As with any event of this size, the schedule changes a lot!
This page will automatically update to reflect changes, so please check back regularly.

This page will be updated with our schedule as we get it designed. For now, take a look at our Programming Page to find out some of what we're planning.



Check-in
14:00-16:00, Cascades Dealer's Room
Dealer only check-in and setup

Children's Room Open
14:00-17:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Children's Programming Room will be open and available.

Open
16:00-21:00, Cascades Dealer's Room

Check-in
16:00-18:00, Montgomery Art Show
Artist only check-in and setup

Ouran Highschool Host Club 1-4
17:00-18:45, 146 Anime

Open Programming
17:00-18:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

Opening Ceremonies
18:00-18:30, Olin Preston Main Program

Open
18:00-21:00, Montgomery Art Show

Meet the Guests
18:30-19:00, Olin Preston Main Program

Gun Smith Cats 1-3
18:45-20:00, 146 Anime

An Hour With David B. Mattingly
19:00-20:00, Olin Preston Main Program

Quiet On The Set! - Organizational Meeting
19:00-20:00, 116 Panels B
Does your life have a voice over? Do you hear a musical score where ever you go? No? Well, why not!

Join the cast and crew of the second, irregularly periodic, Concept-to-Can Weekend Film Project. Long ago, some fool saw a cheap PCI card that could do S-video in and out. He naturally concluded that technology was ripe to do a digital video film project over Technicon Weekend. From concept to can, they toiled over the course of the weekend, attempting to produce something ....err.... something! They succeeded. Now, nine years later, the same hearty fool is going to try it again! The technology is much better now!

Be you muse, be you thespian, be you foley -- be a part of the story

An Hour With John Ringo
20:00-21:00, Olin Preston Main Program

Amateur and Independent Film Panel
20:00-23:00, Boardroom Panels A
Come enjoy a discussion of producing films on a tiny budget, see a presentation of some local independently-made films, or exhibit your own!

Ruggiero Reading: Operation Immortal Servitude
20:00-21:00, 116 Panels B

Afro Samurai
20:00-22:00, 146 Anime

Sex in Spec Fic - Keeping It (Un)real
21:00-22:00, Olin Preston Main Program
50 exotically dressed virgins (of any gender) may sound like fun, but will your reader believe they happen to be skilled commando troops as well? We'll look at the ridiculous and the sublime in speculative
fictional sex, and discuss how to convert one to the other. (In either direction.)
(This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.)

Open Programming
21:00-22:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

Erotic Art - I Know Smut When I See It
22:00-23:00, Olin Preston Main Program
When a popular portfolio site proudly advertises its "deviance", how do you separate erotica and porn in the 21st century? Where would the line be in a perfect world? Which side would you want to be on? Help us hash this one out.
(This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.)

Hi no Tori 1-4
22:00-23:30, 146 Anime

Open Programming
22:00-23:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

Ron's Trailer Park
23:00-00:00, Boardroom Panels A
Come see a smattering of trailers, complete with commentary from presenter, Ron.

Poly Mythology - What the Websites Won't Tell You
23:00-00:00, Olin Preston Main Program
Sure, you've been to all the intro panels (we've a handout if you haven't) and researched it all on the Internet. You've ready to tackle poly head-on! But a year later, you discover that some of the most popular ideas, from the most famous advocates, don't match to reality. Here's an advance look to save you that year.
(This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.)

Quiet On The Set! - Script Writing Workshop Trial by Fire
23:00-05:00, 116 Panels B

Robotech - The Untold Story
23:30-01:00, 146 Anime

BDSM Mythology - Show and Tell from the Front Lines
00:00-01:00, Olin Preston Main Program
Yes, Virginia, there's more to a kink scene than candles, handcuffs, and an Enigma CD. Forget the story sites, and the downloaded photos - here's a frank discussion and demonstration of the realities of the lifestyle. (Yeah, we're especially fond of the 'demonstration' part too.)
(This is an adult-only panel; no one under 18 years of age will be admitted entry.)

Gungrave 1-4
01:00-02:30, 146 Anime

Dragon Ball Z Movie #12
02:30-03:30, 146 Anime

Tales of Phantasia 1-4
03:30-05:30, 146 Anime

Inu Yasha 1-4
05:30-07:15, 146 Anime

Naruto OVA - 1
07:15-07:30, 146 Anime

Nana 1-4
07:30-09:15, 146 Anime

Open
09:00-18:00, Cascades Dealer's Room

Open
09:00-19:00, Montgomery Art Show

Sculpting
09:00-10:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Sculpting in the Children's Room.

Bartender 1-4
09:15-10:45, 146 Anime

Quiet On The Set! - Summon the Actors!
10:00-11:30, Boardroom Panels A

Puzzles
10:00-11:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Puzzles in the Children's Room

Open Programming
10:00-11:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

Naruto OVA - 2
10:45-11:30, 146 Anime

Iron Costumer
11:00-14:00, Olin Preston Main Program
You've seen Costume Call. You've seen Hall Costumes. Who are these
people who are waking dreams? Iron Costumers! The Best of the Best.

Now there arises a new breed of costumer, new Master Class Costumers. A
Challenger comes forth.

Behold the culmination of one fan's quest for fantasy become reality. To
realize his dream he chose the top costumers in various styles, and he
named them the Iron Costumers: the invincible sewers. Con Stadium is the
arena where Iron Costumers await the challenges of master costumers from
around the world. Both the Iron Costumer and challenger has two hours to
tackle the theme costume piece of the day. Using all their senses, skill,
and creativity they are to prepare a fitted costume piece for a fan they
have never seen before. And if ever a challenger wins over the Iron
Costumer, he or she will gain the people's ovation and fame forever.
Every battle, reputations are on the line in Con Stadium, where master
costumers pit their artistic creations against each other. What
inspiration does today's challenger bring? And how will the Iron Costumer
fight back?

Cuciamo!

(that's Italian for Let's Sew!)

Join us for an amazing display of costumery! See the experts in action!
Will the Challenger win and claim the honor of an Iron Costumer? Will the
Iron Costumer successfully defend their honor? Fans will be chosen from
the audience to have a costume piece expertly tailored to them. Judges
will scathingly evaluate the finished piece. And, of course,
sportscasters will deliver running commentary.

Belly Dancing for Small Ones
11:00-12:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Amira here for an hour to show the children some of the basics of Belly Dancing

Reading by Tom Kratman
11:00-12:00, 116 Panels B
Audience choice from among Carnifex, A Desert Called Peace, or Yellow Eyes

Ghost Talkers Daydream 1-4
11:30-12:30, 146 Anime

TWF Movie Time
11:30-13:00, Boardroom Panels A
TWF Films shows off Act of Balance and some never-before-seen clips from their upcoming film, Balance of the Prophet.

PODIOBOOKS: Serialized Fiction...for FREE?!
12:00-13:00, 116 Panels B
Are they crazy? Authors are giving away their books for free, one chapter at a time?! Well, yes, we are! Podiobooks began with three authors, Tee Morris, Scott Sigler, and Mark Jeffrey; and their podcasts set the standards for other writers, publishers, and podcasters to follow. But is it as easy as PodioBooks.com (founded by Evo Terra, Tee Morris, and Chris Miller) make it out to believe, or is it a real dedication to delivering quality content. Come talk with Tee Morris (and others) to talk about the past, present, and future of Podiobooks.com and how you really CAN get something for nothing...although donations are welcome!

Ruin Explorers 1-4
12:30-14:30, 146 Anime

Breaking Writer's Block with Tarot Cards
13:00-14:00, 116 Panels B

The Business Side of Books
13:00-14:00, Boardroom Panels A
Sure, getting into cons for free is cool, and receiving the accolades of fans (and creating your own fan base) is good fun...but don't kid yourself -- this is a business. How serious is the business of aliens and elves, and how seriously should you take it? Is it possible to take yourself too seriously? How do you prevent yourself from being puffed up with vanity when your work reaches print? How do you behave at a con? Listen from the pros some of the common sense tactics needed and some sage advice on representing yourself in the continuously changing world of books.

Story Hour
13:00-14:00, 128 Children's Prog.
An hour of stories in the Children's Room.

Lucid Dreaming
14:00-15:00, 116 Panels B

How Authors Get Covered
14:00-15:00, Olin Preston Main Program
What does a cover artist like to get from an author? What do the authors hope to see when their book gets published? What does the dialog between the two look like? We bring several of our published authors and artists together to discuss what they want from the process of making a book's cover art.

Filking 1024
14:00-16:00, Boardroom Panels A
Ever wanted to make your own filks and parody music? Got some you've already made you want to share with the world. White Plectrum is here to help nurture your inner filker!

Bubbles and Balls
14:00-15:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Need we say more?

Naruto OVA - 3
14:30-15:00, 146 Anime

Space Opera and Mil Sci-Fi
15:00-16:00, Olin Preston Main Program
Is Space Opera still around, or is there only Mil Sci-Fi. Is Space Opera just fantasy in space? Our panelists discuss the terms, their differences, and their current states.

Fruits Basket 1-4
15:00-16:30, 146 Anime

Children's Hour with David Mattingly
15:00-16:00, 128 Children's Prog.
David Mattingly will spend an hour with the Children.

Open Programming
15:00-16:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

I'm Not Evil, I'm Misunderstood: Playing Fair with Villains
16:00-17:00, Boardroom Panels A
Let's get real. If you are going to tell a story with an evil character and be fair, do we not owe them a little bit of time to explore what they have done and why they have done it? Our panelists examine the motives behind villains, and how they play fair (or don't) with those motives in their stories.

Construction Zone
16:00-17:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Children building things! Small hardhats all around!

Open Programming
16:00-17:00, 116 Panels B
Have a panel idea? Write yourself in and have fun with it.

Sympathy for Lady Vengence
16:30-18:30, 146 Anime

On-the-Job Training: Or, Military Men Writing Sci-Fi
17:00-18:00, Boardroom Panels A
Did the time in the military that John Ringo, Tom Kratman, and Tony Ruggiero spent inform their writing? Do they ever implant real-life stories they experienced in their writing? Find out how the real military lives of these two authors affects their writing.

Sock Puppets
17:00-18:00, 116 Panels B

Painting and Drawing
17:00-18:00, 128 Children's Prog.
Classic artistic endeavors.

Whose Con Is It, Anyway?
18:00-19:00, Olin Preston Main Program
Take four improvisational artists, add a stack of hats, a heaping dose of alphabet and a pinch of questions only. Stir well with a frazzled host and simmer until the buzzer sounds. What do you have? The large amount of wackiness known as "Whose Con?"

Cover Art: One Artist's How-To
18:00-19:00, Boardroom Panels A
Artist David Mattingly discusses his process for making the art that goes onto the fronts of books, from initial concept and sketches to the final product.

Writing with Both Brains
18:00-19:00, 116 Panels B
Writers who write both non-fiction and fiction describe how the two
disciplines interact and interfere with each other. How do you carve
time for writing fiction from a schedule filled with non-fiction
projects? Why do authors float between reality and fantasy, and what
are the challenges between the two? Tee Morris and Tiffany Trent throw both halves of their heads at these questions, and more.

Naruto - Sports Special
18:30-18:45, 146 Anime

Deathe Note - Live Action
18:45-20:30, 146 Anime

Masquerade
19:00-20:30, Olin Preston Main Program

Modern Day Role of the Vampire
19:00-20:00, Boardroom Panels A
A presentation by Tony Ruggiero that looks at the evolution of the vampire in literature and film and how the creature's role has changed to better fit the demands that society has placed upon it. Also looks at what is happening in the current vampire market in terms of books and movies.

Podcasting 101
19:00-20:00, 116 Panels B
It's the latest craze of the Internet and it is taking the world by storm -- and chances are you still don't know what it is all about! Podcasting is the ability to assume the role of station programmer and turn your computer or mp3 player into your own private radio station. Talk radio. Hard to find indie music. Tech Tips. Gaming. Audio books...but we call them Podiobooks. It can all be found in Podcasting. With Tee Morris (co-author of PODCASTING FOR DUMMIES and co-creator of Podiobooks.com), this discussion explains what podcasting is, what is needed to make it happen, what shows you should be listening to...and how to do it yourself!

Animism in Writing
20:00-21:00, Boardroom Panels A
What is it about animals that make us want to be like them? What leads some people to mix the escapism of sci-fi with the escapism of anthropomorphism? Our panelists try to define what makes some find furries so darn cool.

RPGA Primer
20:00-21:00, 116 Panels B
Come and learn about the RPGA from its judges.

White Plectrum Concert
20:30-22:00, Olin Preston Main Program
Come listen in, or maybe sing along, at the White Plectrum Filk Concert. Keith Brinegar strums out familiar tunes with a sci-fi twist. These folksong parodies are sure to have you rolling in the aisles!

GitS: Solid State Society
20:30-22:15, 146 Anime

Killing Characters: Ways, Points, and Means
21:00-22:00, Boardroom Panels A
Sometimes, good or bad, characters is stories have to die. But the ways to do it are myriad. How does an author decide when to kill off a character? How do they decide how to do it? Should the death best serve the story, or a sense of realism?

