#contingencycon

The Machine has a new number — and it's yours.

The Contingency Con, a free virtual fan convention celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Person of Interest series finale. July 31–August 2, 2026. Three days. All timezones. Every corner of fandom, together.

Character panels. Episode watchalongs. Fanvid screenings. Fan art showcases. Meta discussions. The State of AI in 2026. A convention zine. And a lot of feelings about a show that saw the future coming.

Programming submissions are open now. If you have an idea for a panel, discussion, or presentation — this is your invitation. All experience levels welcome.

This is a fan-run, community-driven event — free admission, no paywalls, built entirely by people who love this show. We're just getting started, and we want you here for it.

Submit a panel proposal: ContingencyCon.com Join the mailing list for updates on registration, vidshow calls, and zine submissions.

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

Harold Finch, Nathan Ingram, and the Machine.

Get him out of here. Come on. Go.

Harold Finch was afraid of what he built, so he built in rules.

The Machine would erase her memories every night at midnight, never speak to him directly, sort what she found and communicate it in nine digits. The Machine was not allowed to force anyone's hand. She was not allowed to harm.

Harold Finch encoded The Machine with a moral framework because he understood, better than anyone, what happened when you didn't.

Harold Finch did not build the AI we are all living with now in 2026.

The Machine in 2026 is a panel idea, not a confirmed panel — and it's yours if you want to run it.

Contingency Con 2026 is accepting program proposals now at https://contingencycon.com/

Can you hear me?

I think you can.