# Event Details - **Event Name**: TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm (-03:00) - **Event Description**: TriCon is Atlantic Canada's literary conference for writers of speculative fiction.About this EventWelcome to TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction, Halifax’s new conference for writers of speculative fiction. This event invites writers to participate in three days of panels, workshops, lectures, and readings designed to help develop, nurture, and inspire their writing and publishing careers. TriCon combines the geeky fun of a traditional SFF convention with a focus on providing space, resources, and tools for writers at all stages of their careers, including the chance to connect with our world-class Author, Agent, and Editor Guests of Honour!TriCon will offer a diverse slate of lectures, workshops, panels, readings, pitch sessions, blue pencil sessions, and more. Sessions will be booked continuously from 1pm-5pm on Friday, 8am-5pm on Saturday, and 8am-1pm on Sunday over several different rooms, with after-hours and satellite events planned as well.TriCon is committed to providing a fun, safe, and accessible space for all attendees, prioritizing inclusive programming for under-represented/equity-deserving groups, opportunities for participation from attendees, and strong enforcement of our safety and conduct policies. We value strong networks and a communicative community, so please join the conversation online at tricon-halifax.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/halifax/tricon-the-trident-conference-for-speculative-fiction/100001732020392619 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, conferences, workshops, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 104.72, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Halifax - **state**: NS - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Westin Nova Scotian - **lat**: 44.6401548 - **long**: -63.5682786 - **full address**: The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/23f4d99b0f09b43543706cd119617c16fac3c7bd511073a1cfe48987971ec37e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc044a8d-gmir.jpg?v=1759217056 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction being held? - **A:** TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm at The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction? - **A:** Tickets for TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction are priced at CAD 105 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird AdmissionCAD 105 + CAD 7 fee + CAD 13 taxAvailableSupporting MembershipFreeAvailableSmall TriCon T-shirtCAD 26 + CAD 3 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailableMedium TriCon T-shirtCAD 26 + CAD 3 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailableLarge TriCon T-shirtCAD 26 + CAD 3 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailableXL TriCon T-shirtCAD 26 + CAD 3 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailable2XL TriCon T-shirtCAD 26 + CAD 3 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction? - **A:** TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction is organized by Trident Booksellers & Cafe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Halifax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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