DeptCon 4, Ireland’s biggest young adult book convention, brought to you by Department 51 at Eason, is set to return this October to its new home at Pavilion Theatre.

The two-day event will feature panel discussions and signing sessions with some of the bestselling young adult authors from across the US, UK and Ireland along with plenty of surprises. 

Full line-up of speakers:

Susin Nielsen

Holly Bourne

Louise O'Neill

Frances Hardinge

Patrick Ness

Anna James

Cat Doyle

Katherine Webber

E Lockhart

Deirdre Sullivan

Samantha Shannon

Melinda Salisbury

Tom Pollock

Brian Conaghan

Connie Glynne

Sally Green

Dave Rudden

Seabastien De Castelle

Simon James Green

Kelly McCaughrin

Tina Callaghan

Cethan Leahy

Each panel will be approx 45 minutes in duration and will be followed by a signing.

Tickets are valid for both days of the event, which will feature authors, panels and plenty of surprises. We hope you can join us for what promises to be the most insane, fun & exciting weekend!