The kickoff event for every WisCon is a Thursday night reception and Guest of Honor reading. For many years, this was held at Madison’s feminist bookstore A Room of One’s Own, but the store has moved out of easy walking distance from the hotel.

At online WisCons, the Guests of Honor read on Zoom with conversation and discussion on the con Discord.

At the next in-person WisCon, the reception will likely be held at Madison’s Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703.