News:

October 2, 2004: Program Participants have been updated. Additional updates are being made to travel and schedule information on a continuous basis. Check back often.

September 29, 2004: Banquet and Event information have been updated.

September 27, 2004: Area Hours information has been updated; including Art Show and Con Suite.

September 15, 2004: Area Events information has been posted.

September 10, 2004: The Albany Crowne Plaza has been SOLD OUT. Overflow Hotel information has been posted.

September 9, 2004: ALERT: Hotel block closes tomorrow (9/10). If you have not yet reserved your room, you are strongly encouraged to do so. Once the block closes, the hotel will fill the remaining spaces on a first come first served basis. Also, the party at Noreascon 4 turned out great. Thanks to everyone that helped or showed up!

August 27, 2004: Dining Options updated.

August 25, 2004: Albacon 2004 will present a Special Tribute to Hal Clement at the Saturday Night Event.

August 13, 2004: Art Show hours updated. New members added. Progress Report #2 has been mailed. If you don't get yours by next week, do we have your correct address?

August 2, 2004: Regency Dance information updated. Progress Report #2 to arrive this week.

July 22, 2004: New attending guests and Artists announced! A correction to the Art Show mailing has been posted. Art Show rules, fees, & space request forms now available on the web site.

June 12, 2004: Albacon 2004 Party to be held at Noreascon 4 on Saturday evening. Kurt C. Siegel takes the reigns as the new Albacon Treasurer. Progress Report #2 will be mailed out August 1st to members. If you have not yet joined, join now so that you can receive this important mailing. It will include additional maps, directions, and area information not yet available on the web site. Volunteers are still needed for several areas.

April 19, 2004: David Kyle announced as Fan Guest of Honor! Steve Sawicki welcomed to the position of Convention Chairman!

March 17, 2004: Additional Links posted. The Facilities information has been updated. Click on "Guest of Honor" to the left for more information on David Drake. A post card mailing went out on 3/10/2004 announcing Albacon. It went to everyone we have in our database. If you did not get one, it may be because your information is out of date. Please include updated address information when you register for Albacon 2004. If you did not get a post card, and want to be included in the next mailing, please let us know.

March 14, 2004: Additional Volunteer and General information posted. April 1st deadline approaches for advertisers wishing to take advantage of Package #1.

February 16, 2004: Additional GoH Information posted.

February 12, 2004: Advertising Rates for Albacon 2004 publications have been announced.

December 26, 2003: Program Information has been updated with additional guests.

December 14, 2003: David Drake announced as Guest of Honor.

December 8, 2003: Hotel Information has been updated. Event Information has been updated.

November 23, 2003: Change of contact email address for gophers and operations.

November 2, 2003: Initial 2004 site published. Comments Welcome! Try our new online registration form.