Digital Editing
21:00-22:00, 116 Panels B

Dance
22:00-02:00, Olin Preston Main Program

Are You Sure You Want to Go There?
22:00-23:00, 116 Panels B
Rape. Torture. Childhood trauma. Sex with Dwarves. Sometimes it's done for a laugh. Sometimes it is done for an emotional response. Sometimes, we ask ourselves "What was THAT all about?!" So why not ask the pros who do it? A panel that goes into the darker side of writing, where the envelope is not only pushed but fed to the shredder. When is "shock" essential to the story, and when is it sensational? Find out if authors add in moments of terror and extreme situations in order to surprise an audience, or as an alternative to group therapy.

An Hour With John Franklin
22:00-23:00, Boardroom Panels A
Ten years of the Vile One and other tales of fandom.

Ray - The Animation 1-4
22:15-00:00, 146 Anime

Quiet On The Set! - Digital Editing
23:00-05:00, 116 Panels B

Late Night with TWF
23:00-01:00, Boardroom Panels A
TWF Films discuss the process of creating fan films. Come on in and sit down, see how they did it and ask them questions.

Samurai Pizza Cats 1-4
00:00-01:15, 146 Anime

Higurashi 1-4
01:15-03:00, 146 Anime

Read of Die OVA 1-3
03:00-04:30, 146 Anime

Tactical Road 1-4
04:30-06:15, 146 Anime

Asagiri no Miko 1-4
06:15-07:15, 146 Anime

Spiral 1-4
07:15-08:45, 146 Anime

Alien Nine 1-4
08:45-10:45, 146 Anime

Open
09:00-14:00, Cascades Dealer's Room

Open
09:00-11:30, Montgomery Art Show

Children's Room Open
09:00-11:30, 128 Children's Prog.
Children's Programming Room will be open on Sunday.

Blue Submarine #6 1-4
10:45-13:00, 146 Anime

Belly Dance Workshop
11:00-12:30, Olin Preston Main Program

TWF Green Screen
11:00-13:00, 116 Panels B
TWF Films takes a couple of hours to break out the Green Screen and add folks into their movies. Stop by and check it out, bring your costumes!

AUTHOR TECH: Gadgets and Software for the Modern Author
11:00-12:00, Boardroom Panels A
Perhaps SF Legend Harlan Ellison refuses to use a computer, but the
computer is only the beginning for an author curious about going high
tech. How about picking up HTML or Dreamweaver and creating a website
that keeps people coming back for more? Creating your own Palm Reader
sample chapters? CD Business cards that provide links, sample chapters,
and other information beyond the typical paper card, and how is the
latest trend of the Internet--podcasting--a possible new avenue for
authors to reach a worldwide audience?

Auctions
13:00-15:30, Olin Preston Main Program

Distress Tolerance
13:00-14:00, 116 Panels B

Quiet on the Set! - Premiere
14:00-15:00, Boardroom Panels A

Closing Ceremonies
15:30-16:00, Olin Preston Main Program

Video Room Open
18:00-22:00, Video Barb (233)

Spiel Room Open
18:00-22:30, Spiel (209)

VTAS Room Open
18:00-22:30, VTAS (224)

E-Gaming Open
18:00-22:30, E-Gaming (113)

RPG Room Open
18:00-22:00, RPG (219)

Opening Ceremonies
18:30-19:00, Main Programming (100)

An Hour with George RR Martin
19:00-20:00, Main Programming (100)

Dealers Room Open
19:00-22:00, Dealers Room (238)

Dealers Room Open
19:00-22:00, Dealers Room (240)

Getting Started With Webcomics
19:00-20:00, Panels B (202)
A Panel by Ursula Vernon of Digger, Chris Impink and Barb Fisher of Fragile Gravity, and Garth Graham of Comedity.

An Hour With Ursula Vernon
20:00-21:00, Main Programming (100)

How To Get Started Writing Fiction
20:00-21:00, Panels B (202)
A panel with George RR Martin and Tiffany Trent.

Independent Film Festival
20:00-22:00, Panels A (129)
Come see a variety of SciFi- and Fantasy-related films compiled by Jerry Conner.

Dance!
21:30-22:30, Main Programming (100)

Open Meet the Guests Mixer
21:30-22:30, Meeting Room

Trailer Park
22:00-23:00, Panels A (129)
A variety of film trailers compiled by Jerry Conner.

Adults' Mixer with the Guests
22:30-00:00, Meeting Room
21+ only.

