Philcon 2006 » Guests
Principal Guests
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER
Charles Stross
ARTIST GUEST OF HONOR
Karl Kofoed
SPECIAL GUEST
Tom SmithGuest Details
If you're not already fans of our guests, we can explain why you should be:
- Charles Stross — techie author of gonzo transhuman space opera
- Karl Kofoed — chronicler of aliens and their landscapes
- Tom Smith — world's fastest filker and devastating punster
A Tradition of Interesting People
Each year Philcon headlines its proceedings with at least two principal guests, an author and an artist — often transported from overseas. Some years include a third guest, a notable in editing, fandom, or music. We've been doing this since 1936, so we've met a lot of the movers-and-shakers in our field; but the dance card keeps growing longer.
In addition to the banner names, the conference also attracts a wide range of participants, people involved in every aspect of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror: not just visual artists, authors, and editors, but also computer and board game designers; engineers, scientists and linguists; actors, voice actors, directors, film-makers, musicians, and specialists in costuming and make-up. Any professional you can imagine, we've got; plus experts in every obscure corner of fandom. Most of them are from Philcon's footprint, the U.S. Mid-Atlantic States, and many are repeat attendees.
A majority of guests and participants make themselves available to converse at meet-and-greet receptions, after panel discussions, and outside convention hours. The pros are first and foremost fans themselves, and enjoy meeting you as much as you're eager to meet them.