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CONvergence is an annual convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media: a 4-day event with thousands of members, and the premiere event of our kind in the upper Midwest.

Join us July 6-9. 2023 in Minneapolis, MN for CONvergence 2023: All Dressed Up, a celebration of cosplay, fashion, and costume design in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and more!

Connie in a TARDIS outfit and Connie Mark 2 in a Loki outfit on the catwalk

CONvergence 2023 COVID-19 Policies

  • Attendees 3 years of age and older will be required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth in badged areas of the convention, including Registration, unless performing or presenting on a panel, with these exceptions:
  • Food and drink are available in some masked spaces. Please snack and sip responsibly, replacing your mask as soon as you’re able.
  • Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth. They can be fabric, procedure, or N95-type masks, but must be clean, dry, and woven tightly enough to block light. You can reference the CDC website for more information on types of masks.
  • It is strongly recommended that all attendees be fully vaccinated (including Omicron booster and any additional boosters released before the beginning of CONvergence 2023.) The CDC site remains active for anyone who isn’t sure if they’re up-to-date.
  • It is strongly recommended that attendees have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the start of CONvergence 2023.
    • We will also have a limited number of tests available for those who would like to test on site, though we ask that you do so in a hotel room or other non-public area to avoid biohazard.
    • Through May 11, 2023 insurers are required to provide 8 home tests per person per month for free.

Why are we still doing this?

  • These policies are intended to protect CONvergence members who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
  • This is the most direct way to reduce COVID-19 spread in our community.
  • Vaccination and testing requirements are no longer supported by government resources, and pose a cost burden to those without access to insurance or free options.
  • We do not have the resources or capacity to staff a vaccination and test checking station this year.

If you have any questions or comments about COVID-19 policies at CONvergence 2023, please contact the CONvergence board of directors.

Connie reclining