FAQs
When and where is the Con being held?
Friday October 3 to Monday October 6, 2008 in Canberra at the Marque Hotel on Northborne avenue. More information is available on the Venue Page.
What does my membership entitle me to?
- Entry to the convention and all related areas (Full, Student/Concession only)
- Progress reports, including post-con wrap up (Full, Student/Concession and Supporting)
- Con Handbook (Full, Student/Concession only)
- Con para-fanalia at special rates
You can buy membership using the forms provided on this site.
Why is it so expensive?
It's not expensive, it's cheap!
Conflux membership gives you access to the entire convention facilities, as well as a program of literature, media, art and science. And then there's the parties, launches and other entertainment. Along with the opportunity to meet and mingle with authors, publishers, book sellers and other celebrities of Australian and international speculative fiction and pop culture.
How do I get there?
Canberra can be reached by rail, road or air. Check the travel page for more information.
What is the official convention hotel?
The convention hotel is still to be advised at this point, check back later for more information.
What is the Weapons Policy?
No weapons are to be brought to, worn or carried at any time during the convention (including water pistols, real or replica guns, swords or knives), unless approved as part of an official event. Only the convention organisors may approve such weapons and their participation in any event.
What is the Smoking, Drug & Alcohol policy?
The use of illegal drugs is expressly forbidden within the convention site. If any member or person who attends Conflux brings, uses, sells or otherwise distributes any type of illegal drug at Conflux, the legal authorities will be contacted to remove the person/s and no refund will be forthcoming. The attendee will also be banned from the remainder of the convention.
Alcohol may not be brought into the convention site and may only be consumed within the confines of the convention site if purchased from official sources.