GUESTS AND PRESENTERS

Guest Applications for Multiverse 2025 are open through March 31, 2025. Please read the information below and follow the link at the bottom of the page to apply!

Guests and Presenters at Multiverse are qualified individuals (industry professionals such as writers, artists, performers, academics, scientists, or those with other specialized knowledge and experience) who apply to be guests and are accepted by the Multiverse Programming Team. As a guest or presenter at that year’s convention, they will participate in programming such as panels, demonstrations, presentations, workshops, or other such events.

Presenters give 15-45 minute presentations in Multiverse’s LEARN Track. This is modeled on academic paper presentations, but having a paper is not necessary. The goal is to create an academic environment to learn about and discuss topics pertaining to speculative fiction, science, and fandoms. More information on this, as well as the application, can be found at the Call for Papers page.

Guests and Presenters are listed on the “Also Appearing” page of the Multiverse website and have their name listed in the Multiverse programming guide for the year of their appearance, as well as announced via Multiverse’s social media throughout the year. They are also welcome to promote their appearance at Multiverse as they wish, and may supply the convention a PDF press release regarding their current work to be included with their bio on the convention website.

BECOMING A GUEST OR PRESENTER

Each individual who wishes to be a Multiverse Guest or Presenter must submit an application each year that they wish to be considered, and an acceptance is for that year only. The Multiverse Programming Team will review applications through the year and extend invitations to approved applicants. You can find the differences between the two below.

A Guest will receive:

  • A complimentary badge for the weekend.

  • At least three one-hour programming events such as signings, panel discussions, meetups, film screenings, or readings. Additional opportunities are available, and there is a place in the application to share your preferences.

  • Option for discounted space to sell books or goods, either in the Dealer’s Hall or one of the pre-function areas (must complete Dealer application).

  • Listing in Convention materials and on the Convention website for that year.

There are very limited number of Guest and Presenter slots available each year, so unfortunately the convention cannot extend an invitation to everyone who applies. Guests and presenters are selected based on the needs of the convention in any given year, so even if you don’t receive an invite one year, don’t let that discourage you from applying in the future!

The button below will take you to the Guest Application. If you wish to also present on the LEARN Track, please apply separately on the Call for Papers page.