A convention
A convention is a large meeting which may last couple days of the people belonging to specific community, group or sharing similar interests.
How long does it take?
The duration depends on a convention. Sometimes they may take few days, even up to 5, and there are conventions that may take less than a day, due to various circumstances (e.x. placement, costs, time). NiuCon convention takes 3 days.…
The participants
Participants come from all over the country. They are mostly in the fandom – sci-fi, fantasy, M&A or ASG. They can also be members of different formal or informal clubs or organizations, e.g. members of various forums. Usually, one may…
A lone trip
A companionship depends on you. If you are sociable or easy-going you may take a lone trip. You will be fine – participants are very nice and will surely want you as their companion. However if you are a loner…
The organizers
Most of the events is organized by fans and for fans! However, an outside help is always wanted – almost everyone can help with the organization and get a discount.
The atmosphere
The atmosphere at the convention is merry and casual. Concentions are a time for meetigs of friends from different parts of a country and it is an opportunity to meet some Internet pals. Of course during panels people should stay…
The luggage
Packing up You may use a backpack. A convention usually means a long travel by train in which there is not much space. Therefore, big backpacks are not recommended – especially not with a big foam pad pinned. It…
Sleeping time
Usually, the organizers make rooms available for those with entrances paid, where everyone can leave bags and lay out a foam pad and sleeping bag. Sometimes there is a necessity of buying a lodgings in a hotel or a hostel but it…
Are underage allowed to participate in a convention?
he answer is simple – yes, they are. However, the same answer is rather complicated as well. Most of the conventions demand a written allowance of the parents provided by an under-age participant. The organizers do not want to be…
How much money do I need?
Every single convention (with few exceptions) is paid. It means that one need to pay for an entrance. The entrance costs around 25-60PLN. On average, it costs around 40 PLN. However, literary conventions are much more expensive and entrances cost…