Sponsors We would like to thank our partners, who, without their support we could not host a convention like Balticon. Blackbird Interactive Blackbird Interactive’s world-class art, design, and technical mastery empowers our partners to create iconic experiences and explore new horizons. Games includes: Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Warcraft I & II Remastered, Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Free League We at Free League Publishing strongly believe that gaming should be for everyone; from every walk of life, every corner of the globe and any background. Games, and roleplaying games in particular, are a powerful tool to create and visit wondrous worlds in the imagination. We want everyone to have this opportunity, without exception. Naldobean Games Founded by Reynaldo Madrinan and Grey Wizard, Naldobean Games is a local team from Baltimore working on their debut TTRPG Break!! A loving tribute to JRPGs and classic tabletops, Break!! has quickly proven to be a great game for both first timers and veterans alike, with their first major expansion planned for later this year, I can't wait to see what they come up with. Metalhead Printing Metal Head Printing is a single man 3d Print studio that specializes in pop-culture memorabilia and cosplay props. Loke Battle Mats Attention Adventurers! Loke are best know for the award winning Book of Battle Mats range. Lay flat, wipe clean books of maps for tabletop RPG encounters which are a must for GMs. Save time drawing maps pre and mid game. Keep your adventure rolling and never be caught out by a sudden change in direction! Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson as an offshoot of his Oregon comic-book retail chain, Things From Another World. Richardson pursued the idea of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, and thirty years later the company has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States. Rio Grande Games The mission of Rio Grande Games is to promote the playing of games, which offer the players choices. We do so by publishing adult and family strategy games, although children with appropriate parental supervision will enjoy playing many of these games.

Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, at Balticon we do too! Join 1500+ fans of all backgrounds to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with 300+ hours of diverse programming: meet authors, publishers, editors, cosplay experts, Twitch live-streamers, renowned scientists and tech innovators. Sing along with our filkers, see our stunning Art Show and Masquerade, laugh and cry at our Film Festival. We’ve got something for everyone About Us Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, we do too! While our central theme is writing, literature, and authors, our dynamic program has something everyone can appreciate. Join over fifteen hundred fans of all backgrounds as we gather to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with more than 300 hours of diverse programming, from award-winning authors and publishers to twitch live-streamers, from cosplay experts to renowned scientists and tech innovators. Sing along with our filkers, soak in our stunning Art Show and Masquerade, laugh and cry at our Film Festival. We’ve got something for everyone.Balticon exists to celebrate the creation and appreciation of science fiction and fantasy in all its expressions, by bringing together fans of all backgrounds in a warm, welcoming environment. The History of Balticon Profoundly uncool since 1967 The first Balticon was a two-day party in a suite on the top floor of The Emerson Hotel in 1967. In addition to several parties, there was an “SF-oriented program”. Membership cost $1 for both days, and reports from the con runners indicate that it was far from profitable. The convention wandered through the 70s, 80s, and 90s, both on the calendar and in our venues, eventually settling on Easter Weekend (and also raising the membership rate a bit). Some of the best stories come out of this era – if you get a chance to ask a long-time attendee, they’ve got some good ones to tell! Starter questions include, “Do you know how many boxes of Jell-O it takes to seal a man into a bathtub?” and “What actually was on the 11th floor?” We had the opportunity to shift to Memorial Day weekend in 2001 (a weekend that included just about as many Space Odyssey references as you can imagine), transforming us into a four-day convention and letting us once again expand our programming. In 2016, we celebrated Balticon 50, with Guest of Honor George R. R. Martin (who, memorably, bought a few bushels of Maryland blue crabs for the con suite), as well as eighteen Alumni Guests - previous Guests of Honor who came back to join us again – including R. A. MacAvoy, Harry Turtledove, Larry Niven, Steve Barns, Jody Lynn Nye, Sharon Lee, and Steve Miller. Balticon 54 was a major triumph. Scheduled for May 2020, our ConCom made the choice to pivot to an all-virtual convention in only two months. We were among the first groups