Confluence (convention)

Confluence is an annual science fiction convention that has been occurring in Pittsburgh for several years. Confluence 2009 was held in the Doubletree Hotel from July 24–26, 2009.^[1]

History

Confluence has been in existence for many years. The ninth annual convention garnered over 400 science fiction fans in 1996^[2]. The original name was derived from the meaning of Confluence, a gathering, and the fact that Pittsburgh is at the confluence of three rivers^[2].

Events

Confluence is a smaller convention, focused primarily on the literature and art of science fiction. Events include panel discussions, talks, poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room, and more^[3].

References

1. ^ "Confluence 2009". UpcomingCons.com. http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/194-Confluence. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "A Confluence of Interest in Science Fiction". Pittsburgh Post. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iu0NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=128DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6769,1592444&dq=confluence+convention+pittsburgh. 
3. ^ "Science Fiction and Fantasy Conference to Be Held in Pittsburgh in July". The Examiner. http://www.examiner.com/x-13659-Pittsburgh-Speculative-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Science-fiction-and-fantasy-conference-to-be-held-in-Pittsburgh-in-July. 

External links

• Official Website