NanoCon Mk. VIII.v: Full Schedule

Please see "Event Information" for our attendee behavior policy and other important information.
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WATCH THIS SPACE FOR IMPORTANT MESSAGES

11:30am PDT

Check-in, Help Desk, and Lobby - OPEN FOR ZOOM LINK

Here's the link to all of the Zoom space where all of our sessions will be running:

https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/88271071120

Presenters

Mark "Van Brand" Gaither

Instructor, Lower Columbia College

Saturday April 9, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
0 - Airlock: Check-in, Help Desk, and Lobby https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/88271071120

Open Chat Hangout

Rating NC-ALL

12:00pm PDT

Opening Ceremonies

Join NanoCon Mk. VII.v::C19 President David "Bear" Jones for the convention's opening ceremonies, including welcoming new and returning attendees and sharing important announcements.

Presenters

Bear (David Jones)

President, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Saturday April 9, 2022 12:00pm - 12:10pm PDT
0 - Airlock: Check-in, Help Desk, and Lobby https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/88271071120

Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Rating NC-ALL

12:10pm PDT

No-Host Hangout: Open-chat (Firefly or Stargate or whatever)

A place to chat... Head to the Zoom Breakout Rooms for your sessions.

Saturday April 9, 2022 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
2 - Ten Forward: Panels & Open-chat Hangout Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Open Chat Hangout

Rating NC-ALL

12:10pm PDT

NanoCon 2023 planning (open meeting)

Let's talk about NanoCon for 2023. Can we go back to being in person? Will we have volunteers to help out? You decide!

Presenters

Mark "Van Brand" Gaither

Instructor, Lower Columbia College

Togusa

Program Director, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Togusa (Klint Hull) is an English Instructor at Lower Columbia College and has been the faculty advisor for the LCC Science Fiction Club since its founding in 2009. He was President of NanoCon Mk. II through Mk. V and Program Director for NanoCon Mk. VII.v::C19 and NanoCon Mk. VIII.v... Read More →

Saturday April 9, 2022 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
1 - Holodeck: Panels & Ceremonies Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Panels

Rating NC-ALL

1:00pm PDT

No-Host Hangout: Open chat (Star Wars or whatever)

Hang out and chat about Star Wars... or whatever!

Saturday April 9, 2022 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
2 - Ten Forward: Panels & Open-chat Hangout Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Open Chat Hangout

Rating NC-ALL

1:00pm PDT

StarTrek Fleet Command - Brave New Worlds

Take a tour of the Star Trek Fleet Command game app. Work with your host, Commander VanBrand, to explore the live game environment. View game elements including, factions (Federation, Klingon, Romulan, etc.), ships, stations, crew, resources, etc. Discuss the strategies involved in normal gameplay, PvP, and alliances. Star Trek Fleet Command can suck the life and money out of you; however, you can enjoy - through logic and discipline, years of fun and excitement without spending a penny.

Presenters

Mark "Van Brand" Gaither

Instructor, Lower Columbia College

Saturday April 9, 2022 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
1 - Holodeck: Panels & Ceremonies Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Panels

Rating NC-ALL

2:00pm PDT

Make amazing costumes and props!

Whether you're after a good-looking costume or spaceship for your short film or just want a cool weapon prop to display in your office or home, these tips and techniques will help you to learn how to make well-designed and affordable costumes and props.

Presenters

Bear (David Jones)

President, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Saturday April 9, 2022 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
2 - Ten Forward: Panels & Open-chat Hangout Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Panels

Rating NC-ALL

2:00pm PDT

World Building, Part 1: Creating a Meaningful Setting

How important is the setting for your story or RPG campaign? The setting is not just where the story takes place: Setting is integral to characters and events.

We'll discuss various elements of setting, such as environment, society, history, and technology, and lead an activity to craft a science fiction setting from scratch.

Presenters

Christopher Tower

the gmr, gmrstudios

I am Christopher Tower (or Chris), and I am a writer of stuff. I lived in Michigan, and now, I live in Kalama, WA. I LOVE SCIENCE FICTION and all those nerdy things. Iplay Ultimate, ride a bike, and supposedly educate college persons while myself being educated in college. I am married... Read More →

Togusa

Program Director, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Saturday April 9, 2022 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
1 - Holodeck: Panels & Ceremonies Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Panels

Rating NC-ALL

3:00pm PDT

No-Host Hangout: Open chat (Doctor Who or whatever)

Hang out and chat about Doctor Who... or whatever!

Saturday April 9, 2022 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
2 - Ten Forward: Panels & Open-chat Hangout Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Open Chat Hangout

Rating NC-ALL

3:00pm PDT

World Building, Part 2: Making Magic!

Chris leads this wonderful whirlwind writing workshop: 12 Magic Systems in an Hour!

As Clarke's third law says, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Whether your setting involves technology, magic, or both, this session will help you with your world building!

Presenters

Christopher Tower

the gmr, gmrstudios

Togusa

Program Director, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Saturday April 9, 2022 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
1 - Holodeck: Panels & Ceremonies Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Panels

Rating NC-ALL

4:00pm PDT

NIFF Winners, Revisited (Films Part 1) (NC-13)

Select past winners of the NanoCon International Film Festival (NIFF) from our previous conventions.

This session is rated NC-13: Some content may not be appropriate for children under 13.

Presenters

Mark "Van Brand" Gaither

Instructor, Lower Columbia College

Saturday April 9, 2022 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
2 - Ten Forward: Panels & Open-chat Hangout Breakout room of main Zoom meeting

Film Screenings (NC-13)

Rating NC-13

4:50pm PDT

Closing Ceremonies

Join us for our closing ceremonies and final thoughts. Bid everyone a fond yet sad farewell until next time....

Presenters

Bear (David Jones)

President, NanoCon Mk. VIII.v

Saturday April 9, 2022 4:50pm - 5:00pm PDT
0 - Airlock: Check-in, Help Desk, and Lobby https://lowercolumbia.zoom.us/j/88271071120

Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Rating NC-ALL