Programming and Special Events

Here are some of the events you can look forward to at ConQuesT 42! Check your pocket program on site for times, locations, and panelists! Subject to last-minute changes, which will be posted in a public area at ConQuesT.

Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Looking for something specific? Panel topics | Paranormal romance panels | Klingon panels and events

Thursday, May 24, 2012

• Setup

Friday, May 25, 2012

• Setup
• Registration
• Dealers Room
• Art Show
• Gaming
  
  
• 1:30 pm Open Gaming room opens
• 2 pm - Panels begin(see list)
• 2 pm - Gaming: Battletech Tournament Begins
  
• 5 pm - Book Launch: Dennis Young
• 5 pm - Concert: Lone Gunman
• 6 pm - Klingon activities begin
• 7 pm - Opening Ceremonies
• 8 pm - Meet the Authors & Artists Reception
• 8 pm - Jesi & John's Big Fat Con Wedding

Saturday, May 25, 2012

• Registration
• Dealers Room
• Gaming
• Art Show bidding continues
• Special Panel: A History of KaCSFFS: 40 Years & Counting

• 9 am - Breakfast with the Bunny
• 10 am - Panels begin (see list)
• 10 am - Klingon activities begin
• 11 am - Klingon Jail N' Bail begins
• noon - Masquerade Participants Meeting
• noon - Gaming: Battletech Tournament continues
• 1 pm - Guests of Honor session
• 2 pm - Masquerade Rehearsal
• 2 pm - Wombat Tea with Artist Guest of Honor Ursula Vernon
• 2 pm - Book Launch: Robin Wayne Bailey
• 3 pm - The Great Book Signing Event
• 4 pm - Book Launch: Hadley Rille Books
• 6:30 pm - Masquerade Particpants Assemble
• 7 pm - Masquerade Begins
• (after Masq) ConQuesT Idol
• 11 pm - Filking After Hours

Sunday, May 26, 2012

• Registration
• Dealers Room
• Art Show final bids and pickup
• Gaming

• 11 am - Artist Guest of Honor session
• 11 am - Panels begin (see list)
• 11 am - Klingon activities begin
• noon - ASFA Meeting
• 1 pm - Battletech Tournament Awards Presentation
• 2 pm - Book Launch: Bryan Thomas Schmidt
• 1 pm - Zombie Olympics
• 3 pm - Charity Auction
• 5 pm - Closing Ceremonies

Not a ConQuesT event, but please be aware...
On Sunday evening, there will be a Memorial Day celebration at Union Station, featuring a free outdoor symphonic concert and fireworks. The event is about three blocks from the hotel (within walking distance). As many concert-goers park in the Crown Center parking garages and on the street near the hotel, you may experience some traffic congestion and parking difficulties on Sunday evening.