Lavecon 2014.

Allen Stroud

Allen Stroud


Once again, we will be running this in July, but I'm looking into expanding the format for 2014.

Lavecon will be a scaleable event, gradually expanding its coverage of the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres. A large convention, with Elite content at its centre, with your favourite LaveRadio hosts...:D

The focus will be on encouraging creativity. So game players, writers, designers, programmers, etc... will be able to meet up, share and explore ideas. I will be looking to run a variety of events, from wargaming, LANs, freeforms, game tournaments, card game tourneys, costume stalls, and live discussion panels.

The event will be at the Kettering Conference Centre on the weekend of the 5th and 6th of July. Setup will start early morning on Saturday the 5th of July. The booking is now confirmed.

http://www.ketteringconference.co.uk

The site has several bars and will cater for the occasion. There are also several local hotels nearby. We will provide a list and be contacting some to make them aware of what we are planning.

There will be volunteer positions available, with free tickets and accommodation.

Many thanks to everyone who is helping with this, the effort and time is massively appreciated.

Lavecon is now open for bookings - http://laveradio.com/LaveCon.aspx

Current Planning:

We are looking at the following activities:

- Elite Writers Q and As.
- Boardgame signups. Bring a game, book a time in a room and find friends to play.
- Seminars. On writing, artwork, propmaking and costume, etc...
- Green screen photo booth.
- Costume Kit fair.
- LAN gaming. (more news on this soon). There is an existing infrastructure and partner organisation we are talking to.
- Elite Dangerous Oculus Rift and TrackIR demonstrations.
- Raffle
- The Kessel Run - late night spaceship race.
- Speed docking
- DIY Track IR
- Live Audio Drama recording.

Plus a variety of events in the main hall, which will include LaveRadio live recording, Retrolave, Elite Dangerous, Q and As, etc...

Facebook event is now live:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1433475196892672/

This post will be updated when I have more news.
 
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JohnStabler

JohnStabler
Yes, I'm looking forward to this year's event. Not only will we have much more for people to do, but it should be happening after the gamma launch so we should be seeing a lot more people attending.
 

jabokai

jabokai
If you want an extra Oculus Rift then PM nearer the time and I can arrange to post it down to someone (I doubt I will be able to attend). If there's a newer, higher resolution, OR by then I will no doubt have that (someone please cut off my "Buy it NOW" finger) so could be a good comparison for those who've tried the current kit.
 

Out2lunch

Out2lunch
Oh I'm so excited on seeing this post. I'm defo coming again. We had such a blast at the last one.

Can I get a bigger logo so I can make some T-shirts for you guys. I thought the logo I had on mind wasn't big enough...
 

Kroy

Kroy
I can't make it, but I know a lass who is interested. She's not an Elite follower but decidedly interested in the wider sci-fi writing/creativity part.
 
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