Welcome to the New SFWA Events!

For years, SFWA staged out events on events.sfwa.org, but we’re bringing our events “home” to SFWA.org for an important reason: better integration.

Instead of two separate login systems, we have one – with seamless event-access for all future ticket purchases from store.sfwa.org. Yes, this includes our Nebula Awards Conference, where in-person and virtual tickets close on Tuesday, May 26 at 11:59 P.M. PDT!

And instead of having events “stuck” on just one page, we now have an interface that allows us to promote the work of our volunteers and their presenters all across the website. This means that committee and project teams will have upcoming events front and center on their main pages, right next to deep dives into relevant creative topics.

Best of all? You can now add events to your personal User Profile. If you’re logged in, click on an event in our calendar to have it pop up for review, or use the dashboard below the calendar for more targeted searches by committee of origin or event type.

If “ADD TO MISSION LOG” isn’t visible, click on the title to see the event card’s full view. Check that box, and the event will show up on your dashboard feed below, and under “Mission Log” on your profile page. Once an event has concluded, it will stay in your archive for later review.

You will also note that SFWA now finally shows local time for events on most displays. (Hello, 21st Century!) If you have a VPN turned on, your experience may vary, but we hope this improves your Nebula conference this year, and all other events via SFWA.org.

Thank you for growing with us! It’s been a wild ride, and your support through these technical transformations has meant the world to our team. Check back soon for news about a proper Open House to provide more insight into this and other recent changes here on SFWA.org.

MISSION DATE: May 31, 2026
PACIFIC: 2:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

A Writing Date is basically productivity through peer pressure and honestly, any co-working is welcome.

J.R. Dawson

A Writing Date is basically productivity through peer pressure and honestly, any co-working is welcome. This week, we welcome Guest Host J.R. Dawson to the fold.

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MISSION DATE: June 6, 2026
PACIFIC: 6:00 PM
CHICAGO: 8:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

It's the big night! Join us and all the attending finalists for a chance to rub elbows before the banquet and awards ceremony!

It's the big night! Join us and all the attending finalists for a chance to rub elbows before the banquet and awards ceremony!

MISSION DATE: June 6, 2026
PACIFIC: 6:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Join the flight crew and watch the Nebulas!

Join us as Flight Crew commandeers the Jemisin Suite for their annual Nebulas viewing party. All are welcome.

MISSION DATE: June 6, 2026
PACIFIC: 7:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

The culimination of the 2026 Nebula Con continues with a great communal meal - Chicken Marsala, Pan Seared Alaskan Sole, and Grilled Vegetables En Croute - just before the winners of the 2026 Nebula Awards are announced,

The culimination of the 2026 Nebula Con continues with a great communal meal - Chicken Marsala, Pan Seared Alaskan Sole, and Grilled Vegetables En Croute - just before the winners of the 2026 Nebula Awards are announced,

MISSION DATE: June 6, 2026
PACIFIC: 8:00 PM
CHICAGO: 10:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

The event you've all been waiting for. Board President Kate Ristau will announce the winners in each of the nine categories: Novels, Novellas, Novelettes, Short Stories, Games, Comic Book, Poetry, and the Ray Bradbury and Andre Norton Awards. Be in the room when it happens!

The event you've all been waiting for. Board President Kate Ristau will announce the winners in each of the nne categories: Novels, Novellas, Novelettes, Short Stories, Games, Comic Book, Poetry, and the Ray Bradbury and Andre Norton Awards. Be in the room when it happens!

MISSION DATE: June 6, 2026
PACIFIC: 11:00 PM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Unwind at the end of the con with board member Curtis Chen for a little Karaoke in Flight Deck A and B.

Unwind at the end of the con with board member Curtis Chen for a little Karaoke in O'Hare V

MISSION DATE: June 7, 2026
PACIFIC: 6:00 AM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

So-called AI, also referred to as Large Language Models (LLM) or Generative AI, is everywhere. Authors are having to navigate a challenging new landscape, finding their works stolen without permission or payment, and seeing AI being stuffed into almost every piece of software and every aspect of their lives. How do we navigate this new reality? Our panelist take a look at the state of AI today, and what's yet to come.

So-called AI, also referred to as Large Language Models (LLM) or Generative AI, is everywhere. Authors are having to navigate a challenging new landscape, finding their works stolen without permission or payment, and seeing AI being stuffed into almost every piece of software and every aspect of their lives. How do we navigate this new reality? Our panelist take a look at the state of AI today, and what's yet to come.

MISSION DATE: June 7, 2026
PACIFIC: 7:00 AM
CHICAGO: 9:00 AM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Audio-first storytelling techniques.

How to write scripts specifically for the ears of your audience.

MISSION DATE: June 7, 2026
PACIFIC: 7:00 AM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Science Fiction is all about the science, right? After seeing the success of sci-fantasy, some writers are challenging this orthodoxy by mixing supernatural elements into their science fiction. 2026 Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi is part of a discussion about this emerging mixed-genre field,

Science Fiction is all about the science, right? After seeing the success of sci-fantasy, some writers are challenging this orthodoxy by mixing supernatural elements into their science fiction. 2026 Nebula Finalist Wole Talabi is part of a discussion about this emerging mixed-genre field,

MISSION DATE: June 7, 2026
PACIFIC: 8:00 AM
CHICAGO: 10:00 AM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Why your characters do what they do.

Deep dive into the psychological profiles that make characters feel real.

MISSION DATE: June 7, 2026
PACIFIC: 8:00 AM
CHICAGO: 10:00 AM
YOUR LOCAL TIME: Calculating...

Final conference gathering.

Wrap up the weekend with a final meal and farewells.

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