| InConJunction | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Indianapolis Marriott East |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Country | United States |
| First held | 1981 |
| Organizer | Circle of Janus Science Fiction Club of Indiana |
| Official website | http://www.inconjunction.org/ |
InConJunction is a fan-run, not-for-profit science fiction convention held every July 4 weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Past guests include Catherine Asaro, Michael Z. Williamson, George R.R. Martin, Jerry Pournelle, Glen Cook, Mike Resnick, Timothy Zahn, and David Drake. The convention focuses on literature and literacy, but not to the exclusion of other areas of interest. Unique or unusual features include a dedicated Doctor Who room sponsored by The Whoosier Network, an anime room sponsored by The Indiana Animation Club, and a charity auction supporting the Indiana Literacy Association and other charities as chosen by the convention chair.
InConJunction History and Web Archive
InConJunction 31 was held July 1–3, 2011. The Author Guest of Honor was Catherine Asaro. Artist Guest of Honor was David Lee Pancake. Music Guest of Honor was Donald Wolcott. Toastmaster was Travis Clemmons. Selected charities were One Laptop per Child and Indiana Literacy Association.
InConJunction 30 was held July 2–4, 2010. Author Guest of Honor was Keith R. A. DeCandido. Artist Guest of Honor was Ed Beard, Jr.. Gaming Guests of Honor were Andy Looney and Kristin Looney of Looney Labs. Music Guest was the band Wild Mercy. Toastmaster was The Incredible Two-Headed Toastmaster (Robert Pyatt and Randy Porter).
InConJunction XXVIV was held July 3–5, 2009. Author Guests of Honor were Michael Z. Williamson and Sarah Zettel. Artist Guest of Honor was Robin Wood (artist). Toastmaster was Tom Smith (filker).
InConJunction XXVIII was held July 4–6, 2008. Author Guest of Honor was John Scalzi. Artist Guests of Honor were Alan M. Clark and Howard Tayler. Fan Guest of Honor was Robert "Gunner" Reynolds. Toastmaster was Randy Porter.
InConJunction XXVII was held July 6–8, 2007. Author Guest of Honor was award-winning science fiction, fantasy and horror author George R. R. Martin. Artist Guest of Honor was visual effects compositor Sherry Hitch. Fan Guests of Honor were Jeff Thompson and Kathie Thompson. Music Guests were The Gregory Morris Group and Tom Smith. Toastmaster was Randy Porter.
InConJunction 32 will be held July 6–8, 2012. The Author Guest of Honor is still to be announced. Artist Guest of Honor is Paul "Pablo" Taylor. Fan Guest of Honor is Edward Endres, Jr.