
Authors must be registered by
May 1, 2025 to be considered for a panel.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
SPECIAL EVENTS
Closing Ceremonies - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carondelet Ballroom
Don't Miss the Grand Finale:
Bouchercon 2025 Closing Ceremonies! Join us on Sunday, September 7th, for the culminating event of Bouchercon 2025 in New Orleans—a morning filled with celebration, reflection, and a glimpse into the future of our mystery community.
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Event Highlights:
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Final Panels: From 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM, attend the last series of engaging panels. After the panels, authors will sign their books and you will be ready to head to the Carondelet for the Closing Ceremonies
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Calgary 2026 Presentation: Get an enticing preview of Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary. The organizing team will share exciting plans and offer early registration incentives you won't want to miss.
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Closing Ceremonies & Guest of Honor Panel:
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This is your opportunity to gain insights from literary luminaries such as Brad Thor, Craig Johnson, Lisa Jewell, Jonathan Maberry, Steph Cha, Charles Todd, Alex Segura, and Ali Karim. This special panel is where our Guests of Honor reflect on the convention and answer audience questions.
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Join us as Heather Graham, the New Orleans Chair, ceremoniously passes the baton to the Calgary team, symbolizing the transition to Bouchercon 2026.
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Why Attend?
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Exclusive Insights: Engage with leading authors in the mystery genre during their final panel discussions.
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Future Opportunities: Learn firsthand about the exciting plans for Bouchercon 2026 in Calgary and take advantage of early registration offers.
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Community Celebration: Be part of the closing ceremonies that honor the contributions of our Guests of Honor and celebrate the success of Bouchercon 2025.
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This is your last chance to connect, celebrate, and look forward to the future of Bouchercon. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Note: For more details and updates, please visit the official Bouchercon 2025 website. bouchercon2025.com