The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is excited to announce that the 61st Annual Nebula Awards Conference will be held in Chicago, IL from June 3-7—and we’re inviting you along for the ride. It’s only a month away!

For $300 USD, you can secure your place with us for all our regular programming, which will be hosted at the tremendously accessible Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center, just two miles from O’Hare International Airport. We’ll circle back to see if you’d like to join us at a small top-up cost for our Nebula Banquet, too. Sign-in desk opens on the 3rd, and the party gets started with full programming on the 4th.

Sometimes called “the jewel of the Midwest,” and bordered by scenic Lake Michigan, Chicago is famous for its bustling music and comedy scenes, its diverse neighborhoods and restaurants, and its exciting historical and cultural attractions. It’s also home to many writers, and it’s especially notable as a home of comics art and slam poetry.

Register now!

Online tickets for 2026 are now available, too! Note: This ticket only covers the 2026 online Conference.