MicroCon 2015

MicroCon 2015, a summit of leaders from various micronations, took place in Anaheim, California on 11 April 2015 and was the first such event to occur under the MicroCon name.

It was organized and hosted by the Republic of Molossia and was attended by representatives from 17 different micronations.

Pre-conference events

Disneyland gathering

9 April

Hollywood tour

10 April

Conference summary

On 11 April 2015 the Republic of Molossia was pleased and honored to host a major intermicronational get-together and conference, MicroCon 2015. MicroCon is a meet-up of micronationalists from around the world. The principal venue was the Anaheim Central Library, and from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, delegates from 17 micronations gathered to share their ideas, dreams and worlds with each other. The conference began with a keynote address via YouTube by Mr. Steven A. Scharff, noted micronational patriologist, speaking about micronational history and concepts. Mr. Scharff was followed in succession by Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, Queen Carolyn of Ladonia, Princess Samantha of Shiloh, Grand Duke Jacob of Broslavia, Vice President John Farr of West Who, Queen Anastasia of Ruritania, King George II of Slabovia, Lord Henry of the Grand Duchy of Broslavia, Grand Marshall Yagjian of Obsidia, King Christopher of Vikesland, President Staples of the California Republic, King Adam I of Überstadt, Prince Arthur and Lady Edith of the House of Homestead, Supreme Dictator Veselovsky of the F.A.R.T., His Holy Highness Yan the First of YAN (via YouTube) and finally First Lady Adrianne Baugh and President Kevin Baugh of Molossia. Presenters used slides and video to highlight their presentations, and various unique perspectives were shared with the audience. One of the significant moments of the event was a medieval warfare demonstration by Shiloh, including knights battling it out in the midst of the convention. Breaks were taken, including lunch, to allow time for networking and socializing - and of course many photo-ops in front of the bank of national flags displayed. The media was also in attendance, including an affiliate of the Today Show and of course stalwart micronational photographer Matt Roth. After an all too brief four hours the conference adjourned and the delegates departed, some to their home nations, and others to prepare for the evening's event, the MicronCon Cotillion.

MicroCon Cotillion

The MicroCon Cotillion was a semi-formal ball, arranged as a social event following the convention. Attendees arrived at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim at 5:30 PM, dressed in their finery for an evening of dining and dancing. After a catered dinner and some dancing, awards were presented by various micronational leaders to their peers and associates. Among the prestenters were Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, King Christopher of Vikesland, King Timothy of Shiloh, Queen Anastasia of Ruritania and Prince Arthur of Homestead. Following the awards ceremony dancing and socializing continued until the evening wound down and each leader and their party took their leave. Thus ended this year's MicroCon event. Such was the success that future MicroCon events are already being planned, perhaps again in 2017. Until then the memories of this remarkable MicroCon will remain with all for a very long time!

Post-conference gathering

Downtown Disney gathering.

Conference presentations

The following is a list of all delegates who gave a presentation during MicroCon 2015 along with the nation they represent and the topic they presented.

Nation	Presenter	Topic
Grand Duke Travis
But What's The Point? - Micronations That Matter

Topic

Presenter Opening and Introductions President Kevin Baugh of the Republic of Molossia Origins of Micronationalism Mr. Steven F. Scharff But What's The Point? - Micronations That Matter Grand Duke Travis McHenry of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica Ladonia: Progress and Plans Queen Carolyn of the Royal Republic of Ladonia Shiloh Interactive Princess Samantha of the Kingdom of Shiloh Intermicronational Trade and Economics HM Grand Duke Jacob Felts of the Grand Duchy of Broslavia West Who Vice President John Farr of West Who Micronations, Living the Dream Queen Anastasia of the Kingdom of Ruritania 25 Years On The Throne King George II of the Kingdom of Slabovia The Grand Duchy of Broslavia HM Lord Henry of the Grand Duchy of Broslavia The Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia 101 Grand Marshall Yagjian of the Kaotic Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia WORKING LUNCH Sandwiches, provided. The Kingdom of Vikesland King Christopher of the Kingdom of Vikesland The California Republic President McCovey Staples of the California Republic Überstadt, A Kingdom of the People King Adam I of the Kingdom of Überstadt Alternative Technologies in the Micronational Arena / Legal Process of Micronational Documents Prince Arthur / Lady Edith of the House of Homestead The Provisional Territories of the F.A.R.T. Supreme Dictator Vladimir Valentinovich Veselovsky of the Provisional Territories of the F.A.R.T. The Power Of One His Holy Highness Yan the First of YAN (via Skype) The Empire of Gilead HIM Emperor Joseph Vladimir Christ of the Empire of Gilead Growing Into Micronationalism First Lady Adrianne Baugh of the Republic of Molossia Closing President Kevin Baugh of the Republic of Molossia