Greetings I'm Zaida the sergal, it's nice to meet a new member to the forums! Depending what you know there can be lots of explaining or just a little, either way I'm sure you'll learn quick and PM me if you have questions I'll gladly try my best to assist, I hope you enjoy your stay at the furry forums.
Hmm conventions there, not quite sure. I'm not a good expert with conventions but if there isn't I suggest you download this app called meet up or if there is a website. You can look up small furry meet ups or sometimes they happen to grow large like conventions ^^ if that helps