SMOFcon 42
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SMOFcon 42 concluded Sunday afternoon, a weekend rich in conversation, networking, idea exchanges, international food and drink, and some really interesting panels and workshops. Thank you so much to all of you who participated in the 2025 SMOFcon in Sickla (Stockholm)!
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
SMOFcon 42 concluded Sunday afternoon, a weekend rich in conversation, networking, idea exchanges, international food and drink, and some really interesting panels and workshops. Thank you so much to all of you who participated in the 2025 SMOFcon in Sickla (Stockholm)!
Oh look! More cake at SMOFcon 42. Visit the Con Suite to enjoy it. (Lactose-free cakes pictured here. But not all of them.)
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Oh look! More cake at SMOFcon 42. Visit the Con Suite to enjoy it. (Lactose-free cakes pictured here. But not all of them.)
If you are at SMOFcon 42 and have not yet eaten cake in the Con Suite, we encourage you to do so. Vegan and multiple lactose and/or gluten-free cakes available.
December 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you are at SMOFcon 42 and have not yet eaten cake in the Con Suite, we encourage you to do so. Vegan and multiple lactose and/or gluten-free cakes available.
Passing through Gamla stan in the late morning or early afternoon today? There may be a lot of santas in the way! www.stockholmsantarun.com/en/
Santa Run 2025 - Stockholm Santa Run
www.stockholmsantarun.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Passing through Gamla stan in the late morning or early afternoon today? There may be a lot of santas in the way! www.stockholmsantarun.com/en/
At SMOFcon 42, this afternoon's cake fika is sponsored by @glasgow2024.bsky.social, @dublin2029.bsky.social, AND the Glasgow 2034 Worldcon bid!
December 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
At SMOFcon 42, this afternoon's cake fika is sponsored by @glasgow2024.bsky.social, @dublin2029.bsky.social, AND the Glasgow 2034 Worldcon bid!
Sunday 14:00 panel room swap alert for SMOFcon 42!
"Conflicting accessibility needs" will now be in Lilla scen.
"Data, forms and how I learned to love GDPR...." is now in Sveas salong.
"Conflicting accessibility needs" will now be in Lilla scen.
"Data, forms and how I learned to love GDPR...." is now in Sveas salong.
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sunday 14:00 panel room swap alert for SMOFcon 42!
"Conflicting accessibility needs" will now be in Lilla scen.
"Data, forms and how I learned to love GDPR...." is now in Sveas salong.
"Conflicting accessibility needs" will now be in Lilla scen.
"Data, forms and how I learned to love GDPR...." is now in Sveas salong.
Czech Republic and Poland (2035) are considering bidding for a future Worldcon. As per the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42.
December 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Czech Republic and Poland (2035) are considering bidding for a future Worldcon. As per the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42.
Even further into the future! Brief presentations at SMOFcon 42 from Texas in 2031, Nantes in 2032, and Glasgow in 2034.
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Even further into the future! Brief presentations at SMOFcon 42 from Texas in 2031, Nantes in 2032, and Glasgow in 2034.
As we continue our voyage into the future of Worldcon, the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42 is now hearing the bid from Edmonton in 2030.
December 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As we continue our voyage into the future of Worldcon, the Fannish Q&A at SMOFcon 42 is now hearing the bid from Edmonton in 2030.
After some glögg, we continue the SMOFcon 42 Fannish Q&A, with the bid for @dublin2029.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
After some glögg, we continue the SMOFcon 42 Fannish Q&A, with the bid for @dublin2029.bsky.social
Tonight's International Party will be in the Con Suite and nearby lobby.
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Tonight's International Party will be in the Con Suite and nearby lobby.
Bids for 2028 have begun their presentations! We're hearing from Brisbane, ConKigali, and Nuremberg bids.
Fannish Q&A questionnaires available here: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Fannish Q&A questionnaires available here: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Future Conventions Q&A / At SMOFcon 42 | Smofcon42
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December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bids for 2028 have begun their presentations! We're hearing from Brisbane, ConKigali, and Nuremberg bids.
Fannish Q&A questionnaires available here: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Fannish Q&A questionnaires available here: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Later this afternoon, the SMOFcon 42 glöggmingel will be sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
December 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Later this afternoon, the SMOFcon 42 glöggmingel will be sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
@laworldcon.bsky.social and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social have presented updates at SMOFcon 42 as part of the Fannish Q&A.
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
@laworldcon.bsky.social and @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social have presented updates at SMOFcon 42 as part of the Fannish Q&A.
@seattlein2025.org has presented a report to SMOFcon 42 as part of the Fannish Q&A.
December 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@seattlein2025.org has presented a report to SMOFcon 42 as part of the Fannish Q&A.
SMOFcon 43 will be in Lisbon.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
SMOFcon 43 will be in Lisbon.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
Expression of interest for 2027 from Cleveland.
The Fannish Q&A is beginning! A video of it will be uploaded later for those not present.
www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Future Conventions Q&A / At SMOFcon 42 | Smofcon42
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December 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Fannish Q&A is beginning! A video of it will be uploaded later for those not present.
www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
This weekend's SMOFcon 42 Con Suite is sponsored by @dublin2029.bsky.social. Stop by for snacks including fruit and vegetables, as well as conversation.
