Communications and announcements directly from the Convergence Events Board of Directors to the CONvergence membership.
Why We Are Requiring Masks at CONvergence 2021 And More
Dear CONvergence Members, Last week, we sent you a communication regarding this year’s plans for the CONvergence convention. As you might imagine, it generated a lot of buzz and excitement, as well as a wide range of emotions. We know … Continue reading →
Why CONvergence 2021: The Stuff of Legends will proceed as scheduled
Dear CONvergence Community, Thank you for your patience over the past months! The Convergence Events Board of Directors has been working hard to discern how best to proceed this year. There were many decisions to be made based upon information … Continue reading →
2020 Community Statement
Dear Convergence Community, Like many of you, we were shocked and outraged at the murder of George Floyd witnessed around the world. It has left us angry, upset, hurt, shocked, and a host of other emotions because of how close … Continue reading →
COVID-19 CONvergence Update
Greetings CONvergence Members: We know that COVID-19 is foremost in the news and in a lot of people’s minds right now; Much like you, we are deeply concerned about the impact to the health and well being of our membership … Continue reading →
Statement of Principles and Direction
Dear CONvergence Members, For the past 20 years, CONvergence has grown and built upon the core principles it started on, expanding as new people and new fandoms have emerged, striving to always be relevant and in line with the future … Continue reading →
Public Announcement of Future Convention Dates
The Convergence Events, Inc. Board of Directors knows that our community is dedicated to our event and that as a volunteer organization everyone’s time is valuable. It takes a lot to organize and plan for CONvergence not only as a … Continue reading →
What’s New and What’s Not at CONvergence 2018
Dear CONvergence Members, This year has been filled with many challenges, changes, and updates. We know you’re wondering what exactly is going to be different this year, and what will be “the same as it ever was.” So here it … Continue reading →
Invited Participants Selling at CONvergence 2018
Dear CONvergence Members: Tuesday a communication was sent to several Invited Participants informing them of our rule that restricted them from selling merchandise during the convention. It was brought to the Board’s attention that this communication suggested that hotel policy … Continue reading →
CONvergence 2018 Party Room Restrictions From the DoubleTree by Hilton
The CONvergence Board of Directors has been meeting with the management of the DoubleTree and with our respective legal teams to resolve concerns brought forward by the hotel concerning the way CONvergence handles fan-run party rooms. These concerns include the … Continue reading →
CONvergence 2019 Will Be At the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Minneapolis
Greetings members of CONvergence, We are excited to share with you that CONvergence 2019 will be held July 4-7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Although CONvergence has been at the same venue for almost twenty years, … Continue reading →