The International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA) is an annual scholarly conference devoted to all aspects of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts. For many years, the ICFA has been held annually in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Organization and refereeing of academic paper sessions at ICFA is under the direction of Division Heads who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Board.
Fantastic Appetites
The 49th International Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts (ICFA 49)
March 17–20, 2027 | Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside | Orlando, Florida
Guests of Honor: Ursula Vernon (T. Kingfisher) and Justina Ireland
Guest Scholar: Lorna Piatti-Farnell
(Call for Papers will be released in Fall 2026, after VICFA 5.)
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If you are interested in offering a creative presentation at ICFA or you have questions about the creative track, please contact the Second Vice President, who can be reached here.
Most attendees present but that is not required to attend the ICFA, nor is membership in the IAFA. However, IAFA membership is required to present at the ICFA
Rules for submitting proposals for academic and creative programming can be found here.
Membership or registration questions can be directed to IAFA Membership & Registration Coordinator through the Contact Page.