Conferences, Conventions & Festivals
- Aussiecon 4: 68th World Science Fiction Convention
Aussiecon 4, the 68th World Science Fiction Convention (âWorldconâ), will place Australia at the centre of the science fiction and fantasy world. The convention will be held 2-6 September 2010 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests of Honour include award-winning author Kim Stanley Robinson, award-winning Melbourne artist Shaun Tan, and dedicated fan Robin Johnson. The Worldcon annual convention brings together people, both professionals and fans, from all over the world who have an interest in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Programming includes panel discussions, lectures, science demonstrations, films, readings, and autographings.
The SA Writers' Centre is assisted by the South Australian Government through Arts SA, and the Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory bodies.