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IAFA Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Award Winner and Short List

Short List: The Tangle by Rae Mariz This story is an insightful, delightful evocation of the many unseen dimensions and worlds within our own universe. The Good One by Allanah Hunt Allanah Hunt’s evocation of the racist structures, values, and[...]

ICFA 44 is here! (Reminders, Policies, and Conference App)

Welcome to ICFA! We are excited to see you all at the Marriott Lakeside. CANCELLATION POLICY If you will not be attending, please let me know ASAP so I can cancel your registration in the computer system. We don’t give[...]

Joint SFRA and GfF conference 2023 – Call for Papers, Deadline Extended

Deadline extended to April 1 Disruptive Imaginations Joint Annual Conference of SFRA and GfF TU Dresden, Germany, August 15-19, 2023 This conference will merge the annual meetings of the Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) and the German Association[...]

ICFA Reminders and Theory Roundtable Reading

Only one week left before ICFA 44! Start planning your conference with the program available on our website’s main page here. Reminders: Presentations are only 15 minutes long and the guidelines for presenting can be found here: https://iaftfita.wildapricot.org/Policies If you[...]

SCIAFA Call for ICFA 44 Mentors

The Student Caucus (SCIAFA) is in dire need of mentors for their mentorship program. Mentors are expected to meet with their assigned mentees and help them navigate the conference if needed. There is no minimum amount of experience required to[...]

ICFA 44 Guest of Honor Update

The International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts is honored and proud to announce that Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki will be Guest of Honor in absentia for the ICFA 44, whose theme is Afrofuturism. His recorded presentations and live-streamed commentary[...]

2023 IAFA Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Award, Deadline December 1, 2023

The IAFA Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Award recognizes emerging authors who use science fiction to address issues of Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. To be considered for the award, submit the following: 200-word statement with background & goals in writing[...]

IAFA Florida Alliance Working Group Announcement

The Florida Alliance Working Group of the IAFA is pleased to announce the names of the speakers who will kick off our new initiative: Patrick Brock will be speaking at Florida Atlantic University and Karina A. Vado will be speaking[...]

Support for Turkey and Syria

On behalf of the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts, the Executive Board and IAFA membership mourn the devastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes in Turkey and Syria and issue this statement to encourage awareness and support.[...]

Call for ICFA 44 Volunteers

ICFA runs on volunteers! If you’re looking for a way to contribute to the IAFA or help fund your ICFA 44 trip, please consider offering some time to help us run the conference. Volunteering is compensated at a rate of $10[...]