Balticon exists to celebrate the creation and appreciation of science fiction and fantasy in all its expressions, by bringing together fans of all backgrounds in a warm, welcoming environment.

Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, we do too! While our central theme is writing, literature, and authors, our dynamic program has something everyone can appreciate. Join over fifteen hundred fans of all backgrounds as we gather to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with more than 300 hours of diverse programming, from award-winning authors and publishers to twitch live-streamers, from cosplay experts to renowned scientists and tech innovators. Sing along with our filkers, soak in our stunning Art Show and Masquerade, laugh and cry at our Film Festival. We’ve got something for everyone.

The Horror Writers Association is thrilled to have the incredible city of Stamford, Connecticut as the host of the 2025 StokerCon® convention at the Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Space. We hope you will join us in 2025 to celebrate our much beloved genre and become inspired by this beautiful city in the company of your brilliant fellow writers, artists, and filmmakers.

The 2025 convention will be hosted by the beautiful city of Stamford, Connecticut at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. We’re taking over the city from June 12 to June 15, 2025.

StokerCon® has been a long celebrated convention for authors of the horror genre. It is an all-inclusive event where writers of all of the many subgenres the horror world may convene to share ideas, pitch their new projects, and revel in their weirdness.