Norwescon

Norwescon 47:
Through the Cosmic Telescope

April 17–20, 2025 | SeaTac, WA

Guests of Honor

Catherynne Valente, a white woman with long black hair, wearing a dark green top and a necklace with large multicolored beads, standing in snowy woods.

Catherynne M. Valente

Writer Guest of Honor

Wayne Barlowe, a white man with short grey hair and goatee, wearing round black glasses and a grey t-shirt, standing in the sun in front of what looks like a concrete wall.

Wayne Barlowe

Artist Guest of Honor

Tracy Drain, a Black woman with short hair, wearing a black blazer over a purple top and a large silver pendant necklace, smiling in front of a grey backdrop.

Tracy Drain

Science Guest of Honor

Paizo 1000sq

Paizo

Spotlight Publisher

Isis Asare 1000sq upscale

Isis Asare

Special Guest of Honor

Features

Programming

Hundreds of hours of panel programming presented by more than 200 panelists, covering such diverse subjects as science fiction, fantasy, science, costuming, art, writing, genre television, and movies, as well as myriad other topics of interest to fans.

Special Events

The Masquerade, the Philip K. Dick Awards, dances, concerts, performances, and other events not part of our general panel programming.

Exhibitors

Meet and interact with local artists, shop from vendors in the Dealers’ Room, discover art in the Art Show, and learn about local clubs, organizations, and other conventions.

Be A Part

Norwescon is an all-volunteer organization. Volunteer at the convention, or join our Convention Committee and help us throughout the year to put Norwescon together!

Location

Norwescon 47 will be held at our long-time home at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport, located in SeaTac, WA, just a short jaunt south of Seattle.

Recent News

News from Norwescon October 2024

Convention planning has begun, and we’re looking for meetup applications, panel ideas, and panelists; art show applications are open; a Norwescon Bibliophiles update; and we’d like help checking the accessibility of our website.

American Masters: Judy-Lynn Del Rey

Now available! PBS’s American Masters Renegades short film series showcasing the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities focuses on Judy-Lynn Del Rey. Portions of this episode were filmed this spring at Norwescon 46!

October Volunteer Meeting

October’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, October 4 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 47!

Norwescon’s Bibliophiles Update

Norwescon’s official year-round book club, Norwescon’s Bibliophiles, focuses on science fiction and fantasy books selected throughout the year by the participants. Feel free to join us for some Norwescon camaraderie and connection all year long

September ConCom Meeting

September’s ConCom meeting is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport or on Zoom to help plan Norwescon 47!

News from Norwescon September 2024

Announcing Writer Guest of Honor Catherynne M. Valente and Artist Guest of Honor Wayne Barlowe, soliciting ideas for panels and panelists, and our planning meetings are about to start and we’re looking for more volunteers!

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