Editing Science fiction convention (section)

===Special interest conventions===
There are many conventions focused on particular special interests within science fiction. For example, [[Wiscon]], in addition to being the [[Wisconsin]] Science Fiction Convention, is focused on [[feminism|feminist]] SF/fantasy and [[gender identity|gender]], [[race (classification of human beings)|race]], and [[social class|class]] issues/studies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=http://wiscon.net/about/ |website=WisCon |access-date=December 20, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> 
[[Diversicon]] concentrates on the vastness of human diversity. 
Filking conventions such as [[Ohio Valley Filk Fest]], FilkOntario, and GaFilk <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gafilk.org|title=GAFilk: Georgia Filk Convention|website=www.gafilk.org|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref> gather those interested in [[filk|science fiction-related music]]. 
[[Costume-Con]] gathers people from around the world who are mainly interested in science fiction, fantasy, and historical costuming.<ref name="yah140724">{{cite news |first=Adam K. |last=Raymond |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |title=75 Years Of Capes and Face Paint: A History of Cosplay |url= https://www.yahoo.com/movies/75-years-of-capes-and-face-paint-a-history-of-cosplay-92666923267.html |date=July 24, 2014 |access-date=August 2, 2014}}</ref> 
[[Penguicon]] combines science fiction with technology, particularly [[Linux]] and [[Open-source software|open source]] software. 
The term "[[relaxacon]]" is used for conventions which tend to be less about programming, and more about socializing within the fan community; this is quite different from "sercon" (SERious CONstructive discussion of science-fiction topics) conventions.