FANS FAQ 2023
Where is FANS located this year?
We are located in the Irving Convention Center 3d Floor, Panel Room 11, where all of our events are hosted.
Where is FANS badge pickup?
FANS badges will be available at our location in the Convention Center.
What does a FANS badge give me access to?
A FANS badge will give you access to all general admission A-Kon events in addition to all FANS events.
Can an A-Kon attendee go to FANS?
All A-Kon attendees are welcome to attend general admission FANS events. Our schedule is currently being developed. It will also be available with the complete A-Kon schedule once the app is ready.
What are your days and hours of operation?
Friday, 2 June: 9am-6:30pm
Saturday, 3 June: 10am-12:00am
Sunday, 4 June: 9:30am-3pm
What is your schedule of events?
Our schedule is currently in development. It will also be available with the complete A-Kon schedule once the app is ready.
Are masks required this year?
We have the same COVID-19 policy as our sponsor, A-Kon. For events presented by Helen McCarthy, masks are required. Masks are encouraged in any case.
What is FANS?
The Fandom and Neomedia Studies (FANS) Association is an interdisciplinary group of scholars and industry experts whose mission is to encourage, assist, and publish research into fandom and media studies topics.
Where can I see previous year information?
You can read our free, online, open access, peer reviewed journal on our website.
What if I miss this year’s events?
All written versions and most video recorded versions will be available free on our website by mid-August.
How can I participate in FANS?
FANS is interested in hearing the thoughts of scholars and professionals at all stages of their career. Please read our current Call for Papers (CFP) to see what we’re looking for and feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions. Our CFP has a rolling deadline, so all submitters with accepted items for a given year that are approved by 15 April will be eligible to present their work at that year’s conference.
We are also always looking for qualified volunteers. There are minimum hours worked requirements, but doing so gets you access to all general admission A-Kon events in addition to all FANS events. Ideally, volunteers will be up and coming fandom and media studies scholars or professionals but others will be considered on their merits.
Where can I follow you on social media?
Facebook FANSAssociation
Instagram FANS.Conference
Twitter FANSConference