to produce a full virtual convention, over Zoom, Discord, and Second Life, and we were able to share all that we learned to help other conventions move online that year. Balticon Today We returned in-person in 2022 for Balticon 56, but we kept our virtual side, because it turns out it’s actually pretty awesome in a lot of ways we hadn’t anticipated. Not only can you attend Balticon from literally anywhere that has an internet connection, but the hybrid model makes it easier to attend from within the hotel. Whether you’re feeling all people-d out or you need to rest due to health, you can retreat to your hotel room without missing a thing. It also turns out that building a convention back when Science Fiction was only for misfits and outcasts means we’ve got a pretty cool community that was accidentally neurodivergent-friendly. A lot of our members are either late-diagnosed or undiagnosed, which means we know what it’s like to be a little bit different. Balticon truly is a place where anyone can come and be themselves. We’re more than just a place to buy geeky merch (although we’ve got that, too). We’re a place you can call home. STAY IN THE KNOW Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

< Back Sleep|Walking In a Dystopian Earth 600 years in the future a lone Sleeper awakens to a now unpopulated earth and with the help of the last working orbital AI satellite... On a Dystopian Earth 600 years in the future a lone Sleeper awakens to a now uninhabited planet. Facing loneliness and the grief of what's been lost until the discovery and help of the last working orbital AI satellite finds Amali setting out to locate other functioning Sleeper installations, realizing along the way that there may be more to being human than having been born of flesh and blood. Previous Next

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< List of Vendors Running2Write Dealer's Room About Ben Pick: I am a web application professional who has been working in the tech sphere for over a decade. I love running and writing and wanted to combine my two passions into a new web series. I live in Alexandria, Virginia with my wife and our low motivation dog, Rufus. The latest novel in the Into the Void Series is out now. Pick up your copy of Saving the Lost! In traveling to new times and dimensions, the void has taken victims. Nicole will stop at nothing to reclaim her lost friend. Her, Tracy, Derek, and the rest will venture through the void and discover the past and future are more connected than anyone realized. What will they need to sacrifice to bring everyone home? Books of the Into The Void Trilogy Ben Pick is an indie author of several novels and related merchandise - magnets, bookmarks, and stickers. https://www.running2write.com

Balticon 58 Filmfest Finalists Did you miss last year's Short Filmfest? Here are a selection of the best, including the Grand Prize Winner, Troll Bridge , a tale from the world of Terry Pratchett. Triskelion won in the Best Animation category. Winner of Balticon 58 Short Film Festival 2024 TROLL BRIDGE | The Moving Picture Cohen the Barbarian was angry. Angry that he never died in battle, angry that the world had forgotten him, and angry that his knees were starting to play up in the cold. He was also angry that his faithful mount had been gifted the ability of magical speech. The horse was insisting that they had made a wrong turn back at Slice. He was also … Triskelion – Best Animated A Celtic fairy tale in stop-motion animation filled with adventure and magic. An arrow from a rival tribe pierces the chieftain's heart. With his dying breath, he gives his daughter the quest to end this senseless feud. Falling Forward into an Unknown and Dangerous Future Beyond human intelligence: Step into the conversation that shook the world. Based on a true story. Defeated Synopsis A conversation between a soldier and his wife … Splinter: A Short Thriller At 30,000 feet, there’s a plane that never lands, a plane with just one passenger. A ten-year-old boy. What could he have done to earn such an elaborate prison? What might happen if he ever gets out? If you could guarantee the safety of millions by doing a horrible thing to an innocent...would you? Bisected (Danny Pineros) When is a road trip not a road trip? WIND PRINCESS – 2023 SHORT FILM (NAUSICAÄ TRIBUTE) This is not an official licensed product. This independent non-profit short film is entirely self-funded and was made in Brazil as a tribute to the great artist Hayao Miyazaki, who has always been an inspiration to me. We are not a large company. Rather, we are a group of friends who have been working on this project for almost 7 years, fueled … NIGHT OF THE COOTERS George RR Martin, Lumenscapes, Trioscope Studios A Vincent D’onofrio film Lumenscapes and Trioscope Studios have teamed up to present Vincent D’onofrio’s film adaptation of the classic short story in glorious “Trioscope”. NIGHT OF THE COOTERS tells the tale of townsfolk in Pachuco Texas in the 1800’s rallying around one cause, survival against the … Flite by Framestore