Activities do not run 24 hours per day in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Expect that you will not be able to get into the PCC any earlier than 8:30am and must clear out no later than 11:00pm. Some activities, particularly on the 4th floor of the Marriott, will be open 24-hours per day.
| Area | What/Why | Where | Day | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Member ServicesThese are in the Bridge area of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Take the 3rd floor walkway from the Marriott, turn left at the Great Hall, walk through the 2nd floor Program hallway and you'll see the Bridge area just past the Program rooms. | ||||
| Registration | Get badges, replace badges, turn in lost badges, program participant check-in. | The Bridge - CC2 Registration | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Volunteer Desk | Help make the Worldcon run. | The Bridge - CC2 Volunteers | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Information | Find out about the con, sign up for Handicapped Services, Kaffee Klatsches, Literary Beers. | The Bridge - CC2 Information | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Daily Newsletter | Submit news, party listings, art work, digital photos, etc | The Bridge - CC2 News Desk | Thu Fri Sat Sun | 9:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Con Suite | Meet your friends here | Marriott 3 | Thu Fri Sat Sun | noon- noon- noon- noon- noon- |
| Babysitting | Childcare for children under 7 (for older children, see the write-ups on Camp Franklin and Night Owls in the Program section) Babysitting costs $8.00 per hour per child (4 hours of free babysitting included in a Child's membership) Space is limited, so reserve your time as soon as you can. | Contact Babysitting via M309/310 | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 9:00am-11:30pm 9:00am-11:30pm 9:00am-1:30am 9:00am-12:30am 9:00am-noon Closed from 5:15pm-7:30pm daily |
ExhibitsExhibit Hall A/B of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Take the 3rd floor walkway from the Marriott, turn left at the Great Hall, walk through the 2nd floor Program hallway and the Bridge to go to the Exhibits Area. | ||||
| Art Show/Print Shop | A display of the best art in the field. | Exhibit Hall A/B | Thu Fri Sat Sun | 6:00pm-10:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm |
| Art Show Auction | Your chance to bid on art, check at the Art Show desk for info. | Exhibit Hall Auction Area | Sun | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Art Show Sales | You bid, you win, you pay. | Exhibit Hall Art Show Sales Area | Sun Mon | 5:00pm-7:30pm 10:00am-2:00pm |
| Artist Check-in | Exhibit Hall A/B | Thur | 10:00am-6:00pm | |
| Dealers Room | Your chance to buy all kinds of stuff. | Exhibit Hall A/B | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-3:00pm |
| Autographing | Get books autographed, limit three per person per writer (more than three and you must go through the line again). | Exhibit Hall A/B back of Dealers Room | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-3:00pm |
| Exhibits | A collection of fan and pro exhibits | Exhibit Hall A/B | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 11:00pm-10:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Site Selection/Worldcon Conversion | Vote for the 2004 Worldcon Thur-Sat; pay for your 2004 Worldcon membership, Sun-Mon | Exhibit Hall A/B | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 11:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
ProgramMain Program is in the 200 rooms of the PCC, and down in the 100 rooms (take the staircase on the left past the Bridge to access the 100 rooms). A few items are also in Marriott 307; the Workshops are in the Congress Ballroom, on the 4th floor of the Loew's. | ||||
| Camp Franklin | Activities for Kids | CC101, 102A/B Closes early on Friday for pool party | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-3:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
| "Night Owls" | Activities for Kids, 6-12 Parents are encouraged to lend a hand! | M301 | Sat Sun | 7:00pm-midnight 7:00pm-midnight |
