Speculative Fiction Across Media 2026
SFAM 2026 is the third annual Speculative Fiction Across Media conference, themed Contacts and Crossings: Borders in Speculative Fiction.
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
- Dates
- October 21–24, 2026
- Venue
- Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
- Registration
- $300
TL;DR
- Speculative Fiction Across Media 2026 runs October 21–24 at Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles.
- Registration is listed at $300.
- The third annual conference brings together scholars and creators working in speculative media, including writers, producers, directors, designers, publishers, illustrators, and graphic artists.
- Conference attendees can join an exclusive organized tour of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts.
About
SFAM 2026 is billed as Contacts and Crossings: Borders in Speculative Fiction. Speculative Fiction Across Media was established in 2023 as a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit to foster communication and exchange of ideas among people working in speculative media. The 2026 logistics page lists a $179 nightly guest-room rate and $6 daily parking for attendees who are not staying at the hotel.
Who you'll find in the room
Scholars and creators
The organizer lists scholars, students, writers, producers, directors, designers, publishers, illustrators, graphic artists, and others who study or work in speculative media.
Featured speakers
1 listedKalindi Vora
Professor of Ethnicity, Race and Migration · Yale University
Partners on record
1 listedVenue & travel
Venue
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles,Getting there
The hotel is less than four miles from LAX.
Getting there
Non-staying attendees have a $6-per-day parking rate.
Questions people ask
6 answeredIt runs October 21–24, 2026.
It is held at Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles in Culver City, Los Angeles, California.
Registration is listed at $300 until August 15, 2026, and $350 afterward.
The organizer lists scholars, students, writers, producers, directors, designers, publishers, illustrators, graphic artists, and others who study or work in speculative media.
It can be worthwhile when the program matches your research or creative goals; review the agenda and speaker list before deciding.
Smart casual is a practical default for an academic and creative conference; the organizer does not publish a dress code.
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