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Friday
Cornwall
Sussex
Windsor
Dorset
9am
10am
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Writers' Seminar
Writers’ Seminar
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Writers' Seminar
Writers’ Seminar
11am
12pm
1pm
Lunch Break
2pm
Roleplaying and Board Games
Keith will be introducing the new Starfinder role-playing game to anyone who wants try it. Board games will be available to borrow at the registration desk.
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Writers' Seminar
Writers’ Seminar
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Writers' Seminar
Writers’ Seminar
3pm
4pm
5pm
My First Con
How to get the most out of Conclave 3 – an interactive session with Maree Pavletich, especially for those attending their first science fiction and fantasy convention.
6pm
Dinner Break
7pm
Opening Ceremony
t’s a tradition… it will have a beginning, a middle, and thankfully, an end…. And we promise it won’t be at all boring.
8pm
50th Anniversary Star Trek Party!
We celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the first screening of Star Trek in New Zealand. Come and join the Federation! We have cake!
9pm
10pm
The Late Show
There shall be movies not to be named herein! Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Filking
Folk singing with well known tunes but new words. Happens late evenings, no organization required… we couldn’t stop them if we tried!
11pm
Saturday
Cornwall
Sussex
Windsor
Dorset
9am
Video Show: Star Trekking in the Morning
Never seen the Animated Star Trek series from 1973? Here's some of our favourite stories, all in one glorious hour! Just the place to start up your engines for the rest of the day's programme.
Trader's Faire Setup
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Model-making With Steve
This will be cheerfully mad few hours of talking design, and making science fiction/steampunk/dieselpunk themed 'one-of' models by using commonly available hard plastics, most of which usually end up in the rubbish
10am
Panel: What has Star Trek done for us?
Star Trek has has a tremendous impact on our society, our culture as fans, and even on technological development. The panel discuss some of those influences.
Trader's Faire
A chance to buy and sell. A variety of traders will present their stuff for your purchasing pleasure. Enjoy!
11am
Panel: Boldly Going - The Future of Star Trek
Where is Star Trek going? And where it should be going? The panel discuss the recent films, the new "Star Trek Discovery" TV series , and various recent fan productions.
Photographing Your Models
How to photograph your models to best effect, choosing backgrounds and lighting.
12pm
Quiz
Expect to be fairly tested on a broad range of science fiction and fantasy topics. Questions to be presented in sets of ten, one at a time on the big screen. Presented by Quizmaster Jacqui Smith and Scorer Keith Smith.
From Plastic to Prose - Writing about Models
Steve explains how he uses his models in his writing, and how making a physical model can be a powerful aid for a writer. Then participants can try it out for themselves.
1pm
Lunch Break
Book Launch: SpecFicNZ
Te Kōrero Ahi Kā, a term which means to speak of the home fires burning, is an anthology of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, showcasing work from established and emerging writers, poets, artists, and creatives. It is a statement about how New Zealand creators of speculative fiction and art shine their light on our literary landscape. At this Book Launch, we will give an overview of the project and read some excerpts. Copies will be available.
Lunch Break
2pm
Presentation - WETA!
Norman talks. We watch in amazement. Nobody takes pictures!
Workshop: Geekcraft Paper
Make planes from paper. Some might even fly
3pm
Panel: Other Voices
Science Fiction is no longer confined to works in English from Western Countries, if it ever was. What should you look for, and can you get it in English?
Presentation: Fandom in the Early Days
Lyn and Keith tell stories from the old days of New Zealand fandom
Workshop: Geekcraft Cloth
Sew a stuffed tribble. Say no more and don't tell the Klingons. Qua'pla
4pm
GoH Speech: Daphne Lawless
GoH Speech: Daphne Lawless
Panel Game: Just an SF Minute
Revenge is sweet in this classic panel game, where participants are asked to speak without hesitation, repetition or deviation for a whole minute on selected SF&F topics. It'll be fun ....
Workshop: How to Cosplay
Laura explains the art of cosplay
5pm
Presentation: Astronomy in 2018
Keith talks about what’s happening in Astronomy - with pictures.
Presentation: Self-Publishing 101
Geraldine explains how to successfully publish your own work. What does a writer need to know when it comes to self-publishing? What are the benefits? And what are the pitfalls?
Workshop: Scratch Costuming
Maree teaches how to make costumes out of just about anything.
6pm
Dinner Break
7pm
Masquerade Prep
7:30pm
Masquerade & Cosplay
The highlight of Saturday evening, the not-to-be-missed parade of costume and comedy. Time to take out those costumes and wear them to the Third Conclave of the Weird and Wonderful from the Realms of the Alien and the Arcane we call the Masquerade. We want you to dress up, look cool, and be photographed.
8:30pm
9pm
Stella Nova Anniversary Party
The President and Crew of Stella Nova invite all current and former members of Stella Nova and the SFMC (Science Fiction Modellers Club) to join us at Conclave III as we celebrate 25 Years of Online Presence.
