CFP: The 44th International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts, Afrofuturism
The 44th International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts Afrofuturism Guest of Honor: Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Guest Scholar: Isiah Lavender III March 15-18, 2023 Orlando Marriott Lakeside Hotel The theme of the 2023 ICFA will be “Afrofuturism.” If[...]
read moreIAFA Program Book Editor — Call for Applications
The IAFA is soliciting applications for the position of the Program Book Editor to edit the fall Virtual ICFA (VICFA) program and the ICFA conference program book. This appointment will be for one-year, with the possibility to renew indefinitely. Experience[...]
read moreICFA 44 Guest of Honor and Guest Scholar
We are very excited to announce our ICFA 44 Guest of Honor, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and our ICFA 44 Guest Scholar, Dr. Isiah Lavender III! ICFA 44 Guest of Honor – Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki is[...]
read moreFuture of ICFA Results
Dear IAFA Members, As you know, the IAFA Executive Board has been gathering information in preparation for making the decision as to the future of the International Conference for the Fantastic in the Arts. In particular, we wanted to address[...]
read moreAnnouncing the 2022-2024 Student Caucus Board!
Please welcome the 2022-2024 Student Caucus Board! Representative Andrew Erickson is doctoral researcher and instructor in American Studies at Europa-Universität Flensburg and Editorial Assistant for Amerikastudien / American Studies. Recent publications focus on anti-intellectualism and counterfactual history, and on the[...]
read moreThe 2022 IAFA Imagining Indigenous Futurisms Award
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 SF 4,000-word[...]
read moreICFA 43 Updates & Conference App
Welcome to ICFA! Are you not coming after all? Please let me know so I can cancel your attendance in the computer system. We don’t give refunds this late but rather will credit you; you must use the credit within[...]
read moreNew On-Site Technical Officer
It is with great pleasure that the IAFA Executive Board announces that Carol McMullen-Pettit will be assuming the position of On-Site Technical Officer (OSTO) at this year’s ICFA. The OSTO is crucial to the functioning of the conference: they are[...]
read moreOne week to ICFA 43! Announcements and Invitations Inside
It’s almost time for ICFA! Please see the call for volunteers, two invitations, and your own handy-dandy packing list below. If your plans have changed and you are unable to attend, please let me know so I can ensure your[...]
read moreICFA 43: Volunteers Needed and Other News
We are less than a month away from ICFA 43! Volunteers Needed ICFA runs on volunteers. If you would like to help out with the Registration desk and/or AV, then please let us know and indicate your availability with this[...]
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