FLITE i s the directorial and writing debut of Oscar winning VFX Supervisor Tim Webber (Gravity, The Dark Knight). Starring Alba Baptista (Warrior Nun, Mrs. …) Try Hard Alex, an art student, dreams of joining Eve, the "Elite’s Visual School". Together with her best friend Kimmy, they train hard to pass the notoriously impossible entrance exam. Alex’s training turns into an obsession, compromising her friendship with Kimmy. Riot Doll In Moscow, a young delivery girl is witness to the hatred and divide invading her society. Overwhelmed, she discovers a curious loophole to deal with war supporters. However, the reality she is trying to escape soon catches up… It's No Game In this day and age, just how useful are “writers” anyway? The filmmakers behind ‘Sunspring’ have come back with a new short starring David Hasselhoff, Tom Payne, Tim Guinee, Sarah Hay, and Jake Broder. Once again, they’ve enlisted the help of “Benjamin,” an A.I. programmed by Ross Goodwin to write screenplays.

Accessibility Day Opens Closes Friday, May 23 10 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. Sunday, May 25 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday, May 26 1 p.m. — 10 p.m. 5th Floor, across from Registration Accessibility Advocates can be found at the Accessibility Table which is located directly across from the Registration table on the 5th floor of the hotel. Stop by and say "Hi". BSFS and Balticon are committed to being an inclusive event and will seek to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you need specialized equipment or services by emailing accessibility@balticon.org or filling out the form below. Please contact us as soon as possible, preferably at least 6 weeks before the convention. The earlier we are approached, the more likely we will be able to provide assistance. We recognize not all disabilities are visible. We will not ask unnecessary questions about the nature of a disability. Visitors: If you are a visitor with a disability, the MTA will be happy to assist you use the MobilityLink service for up to 21 days each year. Simply fax us your eligibility determination letter from your service provider to 410-764-8509. We need to know your name, and when you want to travel and how we should send you information confirming your eligibility for Mobility. It may take up to 3 days to process so please plan ahead. If you have not been certified by another transit system and wish to use our service, please tell us what mobility device you use or provide a doctor’s note confirming a disability along with the information requested above. Parking Parking is available in many garages and commercial lots around the convention hotel. Balticon has secured a discount rate in the garage in the same building as the Renaissance Harborplace hotel, accessible through a shared elevator. Reserved parking can be purchased ahead of time through the https://www.premiumparking.com/ website. More information about parking can be found here . Getting around Balticon Balticon is accessible by elevator, including exhibition spaces and all public facilities. Floor 5 – Balticon Main Floor (Turn right after exiting elevator lobby to find registration.) Registration Dealer Room Artists' Alley Art Show Fan Tables Gaming Restaurant Autographs Science Artist Alley Floor 6 Quiet Lounge** Medical Video Music Readings Floors 7 & 12 Children's programming Workshops All restrooms and water fountains are wheelchair accessible. Companion care restrooms are available on the first floor in the east and west wings opposite the escalators, and on the second floor in the east wing only. **The Quiet Room is located on the 6th floor, Rm. 6xx, and is wheelchair accessible. This room is a space that is meant for attendees (and volunteers) to wind down. The room includes several cushioned chairs with arms, two tables, and electrical outlets to charge (attended) devices. NOTE: Balticon is not responsible for any unattended or attended devices. Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis while visiting the Balticon. Attendees may ask for assistance from Balticon Volunteers at the Accessibility Center, located across from Registration. Pre-seatings for high profile events Pre-seating availabilities are available for high profile events. If attendees with accessibility needs require a pre-seating confirmation, please contact the accessibility associate. (Each seat comes with a +1 seating, so the attendee may sit with a friend.) Visitors who are deaf or have hearing loss American Sign Language advocates are available upon request. This service is provided by xyz service. Visitors who are blind or have low vision Visual descriptions of select highlight objects are available on signage found near the Registration table. Some exhibitions offer more extensive visual descriptions that can also be accessed through QR codes in the gallery space. Tactile markers (bars) on the floor indicate the location of QR codes. Instructions for using QR codes are available on our website. Docent-led visual description tours