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==Overview of conventions== | ==Overview of conventions== | ||
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| 23 - 25 June 2017 || Atlanta, Georgia, USA || [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] || 26 || <small>''co-hosted by Molossia''</small> | | 23 - 25 June 2017 || Atlanta, Georgia, USA || [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] || 26 || <small>''co-hosted by Molossia''</small> | ||
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| 19 - 21 July 2019 || Hamilton, Ontario, Canada || [[Slabovia|United Slabovian Empire]] || TBD || | | 19 - 21 July 2019 || Hamilton, Ontario, Canada || [[Slabovia|United Slabovian Empire]] || 37 || | ||
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| Summer 2021 || Las Vegas, Nevada, USA || [[Westarctica|Grand Duchy of Westarctica]]<br>[[Kingdom of Shiloh]] || ''TBD'' || | |||
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===MicroCon 2019=== | ===MicroCon 2019=== | ||
::''Main article: [[MicroCon 2019]] | ::''Main article: [[MicroCon 2019]] | ||
The third MicroCon | The third MicroCon occured in Hamilton, Ontario (part of the greater Toronto area) in Canada from July 19 - 21, 2019 and was hosted by the government of [[Slabovia]]. The [[Grand Duke Travis|Grand Duke]] led a larger [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] delegation than had attended [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|any previous summit]]. The delegation was four persons strong, whereas in previous iterations, the nation was represented only by the Grand Duke and [[Prince-Consort Dinny|Prince-Consort]]. | ||
===MicroCon 2021=== | ===MicroCon 2021=== | ||
::''Main article: [[MicroCon 2021]] | |||
MicroCon 2021 will be co-hosted by [[Westarctica]] and the [[Kingdom of Shiloh]] in Las Vegas, Nevada. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 02:05, 9 January 2020
MicroCon is a convention of micronationalist government representatives, held biennially in odd years since 2015. MicroCon was created by President Kevin Baugh of the Republic of Molossia as a venue for delegates of micronations around the world "to share their ideas, dreams and worlds with each other."
Starting in 2019, the future location of each convention branded under the MicroCon banner will be determined by the MicroCon Committee. The committee is a loose group of nations which have previously hosted MicroCon and provide gentle guidance to hosts of future events. Prospective hosts are asked to submit a proposal for hosting an event. These proposals are then vetted by the committee to ensure each convention is of increasingly superior quality.
Overview of conventions
| Date(s) | Location | Host | Nations Attending | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 April 2015 | Anaheim, California, USA | Republic of Molossia | 17 | first MicroCon |
| 23 - 25 June 2017 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Kingdom of Ruritania | 26 | co-hosted by Molossia |
| 19 - 21 July 2019 | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | United Slabovian Empire | 37 | |
| Summer 2021 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Grand Duchy of Westarctica Kingdom of Shiloh |
TBD |
MicroCon 2015
- Main article: MicroCon 2015
The first event to occur under the MicroCon name occurred on 11 April 2015 in Anaheim, California. It was organized and hosted by the Republic of Molossia and was attended by representatives from 17 different micronations. During the event, Grand Duke Travis gave a presentation about the importance of micronations having worthy causes. There were also two days of pre-events leading up to the actual convention: a day-trip to Disneyland and a walking tour of Hollywood Boulevard. This event set the standard for future MicroCons.
MicroCon 2017
- Main article: MicroCon 2017
The second MicroCon was a joint venture between the Republic of Molossia and the Kingdom of Ruritania. It was held in the suburban area of Atlanta, Georgia. Delegates from 26 different nations attended the main conference. Pre-events included a diplomatic reception at the Embassy of Ruritania, while a bowling tournament and a trip to Stone Mountain Park occurred on the day after the event.
MicroCon 2019
- Main article: MicroCon 2019
The third MicroCon occured in Hamilton, Ontario (part of the greater Toronto area) in Canada from July 19 - 21, 2019 and was hosted by the government of Slabovia. The Grand Duke led a larger Westarctican delegation than had attended any previous summit. The delegation was four persons strong, whereas in previous iterations, the nation was represented only by the Grand Duke and Prince-Consort.
MicroCon 2021
- Main article: MicroCon 2021
MicroCon 2021 will be co-hosted by Westarctica and the Kingdom of Shiloh in Las Vegas, Nevada.