Pemmi-Con website structure
Please note that we have two separate websites for Pemmi-Con:
main.pemmi-con.ca is where you can access general information about the con
reg.pemmi-con.ca is specifically for accessing registration and membership. We have written an article (FAQ) to help with navigating our website.
Pemmi-Con Registration
We offer several levels of membership, several ways to join Pemmi-Con, and multiple payment methods, including an installment plan (below.) This page should give you a full picture of your options. Please read on!
If you already know your options, click here to JOIN NOW..
Current rates
The current full adult attending rate is CA$175. The full list of rates can be found on our Price List
Price rise announcement
You can find out more about our recent rate rise at https://reg.pemmi-con.ca/registration/rate-rise-may-2023.
Rate Expiry
The rates shown went into effect May 15th, 2023. We expect one more rate rise before the convention itself.
Registering for a member account
When you purchase a membership you will also register for a member account. This gives you access to our member resources and allows you to make changes to your membership information.
Each individual member needs an account. This requires a separate contact email address for each account.
You may use what is known as subaddressing (name+tag@domain). A discussion of this approach can be found here.
Membership Levels
Voters: If you voted in the Site Selection for the 2023 NASFiC at Chicon 8 you are automatically a supporting member.
Supporting: You receive all publications of the convention. Supporting members are also entitled to vote in Site Selection for the 2024 NASFiC. You can upgrade to an attending membership by paying the difference between the attending rate at the time you upgrade minus the amount you paid for a supporting membership. All who voted in Site Selection for the 2023 NASFiC at Chicon 8 are supporting members of Pemmi-Con. You can upgrade to a Virtual membership by paying CA$50.
Attending: In addition to the supporting membership benefits, this allows you to attend the convention in-person and online..
Virtual: Member can watch many (but not all) events and programme sessions live via streaming from Zoom. (Some sessions will take place at the con in Winnipeg, some will be a combination of in-Winnipeg and online panellists. Moderators will take questions from both Winnipeg and online audience.) You receive a digital souvenir book, and are entitled to vote in Site Selection for the 2024 NASFiC.
Young humans: We encourage young people to attend the convention, and are offering special rates for teens, children and kids 6 and under. Age is calculated on the first day of the convention: July 20, 2023.
Teen (13-19): A discounted rate is available for older teens.
Child (7-12): Children in this age group must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must also be an attending member.
Kid in Tow (0-6): Children 6 years old and under may attend for free but must still be individually registered and must be accompanying an attending parent or guardian at all times.
Presupporters: Did you support our NASFiC bid as an official Presupporter? Depending on the level of support, a discount may be available to you. If you haven't already received an email with the discount information, please
Current members: Please consult our Membership Listing to find out if you already are a Pemmi-Con member, at some level.
Note about WSFS membership: Membership in Pemmi-Con is not a WSFS membership, as defined under the WSFS Constitution, and does not confer any of the benefits or privileges therein. Membership in Pemmi-Con does confer the right to participate in Site Selection of the 2024 NASFiC (subject to payment of an advance supporting membership [colloquially known as the voting fee], per the WSFS Constitution). Attending members may also attend and participate in the NASFiC Business Meeting, which formally receives the results of the Site Selection of the 2024 NASFiC vote.
Processes
Buying a membership: We anticipate (and hope) you will use our online payment system to buy your membership. However, we will try to accommodate those who do not wish (or are unable) to use our process in full. Please feel free to
Upgrading: A supporting member can always upgrade to an attending or virtual level at any time. You will pay the difference between the cost of a supporting membership and attending membership at the time of payment. You can upgrade to the Virtual membership by paying CA$50. Use the Sign in button at the top of the page to sign into your account and purchase the upgrade
(If you don't know your username and password: Click on the "Sign In" button. then use the "Forgot password" option. You will need to enter the email address you used when you registered with us (or voted) -- the system will send a code to that email address. Copy and paste the code as instructed. If needed, you can also use the "Forgot username" option. Once in your account you can purchase the upgrade. If you still have issues please email the reg team at
Installment payment plans: We no longer offer installment plans as an option - the last payment for Installment plans was due April 22, 2023.
Payment Methods
We accept a wide variety of payment methods:
Credit card: We use both Stripe and Square as payment processors. Between them, all the popular credit cards should be accepted.
Paypal: We accept Paypal payments online.
Offline: Use this when registering in person, or using electronic transfer (in Canada, via Interac e-transfer).
Cash | Cheque: You can specify cash or cheque and money order as payment methods. Please let us know in the comments field when or where to expect these. Please make any cheques and money orders payable to Pemmi-Con. Please do not send cash in the mail.
Interac e-transfers: Canadians may transfer cash from one bank account to another via the Interac network. You can send payments to
Registration methods
Online: Follow the link to the memberships and follow the checkout process.
In person (at conventions and events): Come by our fan table or party to register and pay in the local currency.
Physical submissions: Please do not send cash in the mail. Submit your cheques or money order to either of the addresses listed below. Submit your payment and request a PDF form
Agents:
Primary agent (Outside of the United States):
Pemmi-Con
73 Worthington Ave,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2M 1R6 Canada
In the United States of America:
Pemmi-Con
11614 S. Mulberry Lane
Jenks, OK 74037
USA
Data Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy is always available for viewing.
A note on currency: As a Canadian event our controlling currency is the Canadian dollar. We use that amount to convert into other currencies. Our quoted rates will be in Canadian Dollars starting December 5, 2022.
Contacting us
In addition to writing us at our postal addresses, we can also be reached through email at
Sponsoring organisation: Pemmi-Con is sponsored by Cansmof Inc., a Canadian Not-for-Profit organisation, started in 2007. Our first event was Anticipation, the 67th Worldcon in Montreal in 2009.
Software we are using: The registration site is hosted on an instance of Joomla, adapting inexpensive software developed for subscription based businesses.