with sighted guide assistance and tactile elements are available upon request. Two weeks’ notice is preferred. Please call xxx-555-1234 or ask at the Accessibility table. Visitors with cognitive disabilities We need clarification if we need to offer these services. Balticon pre-visit materials We have a quick-tip guide to assist attendees with narratives, and visual schedules designed to help people with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families to enjoy themselves at the con. Sensory information Light, noise, and crowds vary widely throughout the building. Consider bringing noise reducing headphones. If you would like more information, please contact our accessibility volunteers at our accessibility table. For younger visitors and teenagers Our children-based events are located on the 7th floor of the hotel and is geared toward children aged 6 and older. We offer multiple tactile experiences and limits its number of visitors to prevent overcrowding (though a wait for admission may be necessary). Resources to help you prepare for your visit are available here. MTA Mobility Website Let's Talk About Your Accessibility Needs Email accessibility@balticon.org First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Parking Balticon 2026 Parking Pre-Convention Instructions DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS (pdf) Welcome to Premium Parking garage P2331 at Harborplace! Below are instructions on reserving parking in advance , along with a few enforcement notes. You’re welcome to park in any unmarked space when you arrive - please avoid the red reserved spaces and the yellow star spaces. The garage has 2 entrances: one at 101 S. Calvert Street, and one to the right of the Renaissance Hotel. Reserving Discounted Parking A reservation can be made through our website (www.premiumparking.com/P2331 ) or app. Select “Reserve Parking in Advance” Select the start and end times of your stay, then select “View Rate” Select or enter your vehicle information Apply the promo code If using the website, select “Have a promotion code?” If using the app, select “Apply Promo Code” Enter code BALTICON26RES and then press “Apply ” for a 55% discount Proceed with payment instructions Note: Discount applies to parking fee and not card service charges. If you signed in or entered your phone number, a receipt will be sent to you automatically. If you checked out as a guest, select “Would you like e a receipt?” to receive one. Need help? Please do not hesitate to reach out 24/7 by phone at (844) 236 -2011 or by email at support@premiumparking.com Enforcement All vehicles must be credentialed within 15 minutes of entering the garage. Failure to do so may result in a warning, invoice, or immobilization. Every invoice includes an option to submit a dispute if you believe it was issued in error or unjustly. Terms & Conditions: www.premiumparking.com/conditions Privacy Policy: www.premiumparking.com/privacy Day of Convention Instructions DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS (pdf) Welcome to Premium Parking garage P2331 at Harborplace! Below are instructions on starting your parking session along with a few enforcement notes. You’re welcome to park in any unmarked space . Please avoid the red reserved spaces and the yellow star spaces. Starting a Parking Session All hourly and daily parkers must start a parking session within 15 minutes of entering the garage. You can start your session using the Premium Parking app, CameraPay, TextPay, or our website. CameraPay is usually the fastest option. How to use CameraPay Scan the QR code to the right (or on red signs in the garage) Enter your license plate number and state, then select “Continue” Select the duration of your stay Select “Promo Code,” enter BALTICON26 , then press the red arrow to apply it and receive your 50% discount 5. Select “Continue” to start your session If you signed in or entered your phone number, a receipt will be sent to you automatically. NOTE: Discount applies to parking fee, not extra service charge for card transaction. If you checked out as a guest, select “Would you like e a receipt?” to receive one. Need help? Please do not hesitate to reach out 24/7 by phone at (844)236-2011 or by email at support@premiumparking.com Enforcement All vehicles must be credentialed within 15 minutes of entering the garage. Failure to do so may result in a warning, invoice, or immobilization. Every invoice includes an option to submit a dispute if you believe it was issued in error or unjustly. Terms & Conditions: www.premiumparking.com/conditions Privacy Policy: www.premiumparking.com/privacy

Fan Tables Balticon Besties! Fan Table Request We are now accepting applications for fan tables. Please fill out our Fan Table Request form. Or if you have any questions about Fan Tables, please contact fantables@balticon.org . The Fan tables are located on the 5th floor of the hotel right next to the main elevators (before you get to the registration table). A listing of Fan Tables will be provided when the list is finalized.

