SMOFcon is an annual convention that focuses on the organisation of
science fiction conventions
Science fiction conventions are gatherings of fans of the speculative fiction genre, science fiction. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview of many extends to such other avenues of expr ...
. The first SMOFcon took place in 1984, and most have taken place in the United States.
SMOFcon typically attracts 100-150 attendees, and usually occurs in the first weekend of December, though other dates have been known. The content includes formal and informal sessions covering insights from events held in the previous year, information about the latest trends from the community and external experts, reviews of previous events and feedback to bidders for upcoming events, with a focus on learnings that can be widely shared.
A significant number of SMOFcon attendees are also
Worldcon
Worldcon, or more formally the World Science Fiction Convention, the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), is a science fiction convention. It has been held each year since 1939 (except for the years 1942 to 1945, during ...
organisers and the programme usually includes sessions about the most recent Worldcon and on bids for future Worldcons.
The name of the convention is derived from the word
SMOF (also spelled smof), which is an acronym which stands for "Secret Master(s) Of Fandom" and is a term used within the science fiction fan community. Its coining is generally attributed to science fiction author
Jack L. Chalker.
List of SMOFcons
References
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[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=Where Secret Masters Lurk , url=http://file770.com/?p=1079 , date=May 17, 2009 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=2010 Smofcon Will Be in San Jose , url=http://file770.com/?p=2392 , date=December 7, 2009 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=The City of Smofly Love , url=http://file770.com/?p=7770 , date=December 20, 2011 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=2013 Smofcon Website Up , url=http://file770.com/?p=12197 , date=March 28, 2013 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=2014 Smofcon Site Picked , url=http://file770.com/?p=15392 , date=December 8, 2013 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
[{{cite news , first=Mike , last=Glyer , work=]File 770
''File 770'' is a long-running science fiction fanzine, newszine, and blog site published/administered by Mike Glyer. It has been published every year since 1978, and has won a record eight Hugo Awards for Best Fanzine, with the first win in 1 ...
, title=2015 Smofcon Goes To Fort Worth , url=http://file770.com/?p=19989 , date=December 7, 2014 , accessdate=December 11, 2014
External links
SMOFcon official websiteThe Conrunner's WikiOED Citations for SMOF
Science fiction conventions
Recurring events established in 1984