July 5-8, 2012
Convergence
Minneapolis, MN
Science fiction and fantasy
Theme: Wonder Women
Author Guests of Honor: Bonnie Burton, Tamora Pierce

July 5-8, 2012
Westerson
Seattle, WA
Science fiction and fantasy
Author guest of honor: Robin Hobb

July 6-8, 2012
Inconjunction
Indianapolis, IN
Science fiction and fantasy
Author Guest or Honor: Kevin Hearne

July 6-8, 2012
Polaris
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Includes the Constellation Awards: fan awards for excellence in Science fiction

July 7, 2012
FantaSci
Chesapeake, VA
Science fiction and fantasy

July 12-17, 2012
Readercon
Burlington, MA
Science fiction
Guests: Peter Straub and Caitlin R. Kiernan

July 13-15, 2012
ConnectiCon
Hartford, CT
Multi genre- Science fiction, fantasy, gaming, anime
Literary guests: Margaret Killjoy, Michele Lang, CJ Henderson

July 14-15, 2012
Con 9 from Outer Space
Melbourne, Australia
"Golden Age" of sci fi movies

July 19-22, 2012
Necon
Bristol, RI
Northeastern Writers conference

July 20-22, 2012
Ancient City Con
Jacksonville, FL
Multi-genre fandom

July 20-22, 2012
BroCon
Limerick, Ireland
Gaming and Anime

July 20-22, 2012
Liberty Con
East Ridge, TN
Science fiction
Literary Guest of Honor: Brandon Sanderson

July 21, 2012
Rob-Con
Bristol, TN
Science fiction, gaming and comics

July 26-29, 2012
Cascade Writers
Vancouver, WA
Writing seminars and workshops.
Guests: Beth Meacham, Jay Lake, Michael Carr

July 27-29, 2012
ArmadilloCon
Austin, TX
Science fiction and fantasy
Guest of honor: Anne Bishop

July 27-29, 2012
Confluence
Pittsburgh, PA
Science fiction and fantasy in art and literature
Guest of Honor: Seanan McGuire

July 27-29, 2012
Osfest
Omaha, NE
Science fiction, fantasy and horror
Author Guest of Honor: Jack McDevitt