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Policies All Balticon Members are expected to follow our policies, so we can have a fun, safe convention together. COVID Policy Code of Conduct COVID-19 Safety Policy Balticon strongly recommends, but does not require, all participants to wear masks during Balticon, especially in program rooms. We do not anticipate a change in Baltimore’s COVID status. However, should the city of Baltimore or the state of Maryland, put Baltimore in a yellow COVID frequency zone, Balticon will follow the recommendation of the city/state. If either places Baltimore in a red zone, we will require masks in all public spaces except while eating or drinking. We will use the Maryland State COVID-19 Data Maps and post on the Balticon web site if this status changes. Balticon Code of Conduct Balticon is an event sponsored by The Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS). BSFS is dedicated to providing a comfortable and harassment-free environment for everyone at Balticon. By attending a BSFS event, all individuals agree to abide by BSFS anti-harassment rules, venue policies, and all municipal, state, and federal laws. Baltimore Science Fiction Society Code of Conduct Approved by BSFS Board of Directors 2/11/2023 INTRODUCTION: The Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS) exists to promote the creation and appreciation of science fiction, fantasy, and related sub-genres, primarily through literary art forms, but also embracing the many related cultural arts in graphical, musical, theatrical, and media forms inspired by speculative fiction. BSFS welcomes all people to be part of the activities we sponsor and to consider becoming one of our members. We affirmatively welcome individuals who identify with groups based on characteristics such as, but not limited to (in alphabetical order) age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability status, familial status (including marital status), gender identity and/or expression, immigration status, level of educational attainment, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and/or veteran status. Attendees at our meetings/events and participants in our social media and/or digital platforms are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is courteous and respectful of the other people present. By attending a BSFS event, all individuals are required to abide by BSFS policies, including this Code of Conduct, venue policies, and all municipal, state, and federal laws. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS Attendees at BSFS events must respect common societal expectations for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. We do for others what we would like done for us. All clothing, including costumes, should provide enough coverage to be worn in public and should be in good taste and appropriate for family-friendly events. Respecting the privacy of others by not sharing information about an individual in person or online (i.e., doxing) without the subject’s consent. Consent is not assumed. A person should always obtain appropriate permission before acting. Respectful disagreements, reasonable and respectful exchanges of ideas, and/or critiques of creative works, made in good faith, are not violations of this policy. UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT: Actions that are disruptive of the comfortable and harassment-free environment of BSFS. Slurs and derogatory comments about a person, group, or category of people. Physical harm and/or endangerment and/or threats of physical harm and/or endangerment of any person and/or their personal effects. Stalking, intimidation, and/or coercion of a person or persons. Intentional touching of a person and/or their personal effects without an express invitation or consent after a request, including, but not limited to, hair, clothing, assistive devices, bags, and service animals. Further, we ask that people not presume to speak for groups of which they are not members. REPORTING VIOLATIONS Allegations of violations of this Code of Conduct are taken seriously by the BSFS Board of Directors. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed behavior that appears to be a violation of the rules stated herein should report it as soon as possible. The first report should be made to the person running the event or acting as the moderator. If that is not possible, contact a BSFS Board member. At Balticon, the first report should be made to the panel moderator. When that is not possible, the complaint should be brought to one of the following locations: Balticon Operations, Balticon Information Desk, Balticon Programming, Balticon Committee Member or Balticon Department Head, or a BSFS Board Member, as identified by the ribbons attached to their badges. Initial reports may be made in person, verbally or in writing. Reports may be submitted by e-mail to conduct@bsfs.org or by postal mail addressed to: Corresponding Secretary Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc. PO Box 686 Baltimore, MD, 21203-0686 Note: Please note that mail is not retrieved daily, and delays may occur in delivery. For