Enter for Your Chance to Attend CONvergence 2026 for Free!
It’s June, and that means it’s almost time for CONvergence!
CONvergence is an annual convention for fans of science fiction and fantasy in all media. On July 2–5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Minneapolis, you can enjoy special guests, cosplay, panels, gaming, movies, an art show and artists alley, performances, themed room parties, and more with thousands of your fellow geeks. Although the con spotlights a huge variety of fandoms, this year’s theme is “The Geek in the Machine,” celebrating robots, cyborgs, and androids of all kinds!
CONvergence 2026 will feature the following guests of honor:
- Arif S. Kinchen, actor, musician, voice actor, and charity streamer
- Christine D. Galey, actor and puppeteer
- JR Dawson, queer speculative fiction author
- John Kovalic, cartoonist, game designer, and writer
- Nur-D, hip-hop artist
You can also catch the following Minnesotans, who are attending as invited participants:
- Shanti Tata, game designer and founder of North Games LLC
- SP (Satish) Jayaraj, author, podcaster, and creative life coach
- Lee Brontide, author, artist, and animator
- Jay Gallentine, space historian, author, and filmmaker
- Leslie Barlow, artist and ConFluence producer
As part of Twin Cities Geek’s community partnership with Convergence Events, we’re offering you the chance to attend for free! Just click the button below (or find the URL under the terms and conditions) and enter through Gleam before noon on June 15, 2026. We’ll select 6 winners who will each receive 1 four-day badge for the 2026 convention!
The Fine Print
No purchase necessary. Total number of prizes is 6, each consisting of 1 four-day registration for CONvergence 2026 (retail value $115). Any other expenses incurred as a result of winning this prize, including taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner.
How to Enter: Enter through the Gleam giveaway (https://gleam.io/hkFjx/tcg-convergence-2026-giveaway) using one or more of the provided methods by 12:00 p.m. Central Time on June 15, 2026.
Selection and Notification of Winner: Winners will be randomly selected using the Gleam platform and notified using the email address provided at entry. Odds of winning are dependent on the number of entries received. If Twin Cities Geek is unable to reach a selected winner within 48 hours of selection, or if the winner is ineligible or otherwise unable to accept their prize, the above process will be repeated until the prize has been successfully awarded.
Eligibility: Void where prohibited by law. Current Twin Cities Geek contributors, editors, and interns are not eligible for entry.
Sponsor:
Convergence Events Inc.
M/S #162
2355 Fairview Ave
Roseville MN 55113
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Hal Bichel
Hal has been heavily involved in fan, geek, and gaming culture since the dark ages of dial-up. She spends her time administrating several online communities, writing, and giving marketing advice to comic book professionals. Visit Hal's website at HalsPages.com.