Technicon 28; Robot Revolution; April 1 - 2, 2011; McBryde Hall; Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA 24061; A Convention Celebrating the Arts of Science Fiction and Fantasy
  • In Japan, robots are training by running marathons... traditionally used to report victory in battle
  • Despite a 100 million year head start in lethality, toasters are already more likely to kill you than sharks
  • NASA sends Robonaut 2, the first humanoid robot in space, to the ISS; it is designed to use human tools
  • IBM's Watson demolishes human Jeopardy champions; humanity's brightest hope capitulates with "I for one welcome our new computer overlords"
All across the globe, oppressed populations are rising in revolt; can your toaster be far behind?

Technicon 28: Robot Revolution

Robots rising up and taking on their former human masters has been a theme of science fiction from the very beginning, and echoes even older tales about hubris and the dangers of creation. While the above examples are phrased for humorous effect, this year's theme invites you to consider the past, present, and future tales of humanity's loyal created servants going horribly wrong.

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 Latest News:

2 April 2011: Detailed Saturday schedule PDF

31 March 2011: Info is being added at a rapid rate as the con nears; most subpages have been updated recently. Also check out the awesome clip trailer one of our students put together!

17 March 2011: Major updates & repairs to website; new content should be properly visible

4 February 2011: Welcome to the Technicon 28 website. VTSFFC, the science fiction and fantasy club at Virginia Tech, is proud to present our 28th regional science fiction and fantasy convention, serving the New River valley, Southwestern Virginia, and beyond. We will be returning to McBryde Hall on the Virginia Tech campus this year, with programming Friday evening April 1, and all day and into the night Saturday April 2. Look for further details here soon.





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