Apple II convention – July 15–20, 2025
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People come to KansasFest for the Apple II and stay for the people. The creativity, resilience, and dedication of the community developed over the last 37 years is worth preserving and nurturing. People and organizations change though, and this year marks an evolution for KansasFest as we strive to do better for the community. The …
KansasFest 2025 is now open for registration! This year’s event will be virtual only from July 18–20, 2025. Join us for days and nights of sessions, demos, announcements, contests, and camaraderie. If you have a topic you’d like to present, please fill out the session proposal form. Past sessions have included hardware, software and game demonstrations, …
While the evenings of KansasFest are renowned for their spontaneity, the days are reserved for sessions spanning a variety of uses, extensions, and applications of the Apple II family. Just as varied as these sessions are the good people who volunteer to present them. If you have a topic you’d like to present, please fill …
Dear KansasFest Community, I am writing today with an important update regarding KansasFest 2025. After careful consideration, the committee has made the difficult decision to transition this year’s event to a virtual-only conference, which will take place July 18-20, 2025. This means that the previously announced in-person gathering at Wichita State University from July 15-20 …
KansasFest: a community united in passion, learning, and respect for the Apple ][ For over three decades, KansasFest has brought together enthusiasts, experts, and newcomers alike to celebrate the legacy of Apple II computing. More than just a gathering, KansasFest is a community—one built on a foundation of learning, fun, respect, and collaboration. We take …
The planning committee seeks feedback from the Apple II community on future in-person KansasFest events. They invite opinions from all participants, regardless of attendance history, to help them improve and better serve the community. Participate in the survey to share your views.
We are thrilled to announce that Jordan Mechner will join us remotely for a chat on Thursday, July 18, to kick off the main sessions at KansasFest 2024. Not only does KansasFest 2024 mark the 40th anniversary of the Apple //c, it also marks the 40th anniversary of Karateka, Jordan Mechner’s much-beloved and groundbreaking game. …
The draft schedule for KansasFest 2024 (in-person) and A24EVR (virtual) is now available.