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The Audio Fiction Convention is being put together by:

Anne Baird (they/them) - Event Director
Tal Minear (they/them) - Creative Director
Wil Williams (they/them) - Programming Director
Elena Fernández Collins (he/they/she) - Programming Consultant
Sparrow Josephs (he/they) - Accessibility Consultant
Jeff Stormer (he/him) - Actual Play Consultant
Roshan Singh (he/him) - Scripted Fiction Consultant

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to create an inclusive event bringing together creators and fans of audio fiction in all its forms. We believe "audio fiction" includes scripted audio dramas, improvisational actual plays, and everything in between. Is it a fictional story in the audio medium? That's audio fiction to us!The safety of attendees is a priority to us. Members of the community whose presence puts speakers, organizers, or attendees at risk will not be welcome. Our event will be wheelchair accessible, and will not contain flashing lights. Service animals are welcome. While we cannot accommodate every disability, we want our event to be as accessible as possible. If you have accessibility questions, contact our team.We strive to create a diverse and inclusive event. Many on our team have signed the Equality in Audio Pact, and will be upholding its key pledges. Most relevantly, we aim to ensure that our panels are representative of the city and industry they take place in by inviting marginalized and underrepresented creators to speak on our panels. We intend to pay all speakers a small stipend as thanks for their work and expertise.We expect all speakers and attendees to treat others with kindness and respect. Harassment of any kind will not be permitted, and those who do not abide by our code of conduct will be removed from the event.We want to celebrate the creativity and art of audio fiction. In this vein, we will not use generative AI in our branding, marketing, or any other aspect of running this event. Selling or promoting work made with generative AI will not be permitted in our Artist's Alley.

Speakers

Anne Baird (VALENCE, The Deposition)
Brad Colbroock (Dead Space Deep Cover)
C. S. W. (Hemophobia, Incarnation Read)
Finch Smallsies (Podcast Book Club)
Gabriel Urbina (Wolf 359, Hit Singles)
Hannah Wright (Inn Between, Re: Dracula)
ItMe!! (InCo, Stories from Ylelmore)
Jeff Van Dreason (Greater Boston, The Perfect Sentence)
Roshan Singh (Temujin, DC High Volume: Batman)
Tal Minear (Re: Dracula, Sidequesting)
Tatiana Gefter (Soul Operator)
Wil Williams (VALENCE, Nevermorphed)
William A. Wellman (Hello from the Hallowoods)and more!

Code of Conduct

The Audio Fiction Convention, henceforth referred to as TAFCON, is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. TAFCON takes violations of our policy seriously and will respond appropriately.All participants of TAFCON must abide by the following policy:1. Be excellent to each other. We want the event to be an excellent experience for everyone regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. Treat everyone with respect. Participate while acknowledging that everyone deserves to be here -- and each of us has the right to enjoy our experience without fear of harassment, discrimination, or condescension, whether blatant or via micro-aggressions. Jokes shouldn’t demean others.2. Speak up if you see or hear something. Harassment is not tolerated, and you are empowered to politely engage when you or others are disrespected. The person making you feel uncomfortable may not be aware of what they are doing, and politely bringing their behavior to their attention is encouraged. If a participant engages in harassing or uncomfortable behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. If you are being harassed or feel uncomfortable, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the event staff immediately.3. Harassment is not tolerated. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: verbal language that reinforces social structures of domination related to gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category; sexual imagery in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; offensive verbal language; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.This policy extends to all aspects of TAFCON activites, including within the artist alley and at meetups. It applies to all attendees, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and event staff. TAFCON reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from our events at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, attendees behaving in a disorderly manner or failing to comply with this policy, and the terms and conditions herein. If a participant engages in harassing or uncomfortable behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.Our zero tolerance policy means that we will look into and review every allegation of violation of our Event Community Guidelines and Anti-Harassment Policy and respond appropriately. Please note, while we take all concerns raised seriously, we will use our discretion as to determining when and how to follow up on reported incidents, and may decline to take any further action and/or may direct the participant to other resources for resolution.