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Media Room
Make sure to check out the Media Room in Glen 205, sponsored by the Crime Writers of Canada. They will host events Thursday-Saturday including New Author Spotlight interviews, live tapings of the Crime Writers of Canada podcast, and some fun and interactive games with a rotating panel of authors.
Call for Silent Auction Donations
We will be holding a silent auction to help raise funds for our 2026 charity, the Further Education Society of Alberta. Donations are so important for a successful auction and are a great way to advertise you and your work. Please consider donating to help ensure this year’s auction is a success.
We are grateful for any contribution, but many attendees are traveling, so bulky items may be an issue. Consider donating a service, naming rights to a character, a virtual book club visit, a manuscript critique, etc. Due to border crossing issues, it is probably best to avoid alcohol, fresh fruit, or veggie items.
More information can be found here.
Call for Silent Auction Donations
We will be holding a silent auction to help raise funds for our 2026 charity, the Further Education Society of Alberta. Donations are so important for a successful auction and are a great way to advertise you and your work. Please consider donating to help ensure this year’s auction is a success.
We are grateful for any contribution, but many attendees are traveling, so bulky items may be an issue. Consider donating a service, naming rights to a character, a virtual book club visit, a manuscript critique, etc. Due to border crossing issues, it is probably best to avoid alcohol, fresh fruit, or veggie items.
More information can be found here.
First Time Attendees
If it’s your first time attending Bouchercon, you’re in for an experience. As it can be overwhelming, and we don’t want you to miss a thing, we’ve created a special issue newsletter to help prepare you. Check it out here.
Mobility Scooter Rentals
Would you like to rent a mobility scooter or power chair or other device to ensure you can explore Bouchercon 2026 with ease?
There are many equipment providers in Calgary and area but to save you time and effort, we have created a short list here for you. These companies offer daily and weekly rental rates and will deliver
equipment to you (fees may apply).
- PROactive Health & Wellness Mobility Solutions
proactivehealthandwellness.ca
Contact: 403-461-9770
mobilitysolutions@proactivehealthandwellness.ca
medicalrentalequipment.ca
Contact: 403-475-1819
info@medicalrentalequipment.ca
- Mobility Equipment Services
mobilityequipmentservices.ca
Contact: 780-729-1646
phil@mesinc.ca
We hope this list is a helpful resource. These companies are not affiliated with Bouchercon, Inc or Bouchercon 2026 in any way and we are not recommending their services above any other provider.
Registration
Registration Check-in Opens Wednesday October 21 at 9:00 AM in the Exhibition Hall Lobby, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC).
BEFORE you leave for Calgary, check your registration documents for the name you registered with. We’re relying on the information you gave us on your registration form to ensure that check-in is smooth and quick for everyone. If you chose to use a pseudonym for your name badge, have that information ready too. If you can’t remember, check how you’re listed on our website Attendee’s List. You can also reach out to registration2026@bouchercon.com to have your documents resent or to answer any questions you may have.
Once you have your name badge, line up for your Book Bag, where you will also receive your lanyard, programs, and t-shirt. Please plan to spend about 15 minutes to collect everything. There will be seating in the registration area as well as accessible lanes. We’re working hard to expedite the process for everyone to ensure you have a fabulous convention.
Please Note: Bouchercon respects the privacy of its members. Your email address and other personal information are kept strictly confidential. Bouchercon membership and mailing list information is for Bouchercon use only, and Bouchercon does not sell, rent or trade your information to any third parties. Emails implying that Bouchercon membership or mailing list information is for sale are scams, phishing attempts or other unauthorized activity.
Travel Reminders
Make sure you’re ready to visit Canada by reading through the information in the Visiting Calgary portion of our website, with emphasis on sections concerning passports, Canadian currency, and using your cell phone.
Stay Connected
For more updates, follow us on social media or check out our website. Keep checking for updates as more information is added constantly.
To see our past newsletters for Bouchercon 2026 (including a special newsletter for first-time attendees), click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Calgary!
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