Title: Opening Ceremony

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Maia Bobrowicz

Description:

Come one and all to the Opening Ceremony for Contact: Swancon 2009!

The convention committee will introduce and welcome our guests and members, tell you about the key events planned for the con, and cover some necessary administrivia.

This will be followed by a "Guide to Swancon" session designed for new members but open to all. Experienced and friendly convention-goers will demystify the workings of Swancon, and explain how everyone can get the most from the panel programme, exhibitions, activities, competitions, games, sales, and socialising on offer over the 5 days.

Room Notes:

Tags: Equipment: AV, Format: Panel

Confirmed panellists: PRK, Maia Bobrowicz, Jaunita Landesse, Elaine Kemp, Jess Bridges, Richard Morgan, Trudi Canavan, Theresa Anns, Rob Masters , Leece, Stephanie Bateman-Graham, Linda Deegan, Christopher Phillips, Alistair McKie, Kathryn Linge, Terry Chilvers

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Rooms: Montana B, Montana A

Time: Thursday 7:30 PM

Title: The Battle for Copyright: Fandom versus Mega Corporations

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Cathy Cupitt

Description:

This paper is driven by two questions: What is copyright? and How should it work? One common view of copyright is that it’s a way for authors to protect their hard work. While this is true, it is not the whole story. In particular: it is not individual authors who control and influence copyright law -- it is corporate authors, such as Disney, and government authors, such as the Australian Commonwealth.

Room Notes:

Tags: Academic Panel, General, Equipment: AV

Confirmed panellists: Cathy Cupitt, Jaunita Landesse

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Cocktail Lounge

Time: Friday 4:00 PM

Title: 2008 in Film

Status: confirmed

Proposed by: Tom Eitelhuber

Description:

Speed Racers, Crystal Skulls, Iron Men and one very Dark Knight - there's no doubt that 2008 delivered plenty of big-screen thrills for science-fiction and fantasy film buffs. Our panelists will look back over the year's major genre releases and try to separate the hits from the misses.

Room Notes:

Tags:

Confirmed panellists: Jaunita Landesse, Tom Eitelhuber, Tina Lorenz

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Room: Montana B

Time: Saturday 12:00 PM

Title: Awards Ceremony

Status: confirmed

Proposed by:

Description:

Come and celebrate the winners of the Western Australian Achievement Awards (also known as the 'Tin Ducks') presented by WASFF.

Room Notes:

Tags: General

Confirmed panellists: Linda Deegan, John Robertson, Theresa Anns, Tom Eitelhuber, Davina Watson, Chris Creagh, Doug Burbridge, Margaret Dunlop, Jaunita Landesse

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Rooms: Montana A, Montana B

Time: Sunday 7:30 PM

Title: Closing Ceremony

Status: confirmed

Proposed by:

Description:

All good things must come to an end... come and farewell Swancon for another year.

Room Notes:

Tags: Format: Panel, Equipment: AV

Confirmed panellists: PRK, Maia Bobrowicz, Jaunita Landesse, Elaine Kemp, Jess Bridges, Richard Morgan, Trudi Canavan, Theresa Anns, Rob Masters , Leece, Linda Deegan, Christopher Phillips, Alistair McKie, Kathryn Linge, Terry Chilvers, Stephanie Bateman-Graham

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Rooms: Montana B, Montana A

Time: Monday 4:00 PM