Apr 12, 2006 - Site Downtime - Some of you may have noticed problems with the I-CON site over the past few days. We have been having hardware issues with our server, which have now been resolved. All site functionality should now be fully restored... if you notice any issues, please email webmaster@iconsf.org. Thank you.

Mar 22, 2006 - Important Travel Update! - The Suffolk County Half Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, resulting in closures on Nichols Road between the Long Island Expressway and Rt. 347. Please use these directions to get to the convention on Sunday.

Mar 22, 2006 - New I-CON Community - ICON Science Fiction, Inc. is proud to announce its new project, community.iconsf.org. Designed to encourage community involvement and the open sharing of ideas and information, community.iconsf.org is our new hub for everyone who is interested in Science Fiction, Fact, and Fantasy (and Gaming, Anime, and everything else you might see at I-CON - and likely a whole lot more!). We encourage you all to stop in, take a look, and speak your mind - this site was created to allow you to immerse yourself further in the things that matter to you (and us).

Mar 22, 2006 - Indie Film Schedule - In addition to the main schedule and gaming schedule linked from our home page, the Indie Film schedule is now online. Also, an HTML (webpage) version of the schedule is coming soon, we thank everyone for their patience.

Mar 21, 2006 - Schedule Coming Soon Posted! - We know that many of you were anxiously awaiting the schedule for I-CON. Well, it's here! Go to the site index and check it out to see everything what I-CON 25 has in store for you!

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PayPal membership purchases are no longer available. To purchase your membership for I-CON 25, please come to the Box Office at the convention.

1. You MUST include names and mailing addresses for all members in the "additional names" box.
2. We require a shipping address as part of your membership registration for identification purposes. We will not actually be mailing you the membership. Instead you pick it up at the convention.
3. You can pick up your memberships at the pre-registration table in the Sports Complex on the Stony Brook campus during the convention box office/registration hours. If you have ordered a discounted membership through PayPal you must show your current, valid school ID in order to verify your student status.
4. You will not receive a paper receipt from I-CON. Your only receipt is provided at the end of your PayPal transaction, usually they send a confirmation email. Please print this out and bring it with you to verify your purchase! We also ask that each person who has a membership ordered in their name bring some form of ID as we want to ensure that the correct pre-ordered membership is received by the correct person!
5. If possible, come early! Our busiest times at registration and pre-registration are typically Friday 6:00pm - 8:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:30am - 1:30pm. If you can arrive before these times, you'll avoid the crowds!

Important Membership Information

You must purchase a membership to attend I-CON 25. Even if you just want to browse in the Dealer's Room, or play in one roleplaying game, you must buy a membership first!

What's a membership? We don't sell tickets to our annual convention. Instead, we sell you a membership to the event. Don't worry, it's not complicated. Anyone can purchase a membership and all we require is your name, address and payment.

Student Membership Discount - Student memberships are available for any current junior high, high school, or college students. If you purchase your student membership through the mail, you must include a photocopy of your valid, current student ID. If your junior high or high school does not issue IDs, we will accept a letter of verification from your school's office on school stationary. Have your ID with you to purchase memberships at all locations, and when you pick up your badge at the convention.

NOTE: We are now extending this offer to all teachers and educators. Should your employer not issue IDs, we will accept a letter similar to that required for the student membership, above.

Stony Brook University Faculty/Staff Discount - If you are employed by Stony Brook University, you can get a membership to I-CON at the student rate. SBU Fac/Staff discount is available by PayPal, mail, and at the door. (Not available from vendors.) You must present your employee ID when you purchase your membership, include a photocopy of the ID with your mail-in registration form, or verify your eligibility at the pre-registration desk if ordering through PayPal. Limit two per ID.

Seniors Discount - Senior citizens (over the age of 62) also qualify for the student rate with valid ID.

Confirmation Letters will NOT be sent for advance purchases except by request. Your cancelled check is your receipt. If you want a confirmation letter, you must send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) with your order form by March 1, 2006. NO confirmation letters will be sent for any orders received after 3/1/2006. If you need a receipt for a PayPal transaction, please print the information provided for your records.

Group Discounts - Group discounts are only available for memberships purchased in advance by mail for Three Day Memberships only. (10% for groups of 10-19; 20% for 20 or more). Please contact memberships@iconsf.org if you have any further questions about group rates.

Purchase of any membership through PayPal indicates acceptance of the policies above as well as those located on our Membership and Policies pages.