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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We wanted an inclusive, accessible, safe event for all, which meant everyone was masked and we had multiple air filters going. And attendance was completely free thanks to our generous donors. For our work, please do consider us for awards! 3/3 Our website is here: concurrentseattle.weebly.com

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CONCURRENT SEATTLE

ConCurrent is a free one-day event intended to be an alternative to WorldCon programming.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

ConCurrent was dreamed up, planned, and executed in eleven weeks as a one-day convention running alongside WorldCon. We emphasized panel topics relevant to current issues in SFFH and welcomed an incredibly diverse set of panelists. We were categorically against all genAI usage from the start. 2/

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

It's awards eligibility season and we at ConCurrent are definitely eligible for one award: the Hugo Award for Best Related Work. However, if you think we're a good fit for other awards, please do consider us! Short fact thread incoming. 1/

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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 06/09/2025

Oh hey, nice writeup of @seattlein2025.org and @concurrentseattle.bsky.social in the U. of Washington Daily (byline @chaitnad.bsky.social I believe, though the webpage seems to be missing it...) www.dailyuw.com/article/seat...

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Seattle hosts WorldCon and the Hugo Awards

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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 23/08/2025

Oh! And the post includes picspam from both Writers with Drinks hosted by @charliejane.bsky.social and @charliesqueerbooks.bsky.social (no relation) and @concurrentseattle.bsky.social ! With gorgeous event photos by Jo Sisodia and Lauren Ring.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

You'd think with the con over that we'd be able to rest, but there are still a few things to wrap up. I'm handling financials tonight. It's not a perfectly-in-focus snapshot, but here's the estimate. You gave us $5000. Our final tally? $5015.20. Nailed it. (Almost.)

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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Christine Hanolsy (she/her) @christinehanolsy.com · 21/08/2025

This was a phenomenally well-run (and well-attended!) event.

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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Thread. If nothing else, this is a reminder of why we need to support organizations like @concurrentseattle.bsky.social, which made us all feel welcomed and seen. And it was fun!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We'd like to shout out Seattle's Clean Air Collective and mask bloc for providing us with free masks and air filters during ConCurrent. We could not have run the event without that help, and it was given to us for free. For FREE! What an amazing public service. Thank you so much.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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P. H. Low @ph-low.com · 20/08/2025

(hello i made a zine recently for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social & it was so much fun i put it up on ko-fi.com/s/f14f5d4a85 )

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cyborg sonnets & other poems - lowph's Ko-fi Shop

A zine of poems designed & written by P. H. Low

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Patti Poblete @voleuseck.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Okay, last panel of the day: "Erotica & Horror: Polar Opposites or Twins Separated at Birth?" with ML Krishnan, Cecilia Tan, Sumiko Saulson, Diana Pho, and Coral Alejandra Moore! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

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Patti Poblete @voleuseck.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Next up, "Music and Monsters: A Sinners Panel" with LD Lewis, LP Kindred, Rebecca Roanhorse, Erin Roberts, and Nicole Glover! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

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Patti Poblete @voleuseck.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Back to panels after a lovely lunch break! Next up is "Worlds and the Spaces Between: Exploring the Liminal in Science Fiction" with PH Low, Yume Kitasei, Micaiah Johnson, Charlie Jane Anders, and Felicia Martínez! #ConCurrent2025 #WorldCon

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Missed ConCurrent? @voleuseck.bsky.social was wonderful enough to livepost panels 2-5 in the thread below. Thank you so much!

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felicia martínez @feliciafm.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Nabbed from the @concurrentseattle.bsky.social instagram. Everyone was masked, panelists and audience. Thank you for keeping us safe @itsamia.bsky.social 💖 I found a pink one for the ocassion!

The Liminal Spaces in science fiction panel at ConCurrent. Everyone is masked.

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Mia Tsai says buy her books @itsamia.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Yeah.... that was me. Fuck AI ❤️

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Thank you to the ACT/UAC. They were welcoming and inclusive and in line with our beliefs from day one. They kept surprising us with how thoughtful they were. Seattle, if you need event space, please consider the ACT Theatre/Union Arts Center!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

ConCurrent is over. Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, spoke about us, donated, paneled, moderated, volunteered, worked, attended. Our mission was successful. All this can be done as it always has been done, with thoughtfulness, precision, safety, and attention to detail. I'm so grateful.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

It can be tricky getting to the Bullitt Cabaret. Fear not! Have a video. And when in doubt, follow the rainbow.