This afternoon's glöggmingel is sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social.
Our full list of sponsors is here: www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
This afternoon's glöggmingel is sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social.
Our full list of sponsors is here: www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
Sponsors / About us | Smofcon42
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December 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This weekend's SMOFcon 42 Con Suite is sponsored by @dublin2029.bsky.social. Stop by for snacks including fruit and vegetables, as well as conversation.
This afternoon's glöggmingel is sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social.
Our full list of sponsors is here: www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
This afternoon's glöggmingel is sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social.
Our full list of sponsors is here: www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
Looking for a change of pace? On Saturday and Sunday, the Nerd's Christmas market will provide the large sff-themed dealer's hall which SMOFcon 42 doesn't offer.
www.nordarnasjulmarknad.se
www.nordarnasjulmarknad.se
Nördarnas Julmarknad | Stockholm
Nördarnas Julmarknad - av nördar -för alla. Välkommen till en fantastisk marknad med allt från nördiga julkort till spel, cosplay- och lajv- kläder.
www.nordarnasjulmarknad.se
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Looking for a change of pace? On Saturday and Sunday, the Nerd's Christmas market will provide the large sff-themed dealer's hall which SMOFcon 42 doesn't offer.
www.nordarnasjulmarknad.se
www.nordarnasjulmarknad.se
Friday's fika is gifflar-themed, small cinnamon roll snacks.
Sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Friday's fika is gifflar-themed, small cinnamon roll snacks.
Sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Welcome to SMOFcon 42!
We have panels and Christmas dinner to enjoy. Today's fika break is generously sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Full sponsor list:
www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
We have panels and Christmas dinner to enjoy. Today's fika break is generously sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Full sponsor list:
www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
Sponsors / About us | Smofcon42
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December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Welcome to SMOFcon 42!
We have panels and Christmas dinner to enjoy. Today's fika break is generously sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Full sponsor list:
www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
We have panels and Christmas dinner to enjoy. Today's fika break is generously sponsored by Fantikvariatet.
Full sponsor list:
www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...
At SMOFcon 42, the most important scheduled event is the Fannish Q&A, where our attending conrunners will listen to presentations from forthcoming Worldcons and bids to host them, to find out how they're doing.
Read the conventions' questionnaire answers now: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Read the conventions' questionnaire answers now: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Future Conventions Q&A / At SMOFcon 42 | Smofcon42
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December 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
At SMOFcon 42, the most important scheduled event is the Fannish Q&A, where our attending conrunners will listen to presentations from forthcoming Worldcons and bids to host them, to find out how they're doing.
Read the conventions' questionnaire answers now: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Read the conventions' questionnaire answers now: www.smofcon42.com/at-smofcon-4...
Today is the LAST DAY to buy your membership to SMOFcon 42!
Come discuss how to run a science fiction convention with conrunners from nineteen different countries this weekend.
www.smofcon42.com
Come discuss how to run a science fiction convention with conrunners from nineteen different countries this weekend.
www.smofcon42.com
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December 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today is the LAST DAY to buy your membership to SMOFcon 42!
Come discuss how to run a science fiction convention with conrunners from nineteen different countries this weekend.
www.smofcon42.com
Come discuss how to run a science fiction convention with conrunners from nineteen different countries this weekend.
www.smofcon42.com
Coming to SMOFcon 42 this week? Get your moments of daylight in while they're available. On Saturday, sunrise will be 8:26 and sunset 14:50. The forecast is looking cloudy and drizzly, but with luck, there may still be some lovely sunrises or sunsets. (This photo was from this morning.)
December 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Coming to SMOFcon 42 this week? Get your moments of daylight in while they're available. On Saturday, sunrise will be 8:26 and sunset 14:50. The forecast is looking cloudy and drizzly, but with luck, there may still be some lovely sunrises or sunsets. (This photo was from this morning.)
It's week 49, which means it's SMOFcon 42 week!
While in Sweden, if you see vecka 49, or v. 49, on - say - a menu, that means you're looking at this week's specials.
Coming to SMOFcon 42? Make sure you have your membership by the end of Wednesday when sales finish. www.smofcon42.com
While in Sweden, if you see vecka 49, or v. 49, on - say - a menu, that means you're looking at this week's specials.
Coming to SMOFcon 42? Make sure you have your membership by the end of Wednesday when sales finish. www.smofcon42.com
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December 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It's week 49, which means it's SMOFcon 42 week!
While in Sweden, if you see vecka 49, or v. 49, on - say - a menu, that means you're looking at this week's specials.
Coming to SMOFcon 42? Make sure you have your membership by the end of Wednesday when sales finish. www.smofcon42.com
While in Sweden, if you see vecka 49, or v. 49, on - say - a menu, that means you're looking at this week's specials.
Coming to SMOFcon 42? Make sure you have your membership by the end of Wednesday when sales finish. www.smofcon42.com