ConClave is an annual, weekend-long science fiction convention in southeastern/central Michigan, which draws approximately 600 people. ConClave attendees share an interest in science, science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. The ConClave convention was held each year from 1976 to 2011, and again in 2013.
While remaining true to its literary roots, ConClave celebrates fantasy and science fiction in all its myriad forms, including art, music, theatrical performance, and film. Displays include animation, television, fantasy role-play, and renaissance reenactment. Participants include gaming enthusiasts, writers of fiction, pilots of spaceships, Rennies, and Furries. ConClave is an all-ages gathering of and for all who share a sense of wonder.
As of 2017, the annual weekend-long convention has been rebranded as Continuum.
Attractions
ConClave has several established traditional attractions, most notably a well-supplied Convention Hospitality Suite, a Saturday Night Costume Ball, a merchandise area, several tracks of programming of interest to its membership, and a loyal following of staff and panel participants. Programming tracks include writing/literature, SF/Fantasy, Science/Space, Music, and Gaming.
Recent additions to Conclave retinue have been a video room that screens rare anime and fan-created SF/Fantasy shorts, astronomical observing, and prep workshops for those interested in participating in NaNoWriMo.
Past conventions
ConClave I was held in 1976 in the student union on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The convention chair was Tom Barber. Guests of Honor were authors Clifford D. Simak and James Gunn. Other notable guests included Lloyd Biggle, T. L. Sherred, Joan Hunter Holly, Stanley Schmidt, and Dean McLaughlin.
ConClave II was held in 1977 in Romulus, Michigan. The convention co-chairs were Tom Barber and Steve Simmons. Guest of Honor was Ben Bova. The Fan Guests of Honor were Bob and Anne Passovoy. The Special Guest of Honor was Robert A. Heinlein.
ConClave III was held in 1978 in Romulus, Michigan. The convention co-chairs were Steve Simmons and Mary Ann Mueller. Guest of Honor was Theodore Sturgeon. The Fan Guest of Honor was Elizabeth Pearse.
ConClave IV was held in 1979 in Romulus, Michigan. Guest of Honor was A. E. van Vogt. The Fan Guest of Honor was Mary Anne Mueller.
ConClave V was held in 1980 in Toledo, Ohio. The convention chair was Dan Story. Guest of Honor was Joan D. Vinge. The Fan Guest of Honor was Delphyne Joan Woods.
ConClave VI was held in 1981 in Romulus, Michigan. Guest of Honor was John Varley. The Fan Guests of Honor were Jon and Joni Stopa.
ConClave VII was held in 1982 in Romulus, Michigan. The convention chair was Terry Harris. Guest of Honor was Algis Budrys. The Fan Guest of Honor was Jeff Duntemann.
ConClave VIII was held in 1983 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The convention co-chairs were Tom Barber and Anna O'Connell. Guest of Honor was Marta Randall. The Fan Guest of Honor was Bill Maraschiello.
ConClave IX was held in 1984 in Plymouth, Michigan. The convention chair was Tara Barber. Guest of Honor was David Brin. The Fan Guests of Honor were Juanita and Buck Coulson.
ConClave X was held in 1985 in Plymouth, Michigan. Guests of Honor were Karen and Poul Anderson. The Fan Guest of Honor was Mark Evans.
ConClave XI was held in 1986 in Plymouth, Michigan. The convention chair was Tara Barber. Guest of Honor was Greg Bear. The Fan Guest of Honor was John and Joanne Hall.
ConClave XII was held in 1987 in Southfield, Michigan. The convention chair was Chris Clayton. Guest of Honor was Gene Wolfe. The Fan Guest of Honor was Joey Shoji.
ConClave XIII was held in 1988 in Southfield, Michigan. The convention chair was Rebecca Price. Guest of Honor was Gordon R. Dickson. The Artist Guest of Honor was Todd Cameron Hamilton. The Fan Guest of Honor was T. J. Burnside.
ConClave XIV was held in 1989 in Plymouth, Michigan. The convention chair was Anna O'Connell. Guest of Honor was Christopher Stasheff. The Music Guest of Honor was Michael Longcor. The Fan Guests of Honor were Chip and Janice Morningstar.
ConClave XV was held in 1990 in Southfield, Michigan. The convention chair was Elizabeth Huffman. Guest of Honor was Stanley Schmidt. The Fan Guests of Honor were Bill Higgins and Barry Gehm. The Special Guests of Honor were Bill and Brenda Sutton.
ConClave XVI was held in 1991 in Southfield, Michigan. The convention chair was David Stein. Guest of Honor was Lawrence Watt-Evans. The Fan Guest of Honor was Professor Edward Stasheff.