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L. D. Lewis, Sea Witch Apologist 🧜🏾‍♀️ @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 12/08/2025

Please don't make me do a Canva graphic. Here's my Worldcon Schedule: **THURS 8/14** Authors Against Book Bans table @ Worldcon 11:30a-1p SINNERS Panel @ ConCurrent 2:30p-3:30p My Very Own Table Talk @ Worldcon 4:30p-5:30p HOZIER 6p-? **FRI 8/15** Clarion West table @ Worldcon 12p-2p

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

It can be tricky getting to the Bullitt Cabaret. Fear not! Have a video. And when in doubt, follow the rainbow.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Prepping... Will post a "how to navigate the UAC" vid later!

Table tents with panelist names are spread across a table with a black tablecloth. ConCurrent pens, stickers, fans, and badge ribbons are visible in the back of the photo.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

So, we've given up on our early check-in thing after seeing some numbers. Just show up! We'll be there! Don't bring any jerks! And don't pretend to be someone you're not!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Introducing our mascot, Sparkles the UFOnicorn! Limited quantities of Sparkles stickers will be available at the registration desk 15 minutes before each panel. Please take only one; Sparkles is temperamental. (Thank you to the ConCurrent backers!) credit @rosefinchie.bsky.social

An oval sticker held between thumb and forefinger; the thumbnail is painted in sparkly red polish. The oval sticker has an illustration of an angry-looking unicorn with a rainbow mane, a facemask, and a UFO at the top of its horn. The background is a dark purple with rainbow sparkles. Across the top is the text "CONCURRENT" in all caps. At the bottom right is the name of the artist: rosefinchie.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We're now up to date on our registration confirmation emails! Tomorrow, if you've registered, you'll receive our day-before email with a final early check-in link (makes it so we can just give your badge to you after you tell us who you are).

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

What's this? Our website looks a bit different now! The landing page has been redesigned to provide you with pertinent info at a glance. Walking directions from Summit as well as a map are now up front, as well as links to our credo, our FAQ, and our registration page. concurrentseattle.weebly.com

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CONCURRENT SEATTLE

ConCurrent is a free one-day event intended to be an alternative to WorldCon programming.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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CONCURRENT SEATTLE

ConCurrent is a free one-day event intended to be an alternative to WorldCon programming.

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A. W. Prihandita | Anselma @awprihandita.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I’m going to my first ever Worldcon! I have a panel with Victor Manibo, Van Hoang, & Salinee Goldenberg. Plus, @sarahpinsker.bsky.social is generously sharing her reading slot w/ me. 🥹 I’m also paneling at @concurrentseattle.bsky.social w/ Sam Asher, Lauren Ring, LaShawn Wanak, & David Levine!

A. W. Prihandita’s Worldcon and ConCurrent Schedule

Worldcon

Reading (with Sarah Pinsker)
Friday, Aug 15
6 - 6.30 PM, Room 429

Monsoon Season: The Southeast Asian SFF Wave
Saturday, Aug 16
6 - 7 PM, Room 445-446

ConCurrent

The Short and Long of It: Short Fiction, Its Mutability, and How to Transform It
Thursday, Aug 14, 9 AM
ACT Theater/Union Arts Center

And, message me if you want to hang out! :)

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priya chand @priyachand.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Doing some research for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social 👀👀

Hand painted sign depicting SINNERS in theater with Michael B Jordan on screen and "70mm" below

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I've looked at our roster and I don't see your name, which is very odd! Can you register again? I'll DM once I see it and get your confirmation out to you.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

For example, if you're an attendee, your badge will look like this: The color blocks on the left aren't just for show! All panels are color coded, and we'll be marking the boxes so we can see at a glance which panels you've registered for. Plus our help #. Call or text on con day if you need us!

A ConCurrent attendee nametag badge. A rainbow comes down from the top left corner to the bottom right corner, all on a purple background. In the top left is "Con Current" on two separate lines. Across the top of the white rectangle in the middle is the word "ATTENDEE" in all caps and white text. Three sparkle stars are in the top right corner. On the far left is a stack of five colored rectangles: red, yellow, green, blue, purple. Below that is "help: (404) 593-0419."

