It's almost time for CONvergence, Minneapolis' leading sci-fi convention and the event that City Pages dubbed "Best Nerd Summit."

This year's CONvergence runs from July 2-5 at the Sheraton Bloomington, and will feature guests including the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and comics creator Dwayne McDuffie.

I'm going to be appearing on the following panels over the four days. Please say hi!

Is Our President a Geek?
Thu, Jul 2, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Cabana 118
State your evidence for or against Barack Obama being one step away from cosplaying as Tuvok on the bridge of the Voyager.
Panelists: Derek Mahr, Daniel Wallace

Watchmen: The Movie
Friday, July 3, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Plaza 1
We know you saw it. We know Alan Moore doesn't approve. How about you?
Panelists: Jim Kakalios, Joshua Lynsen, Mark Goldberg, Daniel Wallace, Romeo Azar

Smallville
Fri, Jul 3, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Edina
A near unprecedented 9th season of Smallville is on the horizon. Tom Welling has played the Man of Steel longer than any other actor. When is he going to wear "The Suit?" What about possible spin-offs with Green Arrow, Justice League, or The Legion?
Panelists: Tony Artym, Doug Trumble, Steven Erickson, Daniel Wallace

The Marvel Masterplan
Fri, Jul 3, 8:30pm - 9:30pm, Plaza 1
With the obvious exception of "The Dark Knight, " Marvel is winning the super hero war at the box office. How does DC close the gap?
Panelists: Lars Peterson, Daniel Wallace

Fan Fiction
Fri, Jul 3, 10:00pm - 11:00pm, Bloomington
Is Fan Fiction a waste of creative ability? Is it the best thing since sliced bread? Do you invest time in reading, seeking out, or writing fanfic? Should this medium get greater respect?
Panelists: Veronica C ummer, M. K. Melin, Anna Waltz, Brett Thompson, Daniel Wallace

Justice League Past, Present and Future
Sat, Jul 4, 11:00am - 12:00pm, Atrium 2
From its first appearance in 1960 to its fractured present, how has the Justice League changed over time? Can its origins be traced even further back?
Panelists: Dwayne McDuffie, Daniel Wallace, Scott Jamison, Moira Cross, David Gustafson, W. Scott Patterson

The Mega Panel
Sat, Jul 4, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Edina
Looking for an alternative to the Masquerade? Join us for the returning Mega Panel - it's so broad, so deep, and so potentially controversial that it requires not one but two slots! Anything science fiction or fantasy related can and will be discussed!
Panelists: Romeo Azar (mod), Daniel Wallace, Derek Mahr, C. Robert Cargill

Epic Storyline Fatigue
Sun, Jul 5, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Atrium 2
From Infinite Crisis to Final Crisis, 52 to Countdown, the Civil War to Secret Invasion, comic publishers feel the need to up the stakes each year with massive story arcs. Are readers becoming numb to the apocalypse-of-the-week?
Panelist: Daniel Wallace

The full CONvergence schedule can be found here.

Dan
(writing projects and current releases)