10pm
The Late Show
There shall be movies not to be named herein! Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Filking
Folk singing with well known tunes but new words. Happens late evenings, no organization required… we couldn’t stop them if we tried!
11pm
Sunday
Cornwall
Sussex
Windsor
Dorset
9am
Video Show: Tribbles and Troubles
Our favourite Tribble stories and more, all in one trilling hour!
Presentation - The Mistakes I've Made - Gareth
Gareth Ward will talk about what he learned from having his writing lovingly savaged and pruned by the experts at Walker Books, Auckland. He will explain why he thinks much SF, Fantasy, and Steampunk is overwritten, and gives examples you can apply to your own writing. Bring along some of your own work, a red pen, and a devil-may-care attitude.
10am
Panel: Easter Eggs In SF&F
What are Easter Eggs when they’re not chocolate? Where will you find them?
Presentation: The Art of the Tie-In
Karen and Lyn talk about writing stories in worlds created by other people.
Game: Modelanary
It’s like Pictionary – only in 3D! Can you guess what your partner is trying to communicate in playdough?
11am
Panel: Funny Space Fools in SF&F
It’s April Fools Day… so let’s discuss the foolish, the silly and the downright funny side of SF&F!
Presentation: Japanese Folklore & Mythology
Japanese folklore is an important influence in modern fantasy, and especially in manga and anime. Laura shares her expertise in this fascinating subject.
Filk Workshop With Daphne
There is an art to writing a good filk, and considerable skill to performing it well. Daphne shares her expertise.
12pm
Auction
Norman and Maree present cool stuff for you to bid on.
Presentation: What else but writing? - Lyn
Lyn McConchie talks about all the other stuff writers have to do to succeed at their craft.
1pm
Lunch Break
2pm
GoH Speech: Steve Wheeler
GoH Speech: Steve Wheeler
Workshop - Pathfinder
An introduction on the Pathfinder Roleplaying system, produced by Paizo, as well as the Pathfinder Society and how it works. There will be news about version 2, which will be starting formal playtest at this year's GenCon in August. Character generation will also be discussed.
Lego Play Zone
Lego Play Zone
3pm
GoH Speech: Karen Miller
GoH Speech: Karen Miller
Workshop - Starfinder
A presentation on Paizo's Starfinder RPG system, explaining how it works and announcing upcoming news. There might even be time to play out an encounter or two.
4pm
Panel: Children of the Space Age
We collect a group of people (including one GoH) who have one thing in common - they are all sixty years old, all born within months of Sputnik flying into orbit. What was it like growing up with the space race? What was so cool about that time in history? And how did they all get into science fiction and fantasy?
Mars One With Terri
Is there a future for Humankind on Mars? Compare the methods of NASA and the other likely candidates to those of controversial and much-maligned newcomer; Mars One. The practical, ethical and legal considerations (obvious and not so obvious) will be outlined. What will the Children of Mars actually look like? The Little Green Men trope is not the most likely, but you may be surprised at some of the possibilities. Expect some serious discussion and a dose of humour!
Lego Competition
Play with Lego, then build a spaceship, robot, ray-gun ... prizes for the best original sf construction
5pm
Presentation: Space in 2018
Matthew talks about recent developments in spaceflight (with pictures) including disco balls and cars.
Presentation: Worlds from Fact
Geraldine talks about world-building, about grounding your writing in reality; and how to get from science fact to science fiction.
Lego Judging
Lego Judging
6pm
Dinner Break
7pm
Banquet Prep
7:30pm
Banquet / Daphne Entertains
Banquet / Daphne Entertains. We've chosen the Roast Menu ($29 per person - vegetarian option available)
8:30pm
9pm
Awards
SFFANZ will be awarding the 2018 Sir Julius Vogel awards.
10pm
The Late Show
There shall be movies not to be named herein! Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
Filking
Folk singing with well known tunes but new words. Happens late evenings, no organization required… we couldn’t stop them if we tried!
11pm
Monday
Cornwall
Sussex
Windsor
Dorset
9am
Video Show: Monday Morning Toons
Presenting some of our favourite SF cartoons
10am
SFFANZ AGM
Have your say in what SFFANZ are up to.
GoH Meet-Up
Informal opportunity to chat with our GoHs, get books signed, take photographs, and so on. Karen, Steve, and Daphne will each have a table.
11am
Presentation: NZ in 2020
Come along and hear Norman and Kelly update us on what's happening with the NZ in 2020 bid. You will also hear about SFFCONZ which is a new non-profit society that has been set up to support science fiction and fantasy conventions and events in New Zealand. SFFCONZ has a non-profit status, so any convention that runs as a project of SFFCONZ can share that status. SFFCONZ will also have some financial resources. There will be a short SFFCONZ AGM during the session.
12pm
Closing Ceremony
To begin with brief presentations by the various SF&F clubs and societies. Then we hand out prizes, farewell our guests, and hand over the hat. This will be brief and to the point.
1pm
Dead Dog Party
A time to relax and reminisce until next year
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