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Join us in celebrating astronomy innovation, with keynote speaker Kate Mulgrew
The Astro Society, founded in 1889 as the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, is holding a gala event for the annual ASP Awards, where we recognize individual achievements in astronomy research,
research and is one of the most important awards in the field.
This year, we are delighted to welcome actress and author Kate Mulgrew as our keynote speaker! Best known for her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager, Kate is a champion of STEAM education and
intellectual inquiry.
We look forward to an evening celebrating space, science, and the brilliant minds that explore our universe!
astrogala2026.eventbrite.com
BayCon 2027 Panel Submissions are open! 🎉📝
Are you ready to share your expertise and passion for speculative fiction? BayCon invites dynamic, engaging panelists to submit proposals and lead panels that explore the creative, thought-provoking, and innovative subjects our
vibrant community loves.
Whether your focus is on writing craft, visual storytelling, multimedia innovation, or the cultural impact of science fiction and fantasy, your panel can spark meaningful conversations and inspire fellow fans.
Submit your panel idea today at baycon.org/panelists/
Skip the black-market transit chips and the electronic counter-measures just to get to the venue. Jack straight into the Santa Clara Marriott, our proud corp partner since 2023 and your safehouse in the sprawl through 2028.
King Room $174/night, Two Queens $184/night.
Book early. Rooms go fast once word hits the street, and corp budgets don’t wait for stragglers. Head to baycon.org/hotel to book!
October’s lit up, chooms—and BayCon is running the circuit!
We’re hitting stops across the Bay Area all month, spreading intel on BayCon 2027: Night City Rising. Find our crew, grab the download, and learn what we’re building for next July!
people know that support is available and that they do not have to face a crisis alone.
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If you are an LGBTQ+ young person who is struggling or thinking about suicide, The Trevor Project is available 24/7:
📞 Call 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text START to 678-678
💬 Chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-hel…
Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
through BayCon’s fundraising page. Every contribution helps The Trevor Project continue providing free, confidential crisis services and support to LGBTQ+ youth.
🏳️🌈 Donate or share our fundraiser:
give.thetrevorproject.org/te…
Together, our community can help make sure LGBTQ+ young
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. 💜
This year, BayCon is proud to support The Trevor Project, whose mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people and provide crisis support when it’s needed most.
If you’re able, please join us in supporting their work
🌟 GREAT NEWS, VALUED CREATIVE ASSET! 🌟
Applications are NOW OPEN for the BayCon 2027 Marketplace — including the Art Gallery, Artist Alley, Vendors/Dealers, and the Author’s Corner!
Turn your passion into approved economic activity. Meet customers! Build brand loyalty!
Experience the joy of sanctioned commerce!
Visit: eventeny.com/events/baycon20…
BayCon 2027 / Westercon 79 is excited to announce Guest of Honor Eva Galperin will be joining us in July!
Eva Galperin is EFF's Director of Cybersecurity. Prior to 2007, when she came to work for EFF, Eva worked in security and IT in Silicon Valley and earned degrees in
organizing EFF's Tor Relay Challenge, to writing privacy and security training materials (including Surveillance Self Defense and the Digital First Aid Kit), and publishing research on malware in Syria, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan. Since 2018, she has worked on addressing
the digital privacy and security needs of survivors of domestic abuse. She is also a co-founder of the Coalition Against Stalkerware.
hachyderm.io/@evacide
