Erasmuscon

A bridge between…

Eurocon 2024: the European convention for Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror, running since 1972. We are delighted to bring Eurocon to the Netherlands for the first time ever.

Join us at the monumental WTC Convention Centre in Rotterdam on 16 – 19 August 2024.

There will be an exciting programme full of interesting guests where you can participate in panels and workshops, and, of course, there will be a large room for our dealers, where you can buy books and all things fantasy, science fiction, and horror related.

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, please feel free to contact us at info@erasmuscon.nl 

Our Guests of Honour

Bo Balder

Jasper Fforde

Andrzej Sapkowski

Iris Compiet

Gary Erskine

Programme

The programme for Erasmuscon is now online!

Erasmuscon is looking for volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering during Erasmuscon? Volunteering is the ultimate way to connect with like-minded visitors and a chance to meet and chat with the authors, illustrators, and scientists who are part of the programme. Click here for more information.

Latest News

• Book list – Expanding Horizons
  Expanding Horizons – (y)our favorite non-Western fiction (post in English for the international visitors of Erasmuscon / Eurocon 2024) On Sunday I moderated a panel about non-Western fiction, to expand our reading horizons. Description of the panel: Diversify your to-read pile with Non-Western fantastic fiction! The fantastic genre is everywhere and bookstores offer science fiction,… Read more: Book list – Expanding Horizons
• The Erasmuscon Aftermovie
• What to do now?
  Below are some suggestions for the coming years. Archipelacon 2 – June 26-2, 2025 Seattle Worldcon – August 13-17, 2025 HSFCon – November 1-2, 2025 MetropolCon – July 2-5, 2026 LAcon V – August 27-31, 2026
• So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
  There are too many people to thank in person for making the first Eurocon in the Netherlands possible. But nevertheless, we are going to give it a try. In no particular order. Here we go. Our thanks to everyone who helped organize the Erasmuscon. Our thanks to everyone who was involved with the Erasmuscon. Our… Read more: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
• Book list – Digesting Climate Change
  Digesting Climate Change by Martijn Lindeboom On friday I held a lecture about Climate Change and science fiction. Afterward I was asked by several people if I could share the list of books I mentioned. You’ll find the list below.The same thing happened after the panel on sunday about Non-Western sciencefiction and fantasy books (I’ll… Read more: Book list – Digesting Climate Change