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Participate
Be a part of the experience! Host a panel, work behind the scenes as a volunteer, or even become an event sponsor there are a number of ways for everyone to get involved with Hal-Con.
Plan Your Trip
Whether you are looking for a hotel or want to know more about venue accessibility, we’ve got you covered! Find maps, directions, FAQs, and more on our information page.
Autographs & Photos
Is someone you love coming to Hal-Con? Well, don’t miss out on meeting your favourite guests; get a photo as a memento to take home or bring an item of your own to be signed!
Gaming
Board games, TTRPG, and VR, oh my! The Hal-Con gaming floor has it all; join a campaign to slay Venca, paint some minis, or earn bragging rights in a tournament. There’s something fun for everyone!
Featured Guests
Ben Browder
Ben Browder was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, earned a BS in psychology at Furman University, and then went on to study drama at Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England, where he met his...
Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones is the NYT bestselling author of nearly thirty novels and collections, and there’s some novellas and comic books in there as well. Stephen’s been an NEA recipient, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Fiction, the LA Times Ray Bradbury...
Ty Olsson
Ty Olsson is an award winning actor who has appeared in over 180 film, television, and voice productions. During his more than 20 year acting career, he has worked with Sir Ian McKellen, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, Graham Greene and many more. He can currently be...
Dax Gordine
Dax Gordine is an animator, concept artist, and illustrator whose work has delighted fans on such feature films as Osmosis Jones, Eight Crazy Nights, and Curious George. He's also done concept art for the video game Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 & 3, and...
Trailer Park Boys
Ricky Ricky is Sunnyvale’s dumbest resident. Like many in the park, he’s had a hard life – his mother Tammy left him and his dad Ray when Ricky was a kid, and his lack of book learning skills prevented him from getting on in life. He only learned to read by...
Sylvain Neuvel
Sylvain Neuvel dropped out of high school at age 15. Along the way, he has been a journalist, worked in soil decontamination, sold ice cream in California, and furniture across Canada. He received a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Chicago. He taught...
Julie Caitlin Brown
JULIE CAITLIN BROWN has enjoyed over a 40-year career as an Artist, which has included Stage,Television, and Film. Fans know her from her work on Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Sliders, but she is most recognized for her role as “Na’Toth” on...
The DeLorean
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 A total performance car that would be economical to run, safe to drive, and timeless as a flux capacitor. A car built with great care and commitment. A masterpiece built by John DeLorean. DeLorean founded his self-titled company in 1975 after 25...
What’s Going On
Important Notice Regarding SAG-AFTRA Strike
On July 14, 2023, the American actors’ union SAG–AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation...
Game Designer Luis Brueh Returns For Hal-Con 2023
Our latest guest addition is a Brazilian Game Designer and Artist who now lives in Halifax. Before...
She’s Fast, Furious, and Fully-Loaded With All Your Demon Hunting Needs
When she heard that Ruth Connell was going to be joining us for Hal-Con 2023, she let us know she...
Pre-Purchase For Photo Op and Autographs On Sale NOW!
Don't miss out on a chance to get a photo or autograph with your favourite guest! Pre-purchase...
Multi-talented Creator Rei Kennex Coming to Hal-Con 2023
Our next guest is an artist with a vision, and her storytelling tools are music, cosplay, and...
Prepare For ‘Guerrilla’ Gameplay With Ash Baker!
He is an author, game designer, podcaster and content creator who has worked in the Tabletop Games...
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