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Putting #octocon together is a year-long job, and we need people to help us right now with the crucial tasks of planning and organising and spreading the word about #Octocon2025
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We are delighted to announce online guest T.L. Huchu.
He has an abundance of accolades and the final instalment of the Edinburgh Nights series is due in October 2025.
Today marks #TransDayOfVisibility where we celebrate our valued friends and family members of the trans and non-binary community.
We're back! #Octocon2025 will take place on Saturday, 11th October 2025, Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin & online, and Sunday, 12th October 2025, online. Check out octocon.com to keep up to date with guest announcements and more! Image as per post.
I had a wonderful time at @Octocon this year!
I ran an SFF creative writing workshop. Took part in three panels and attended many more. Bought books and sold books. And, most importantly, I saw friends and met several fabulous folks who I've known online for years and finally got to meet in person!
That was the #Octocon that was. Lots of good #Dublin2029 buzz and I had 3 good panels today. I was especially happy with the D&D one I moderated. Some really good comments about the power of TTRPGs for education, community building and mental well-being, as well as the fun!
Our co-Chair @paulcarroll writes about why St. Michael’s House is our charity of choice of #Octocon2024.
“I grew up being told Victoria was Special, a word I later learned was to explain that she was a person with Down’s Syndrome.”
https://2024.octocon.com/charity-fundraising-st-michaels-house/
Our beautiful map was created by visiting map maker, Jog Brogzin. Find your way around #Octocon2024 with this fantasy map version of the Gibson Hotel.
So I know Flights of Foundry has literally just ended, but, because I am Sensible about my time, I'm going to be on more online panels this Saturday!
(Octocon this time, with Don't Let History Get in the Way of Telling a Good Story and You are in a Panel Room: The Topic is Interactive Fiction)
Our programme guide is now live! This is it people! Octo says get excited!
prog.octocon.comOctocon 2024 Programme GuideOctocon is the Irish National Science Fiction Convention, held continuously since 1990. Octocon 2024 takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, in-person at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin, and online via our Member Portal.
Want to check out what’s happening at #Octocon2024? Look no further than our Programme highlights! Help build and knock down a cardboard city or learn to pick locks like a spymaster! Panels with special guests and workshops to enrich your soul! #Octocon has it all!
Guest Announcement: Seth Haddon is a queer #Australian #writer of #fantasy. He is a #videogame designer and #producer. He’s been selected as an Emerging #Artist 2024 for the Chateau Dorquevaux Artist and #Writers Residency.
Volunteers Wanted! Octo needs your help to make #Octocon2024 a success! Check out the link below for more details!
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Deadline Extended! Programme Participants Wanted! Check out our link! Let us know by the 7th of September 2024
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Guest announcement! Gary Moloney is a #comic #writer from #cork #Ireland, and co-founder of the #LimitBreakComics collective. Gary writes across multiple genres, acting as co-editor on various #anthologies.
#Octocon2024 has two guests of honour, one of which is Ruth Frances Long AKA @jessthornebooks who writes romance and fantasy from the heart which often strays into weird and wonderful liminal places!
#OctosFascinatingFacts: Did you know 14 countries were represented at #octocon in 2023? Unfortunately, only one planet was represented but fingers crossed for #Octocon2024.
Programme Participants Wanted! Check out our link!
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Did you know #octocon2024 is a hybrid event? You can tune in from anywhere in the world with our virtual membership and engage with our online programme!
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