Utah’s largest and longest-running science fiction & fantasy symposium
Life, The Universe, & Everything #44
February 12–14, 2026 | Provo, Utah, Marriott Hotel
2026 Guests of Honor
Ron Clements
Animator, director, screenwriter, and producer. Ron is best known for writing and directing the Disney animated films The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, The Princess and the Frog, and Moana.
Charlie N. Holmberg
Charlie N. Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of fantasy and romance fiction, including the Paper Magician series, the Spellbreaker series, and the Whimbrel House series.
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Presenters
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Vendors
Join our Vendor Room to sell books, art, and all sorts of things that help out writers and creators of SF&F content. LTUE 2026 Vendor Room Applications Now Open
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Artist Alley is where artists of all experience levels can share their work and show their process. Join today to make new fans and share your talents with attendees.
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THREE DAYS OF ADVENTURE
Over 200 hours of programming with Panels, Presentations, Creator Chats, Workshops, Meetups, Pitch Sessions, and more!
Networking
Join LTUE HallCons and CouchCons to find fellow creators, agents, publicists, and other professionals. Sign up for a pitch session or find a writing group like the Four Seasons of Epic Fantasy.
Programming Tracks
Panels and Presentations are divided between nine tracks. Follow along with what interests you, or mix and match your experience throughout the symposium.
Public Activities
Check out the fun and free daily LTUE activities open to the public:
Masterclasses
Learn from our world-class creators on specific subjects. Masterclasses occur on Wednesday before the main conference. An additional fee is required, separate from the conference fee.
See the Masterclass Page for the full list of LTUE Masterclass instructors and class details.
Special Events
Great activities take place each evening. Join an advanced class or workshop Thursday night. On Friday, attend our mass signing and film festival. And Saturday, come mingle at our exclusive Gala Banquet with the guests of honor.
Catch up on selections from past years
Visit @LTUEvids on YouTube to watch select recordings from previous years and participate in live streams every month like our Books, the Universe, & Everything book club!
LTUE 42 — Michael Haspil’s Gala Banquet Toastmaster Speech
LTUE 40 — Guest of Honor Interview: Alaya Dawn Johnson
LTUE 39 — Institutionalized: Writing an Ensemble Cast
BTUE presents: The HERO and the CROWN by Robin McKinley
We are excited to announce the compiled Anthology from LTUE 42 is available online! https://adepticarus.notion.site/thesystem
You can also preorder a physical copy of the book from that link. Join us this year on Saturday morning at 10:00 for another exciting worldbuilding event. Help us imagine a multi-level afterlife tournament where spirits struggle to prove themselves to the gods! See you there.
Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Get the most out of your stay at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Enjoy the comforts of home in modern hotel rooms with plush beds and spacious sitting areas. Each well-appointed guest room also features views of charming downtown Provo or the stunning Utah mountains.
Special LTUE rates are available now but may sell out before the conference.
