Convention software
Software for sci-fi & fantasy cons.
Sci-fi cons (regional Worldcon-style, fantasy, horror, genre fiction) need author panels, readings, autograph sessions, dealer hall, art show, and multi-day badges. Tentpole runs every piece — built for the volunteer-driven con committee that doesn’t have $30k for an enterprise platform.
Built for 300 to 10,000+ attendees · 20 to 150+ vendors
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7 days free · Flat $150 or $300/mo · Migration free.
Real convention features, flat pricing. Enterprise convention platforms charge $15-50k per event. Tentpole gives you the same dealer hall + artist alley + multi-day badges + panel schedule for $150 or $300 a month.
What Tentpole handles
- Author Guest of Honor coordination
- Reading + autograph session scheduling
- Art show with bidding / auction support
- Dealer hall + art show booth assignments
- Panel programming across literary tracks
- Membership tiers (attending, supporting, day-pass)
- Volunteer scheduling for con committee
- Multi-year membership history (long-running regional cons)
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Built for the volunteer-run regional con that’s been running 30 years
- Membership data persists across decades
- Art show with bidding flow native
- Sponsor / partner publisher coordination
- Flat pricing — no enterprise contract
FAQ
Can I run a sci-fi con art show with bidding?
Yes. Art show registration, bidding rounds, hourly increments, and end-of-show auctions are all supported.
Does this handle multi-year membership rolls?
Yes. Member profiles persist indefinitely. Long-running regional cons can track 30+ years of attendance.
Can I coordinate author readings and autograph sessions?
Yes. Authors apply via the same flow as Guests of Honor; reading/autograph times slot into the schedule.