{"id":10,"date":"2025-06-06T18:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T18:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scificon.org.es\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2025-11-12T12:38:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:38:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scificon.org.es\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Sci-Fi Con?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sci-Fi Con is not just another event \u2014 it&#8217;s an immersive, multi-sim celebration of everything science fiction, hosted entirely within the virtual world of Second Life. For over 18 years, it has grown into the largest sci-fi themed convention in SL, featuring everything from alien bazaars and roleplay groups to space station raves and cutting-edge virtual builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It&#8217;s part exhibition, part party, part fundraiser \u2014 and 100% community-powered.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Living, Breathing Virtual Convention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many conventions rely on static web content or video streams, Sci-Fi Con is built in real time inside Second Life \u2014 where you don\u2019t just attend the con, you inhabit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore massive multi-region builds filled with sci-fi cities, alien landscapes, and themed zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact directly with avatars from across the metaverse \u2014 builders, fans, DJs, scripters, artists, and cosplayers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join live in-world events: dance parties, panels, parades, contests, machinima premieres, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It&#8217;s Structured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, Sci-Fi Con has a central theme (e.g., Galactic Frontiers, Neon Apocalypse, or Time Rifts), and is divided across multiple themed regions (&#8220;sims&#8221;). Boothers identifying with the particular theme of a region set up shop, or exhibit their craft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Nexus Hub<\/strong>: Central gathering point, information kiosk, teleport links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merchants<\/strong>: Home to dozens of exhibitor booths: from weapon and vehicle makers to avatar modders and alien tailors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roleplay Zones<\/strong>: Live-action areas for RP groups to showcase their worlds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event Arenas<\/strong>: For live performances, DJ sets, and competitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art Galleries<\/strong>: Featuring sci-fi themed visual and interactive works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Exists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SciFiCon is a passion project \u2014 built by fans, for fans. But it&#8217;s also a force for good. For 15 years, the convention fundraised for Relay for Life (American Cancer Society). In recent years, it has shifted its support to #TeamFox, contributing to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson&#8217;s Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through donations, auctions, and in-world purchases, attendees help raise real money \u2014 in a virtual setting \u2014 for real-world causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Attends?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SciFiCon welcomes a global and wildly diverse crowd:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veteran SL residents and builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newcomers curious about sci-fi and virtual worlds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artists, coders, DJs, and cosplayers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporters of Parkinson\u2019s and cancer research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And every flavor of alien, android, robot, or sentient jellyfish you can imagine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you ready to join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to showcase your builds, perform on stage, or just explore \u2014 Sci-Fi Con is for you. Sci-Fi Con is about discovery, community, and a shared love of worlds beyond our own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scificon.org.es\/index.php\/noobie-sl\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.scificon.org.es\/index.php\/noobie-sl\/\">How to Get Started in Second Life<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/destinations\">Teleport to Sci-Fi Con (In-World)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scificon.org.es\/index.php\/crew\/\">Meet the Crew<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sci-Fi Con is not just another event \u2014 it&#8217;s an immersive, multi-sim celebration of everything science fiction, hosted entirely within the virtual world of Second Life. 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