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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-32:
The Fantastic Ridiculous

March 16-20, 2011, at the Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, Florida

Online Conference Program

This is the published program for ICFA-32.

This is the schedule as it will appear in the printed program. Because of last minute cancellations and other issues, there are likely to be ongoing changes to the schedule; an errata sheet will be included in the registration packages.

CFP for ICFA-32 has closed. Thank you for your submissions!

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.

Membership or registration questions can be directed to IAFA Membership & Registration Coordinator, Bridgid Shannon .

3. Book accomodation with the conference hotel. Read the ICFA-32 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.

Tips on Writing Conference Proposals

Here are some tips on writing and submitting conference propsals. These are particularly useful if you're new (or need a refresher) to the conference circuit.

Orlando Map

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

Post Conference Excursion

This year's post conference excursion will be to Islands of Adventure®, or the other Universal Orlando park. Adventure awaits you as you walk the streets of Marvel Super Hero Island®, face dinosaurs at Jurassic Park®, and cast spells at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter®. Be sure to add this adventure when you register for the conference!

ICFA-31 Conference Evaluation Form

Conference History

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

Or take a look at conference memories of a number of ICFA attendees.

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