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: Auction

Status: confirmed

Proposed by:

Description:

Bid on things you want to buy - it's like e-bay, but in person!

Room Notes:

Tags: General

Confirmed panellists: John Robertson, Grant Watson, Calum Watson, Davina Watson, Craig Greenbank, Elaine Kemp, Linda Deegan

One additional panellist has been suggested.

Room: Montana A

Times: Friday 5:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM

Title: Masquerade

Status: confirmed

Proposed by:

Description:

With a theme of Other Worlds, we are looking forward to seeing the costumes that arise from the mists of the minds. Dust off that old Star Trek uniform, grab that long multi-coloured scarf from the broom cupboard, polish up that battle armour, or start working on your Other Worlds costume. Thrill, dazzle or horrify with the mystery, the magic and the fear of the unknown, that which exists beyond the earthly realms, that which is from the 'Other Worlds'.

Participate at your own risk!

Room Notes:

Tags: Equipment: AV

Confirmed panellists: Linda Deegan

No additional panellists have been suggested.

Rooms: Montana A, Montana B

Times: Saturday 7:30 PM, Saturday 8:30 PM, Saturday 9:30 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