2024 was a tough year. Full of joy and satisfaction, but also of sadness and frustration. Yet here I want to concentrate rather on the positive aspects, as this is what I want to keep remembering. I managed to visit 15 conventions – all except one I attended in person. There were also many other things happening last year!
Nordcon XXXVII – My Tenth Anniversary
Ten years ago Toudi convinced me to visit Nordcon. At first I had somehow mixed feelings, yet now, after ten years I can say that I enjoy this convention very much! This year, although being a bit specific to me, was also very good and I am glad that I attended.
Bilcon 2024 – A Long Expected Con
I heard of Bilcon a few years ago. Not sure when exactly, but I wanted to attend it since. Yet somehow each year since then I had some other plans and couldn’t go. This year I finally managed to do so. Bilcon is a small (up to 70 members) convention in Bílovec, near Ostrava in Czech Republic.
Częstochowski Dzień Fantastyki VIII
It was around two years age when Częstochowski Dzień Fantastyki (The SFF Day of Częstochowa) appeared on the convention scene in Poland. It is a small, day long event that to my surprise is held four times in a year. Somehow every time they held it I couldn’t go, yet this has finally changed.
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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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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