CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A new Sci-Fi convention will "boldly go where no man has gone before"...to Chicago.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays and cancellations of many conventions nationwide, including the Star Trek Las Vegas convention, Star Trek announced that a new official convention will be going ahead next April, from organizers ReedPop - the same company that hosted Star Trek Mission New York for the 50th anniversary back in 2016, as well as New York Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, and Star Wars Celebration.
The new official convenction, Star Trek: Mission Chicago, will be held at the McCormick Place Convention Center on April 8-10, 2022.
“We invite you to Star Trek: Mission Chicago-- the ultimate Star Trek fan experience for all ages! Boldly explore the past, present and future of the celebrated franchise while embracing the ideals of a diverse and inclusive future that remains at the center of one of the most iconic brands of all time," Star Trek Missions said on their website.
Wil Wheaton from Star Trek: The Next Generation has officially been announced to be attending.
Tickets haven’t gone on sale yet, but Trekkies can visit the Star Trek Mission Chicago website to sign up for updates.
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