The Queer & Trans Zine Conference will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elmer L. Andersen Library, home of the Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies. This all-day, in-person conference takes place in conjunction with the Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest, held at Open Book in downtown Minneapolis, Oct. 19-20.

About the conference

The inaugural conference is free and open to the public. Registration is required to ensure enough space for all attendees and to have adequate catering. There will be tea, coffee, and light bites for breakfast available and a catered lunch. We do expect attendees to be present for the full day conference. Registration is limited, so please only register if you can join us for the day.

Schedule

Below is a brief overview of the day’s schedule. There will be breaks between speakers.

• 9:30 a.m. – Tea and Coffee
• Morning Sessions:
  Opening remarks, Aiden Bettine, Curator of the Tretter Collection
  Keynote Queer Zine Archives Project, co-founders Milo Miller and Chris Wilde
  Zine and Artist Book Handling Session, Tretter Collection
• Noon Lunch
• Afternoon Sessions:
  Zach Frazier, Astringent Press
  Evan Maddox, Triangle Head Universe
  Katie Heffner
  Pau (Venadito) Nava

Event details

What: Queer & Trans Zine Conference
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library | Parking and directions