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Six days until ConCurrent! Pro tip: Check badges to figure out who's who. All badges will have "attendee," "staff," "volunteer," or "panelist" on them, as well as corresponding icons (sparkles, spaceship, Space Needle, or space unicorn). Register now! concurrentseattle.weebly.com/register.html

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ConCurrent Seattle's attendance policy is flexible to give attendees the ability to go to both ConCurrent and WorldCon. Because of this policy, we ask that you register for each panel you want to...

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Sam Asher @samasherwriter.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

As I'm getting ready for @concurrentseattle.bsky.social and @seattlein2025.org next week, I remember how anxious these events always make me. With that in mind, if anyone would like a hug from a Big Queer Dad who's built like a grumpy bear while we're in Seattle, just let me know. I've got you.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

ConCurrent's 1 pm panel is Worlds and the Spaces Between: Exploring the Liminal in Science Fiction with @lowph.bsky.social @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social @yumewrites.bsky.social @feliciafm.bsky.social @charliejane.bsky.social. Come join us next Thursday!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

More ConCurrent registration confirmations have gone out. If you've registered and haven't yet received a confirmation, please check your spam folder! Our last batch of confirmations went out around 9:20 am ET. Registered sparklecorns, there's an email coming to you later today. ONE WEEK TO GOOOOOO

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P. H. Low @ph-low.com · 06/08/2025

my @concurrentseattle.bsky.social @seattlein2025.org schedule ~ hope to see y'all there! + sneak peek of the swag stash

PH Low, seattle concurrent and worldcon events

Aug 14 1–2 PM worlds and the spaces between: exploring the liminal in Science Fiction (moderator). With Yume Kitasei, Micaiah Johnson, Charlie Jane Anders, & Felicia Martinez

Aug 14 6–7 PM writing without heroes and villains with Marie Brennan, Victor Manibo, Eric Scott de Bie, and James Patrick Kelly

Aug 15 12-1 PM Autographs

Aug 17 11-11:30AM Reading: These Deathless Shores

Photograph of various art prints, bookmarks, and nameplates for These Deathless Shores by PH Low, as well as a zine entitled cyborg sonnets and other poems

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Chaitna Deshmukh @chaitnad.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I'll be at both cons, covering them for @thedailyuw.bsky.social! So if you end up coming to either, let me know because I'd love to hear about your experience!

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Chaitna Deshmukh @chaitnad.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

I had the chance to chat with SunnyJim Morgan, division head for programming at WorldCon Seattle, and @itsamia.bsky.social (Mia Tsai) organizer of ConCurrent, to see what the cons have to offer science fiction fans next week in Seattle!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Oh. My. Goodness. Our badge ribbons have arrived. Worldcongoers, if you're coming to ConCurrent, we'll have these beauties awaiting you! And if we have spares after ConCurrent, you can grab one even if you're not registered.

A purple badge ribbon with a spaceship beaming up a unicorn and "SPARKLECORN" in rainbow text. The ribbons sit on a wooden table.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We'll have badge ribbons, stickers, and a limited number of ConCurrent pens available (the original writing aid, no electricity needed!). Plus these fans AND a swap table where you can leave zines, paper goods, and book merch!

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We have our final estimate from the UAC and it's costing us more than we initially thought, but the wiggle room you built for us will take care of it. We are coming in right at budget, which is amazing.

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Under 2 weeks to go until ConCurrent and we're finalizing all the things! Badges have arrived. Swag is starting to arrive. Covid tests and masks are en route. I designed hand fans with the schedule on them and blank space on the back to do whatever with. This is what you've funded. ❤️

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ConCurrent Seattle @concurrentseattle.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

A numbers post, if you're into that! ConCurrent panel capacity: 120 # of registrants for Short fiction: 29 BIPOC author silo: 39 Worlds & spaces: 49 Sinners: 41 Horrorotica: 29 We do expect walk-ins, but the only way to guarantee a seat is to register! concurrentseattle.weebly.com/register.html

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ConCurrent Seattle's attendance policy is flexible to give attendees the ability to go to both ConCurrent and WorldCon. Because of this policy, we ask that you register for each panel you want to...

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