Thank You!

Another Åcon is over. Thank you everyone who participated in any way (helped with the organizing, participated in the program, or just showed up), you are what makes a convention (and especially Åcon)! The total tally was 74 warm bodies at the convention. If you took nice photos, or write a con report, please send …

NoFF

If you were listening to the fan funds panel and thought to yourself that it sounded like something that might be fun to do one day, you are in the right place! Talk to Johan A (if you are a Swede), or to Sari P or Tero Y (for Finns) to find out more about …

Lost & Found

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. But if you find yourself missing one, come talk to the info desk.

Book Recommendations

Books recommended by our members during today’s discussion: Maria Turtschaninoff: Suomaa / Arvejord – Historical episode piece of Ostrobothnia (Finland), some spec fic elements, but fewer than in her previous books (also very suitable for non–spec fic readers!) Emily Tesh: Some Desperate Glory – first novel, space opera, queerness, AI, Earth being destroyed T.Kingfisher: A Wizard’s Guide …

Recommendations!

These (non-book) things were recommended by convention members during the group discussion today. Come back tomorrow for book recs! Stellar Horizons, board game, made by an astrophycisict, realistic, complex, kind of worker placement The Grizzled, boardgame, co-op, survival during WWI Updated version of Witcher 3, computer game, better visual, new missions Cinema Therapy, YouTube channel, …

Excursion to Amalias Leaves at 10

Please note that the bus to Amalias Limonadfabrik leaves the hotel at 10:00 on Friday as originally announced. The program booklet says 10:30 – that is when the tasting begins at Amalias.

Program Schedule Published

The program is now online. As usual, the program schedule is kept relatively light, and contains things ranging from serious topics to group discussions to quizzes, with time set aside to have a dinner as well.

Time to Book Your Hotel Room

Remember to book your room for the convention! Our special rates apply when you use the code ÅCON12 when booking. See the Hotel page for more information!

Excursion to Amalias Limonadfabrik

We are planning a Friday excursion to Amalias limonadfabrik, a manufacturer of beverages both alcoholic and non-. We’ll be treated to a guided tour of the premises, tasting some of their products, and after the tour the store will be open for purchases of both liquid and chocolate delights!  There will be a bus to …

Booking Travel to the Con

It’s never too early to book your trip to Åcon! We have info on how to do that on our travel page. We’re not doing a group trip booking this year, but we do have a cabin on the Turku–Mariehamn ferry for easier luggage storage.