Spiel Room Open
07:30-22:30, Spiel (209)

Video Room Open
09:00-22:00, Video Barb (233)

Dealer's Room Open
09:00-18:00, Dealers Room (238)

Dealer's Room Open
09:00-18:00, Dealers Room (240)

VTAS Room Open
09:00-22:30, VTAS (224)

E-Gaming Open
09:00-22:30, E-Gaming (113)

RPG Room Active
09:00-13:00, RPG (219)

Children's Room Open
09:30-12:30, Childrens' Programming (2

Anti-Protagonists With George RR Martin
10:30-11:30, Main Programming (100)
A discussion about Anti-Heroes, Anti-Villains and everything in between, from an expert.

Art Things with Ursula Vernon
10:30-11:30, Panels A (129)

Profitable Publishing In a Blog Age
12:00-13:00, Main Programming (100)
Tiffany Trent discusses how to turn a profit at publishing in a world where blogs can be had for free.

Garth's Photoshop Tips
12:00-13:00, Panels A (129)
Learn some tips and tricks from Garth of Comedity.

Rhythm Gaming Open
12:00-20:00, Rhythm Gaming (230)

Fragile Gravity
13:00-14:00, Main Programming (100)
Chris and Barb discuss their webcomic.

Children's Room Open
13:30-17:30, Childrens' Programming (2

RPG Room Active
13:30-17:30, RPG (219)

Webcomics
14:00-15:00, Main Programming (100)
A general discussion with Ursula Vernon of Digger, Chris and Barb of Fragile Gravity, and Garth and Larom of Comedity.

Filking 1025
14:00-15:00, Panels B (202)
Join White Plectrum and discuss filking an attempt the writing thereof.

Writing In a Fishbowl
15:00-16:00, Panels A (129)
Tiffany Trent discusses writing while under observation and/or a deadline.

The First Hour
15:00-16:00, Main Programming (100)
An hour with The First Ones, Denise and Jerry, who've seen it all when it comes to Technicon.

Comedity
16:00-17:00, Panels A (129)
Garth and Larom discuss their webcomic, Comedity.

Character Abuse
16:00-17:00, Main Programming (100)
A discussion of abusing one's characters with George RR Martin and Ursula Vernon.

Masquerade Walkthrough
17:00-18:00, Main Programming (100)
All Masquerade skits must be submitted by or at the walkthrough.

Copyright with Garth Graham
17:00-18:00, Panels A (129)
Garth Graham of Comedity discusses copyright issues.

Whose Con
18:00-19:00, Panels A (129)
A Technicon rendition of 'Whose Line Is It, Anyway?'

RPG Room Active
18:00-22:00, RPG (219)

Masquerade
19:00-19:45, Main Programming (100)
Come join us as we enjoy the costuming and skit talents of Technicon's attendees.

White Plectrum Concert
20:00-22:00, Main Programming (100)
Join us as our Filk Guest of Honor regales us with songs of old, new, fictional, and sometimes all-too-true events.

Pen Names: Creating Behind (or Without) a Mask
22:30-23:15, Meeting Room
Want to write or draw adult material and get paid for it? So whose name are you going to put on your hard work? We'll discuss the whys and wherefores of being public or private about your deeper imaginations.

Public Poly: How Out Are You?
23:15-00:00, Meeting Room
Are people beginning to disbelieve the 'roommate' excuse? Do you have arguments about when and where it's okay to be seen holding hands? We're collecting tales, opinions, and advice about the two-partnered world's reaction to our many-partnered lives.

Masquerade: Dressing for BDSM Success
00:00-02:00, Meeting Room
ome to Technicon's second costume call of 2008, where our presenters show some of their favorite outfits and discuss sources, wearability, and care. Audience participation is strongly encouraged! We will have our usual Toybag Tell and Show after the formal panel ends.

Spiel Room Open
07:30-15:00, Spiel (209)

Video Room open
09:00-15:00, Video Barb (233)

Dealer's Room Open
09:00-14:00, Dealers Room (238)

Dealer's Room Open
09:00-14:00, Dealers Room (240)

VTAS Room Open
09:00-12:30, VTAS (224)

Childrens' Room Open
09:00-12:00, Childrens' Programming (2

E-Gaming Open
09:00-14:00, E-Gaming (113)

RPG Room Active
09:00-13:00, RPG (219)

A Reading From 'A Dance With Dragons'
11:00-12:00, Main Programming (100)
A reading from George RR Martin's upcoming fifth book in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.

Belly Dancing Workshop
11:00-12:30, Panels B (202)

Art Auction
12:00-13:00, Main Programming (100)

White Elephant Auction
13:00-15:00, Main Programming (100)

Closing Ceremonies
15:00-15:15, Main Programming (100)