2026 Achievements Awards – Nominations

Best Work of Art

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
Cover for "Mrak" by Tania Mincheva	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	Tania Mincheva is one of the most celebrated book cover designers in Bulgaria. Her groundbreaking art for the cover of Mrak, created in close collaboration with the book’s author, is an incredible achievement in dark symbolism and sci-fi atmospherics, perfectly expressing the tantalizing promise of an epic conclusion to the beloved series.
Dreieck des Schreckens	Germany	Germany	In our digital, AI-flooded age, this work by our Best Artist nominee Adrian van Schwamen seems deceptively simple and wonderfully eerie, because it’s hand-drawn, with a keen eye for detail and composition. The illustration is based on/inspired by a short story by William F. Temple, and was published in the German magazine "Zwielicht"
Embrace the Future by Michaela Konrad	Austria	Austria	Michaela Konrad’s "Embrace the Future" is a fictitious image campaign aimed at the consumer-oriented part of humanity. In the style of classic commercial advertising, she illustrates twelve posters using screen printing. There is no AI involved!
La Vie secrète des robots book cover, by DOFRESH	France	France	DOFRESH brilliantly illustrates the cover of this short story collection, which has no equivalent in English & brings together the best work of Suzanne Palmer, hitherto almost unknown in Francophone regions. Why robots? The title also refers to a story about Bot 9, a tiny, obsolete space robot who shows ingenuity and courage in the face of catastrophic circumstances. https://dofresh.artstation.com
Oksana Sinenko (Оксана Сіненко). Covers and illustrations for the new edition of “Litopys Siroho Ordeny” by Pavlo Derevianko	Ukraine	Ukraine	Covers and illustrations for the new edition of “Litopys Siroho Ordeny” by Pavlo Derevianko, published in Old Lion Publishing.
Tecnologie del Futuro by Franco Brambilla	Italy	Italy	Long-time illustrator of Urania magazine. Winner of many Italian awards in Science Fiction.
The Fractal Episodes (12-book tessellated cover)	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Winner of the British Science Fiction award for best artwork published in 2025, the image has been designed to be cut into twelve parts - the covers of the 12 Fractal Episode stories. Nick Wells, the artist, is best known as being the owner and publisher of Flame Tree Press. He can be contacted through the Flame Tree Press website.
Time's End, Eleonor Piteira	Portugal	Portugal	Eleonor Piteira is a feelance illustrator, specialised in character-driven artwork, creating illustrations rich in symbolism, featuring mysterious and elegant characters. Her style is a mixture of realistic rendering, stylised shapes, and bold iconographic elements. She was awarded the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist 2025 by the US New England Science Fiction Association.

Best Written Work of Fiction

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
Das zweigeteilte All by Ralph Alexander Neumüller	Austria	Austria	The winner of the Chrysalis Award 2024 is back with his second novel, a story about mankind pampered by machines with AI, asking important questions about the role of art in such a world.
Emilia Burca	Moldova	Moldova	Eye of the Tiger (Ochiul tigrului) is the novel of Emilia Burca, published in French and Romanian editions. A science-fantasy novel, set in the afterlife, in a heaven world where all souls reach in the end. The main antagonist arrives in this realm as an intruder and impostor, by means of experimental science and medicine. Eye of the Tiger is a magical artifact, the key of the conflict.
Lumenlaulaja (by Emmi Itäranta)	Finland	Finland
Metamorf by Karolina Francova	Czech Republic	Czech Republic	The extensive body of work by Czech author Karolina Francová explores the fluidity of identity, both personal and sexual.
Mrak by Emil Minchev	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	Mrak is the final novel in a series of six books fusing sci-fi, horror and hardboiled detective fiction set on a faraway planet where settlers mutate and develop magic powers. The mindblowing solutions to all the mysteries in the series are revealed against the epic backdrop of interplanetary war sparked by the discriminatory policies and genocidal practices of a nefarious secret cabal.
Prometheus Dezlănțuit / Prometheus Unleashed, Adrian Chifu	Romania	Romania	A space opera epic of rare metaphysical scope, reimagining the Promethean myth within a galactic context. Adrian Chifu constructs a complex universe where cutting-edge technology intertwines with ethical dilemmas regarding the destiny of the human species. The novel is a profound exploration of power and sacrifice, establishing the author as a mature and compelling voice in contemporary SF.
Roserei by Cosimo Suglia	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	A statue that appears somewhere else in the village every day. Bo’s father says it’s futuristic. One manifesto later, Bo, George, and Kamila are sitting in class and get a new history teacher: Duchamp. Telling stories is what Bo, George, and Kamila wanted: to experience something. That they’d become the target of a trio of well-dressed apes was (of course) not part of the plan.
Será de Madrugada, Raquel Fontão	Portugal	Portugal	Raquel Fontão is a Portuguese author recognized for her compelling fiction. Her novel Será de Madrugada stands out for its narrative depth and literary quality, reinforcing her reputation as a significant contemporary voice in Portuguese literature, especially in the new wave of horror writing.
Skrivnost Srži, Jakob Konda	Slovenia	Slovenia	Skrivnost Srži is a trilogy set in a world inspired by the rich heritage of Slavic mythology. Within its pages, you will not encounter clichéd fantasy creatures such as elves, orcs, and dwarves; instead, you will journey among goldenhorns, rusalkas, and kresnik warriors. The story takes place in the Sunlit Land, where great political changes are unfolding.
Syntonia, by Audrey Pleynet	France	France	A. Pleynet has been collecting awards, critical and popular success for her SF shorter stories. Her first novel, Sintonia, is a dazzling epic with a fascinatingly intricate worldbuilding. Earth, year 2354. Humanity, through nanotechnology, now shields itself from a resolutely hostile nature within city-states, some into the clouds – among them, the mighty Venice, pioneer of these “stem cities”.
Tecnologie del Futuro edited by Marco Passarello	Italy	Italy	Marco Passarello, the editor of this all-Italian anthology, spoke with scientists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and then presented the topics to thirteen prominent authors from the Italian sci-fi scene.
The Legendary of the City Wonders (Легендарій міських див)	Ukraine	Ukraine	The collection of the urban fantasy retellings written by seven Ukrainian writers. Each short story is a reimagined fairy tale set in the modern Ukrainian city. This collection is the second book of the “Legendary” series.
The Sword Triumphant by Gareth Hanrahan	Ireland	United Kingdom	The Sword Triumphant is the final book in Gareth Hanrahan's trilogy "Lands of the Firstborn". Lammergeier is needed for one last service. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gareth-hanrahan/the-sword-triumphant/9780316537766/
When There Are Wolves Again	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN, is climate fiction which follows activist Lucy and filmmaker Hester across half a century, through the fight to restore Britain’s depleted natural habitats and revive the species who once shared the island. The book is a Guardian Best Science Fiction Book of 2025 and the British Science Fiction Association Award winner for best novel published in 2025.
Wolfszone, by Christian Endres	Germany	Germany	A breathtaking noir cyber thriller you don’t want to put down. A near-future scenario that addresses pressing issues such our changing living conditions in times of climate change, AI, and social unrest. He sends us on an adventure with his well-drawn, charismatic characters. Highly recognizable narrative style, pedal-to-the-metal plot. Asks us how we treat our fellow human beings & the world.

Best Dramatic Presentation

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
"Moonflower" by Ivo Icehard	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	„Moonflower“ is a musical album created by Ivo Icehard, to serve as a soundtrack to the novel „Moonflower“, the Bulgarian chrysalis award from Eurocon 2025. There are 4 different compositions meant to give life through music to the main characters of the novel.
A l’ouest d’Arkham	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	“A l’ouest d’Arkham” is a francophone stage adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Colour Out of Space,” transposed to the late-1980s media age. Blending cosmic and ecological horror with pop-cultural nostalgia (from VHS imagery to Depeche Mode), the play explores contamination, unstable perception, and the collision between indifferent cosmic forces and a screen-saturated humanity.
Another End by Piero Messina	Italy	Italy	In Another End, Piero Messina crafts a melancholic sci-fi drama exploring grief and memory. In a near-future world, a new technology allows the consciousness of the deceased to be temporarily hosted in "living bodies," giving loved ones a chance to say goodbye. Gael García Bernal delivers a soulful performance as a widower struggling to let go, blurring the lines between love and simulation.
Chien 51	France	France	Chien 51 is a 2025 SF thriller film directed by Cédric Jimenez based on the same-name novel by Laurent Gaudé. The film follows a crime investigation in a dystopian future, in 2045, in Paris, where people have been segregated into neighbourhoods by social class, and police are directed by an artificial intelligence system.
Färjan	Finland	Sweden
O Velho e a Espada, Fábio Powers	Portugal	Portugal	From the haunted forests of Beira Baixa rises an evil energy – humanity's only hope is a retired construction worker, a bottle of wine, a Zundapp 50 motorcycle, and a sword possessed by the spirit of a strange demon. The kinetic and humurous movie from the imagination of the director Fábio Powers. Was screened at Worldcon, a rare occasion for Portuguese film.
Poate visezi/ Maybe You're Dreaming (Satu Mare Northern Theatre)	Romania	Romania	A hypnotic visual journey into the dystopian universe of writer Izumi Suzuki. Directed by Diana Dragoș with a script by Alexa Băcanu, the performance explores the frontiers of post-humanism and the fragility of reality. It is a bold science-fiction production that challenges the audience's perception of the future through the lens of Japanese surrealism.
The Dex Legacy Season 3	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	The Dex Legacy is a science fiction audio drama series, written by Emily Inkpen and produced by Alternative Stories. Since the launch of Season 1 in 2022, the drama has received over 425,000 downloads internationally. Season 3, published in 2025, won the British Science Fiction Award for Best Audio for work published in that year.
U Are the Universe (Ти — космос)	Ukraine	Ukraine	Director Pavlo Ostrikov, lead role Volodymyr Kravchuk. The story centers on Andriy, a Ukrainian space trucker who transports nuclear waste from Earth to one of Jupiter’s moons. After an unexpected explosion on Earth, whose debris destroys everything in its path, Andriy is left as the last person in the universe. But suddenly, a Frenchwoman named Catherine contacts him, asking for help.

Best Fanzine

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
Agamor #3	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	This issue is a special tribute dedicated to the memory of Lubomir Nikolov, founding father of the Bulgarian gamebook genre. It features five fantasy choose your own adventures by premier authors, including Robert Blond/Bogdan Russev and horror author Branimir Sabev. It also marks the debut of Martin Dangov with a highly anticipated fan-prequel to the classic British series Blood Sword.
ArtZone SF #12/2025	Romania	Romania	In Brăila, science fiction and fantasy literature is rejuvenated through the ArtZONE SF Literary Circle, continuing the tradition of the SFera Literary Circle. The initiative began with literary workshops for young people, supported by established authors, afterwards broadened its collaborations through online platforms, attracting national and international writers.
Basis #100	France	France	Every three months, since 2000, the fanzine BASIS covers all aspects of the Perry Rhodan series: detailed analyses, technical diagrams, character studies, various articles, as well as extensive information on recent and upcoming releases, short stories, and more.
Emarginacje #1	Poland	Poland	“Emarginacje” is a new publishing project focused on modern literature and cultural phenomena. Importantly, it is non-commercial and addresses the need for journalism about SFF in Poland that is neither academic nor advertising. Volume one contains articles, reflections, discussions, and literary criticism. Over two hundred and fifty pages of journalism devoted to Polish literature.
Faun #5	Austria	Austria	Faun edited by Roland Reichart-Mückstein - debuted with its first issue in 2023 and yes, it is a real fanzine! New, but old-styled with sometimes type-writed pages with a good selection of texts on speculative fiction.
Il magazzino dei mondi #1	Italy	Italy	New fantastic magazine edited by Matteo Ciccone
Journey Planet #93 - Andor: Season 2	Ireland	Ireland	Journey Planet #93: Andor Season Two runs the gamut from reflections on Andor’s enduring lessons, to how the story illuminates the Star Wars universe, to good-old-fashioned fan reviews.
Pacto #2	Portugal	Portugal	The fanzine PACTO believes there is still much room to explore in the realms of fantasy, science fiction, and horror in Portugal. The editors ML Vieira, Ana Carolina Gomes, and Amanda Santo aim to bring to light provocative, modern, and experimental works within the genre, impactful in the most fantastic ways, discovering a multiverse of new worlds.
Weltenportal #6	Germany	Germany	Ambitious, independently published genre magazine that focuses on authors from German-speaking countries. The equal mix of short stories from all speculative genres, accompanied by illustrations, and the presentation of current new releases and artists is appealingly executed. Great selection, superb structure, professionally laid out and already quite consistent! Has become a fixture in SFF.

Best Work for Children

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
: Platanos, by Doina Rusti	Romania	Romania	An unhappy boy, a Christmas wish, and… a metamorphosis. Platanos, “a novel for children of all ages”, is a dystopia, continuing the short story of the same title, studied in middle school, written at the request of students and teachers. Doina Ruști is an award-winning novelist, widely recognized as one of the most powerful voices in Eastern European literature.
Apollo credici – Adrian Fartade, Luca Perri, Leo Ortolani	Italy	Italy	A space game book for children by some of the best illustrator and science promoters in Italy
Corvinho, Luis Louro	Portugal	Portugal	Luís Louro’s Corvinho showcases his signature blend of dark humor and visual inventiveness, this time for a children audience. The work combines striking illustration with compelling storytelling, highlighting Louro’s mastery of narrative comics and his unique ability to explore complex themes through imaginative and engaging visual art.
Der kleine Perry 3: Meister der Roboter	Germany	Germany	Based on the successful Perry Rhodan series. Writer & artist created a trilogy: Vol. 3 is about a world full of robots, with humanity nowhere to be found. It addresses socio-political issues in a way that is appropriate for children. Charming introduction to the Perry Rhodan universe & to SF in general. The comics evoke what older readers later nostalgically refer to as a "sense of wonder".
Doctor Who: The Robot Revolution by Una McCormack (Target)	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	What if the story of your life is written in the stars? Belinda Chandra grew up longing to travel - but never imagined rocket ships would be part of the deal. Abducted by killer robots and taken to a strange planet, Belinda joins forces with the Doctor to put right a revolution that might just be her fault... This novelisation comes from best-selling tie-in author Una McCormack.
Fantastyczne Smoki	Poland	Poland	"Fantastyczne smoki" [Fantastic dragons] is a collection of short stories about dragons, written by primary school children under the watchful eye of their teacher. The project aims to encourage children to develop their imagination, hone their writing skills, and participate in a semi-professional publishing process by writing and illustrating their own stories. The e-book is available for free.
Mitko and the Enchanted Cave	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	A deeply personal story of childhood trauma and loss of innocence under the entertaining guise of a fun sci-fi adventure. This tale of 4 kids lost in a cave full of mysterious creatures is actually about emancipation from parental constraints, being set in the first years after Bulgaria won its independence from the Soviet Union and its people became truly free for the first time in their history.
Station Symbiose, by Noëmie Lemos	France	France	Funny, tender, and moving, this science fiction novel (2025) is accessible from age 10. In a space station, we follow the adventures of Myrina, a human teenage girl who has to deal with many alien species while on a quest to rescue her mother. Second novel by Noëmie Lemos, it has been selected for the 2026 Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire, in the Francophone Youth category.
Vandalism by Valeriia Savotina (Валерія Савотіна “Вандалізм”).	Ukraine	Ukraine	Urban fantasy from rising star of Ukrainian SFF. Winner of “The Laboratory of Children's Reading - BaraBooka Top” award in nomination “Best Book for Youth”. The hidden world of Kyiv’s murals will reveal itself only to those who aren’t afraid to express their creativity.
Was macht ein Dino im Museum? by Anna Süßbauer	Austria	Austria	Alive dinosaurs on a trip to the museum – it is cute, funny and educational. Suitable for ages 4+.

Best Internet Publication

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
Actusf.com	France	France	ActuSF is a French webzine on written and medias SFF news : new books, interviews, special features. It records SF conventions and festivals panels and conferences, acting as living archives. https://www.actusf.com
Intergalactic Robot, Artur Coelho	Portugal	Portugal	Artur Coelho's blog keeps running consistently from January 2005! Kept as a geek version of a life travel log, it is a treasure trove of references, suggestions, commentaries, photos, events and thoughts, especially about science fiction books, movies, articles, and art.
Knigi-igri.BG	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	Established in 2011, knigi-igri.bg is the definitive hub for the interactive fiction community in Bulgaria. It serves as a comprehensive digital archive, news portal, and active forum dedicated to preserving the legacy and fostering the revival of gamebooks. The platform hosts an extensive database and supports both veteran and emerging authors of the genre.
Legie.info	Czech Republic	Czech Republic	A database of all science fiction, fantasy, and horror books and short stories published in Czech and Slovak.
Nörttikulttuurivisa (Geek Culture Quiz)	Finland	Finland
Other Than a Fanzine: Fantastica Magazine	Romania	Romania	The magazine promotes SF & fantasy literature and art. Edited by Mircea Liviu Goga, it includes contributions from SFVA members, as well as national and international editors. Editorials are signed by Gabriela Păsărin, while the Comics and Editorial Releases sections are provided by Syndicart and Dan Popescu. The magazine launched an English anthology titled "FANTASTICA MAGAZINE ANTHOLOGY".
Reading Wildlife	Italy	Italy	Website full of reviews and interviews about all genre publication in Italy and international scene edited by Andrea Viscusi and Angela Bernardoni
SciFiNet	Germany	Germany	Scifinet has been the central meeting place for speculative literature, especially science fiction, since 2001. Scifinet is an independent platform that is not dependent on large American tech companies or any German-language publishers. The old-school discussion forum is alive and well, and both literary creators and consumers meet here.
Vlad the Storyteller youtube channel	Ukraine	Ukraine	The youtube channel of writer and journalist Vladyslav Lientsev that focuses on advice for writers and books / screenplays analysis. Every video is a small one-person standup.

