 Gatecon was conceived in 2000 by four fans of the show to provide a place for fans of the show "Stargate SG-1" to meet members of the cast and crew, and to get to know their fellow fans.The original organisers met in various ways - family, asking one another for help on how to make a Stargate quiz for their site after seeing one on theirs and an interactive "Stargate"-themed site run by Ryan Peters under Showtime's umbrella.Gatecon celebrated its 5th Anniversary in July 2004, which was a sell out with 700 attendees.