Technicon 25: Dark Lords and Silver Knights
March 28 - March 30, 2008 :: Blacksburg, VA 24060

A Convention Celebrating the Arts of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Featuring Guests of Honor: George RR Martin, Ursula Vernon, & More!

Schedule of Events:
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.



Friday Events:
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.

Saturday Events:
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.

Sunday Events:
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)