Best Comic Book or Graphic Novel

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
ARV, Adrian Nen	Romania	Romania	An exceptional visual SF debut, "ARV" follows the genesis of a new humanity on planet Kalineea. Blending the "wild" aesthetics of Rahan with hi-tech elements, the author (Fine Arts graduate) crafts a coming-of-age parable in a world without anchors. Released internationally in 2023-2024, the volume is a fascinating odyssey of identity and human reinvention.
Cristina Covrig	Moldova	Moldova	Cristina Covrig is a book illustrator and cover designer born in 1982. She is employed at the magazine for children and youth Florile Dalbe (White Flowers) and collaborated at magazine for children Alunelul (Walnut Dance). Her portofolio includes illustrations and cover design for books of Claudia Partole, Mihai Valcu and Valerian Ciobanu.
Daga #3	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	Five vivid stories, masterfully crafted by artists from three generations, invite you to discover the art of comics with the third issue since the reset of th most iconic Bulgarian comic book. This issue marks the moment the creative team behind “Daga” finds its true place in the 70+ years of Bulgarian comic book history, uniting youthful talent with seasoned experience and evergreen creativity.
Guida pratica e un po’ comic(a) al Solarpunk	Italy	Italy	The first comic about Solarpunk in Italy and Europe, edited by Francesco Verso and involving 7 illustrators from Italy and Perù. Published by Kleiner Flug and Future Fiction
Ionheart by Lukas Kummer	Austria	Austria	Ionheart is a graphic novel in English language by the Austrian artist Lukas Kummer, a story performancing a balacing act between fantasy and science-fiction. It’s a story about escapism, regret and love.
La Route, by Manu Larcenet	France	France	Manu Larcenet (b. 1969) is a major figure in contemporary comics. His work blends humor, introspection, and striking visual power. With this album, Manu Larcenet achieves an adaptation of absolute originality while remaining entirely faithful to the original work, illustrating the silences of the narrative, and making the dark and haunting world of Cormac McCarthy’s novel his own. A masterpiece.
Oskar Ed: Můj nejlepší přítel	Czech Republic	Czech Republic	Branko Jelínek won four Czech Muriel Awards for his graphic novel Oskar Ed: My Best Friend
Pestilence. Volume 2: The Beyond by Andrii Dankovych. (Мор. Частина 2: Потойбіччя).	Ukraine	Ukraine	The continuation of the story about the mysterious and faceless evil that descended upon a medieval town. This tale is about the world from which that evil came.
Same as Best Work for Children: Der kleine Perry 3: Meister der Roboter	Germany	Germany	Based on the successful Perry Rhodan series. Writer & artist created a trilogy: Vol. 3 is about a world full of robots, with humanity nowhere to be found. It addresses socio-political issues in a way that is appropriate for children. Charming introduction to the Perry Rhodan universe & to SF in general. The comics evoke what older readers later nostalgically refer to as a "sense of wonder".
Silver: Unearthed	Ireland	Ireland	From the publisher of Judge Dredd, Silver is the story of a 500-year-old vampire recruited by a band of rebels to fight a technologically advanced alien race. Baroness DeSilva proves to be a powerful ally, as she fights to defend her food source from the extra-terrestrial enemy! Story by Michael Carroll, Art by Joe Currie, letters by Simon Bowland. https://shop.2000ad.com/catalogue/XB934
Tales from Nevermore, Pedro Nascimento and Manuel Monteiro	Portugal	Portugal	Pedro N (art) and Manuel Monteiro’s (script) Tales from Nevermore is a visually striking and narratively rich comic. The work blends dark fantasy, suspense, and imaginative storytelling, demonstrating the authors’ ability in creating atmospheric worlds.

