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Welcome to the Technicon 20 site.  Our largely student staff has returned for the Spring Semester, and we look forward to bringing you this year's spectacular production, Technicon 20!  This year will be the 20th anniversary of Technicon, so we are celebrating with the traditional gift theme: China

The Pre-Registration Deadline has passed.  Mail-in registrations are still accepted, but please include the "At-The-Door" rates in your payment.  Visit our Registration Page for more information.

News And Updates:
March 10, 2003: Almost there!
  • Information on the Dance is now available!

Saturday Night Dance

 

   Long ago, in a distant land, a dark lord forged his greatest plan:

"Three contests for the dancers fair.
Seven awards for the costumers in their outfits worn.
Nine doorprizes for random draw.
One Dance to rule them all.
One Dance to call them.

One Dance to bring them all,
and in the darkness bind them!
In the land of Blacksburg when Technicon calls!"

   Join us for our biggest dance blowout in twenty Technicons! We will have three dance contests during the night! Seven Prizes will be handed out to the best convention-themed or dance-themed Hall Costumes! Nine doorprizes will be drawn for! Plus don't miss out on our special music blocks! Half-hour blocks of tunes from these categories: Anime! The 80's! Techno! The 90's! and more! Last of all, we will continue the tradition of wrapping-up the dance with the infamous: Disney Death! Watch for a schedule to be posted at Registration on Saturday morning!
February 28, 2003: LARP Information
  • The Vampire LARP information is posted.  (opens in a new window)
  • Con Memories Book: This is a special call to all our attendees, especially those of you returning from previous years. This year Neil Sedlak has volunteered to carry around a con memories book. Everyone is encouraged to write, draw or otherwise (cleanly) express themselves in this book for future generations! We would also love to have any other con related printed materials from years past, including photos, badges, program books, funny stories, poetry, or anything else that can be put into a book. Yes, even string if there is an associated interesting con related story about such string. Pages will be reserved for the guests to express themselves as well. At the end of the con, the book and its contents will be placed into the auction!  If you can't attend this year but would like to mail something for inclusion in the book, email info@technicon.org and we'll arrange it.
February 27, 2003:  The hotel is SOLD OUT!
  • The Red Lion inn has sold out of rooms.  The AmeriSuites across the street has a limited number still available.  We also have a preferred Room Block available at the Four Points Sheraton here in Blacksburg.  Visit the Hotel page for more information on how to get reservations.
February 25, 2003:
  • Pre Registration is closed!  You can still register by mail and receive priority check-in at the convention, but At-The-Door rates now apply.  Check the Registration Page for more details and all necessary forms.
February 17, 2003:  Big update!
  • Guest Cancellation: Technicon regrets to inform you that, due to circumstances beyond our control, Janet Kagan will be unable to attend our convention this year.  We hope that she will be able to attend in the future.
  • New Guests: Three new guests have been added to the roster!  Brian Bailie of NASA, and Shane Hensley & Zeke Sparks of Pinnacle Entertainment will be joining us for Technicon 20.  Visit the Guests page for more information!
  • Art Show: Art show information is now available.  Full information for artists is now available on the website.  Visit the Art Show page to download our Guidelines, Control Sheets, and Bid Forms.  Also, check the Art Show page for information on this year's new feature: the Print Sale!

January 22, 2003:

  • Small update to the contents, including Registration Forms!  If you haven't received a form in the mail, please visit our Registration page and download the PDF.  
  • Placed the new site online!  This new, detailed version of the Technicon website is officially Open, check here regularly for updates and the latest Technicon news!
  • Directions are online!  We've updated the old directions to reflect the new changes here in Blacksburg.  Our printer-friendly version is available here.  More detailed maps are here.

January 14th, 2003:

  • The mail-out has been processed!  With many late nights, jammed printers, and corrupt files, the annual mailing has been accomplished.  Previous attendees: keep checking your mailbox over the next week, your flyer packet and pre-registration form is on the way!
  • Guests are confirmed, programming is in the works, and artwork is already pouring in for our Art Show.  Artists: visit our Art Show page for specific information on how to submit art, as well as art show policies and packaging suggestions!
  • Website updates!  With our staff back in town, it's time to churn out a con.  Keep checking here for regular updates and any important changes.  In the meantime, please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible!