CONfabulation 2026

I was managing the heat by thinking of the cool chill of Chicago in fall and realized: October is coming up fast, friends! You could be with us in Chicago, for a four day slumber party, it's not too late! Registration for CONfab is still open: https://forms.gle/Pch3Rtc8CCqk42HQA

And what would CONfab be without you? Nothing! Which is why we've opened up for Activities submissions, as well as looking for vids and programming suggestions. You don't have to attend to submit (though it's way more fun if you do!)

Vid Show Submissions: https://forms.gle/U3yQhM7qtj2fHaTg9

Programming Submissions: https://confabcon.com/chicago/programming-chicago/

Activities submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-Sa2Q0lt_2u0ImfAm_Ktw8p5v_uGn1Is68CfJ-bdqp0/edit

New to CONfab Chicago as of 2023, Activities are longer time slots in the evening after regular programming concludes. Activities can include group games, movie or TV watching, crafting, themed vid shows, and more. Activities are hosted in CONfab meeting spaces on Friday from 7-11pm or Sunday from 3-6pm.

Submissions for programming for in-person CONfabulation 2026 are officially open! They will stay open from July 1st until July 26th. Submit your ideas for the programming you want to see at the con, we can't wait to hear them! If you need help fleshing out ideas or want to find other fans to be part of your panel or group discussion, or help run your workshop, head on over to our brainstorming post! You don't need a Dreamwidth account to comment.

Our submission form, along with all the details about what kind of programming we accept, can be found on the programming page on our website, so check that out for more information and to submit your ideas.

You don't need to be registered to submit programming, so if you haven't had time to purchase your ticket, don't worry, you can still fill out the submission form. You’ll just need to register before the con. You can do that on our website.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us an ask, or email the Programming team at [email protected].

As we come up on the opening of Programming Submissions (July 1!), we wanted to take a moment to remind you that registration is open!

Also, please get your vid submissions in so that we can have a fabulous Vid Show!

Vid Submissions are open! We're looking for your carefully crafted, musical fandom love letters for CONfab 2026's vid show! Submit your vid here: Submissions

Programming submission time is almost here! Submissions will open on Wednesday July 1, 2026 and close on Sunday, July 26, 2026. We are accepting submissions for any of our three types of programming: panels, group discussions, and workshops, all of which will be hosted in two tracks on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the convention. Sessions are held in 50-minute blocks with a 10-minute break in between. After the submission period ends, attendees will be able to vote on what programming they want to see.

We have more information about the different programming types on our Dreamwidth, and you can brainstorm ideas in the comment section there if you would like.

CONfab is coming! You've only got 2 more days to get the special earlybird pricing! Right now, you can register for the discounted price of $145! June 1st, the price will be rising.

CONfab runs 10/22-10/25/2026 in Chicago at the Springhill Suites O'Hare!

Register:

The countdown is on! Time is running out on our Early Bird Pricing for CONfab! That's right, we'll be in Chicago again this year, and you have only until the end of May to get our lowest price of $145!

Four days of fun and games, in the Windy City, October 22nd-25, with all your fandom pals? Sounds like a plan!

Register here: https://forms.gle/Pch3Rtc8CCqk42HQA

Again, prices will go up in June, so get the deal, while it can still be got!

WE'RE COMING TO CHICAGO!

How about you? There's still time to get the early bird price of $145 for four days of shenanigans in Chicago! CONfab is by fans, for fans, talking about stuff that we, the fans, care about. Love The Pitt? We do too! All in on Heated Rivalry? SO ARE WE! Into something else? WELL COME TO CHICAGO AND TELL US ABOUT IT, FRIEND!

Click here to register for CONfab now, before the price goes up!

Just dropping in this Saturday to remind you that before long the price for CONFab 2026 will be rising.

But there's still time to register at the lowest rate! CONfab is being held October 22-25, 2026 at the SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare!

Don't procrastinate! We don't want you suffering from fomo!

We're two weeks into Earlybird registration for CONfab 2026!

It's being held at the Springhill Suites Chicago O'Hare from 10/22-10/25!

If you haven't registered yet, why wait? The price will never be lower than it is right now!

You can register to attend right here:

In case you missed it: Registration is open for CONfab 2026! It's being held from October 22-25 at the Springhill Suites Chicago O'Hare! Register now to take advantage of Earlybird Pricing at $145 for the whole weekend!

It's time! Registration is officially open for the 2006 CONfab, to be held on October 22-25th at the Springhill Suites O'Hare in Chicago!

Register now with the Early Bird Special at $145!

What will this newsletter be? It will bring you monthly updates on the calendar of events for the Discord server, important dates for the con, as well as a peek behind the curtain of what goes into making CONfab and some introductions to your concomm and a spotlight on our volunteers.

As the con gets closer, it'll include information on where to find roommates for the con, restaurants in the area, and tips for newcomers.

If all of this sounds like something you would like, the sign up link can be found right on our front page.