Best Event, Festival or Convention organised by Fans

Nominee	Nominating country	Nominee country	Description	url
All Mor (Аль Мор) 2025	Ukraine	Ukraine	The All Mor Interactive Fantasy Festival is a festival dedicated to the fantasy genre, created on the basis of the fantasy project of the same name. The Festival presents panels with writers and researchers, lectures, master classes, project presentations, quests, a children's program, craft stands, interactive entertainment, an exhibition fair, and an amazing costume show.
Archipelacon 2	Finland	Finland
Bazyliszek x Polcon	Poland	Poland	Bazyliszek x Polcon was, above all, an open convention. Not only was it admission-free, but many of its attractions also took place in the city space. The programme has been designed to appeal to first-timers. The convention hosted our most important SF&F award – the Zajdel. We had 7,000 participants, 700 hours of programming, and 50 guests, including those from the USA, Ukraine, and Iceland.
Contacto 2025	Portugal	Portugal	Festival Contacto is a Portuguese festival celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and speculative arts. It showcases literature, comics, and multimedia works, especially fostering community among younger readers, highlighting emerging talent, and promoting creativity within genre culture in Portugal.
DeepCon 2025	Italy	Italy	One of the longest SF con organized by fans! Hosted 2 EuroCons and it's still alive. 🙂
Eastercon 2025	Ireland	United Kingdom	For the first time in its 88 year history, the British National Science Fiction Convention came to Northern Ireland! With over 800 attendees and an online streaming option, Belfast put on an event to remember.
Elstercon 2024	Germany	Germany	A well-organised, biannual convention in Leipzig, always with a great roster of guests (including international ones, e.g. Alastair Reynolds, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Aliette de Bodard). Their hardcover program/souvenir book is in a league of its own. They started in 1992 and have continuously improved: With 17 cons under its belt, Thomas Braatz's organising team has more than earned a European-level award.
Fantasy-Con (Wien)	Austria	Austria	Fantasy-Con is an event run by the local club Fantasy-Schmiede and sets place in Vienna. The program features a lot of panels such as autor´s readings, discussions and workshops.
FénixCon	Czech Republic	Czech Republic	In 2025, Brno hosted the 41st convention, which marks the symbolic end of the science fiction fan year; fans from all over the Czech Republic and Slovakia attend the event.
Les Intergalactiques, 13e édition	France	France	A cultural festival based in Lyon, "Les Intergalactiques" brings together perspectives from science fiction, speculative fiction, natural and social sciences, and popular culture more broadly. “What is to be done?” This year central theme was explored by more than 100 guests through panel discussions and talks, exhibitions, film screenings, music, book fairs, writing & creative workshops...
LuxCon 2025	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	LuxCon continues to celebrate Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Culture in the heart of Luxembourg.
Na meji nevidnega 2025	Slovenia	Slovenia	The event brings together fans of science fiction, fantasy, comics, gaming, cosplay, and popular culture, offering a rich two-day programme of lectures, panel discussions, workshops, author talks, and stage events. With over 5000 attendees, Na meji nevidnega has become the central meeting point for the Slovenian SF&F community and a recognisable regional event.
ROMCON 2025	Romania	Romania	Romcon (National Convention of Science-Fiction in Romania), this name appeared after the 1989 Revolution. The first meeting of this type took place in April 1972, in Bucharest. During these events, sci-fi writers from all over the country meet, listen to conferences on the established theme, and get national awards for Sci-Fi Literature and Art
Through Nine Lands 2025 - Monstrous Encounters	Bulgaria	Bulgaria	This tenth edition of the biggest national fiction convention was focused on interactions with the monstrous - in terms both of scale and otherness - across the fields of fiction, academic research, game design, sequential art, children's literature and cinema. The program featured over thirty segments such as lectures, panels, workshops, book readings, immersive experiences and quizzes.
World Fantasy Convention 2025	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Held in Brighton, in October 2025, the World Fantasy Convention returned to the United Kingdom for the first time in more than a decade. Attendances numbers were higher than many previous iterations of the convention and the inclusion of UK Fantasycon as part of the event, allowed regular attendees of both to come together and celebrate Fantasy and Horror.