Becoming a Con Artist: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices for Planning and Hosting a Mini-Conference

From genre-blending reads (think Romantasy, Cli-Fi, Sci-Fantasy) to tabletop RPG gaming, from DEI topics the local foodie scene… You already have the idea, topic, or theme you want to focus on, but putting together an extended, multi-session event can feel overwhelming. By the end of the session, you will know how to break the process into segments, have an idea of the types of curveballs to anticipate, and leave with best practices developed by the presenter. This process can be applied to any topic or theme, and is scalable for any library, budget, etc. The best part is you don’t have to be an expert on the focus of your mini-con; you’ll be the expert in putting it all together, and you can leave the rest of the heavy lifting to the presenters! (This information also translates to hosting a resource fair, and other large events.)