long been a science geek and occasionally can be found writing about
himself in the third person, reading to his wife Pasha, or being cat furniture.
This is a lecture about future energy systems, weapons and defences,
for a future where tanks still rule the battle field. This is based on a
contract for an upcoming game and will feature realistic technologies.
"First hour is set-up during which contestants can sign up for the Feud! You be put into 'families' and be given a small coaching session before the game. The first ten contestants will be guaranteed to play. The second ten contestants will be on standby for the second game, time permitting.
If we are set up and ready to go before 10pm, we'll start the show earlier! Pre-formed 'families' will compete against each other to guess the most common answers to SF/F survey questions. Cheer your ‘family’ on to victory!"
This panel discusses the mis-information about taboo subjects so prevalent in fiction and modern culture. Cultures, communities and lifestyles are represented in literature by popular authors who generally have done cursory research at best and often portray the subject quite inaccurately. This particular panel focuses on the lifestyle characterized by 50 shades of grey and how it not an accurate or even safe portrayal of a potentially dangerous lifestyle.
The Author and Artist GOHs discuss how cover art is chosen, what the artists are told, and which parts of the book are used for inspiration (if any).
A demonstration of swordplay and martial art from Europe's middle ages and renaissance presented by Academie Duello followed by a lesson in swordplay open to all comers.
Crayons! Yaaaay crayons! An hour of colouring time for kids of all ages. Line-drawing pages will be provided, and free-form crayon art is also encouraged. Blank paper tablecloths are also fair game.
Special General Meeting for the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA). With changes to the new government rules our usual AGM had to happen in the first 6 months of the year. For this reason we are hold a SGM at VCON. Join us in a discussion of what is happening with the society, with the Aurora awards and the new Hall of Fame.
Your input is always welcome. A number of things have changed this year from new rules for 2015 for nominations for the awards, the creation of a new eligibility list that will be managed by CSFFA to the creations of the new Hall of Fame trophy and a new Aurora award trophy for 2015.
The annual celebration of all things Josh Whedon, his recent and upcoming films, his comics, and whatever else he’s up to these days.
