Apr 4, 2008 - Barry Malzberg Cancellation - We regret to announce that Barry Malzberg will not be appearing at I-CON 27.

Apr 4, 2008 - Jon Rosenberg and Steven Cloud will not be appearing - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Mr. Rosenberg and Mr. Cloud are unable to appear at I-CON 27.

Mar 28, 2008 - Conrad Brooks Cancellation - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Conrad "The Gielgud of Bad Movies" Brooks will not be appearing at I-CON.

Mar 27, 2008 - Rocky Horror Picture Show! - It's a contest! You can be a mad scientist, biker zombie, or suburban housewife losing her inhibitions. Win fabulous prizes!

Mar 18, 2008 - RepRap Demo Cancelled - We regret to announce that RepRap.org's Zach Smith will be unable to attend I-CON. The RepRap demonstration has been canceled.

Mar 16, 2008 - BattleStar Galactica Season Premiere! - Come see the season premiere of the hit series on a big screen, with 700 of your closest friends. Win BSG DVD sets!

Mar 9, 2008 - GM Signup - Interested in running an RPG? Sign up to be a GM.

Mar 9, 2008 - Awards Banquet - Tickets are now available online for the Awards Banquet. This event is held each year honoring guests for outstanding achievements in their field or genre. This year, the Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma on Saturday April 5, 2008 starting at 5:30pm. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit the Awards Banquet page

Mar 9, 2008 - Cosplay Competition - This I-CON 27 Cosplay Competition is now open to all types of cosplay, not just anime! Registration closes March 28, so hurry over to the Anime page to register online!

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Important Membership Information

You must purchase a membership to attend I-CON. Even if you just want to browse in the Dealer's Room, or play in one roleplaying game, you must buy a membership first!

Online and retail store membership sales are now closed. You must purchase your membership at the door.

What's a membership? We don't sell tickets to our annual convention. Instead, we sell you a membership to the event. Don't worry, it's not complicated. Anyone can purchase a membership and all we require is your name, address and payment.

Student Membership Discount: Student memberships are available for any current junior high, high school, or college students. If you purchase your student membership through the mail, you must include a photocopy of your valid, current student ID. If your junior high or high school does not issue IDs, we will accept a letter of verification from your school's office on school stationary. Have your ID with you to purchase memberships at all locations, and when you pick up your badge at the convention.

Stony Brook University Faculty/Staff Discount: If you are employed by Stony Brook University, you can get a membership to I-CON at the student rate. SB Fac/Staff discount is available by PayPal, mail, and at the door. (Not available from vendors). You must present your employee ID when you purchase your membership, include a photocopy of the ID with your mail-in registration form, or verify your eligibility at the pre-registration desk if ordering through PayPal. Limit two per ID.

Store Membership Sales:As in previous years, we will also be selling memberships at some of your favorite local hobby shops and comic book stores. See below for a list of participating vendors.

Mail in Memberships: PLEASE type or print all information clearly! If we can't read your form, you will be delayed at the door. Include a check or money order made out to ICON Science Fiction, Inc. We cannot accept cash through the mail, and it is not possible for us to handle credit card orders through mail-ins. However you can use a credit card through PayPal. We MUST HAVE a name for EACH membership ordered. There is a $25 charge for a bounced check.

One Day Memberships: ARE NOT AVAILABLE BY MAIL. However, you can purchase them from the vendors listed below, through PayPal, and at the door during the event.

Confirmation Letters will NOT be sent for advance purchases except by request. Your cancelled check or your PayPal confirmation is your receipt. If you want a confirmation letter, you must send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) with your order form by March 1, 2008. NO confirmation letters will be sent for any orders received after 3/1/2008.

Group Discounts: Group discounts are only available for memberships purchased in advance by mail for Three Day Memberships only. (10-19 are $1.00 off and 20+ is $2 off.).

How to Register

• Paypal: Simply visit our handy paypal page!
• By Mail: Simply download This PDF, print it out, and mail it in, with your payment and a copy of your ID. You'll need acrobat reader, which you can get from adobe.com. You'll also need a printer.
• For any issues with general membership (such as paypal problems) please contact us at membership@iconsf.org

At The Door

Memberships are available beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, April 4. The rates are as follows:

3 Day

Senior Citizens are entitled to the Student rate, as are Stony Brook staff and faculty. Children under 6 are admitted free of charge. The Child rate applies to those ages 6-12. All special rates apply only to three-day tickets.