Anticipation has published a draft program schedule (two whole weeks before the convention is due to start – good going!). The draft convention guide is available online here (it is a 7.2Mb PDF so I’ve linked to the main programming page, not the document). This is somewhat provisional as last minute changes are still seeping through (I’m still listed on an item I asked to be taken off because of my Masquerade duties), but it should give you a good idea of what will be on offer and who will be on panel.

One program item I want to get to (though it is going to result in a very busy Friday afternoon) is this one:

International Awards Spotlight – Putting The “World” Back In “Worldcon”!
Julie E. Czerneda, Eric Gauthier, Emma Hawkes, Eric Picholle, Nir Yaniv, Brian Hades, Tamie Inoue, Jeanne-A Debats, Frédérick Durand
While the Hugos are the centrepiece of the Worldcon, and the Auroras of Canvention, there are many other awards given the world over for science fiction literature and media…

While I’m on the subject of things on the Anticipation web site, Masquerade Registration is now live. If you intend to compete, please fill this in now, it will save so much time at the convention.