the fastest action, please contact us by e-mail. NON-RETALIATION BSFS prohibits retaliation against anyone for reporting conduct the reporter believed violated the Code of Conduct or anyone participating in an investigation relating to any complaint made under this policy. RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS When the person in charge of an event determines that conduct is disruptive to the extent that it presents a physical danger to attendees or is so offensive as to disrupt the peaceful enjoyment of the event, the party(ies) involved may be removed immediately without refund. An investigation will follow the removal using the procedures outlined below. If the complaint requires reporting to law enforcement agencies, we encourage complainants to do that as soon as possible and follow their directions for action. The BSFS Board may elect to defer action until the completion of any law enforcement activities. Complaints not involving physical danger or disruption of the event will be investigated and resolved after the event. Complaints about presentation content that was offered in a manner consistent with EXPECTED BEHAVIORS will not be a basis for removal. This provides time to obtain the facts and give all parties opportunities to discuss the situation, and if possible, come to a mutually agreeable resolution. If this not possible, the complaint will be handled using the following timeline and procedures: Communications will be sent via USPS certified mail to make sure that the information is received. To facilitate a timely process, backup copies will be sent via email. In case of any confusion or ambiguity, the certified deliveries will be considered authoritative. Written acknowledgement that the complaint has been received will be sent to the complainant(s) and the respondent(s) within 10 business days. An investigative team will be appointed within 21 days after the receipt of the complaint. This team will obtain statements, evidence, clarifications, and rebuttals from the complainant(s), respondent(s), and any witnesses. The investigative team will deliver a written report to the Board with a finding of facts and recommendations for action within 90 days of appointment. This report is a confidential internal document because it contains sensitive personal information; it will not be released to any party. The Board may extend the time for investigation and will notify all parties of the extension. The Board will deliver written notices to the complainant(s) and the respondent(s) of its decision, including any further actions that may be taken. The BSFS Board may take interim actions during the investigative phase that it determines necessary to protect the BSFS Community. The Board advises all parties that it generally takes several months to complete all phases of an investigation. The amount of time depends on how quickly information is supplied by the parties when they are contacted by the investigative team. If investigators cannot obtain responses within 30 days of a request, they will move on to the next step so that complaints do not linger for an excessive length of time. BSFS is an all-volunteer run organization. We do not have staff who can work on complaint resolution on a full-time basis. We have no law enforcement powers and cannot compel anyone to participate by providing information or other evidence. BSFS may publicly release results of an investigation and any actions it has taken, as it deems appropriate. When complaints are of a sensitive or intimate nature, it is established practice to maintain the confidentiality of the parties and not issue public statements. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Any person found to have violated this policy will be subject to any one or more of the following disciplinary actions: Warning the party involved to cease the inappropriate behavior; Immediate removal from an event or meeting without refund; Membership termination without refund; Denial of access to BSFS events or venues (physical or virtual) temporarily or permanently; Refusing offered volunteer services; Withholding of contracted honorarium or award; Discharge from BSFS leadership positions; Bans (permanent or time limited) from future BSFS leadership positions; and/or Removal of privileges, benefits, or association as the Board deems necessary and effective for protecting our members, attendees at our events, and users of our digital services and forums. COMPLAINTS ABOUT CONDUCT AWAY FROM BSFS PROPERTY OR EVENTS The BSFS Board may accept complaints of documented conduct that would be a violation of this Code of Conduct occurring in places other than BSFS property and events, or on non-BSFS digital platforms. As part of the investigation, the severity of the conduct, elapsed time, documentation, and other aggravating and mitigating factors will be considered. Additional information about the requirements and recommendations of this Code of Conduct are available in the BSFS Code of Conduct Supplemental Guide . Questions about any aspect of this Code of Conduct should be submitted to the BSFS Board of Directors at bod@bsfs.org.