CONduit

CONduit is an annual general interest science fiction and fantasy convention held in May in Salt Lake City, Utah.^[1] CONduit was founded in 1989 but took two years to plan its first convention. While there are other genre conventions in Utah, CONduit is the largest general interest convention,^[1] and provides a means for professionals to meet and network with other professionals, as well as a way for fans to meet and enjoy each other's company.^[2]

Each year, CONduit has a charity auction to benefit a local charitable cause. In years past, this auction benefitted Reading for the Future, a non-profit organization which promoted literacy through speculative fiction. The RFF Utah Student Writing and Art Contest was sponsored in part by CONduit.^[3] However, RFF ceased operation in January 2010.^[4] CONduit is also a founding member of the Utah Speculative Fiction Council.

Notable local guests have included Brandon Sanderson, L.E. Modesitt, Jr.,^[2] Tracy Hickman,^[2] Anne Wingate,^[2] Dan Willis, Bradley Williams, Eric James Stone, James Dashner, Dave Wolverton,^[2][5] Paul Genesse, Kevin Wasden, and Howard Tayler.^[5]

Upcoming conventions

CONduit 25: There and Back Again

CONduit 25: There and Back Again will be held in 2015.

CONduit 24

CONduit 24 will not be taking place in 2014. Rather it is being replaced by the Westercon 67 convention to be held July 3-7, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Appearing at the conference:

• Brandon Sanderson - Science fiction writer
• Cory Doctorow - Blogger and science fiction writer
• Howard Taylor - Cartoonist
• Mary Robinette Kowal - Puppeteer and author

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CONduit 23: The Dark Guilds of CONduit

CONduit 23: The Dark Guilds of CONduit was held May 24–26, 2013 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Heather Joseph-Witham (author/scholar) Heather Joseph-Witham's website
• Larry Nemecek (media/fan) Larry Nemecek's website

CONduit 22: Time Lords of CONduit

CONduit 22: Time Lords of CONduit was held May 25–27, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Tamora Pierce (author)
• Tim Russ (media)"Tuvok from StarTrek Voyager
• Mary Ellen Smith

CONduit 21: Caped CONduit

CONduit 21: Caped CONduit was held May 27–29, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Carole Nelson Douglas (author)
• Joey Shoji (filk)

CONduit 20: Space Pirates of CONduit

CONduit 20: Space Pirates of CONduit was held May 28–30, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Barbara Hambly (who was guest of honor at the first CONduit)^[6]
• Kevin Wasden, creator of the Technosaurs webcomic.

CONduit 19: Evil Overlords of CONduit

CONduit 19: Evil Overlords of CONduit was held May 22–24, 2009.^[7]

• Dave Wolverton (author who also writes under David Farland)
• Howard Tayler, creator of the webcomic Schlock Mercenary.^[5]

CONduit 18: Chronicles of CONduit

Held 23–25 May 2008 at the Radisson in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Michael A. Stackpole (author)
• Theresa Mather (artist)

CONduit 17: Shadows of CONduit

Held 25–27 May 2007 at the Radisson in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

• David Weber (author)
• Mike Dringenberg (artist)

CONduit 16: Wizards of CONduit

• L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (author)
• James M. Carson (conceptual artist for movies such as Spider-Man 3)
• Sam Longoria (director, producer, actor, writer for film and theatre)

CONduit 15: Dragons of CONduit

• Tim Powers (author)
• Charles Vess (artist)
• Dr. Susan J. Napier (anime)
• Shannon Hale (writer to watch)

CONduit 14: Reloaded

• Steve Miller & Sharon Lee (authors)
• Tracy & Laura Hickman (gaming)
• Dr. Jordin Kare (science)

CONduit 13: The Nightmare CONtinues

• Harry Turtledove (author)
• Lynne Goodwin (artist)

CONduit 12: CONduit of the Rings

• Christopher Stasheff (author)
• Newton Ewell (artist)
• Jack Donnor (media)

CONduit 11: A Space Oddity

• Alan Dean Foster (author)
• Larry Elmore (artist)
• Three Weird Sisters (filk)

CONduit 10:Night of the Living CONduit

• Charles de Lint (author)
• Brian Durfee (artist)
• MaryAnn Harris (artist)
• Steve Jackson (gaming)

CONduit 9: Deep Space CONduit

• Terry Brooks (author)
• Michael Goodwin (artist)
• Bjo & John Trimble

CONduit 8: Pirates of CONduit

• Dr. David Brin (author)
• Arthur Roberg (artist)
• D.C. Fontana (media)

CONduit 7: CONduit of the Gods

• Timothy Zahn (author)
• Phil & Kaja Foglio (artist)
• Steve Jackson (gaming)

CONduit 6: Captain CONduit

• Fred Saberhagen (author)
• Leonard Parkin (artist)
• L. Dean James (author)

CONduit 5: CONduit the Barbarian

• Kristine Kathryn Rusch & Dean Wesley Smith (authors)
• David Cherry (artist)
• Elizabeth Gilligan & Katherine Kerr (authors)

CONduit 4: King CONduit

• C. J. Cherryh (author)
• Liz Danforth (artist)
• Jennifer Roberson (author)

CONduit 3: Bride of CONduit

• Larry Niven (author)
• Frank & Laura Brodian Kelly Freas (artists)
• Cat Faber (filk)

CONduit 2: Son of CONduit

• Roger Zelazny (author)
• Liz Danforth (artist)
• Mike Stackpole (gaming)

• Barbara Hambly (author)
• Derek Hegstead (artist)
• Erick Wujik (gaming)

Sources:^[2][6]

References

External links

• Official CONduit site