Confluence (convention)
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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.
. Events include panel discussions, talks, poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room, and more.
Science fiction convention
Science fiction conventions are gatherings of fans of various forms of speculative fiction including science fiction and fantasy. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview of many extends to such other avenues of expression as movies and...
that has been occurring in Pittsburgh for several years. Confluence 2009 was held in the Doubletree Hotel from July 24–26, 2009.
History
Confluence has been in existence for many years. The ninth annual convention garnered over 400 science fiction fans in 1996. The original name was derived from the meaning of Confluence, a gathering, and the fact that Pittsburgh is at the confluence of three rivers.Events
Confluence is a smaller convention, focused primarily on the literature and art of science fictionScience fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
. Events include panel discussions, talks, poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room, and more.