ConFusion Detroit 2022 Conference Recap
Introduction
I attended the SF conference named ConFusion at 21111 Haggerty Road Novi, Michigan at the Sheraton Detroit Novi from January 21, 2022, to January 23, 2020. ConFusion Detroit 2020 was the last in-person con I attended. I have attended only virtual cons in the last two years. ConFusion 2022 was my next in-person con after that.The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association sponsored ConFusion Detroit 2022. I attended the opening ceremonies, three panels, two lectures, one reading, and one interview. This year’s theme was rising confusion. Like the phoenix rising from the ashes, the con returned from a two-year absence.
This is a link to the ConFusion website.
The Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association sponsors Detroit ConFusion.
The 2022 Logo for ConFusion Detroit 2022.
ConFusion Detroit 2022 Program Guide Cover
This is my badge for ConFusion Detroit 2022.
Summary
ConFusion Detroit 2022 Conference Recap
Friday, January 21st at 7 PM
Rising Confusion Opening Ceremonies with Jim C. Hines, Dr. Jordan Steckloff, Rachael Quinlan, and Anna Carey:
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They held the opening ceremonies in Ballroom D with about 60 attendees.
Saturday, January 22nd at 11 AM
Panel on the Wheel of Time Geekfest with presenter E.D.E. Bell:
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They held the panel in the Marquette room with 4 attendees.
Saturday, January 22nd at 2 PM
Reading with Author Guest of Honor Jim C. Hines:
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They held the reading at Ballroom D with 18 attendees.
Saturday, January 22nd at 3 PM
Lecture with Science Guest of Honor Dr. Jordan Steckloff, the Risks of Space-Borne Pathogens:
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They held the lecture at Ballroom D with 35 attendees.
Saturday, January 22nd at 5 PM
Panel on Space Station in Sci-Fi with Jason Sanford, Anthony W. Eichenlaub, and Patrick S. Tomlinson:
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They held the panel at the Marquette room with 16 attendees.
Saturday, January 22nd at 6 PM
Black Gate interview with Author Guest of Honor Jim C. Hines:
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They interviewed at the Marquette room with 16 attendees.
Sunday, January 23rd at 12 PM
Lecture with Science Guest of Honor Dr. Jordan Steckloff, Apocalyptic Impacts in Reality and Hollywood:
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They held the lecture at Ballroom D with 16 attendees.
Sunday, January 23rd at 1 PM
Panel on The Expanse with Dennis Tabaczewski, Dr. Jordan Steckloff, and D. Mark Haynes:
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They held the panel in the Marquette room with 9 attendees.
Recommendation – Conclusion
The last in-person conference I attended before Confusion Detroit 2022 was Confusion Detroit 2020. They canceled the con in 2021. They held it in the same place in 2022, with strict masks and vaccination policies in effect. I felt the con went well and enjoyed my attendance. I have two stars of the con. Author Guest of Honor Jim C. Hines gave a spirited reading of his short story, The Creature in Your Neighborhood, and an insightful interview by Black Gate Magazine. My other star of the con was Dr. Jordan Steckloff for the two lectures and the panel I attended he participated in.
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I attended the SF conference ConFusion in Detroit, Michigan from January 16 to 19, 2020. I attended four panels, two readings, and one interview. The theme of the con was How to Train Your ConFusion, based on the movie, How to Train Your Dragon. My star of the con was John Scalzi. He gave an excellent reading of Chapter Two of his upcoming book named The Last Emperox. My other highlights were Kameron Hurley’s interview and the lecture on Edible Insects and Human Evolution. I’ll be back next year.
I attended the SF conference ConFusion in Detroit, Michigan from January 18 to 20, 2019. The theme of the con was Storming the ConFusion, so they designated the areas with names related to the movie The Princess Bride. I had a great drive to Detroit just before the snowstorm came. My star of the con was John Scalzi. He gave an excellent reading and was engaging in the panel I attended. My other highlights were Ada Palmer’s interview and watching The Princess Bride at the con. I’ll be back next year.