In addition to our annual conference, we also host a few smaller events throughout the year. See our list of upcoming events below and subscribe to our newsletter to be notified about future events.
Annual Conference
November 11, 2023, 9:00-5:00p
Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan, 2nd fl, Chicago, IL
Our in-person conference is back! This one-day event is ideal for crime fiction readers, writers, and publishing pros. With a single track of panels and keynote conversations, the Midwest Mystery Conference is a great opportunity to connect with your favorite authors, and meet a few new ones!
The venue is fully accessible and registration includes a tote bag full of books and goodies!
Schedule
8:30a-9:15a: Check in / Registration
9:15a – Opening remarks from Midwest Mystery Conference organizers Dana Kaye, Lori Rader-Day, and Tracy Clark
9:30-10:15a – Starting with a Bang: Thrillers
- Jen Collins Moore, moderator
- Tracy Clark
- Tori Eldridge
- Mindy Mejia
- Nick Petrie
10:30-11:15a – Murder Among Friends; Cozies
- Julie Hennrikus, moderator
- Juneau Black (Sharon Nagel and Jocelyn Cole)
- JC Kenney
- Mia Manansala
- Mindy Quigley
11:30a-12:15p – First-Time Thrills: Debuts
- Tracy Clark, moderator
- Lina Chern
- Cindy Fazzi
- Rebecca McKanna
- Kate Robards
12:15-1:45p – Lunch on your own or with Sisters in Crime Chicagoland and Cheryl Head
- This is a paid event which you can add on when you register for the conference.
1:45-2:30p – The Inside Buzz on Audiobooks
- Eleanor Imbody, moderator
- Amy Deuchler
- Anne Marie Lewis
- Shaina Summerville
- Marcus Zarco
2:45-3:30p – The Past Isn’t Even Past: Historicals
- Susanna Calkins, moderator
- Dianne Freeman
- Cheryl Head
- Anna Lee Huber
- Mary Winters
3:45-4:30p – From Inside the House: Psychological/Domestic Thrillers
- Keir Graff, moderator
- Sean Doolittle
- Carol Dunbar
- Lori Rader-Day
- Tony Wirt
4:30-4:45p – Closing remarks from Dana, Lori, Tracy
Interested in sponsoring our annual conference? Click here for available opportunities!
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!
