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Information about the International
Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts

The ICFA is an annual scholarly conference devoted to all aspects of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts.

ICFA-30:
Time and the Fantastic

March 18-22, 2009, at the Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, Florida

CFP for ICFA-30

Various formats for downloading:

Orlando Map

A handdrawn map by Jeri Zulli of the area surrounding the hotel and a .pdf of driving instructions:

IAFA Business Minutes

Here are the minutes from the IAFA business meeting held at ICFA-29:

ICFA-29 Conference Evaluation Form

Online Conference Program

Feel free to have a look at the online program for ICFA-29, now available for preview.

Due to last-minute changes, the online program will stay a work-in-progress until fairly close to the actual conference. Note: As of February 14, 2008, the online program will not reflect the version printed in the ICFA program book, which will be provided to participants at the conference. The online program will continue to be updated for information purposes only.

To attend the International
Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts

Some important steps:

1. Send in a paper proposal to the relevant division head (see the Call for Papers, above).

2. Register as a member of IAFA and attendent of ICFA. Click here for the IAFA 2008 Membership & ICFA-29 Conference Pre-Registration Form in either Word or PDF.

Membership or registration questions can be directed to IAFA Membership & Registration Coordinator, Stacie L. Hanes .

3. Book accomodation with the conference hotel. Read the ICFA-29 Hotel Information and look at some pictures from the hotel and vicinity.

Note that the hotel operates a complimentary airport shuttle service from Orlando Airport. Should you prefer taxi, the estimated fee (one way) is USD 10.

4. If you are new to the conference, you might want to check out affiliated organizations.

Conference History

Read about the history of the ICFA, or look at a list of the conference volumes (published by Greenwood Press).

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