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==Conference schedule==
==Conference schedule==
While the conference is scheduled to occur over the course of three days, the bulk of the structured events will be taking place on the second day, July 20th. This will be when various representatives will give presentations on a wide array of micronational topics. That evening will feature a formal dinner and gala.
While the conference was scheduled to occur over the course of three days, the bulk of the structured events took place on the second day, July 20th. This was when various representatives gave presentations on a wide array of micronational topics. That evening featured a formal dinner and gala.


The first and third days of the conference will have a more relaxed atmosphere, as many attendees will also be using them as travel days. Slabovia, the hosting nation, will be offering guided tours, and there will be time for nations to work on diplomatic relations with representatives from other micronations.
The first and third days of the conference had a more relaxed atmosphere, as many attendees also used them as travel days. Slabovia, the hosting nation, will be offered guided tours, and there was time for nations to work on diplomatic relations with representatives from other micronations.


==Westarctican delegation==
==Westarctican delegation==
[[File:Delegation 2019.png|300px|thumb|Westarctica's Delegation to MicroCon 2019]]
[[File:Delegation 2019.png|300px|thumb|Westarctica's Delegation to MicroCon 2019]]
At previous MicroCons, [[Westarctica]] was represented by [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. MicroCon 2019 marked the first summit with an actual delegation. The Grand Duke later remarked that it was a relief to have some assistance in talking with members so many countries.
At previous MicroCons, [[Westarctica]] was represented by [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. MicroCon 2019 marked the first summit with an actual delegation. The Grand Duke later remarked that it was a relief to have some assistance in talking with members of so many countries.


The Grand Duke gave a presentation on [[micronation|micronational]] conflict that highlighted the events and outcome of the [[Siple War]]. The Prime Minister's presentation was about engaging and connecting with micronational citizens.
The Grand Duke gave a presentation on [[micronation|micronational]] conflict that highlighted the events and outcome of the [[Siple War]]. The Prime Minister's presentation was about engaging and connecting with micronational citizens.
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==Confirmed nations attending==
==Confirmed nations attending==
More than 40 micronations sent representatives to the conference.
There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference.


===Third-time attendees===
===Third-time attendees===
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* [[Empire of Angyalistan]]
* [[Empire of Angyalistan]]
* Empire of Iustus
* Empire of Iustus
* Empire of Zion
* Federal Republic of Caddia
* Federal Republic of Caddia
* Grand Duchy of Danduros
* Grand Duchy of Danduros
* Grand Republic of Cycoldia
* Grand Republic of Cycoldia
* House of DeHerrera
* Hurliherzistan
* Hurliherzistan
* Imperial Union of Cayania
* Jusin Republic
* Jusin Republic
* Kayi Nation
* Kayi Nation
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* Nitanistan
* Nitanistan
* Nordonian Empire
* Nordonian Empire
* Principality of Coventry deSomerville
* ProHumanity Nation
* ProHumanity Nation
* Rumspringa Republic
* Rumspringa Republic
* Sane-ia
* Sovereign House of Mithras
* Sovermia
* Sovermia
* United Republic of Obscurium
* United Republic of Obscurium
* Zaqiystan
* Zaqiystan
===Delegate presentations===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Nation'''
|'''Presenter'''
|'''Topic'''
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Jusin Republic flag.jpg}} Jusin Republic
|President Kwon Minsung
|"Asian Micronations"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Pibocip flag.jpg}} Pibocip
|Prince Phillip
|"John Locke and the Foundation of (Micro)Government"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Sandus.jpg}} Sandus
|Sôgmô Will Soergel
|"How Old is Micronationalism?"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Uberstadt flag.jpg}} Uberstadt
|King Adam
|"Decolonizing Micronationalism"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]]
|Constable Lexi Baugh
|"Growing up in Molossia"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Amethonia.jpg}} Amethonia
|King Ernest-Emanuel
|"Turning Your Micronational Dreams into Reality"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Westarctica]]
|Prime Minister Farmer
|"From Country to Community"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg}} [[Slabovia|Empire of Slabovia]]
|[[King George II of Slabovia|King George II]]
|"Microphaleristic EDucational Archive and Library of Slabovia (MEDALS)"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Sovermia flag.jpg}} Sovermia
|Second Speaker Dean Easton
|"Crafting Micronational Cultures and Languages"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} West Who
|Vice President John Farr
|"What Government Agencies Does Your Micronation Need"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Aerican Empire
|Emperor Eric Lis
|"Micronational Health Care Policies"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} [[Royal Republic of Ladonia|Ladonia]]
|[[Queen Carolyn of Ladonia|Queen Carolyn]]
|"Raison d'etre: Building National Identity Around Common Purpose"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Westarctica]]
|Grand Duke Travis
|"Micronational Conflicts"
|-
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Angyalistan.jpg}} [[Empire of Angyalistan]]<br>{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aigues-Mortes.jpg}} [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes|Aigues-Mortes]]
|Emperor Olivier Touzeau<br>Prince Jean-Pierre
|"Avoiding Conflits: The keys to successful micronational cooperation"
|}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 15:58, 26 July 2019

