarium Literackie is a small and cosy convention. Although I like it, I am not managing to visit it regularly. I was there in 2016 and 2019 so my visit two weeks ago was a third time. It was a special one, as this year I was nominated to the Śląkfa Award presented at the convention.
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Lajconik 13 From Behind a Table
For years Lajconik was among my favourite conventions. Yet as I described last year I finally joined the team running it. Do I regret? Absolutely not! Making the convention happen is a big pleasure and I am glad I was able to help. It doesn’t mean I don’t want to return as an attendee – I want and I hope I will be able to switch the roles in the following years. How did it work out this year? Well the last word belongs to the members – I can only describe it from my limited perspective.
Śląskie Dni Fantastyki 2024 – A Short but Intense Convention
Śląskie Dni Fantastyki 2024 (ŚDF) lasted for two days. Yet for me they were even shorter. Because of some private matters I didn’t manage to travel to the con in the morning. I reached the convention venue around 3:30 PM on Saturday – very late for me. I was a bit concerned I would not have enough time to enjoy the ŚDF 2024 but my concerns were not valid.
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Levitation 2024 Eastercon
Conventions held over Easter weekend are difficult for me to attend. Twice (in 2018 and 2019) I managed to travel to Eastercon but in usual circumstances my family likes to have me around. Yet in recent years it was possible to join Eastercon remotely. This opened a “new era” of Eastercon participation for me.
KON_gres 2024 – Smoffing and Sightseeing
KON_gres 2024 was held in Gniezno. On one hand I was unhappy as it was quite far from Krakow. On the other hand it meant I was finally able to attend a convention by Fantasmagoria society. I wanted to attend their flagship con – Fantasmagoria for years. Yet it was always held in the dates when I couldn’t attend.