This article is part of a series on upcoming 2010 fandom conventions based on particular themes and franchises. If you're interested, be sure to take a look at our articles on upcoming Doctor Who, Twilight (official cons only), and Stargate conventions. This list caters to the speculative fiction, alternate history and steampunk crowd (since these tend to be lopped in together). This is certainly not a comprehensive list, and is limited to cons in the United States, Canada, and the UK. If you know of an event that wasn't included here, be sure to post a comment with the details!

Steampunk University
May 8, 2010
Museum of History & Industry, Seattle, Washington (USA)

The faculty of Steampunk University welcome you to an educational and entertaining exploration of the culture, arts and sciences that inform the question, "What is Steampunk?" inevitably followed by, "How do I get steamier?" Classes are available in subjects such as Steampunk Music - The Music of the Gears, How the West Was Worn - Fine Fashion on the Frontier, Weapons & Hardware - Hands-on Mods Class, Steampunk Millinery - The Making & Trimming of 19th C. Hats, and more. Classes vary in price. This isn't exactly a convention, but it was too cool not to include!