I posted the results of the ESFS Awards on SFAW last week, and I have now caught up with the web sites for the forthcoming Eurcons.
In 2010 the Eurocon will be in two countries: The Czech Republic and Poland. Tricon 2010 will be a Eurocon, a Parcon and a Polcon. This is possible because it takes place in one of those European towns that happen to straddle a river that forms an international boundary. So half of the convention will be in ÄŒeský TěšÃn and the other half in Cieszyn. If you are confused, try reading the official web site. The easy bit is the dates: 26-29 August 2010 (the weekend before Worldcon, which makes scheduling it a little complicated).
In 2011 Eurocon moves to Sweden and forward to June 17-19. That one I think I have to go to. Stockholm is lovely, of course, but I also appear to know half of the organizing committee. My particular congratulations to Carolina Gomez-Lagerlöf on her elevation to the dizzy heights of Eurocon chair.
Hmm. I said I was going to take a break from cons and save up my money for the 2011 Finncon I made a solemn vow to attend. But I really feel a dire need to attend the 2010 Eurocon now . . . .
Now that’s a motivation to budget
*activate tea tin of +1 saving*
Have you hear anything about the 2013 Zagreb people coming to Anticipation?
Not a peep, I’m afraid. Try asking Vince.
This makes stuff interesting. I might be tempted to go to Sweden for a con. I hope the UK in 2014 has a better idea of a city in mind before I would need to look into attending Eurocon 2011.
Tom K:
I am expecting an announcement about the UK in 2014 bid at Eastercon this weekend.