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Attendees of MicroCon2019

MicroCon 2019 was a gathering of leaders and representatives of micronations that took place in Hamilton, Ontario from 19 - 21 July 2019. It was the third such conference to occur under the MicroCon banner, the first having been MicroCon 2015 in Anaheim, California, and the second, MicroCon 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference was hosted by the government of Slabovia.

Conference schedule

While the conference was scheduled to occur over the course of three days, the bulk of the structured events took place on the second day, July 20th. This was when various representatives gave presentations on a wide array of micronational topics. That evening featured a formal dinner and gala.

The first and third days of the conference had a more relaxed atmosphere, as many attendees also used them as travel days. Slabovia, the hosting nation, will be offered guided tours, and there was time for nations to work on diplomatic relations with representatives from other micronations.

Westarctican delegation

Westarctica's Delegation to MicroCon 2019

At previous MicroCons, Westarctica was represented by Grand Duke Travis and Prince-Consort Dinny. MicroCon 2019 marked the first summit with an actual delegation. The Grand Duke later remarked that it was a relief to have some assistance in talking with members of so many countries.

The Grand Duke gave a presentation on micronational conflict that highlighted the events and outcome of the Siple War. The Prime Minister's presentation was about engaging and connecting with micronational citizens.

Delegation members

Confirmed nations attending

There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference.

Third-time attendees

Second-time attendees

First-time attendees

  • Banana Republic of Egan
  • Confederation of Seros Socialist Republics
  • Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz
  • Democratic Republic of Benjastan
  • Empire of Angyalistan
  • Empire of Iustus
  • Federal Republic of Caddia
  • Grand Duchy of Danduros
  • Grand Republic of Cycoldia
  • Hurliherzistan
  • Jusin Republic
  • Kayi Nation
  • Kingdom of Pibocip
  • Nitanistan
  • Nordonian Empire
  • ProHumanity Nation
  • Rumspringa Republic
  • Sovermia
  • United Republic of Obscurium
  • Zaqiystan

Delegate presentations

Nation Presenter Topic
link={{{2}}} Jusin Republic President Kwon Minsung "Asian Micronations"
link={{{2}}} Pibocip Prince Phillip "John Locke and the Foundation of (Micro)Government"
link={{{2}}} Sandus Sôgmô Will Soergel "How Old is Micronationalism?"
link={{{2}}} Uberstadt King Adam "Decolonizing Micronationalism"
link={{{2}}} Molossia Constable Lexi Baugh "Growing up in Molossia"
link={{{2}}} Amethonia King Ernest-Emanuel "Turning Your Micronational Dreams into Reality"
link={{{2}}} Westarctica Prime Minister Farmer "From Country to Community"
link={{{2}}} Empire of Slabovia King George II "Microphaleristic EDucational Archive and Library of Slabovia (MEDALS)"
link={{{2}}} Sovermia Second Speaker Dean Easton "Crafting Micronational Cultures and Languages"
link={{{2}}} West Who Vice President John Farr "What Government Agencies Does Your Micronation Need"
link={{{2}}} Aerican Empire Emperor Eric Lis "Micronational Health Care Policies"
link={{{2}}} Ladonia Queen Carolyn "Raison d'etre: Building National Identity Around Common Purpose"
link={{{2}}} Westarctica Grand Duke Travis "Micronational Conflicts"
link={{{2}}} Empire of Angyalistan
link={{{2}}} Aigues-Mortes 		Emperor Olivier Touzeau
Prince Jean-Pierre 		"Avoiding Conflits: The keys to successful micronational cooperation"


External links

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