| Developing the Young Reader | Activities for Educators, Librarians and Parents | CC104A | Fri Sat Sun | 2:00pm-5:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm |
| Academic/ Franklin University | Activities for Academics | CC104B | Fri Sat Sun | 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:30pm 10:00pm-6:00pm 10:00pm-6:00pm |
| ISAAC Interviews/ Teen Lounge | ISAAC Interviews provide young people with a venue for interviewing their favorite writer or artist; the Teen Lounge is an informal gathering place for teens. | CC109A | Thu Fri Sun Mon | 12:00pm-8:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 3:00pm-8:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Kaffee Klatsches | Meeting with a Program Participant in a small group; limited to 9, advance sign-up at Information Desk required. | CC3 Overlook Cafe | Fri Sat Sun Mon | 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-2:00pm |
| Literary Beers | Meeting with a Program Participant in a small group; limited to 9, advance sign-up at Information Desk required. | CC3 Overlook Bar | Thu Fri Sat Sun | 3:00pm-6:00pm 3:00pm-6:00pm 3:00pm-6:00pm 3:00pm-6:00pm |
| SIGs and Program | Special Interest Groups (or "Birds of a Feather" Sessions) - a place for groups to meet; sign up at the Information Desk. | CC110A/B | Thu Fri Sun Mon | 12:00pm-8:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
| SIGs and Program | Special Interest Groups (or "Birds of a Feather" Sessions) - a place for groups to meet; sign up at the Information Desk. | M307 | Fri Sat Sun Mon | 7:30am-midnight 7:30am-midnight 7:30am-midnight 7:30am-3:00pm |
| Green Room | Lounge for Program participants | CC304 | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | 9:30am-5:30pm 9:30am-5:30pm 9:30am-5:30pm 9:30am-5:30pm 9:30am-1:30pm |
EventsAll Events are on the 5th floor of the Marriott in the Grand Ballroom. Films and advance presentations on Films will also take place in M5 Grand. | ||||
| RetroHugos | Honoring the best SF of 1950 | M5 Grand | Fri | 8:30pm-9:30pm |
| GoH Speeches | Our Guests of Honor speak | Bear-M5 Grand Youll-CC108B Dozois-CC204A Scithers-CC204A | Fri Sat Sun Sun | 8:30pm-9:30pm 11:00am-noon 2:00pm-3:00pm 3:00pm-4:00pm |
| Masquerade | The major costume event of the science fiction field MC'ed by Rob Himmelsbach Seating may be limited; event may be broadcast to Marriott rooms | M5 Grand | Sat | 8:00pm-11:30pm |
| Hugos | The major award of the science fiction field, MC'ed by Toastmaster Esther Friesner Seating may be limited; event may be broadcast to Marriott rooms | M5 Grand | Sun | 8:00pm-10:00pm |
| Films | Hugo-nominated and other films | M5 Grand | Throughout the convention | |
| Video | DVDs of many movies | M407 | Throughout the convention, from 4pm on Thursday | |
| Anime | Variety of Japanese Animation | M408-409 | Throughout the convention, from 10am on Friday | |
Tardis & CouchesThese activities mostly take place on the 4th floor of the Marriott. Some gaming rooms are in the PCC, and must close down by 11pm. | ||||
| Concerts/Dances | All kinds of music | M4 Franklin A | Thu Fri Sat Sun | 4:00pm- noon- noon- 1:00pm- |
| Fan Lounge | Hang out, read zines, find out how to pub your ish | M690 | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | noon- noon- noon- noon- noon-3:00pm |
| Filk | Songs about science fiction and fandom set to music | M404, M411-412 (starting Friday) | Throughout the convention, from noon on Thursday | |
| Gaming | Places to play (Gaming Program: M415) | M4 Franklin B, M414 | Throughout the convention, from noon on Thursday (M414, from Friday morning) | |
| Gaming | Places to play in the Convention Center | CC103B, CC105B, CC107A (LARP, RPG), CC107B, 109B (LARP, LRP) | Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon | noon-10:00pm 10:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Internet Lounge | Access to the Internet | M4 Franklin B | Throughout the convention, from 2:00pm on Thursday | |
| Radio Room | Hear great old radio shows | M406 (M401, Thur only) | Throughout the convention, from noon on Thursday | |
CommunicationsThe Media Office (for Press/Broadcast/Web Representatives) is open from 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday-Sunday in CC307 | ||||