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[[File: | [[File:MicroCon 2019 Group Photo.png|350px|thumb|Group photo from MicroCon 2019 featuring all delegates from all attending nations.]] | ||
'''MicroCon 2019''' was a gathering of leaders and representatives of [[micronation|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. With an attendance figure of 103 people, it was double the size of the previous MicroCon. | |||
The first and third days of the conference | 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, offered guided tours, and there was time for nations to work on diplomatic relations with representatives from other micronations. | ||
The event was hosted by the government of [[Slabovia]]. | |||
==Westarctican delegation== | ==Westarctican delegation== | ||
At previous MicroCons, [[Westarctica]] was represented by [[Grand Duke Travis]] and [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. 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 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. | |||
===Delegation members=== | ===Delegation members=== | ||
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* [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Jordan Farmer]] | * [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Jordan Farmer]] | ||
== | ==Diplomatic Reception== | ||
In the evening of Friday, 19 July, the delegates gathered together in the grand ballroom of the Courtyard Marriott in Hamilton, Ontario for a diplomatic reception. Although the attire was semi-formal, many leaders chose to wear the full regalia of their office. The reception cultivated a casual atmosphere with a cash bar and light refreshments served by Slabovia's Organizing Committee. | |||
During the reception, many delegates reconnected with one another since [[MicroCon 2017]], while many others were meeting for the first time. [[Grand Duke Travis]] took this opportunity to seek out several leaders of micronations he had researched over the internet including the Jusin Republic, the Grand Duchy of Danduros, and the Republic of Obscurium. The [[Countess of Benton]] spent time conversing with King Max of Jupiter, while [[Prince-Consort Dinny]] found his way to Constable Lexi Baugh of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]], an old friend he had not seen since the 2018 [[Summit Upon the Seas]]. | |||
==Conference summary== | |||
[[File:Prime Minister-Speaking.jpg|300px|thumb|Prime Minister Jordan Farmer speaking at MicroCon 2019. ]] | |||
The main conference occurred from 8:00am and lasted until 4:00pm. Slabovian Vice Admiral Patrick T. Goddard served as master of ceremonies for the event. | |||
Speakers were allotted 15 minutes for their speeches, which were divided into four sessions based around a specific theme. Between the sessions, the [[Aerican Empire]] sponsored coffee breaks with cookies, coffee, and tea. Attendees made good use of this free time by conversing and discussing the presentations. | |||
Westarctica's delegation sat together in the second row on the far right side of the room, although their traditional spot has been in the same location in the front row. While Westarctica was the only nation to have multiple presenters, [[Grand Duke Travis]] was the only delegate selected to give two speeches: the first on micronational conflict and the second was to announce that [[Westarctica]] would be hosting [[MicroCon 2021]] in Las Vegas, Nevada. | |||
Of the sixteen originally scheduled speakers, only one, a delegate from the [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] failed to appear at the appointed time. | |||
===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|Amethonia flag.png}} Amethonia | |||
|King Ernest-Emanuel | |||
|"Turning Your Micronational Dreams into Reality" | |||
|- | |||
|{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Westarctica]] | |||
|[[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|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]] | |||
|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 Conflicts: The keys to successful micronational cooperation" | |||
|} | |||
==Gala Dinner== | |||
[[File:Awards Gala 2019.jpg|300px|thumb|Honorees receiving the West Who Medal of Friendship]] | |||
The gala dinner began with a formal reception in the Lancaster Room at 6:00pm, with dinner served at 7:00pm. During the gala, a production company shooting a documentary about the event fitted Grand Duke Travis with a microphone so his conversations and witty asides would be recorded for posterity. The meal was served in courses and included Caesar salad, herbed potatoes, chicken with white sauce, and asparagus. Red and white wine was provided by the [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]] and the chocolate ice cream with raspberry ganache dessert was provided by Westarctica. | |||
As is traditional with past [[MicroCon]] events, following dinner, there was an awards ceremony where each nation was afforded the opportunity to distribute honors, awards, and medals to their fellow attendees. [[Grand Duke Travis]] received nine honors, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]] received six awards, and [[Prince-Consort Dinny]] received three awards. At the end of the gala, the Grand Duke and Prime Minister bestowed two knighthoods in the [[Order of the Orca]], five knighthoods in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], and one [[Order of the Desert Heart]]. | |||
==Nations in attendance== | |||
There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference. | |||
===Third-time attendees=== | ===Third-time attendees=== | ||
* [[Slabovia|Empire of Slabovia]] <small>''(hosting)''</small> | * [[Slabovia|Empire of Slabovia]] <small>''(hosting)''</small> | ||
* Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia | |||
* Grand Duchy of [[Westarctica]] | * Grand Duchy of [[Westarctica]] | ||
* [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] | * [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] | ||
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===Second-time attendees=== | ===Second-time attendees=== | ||
* Aerican Empire | * [[Aerican Empire]] | ||
* Commonwealth of Boshka | * Commonwealth of Boshka | ||
* Kingdom of Amethonia | * Kingdom of Amethonia | ||
* Kingdom of Briarcliff | |||
* Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories | * Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories | ||
* Kingdom of Überstadt | * Kingdom of Überstadt | ||
* [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]] | * [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]] | ||
* Republic of Saint-Castin | |||
* Republic of Theodia | * Republic of Theodia | ||
* [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]] | |||
* State of Sandus | * State of Sandus | ||
===First-time attendees=== | ===First-time attendees=== | ||
* Banana Republic of Egan | |||
* Confederation of Seros Socialist Republics | |||
* Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz | * Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz | ||
* Democratic Republic of Benjastan | |||
* [[Empire of Angyalistan]] | * [[Empire of Angyalistan]] | ||
* Empire of | * Empire of Iustus | ||
* Federal Republic of Caddia | * Federal Republic of Caddia | ||
* Grand Duchy of Danduros | * Grand Duchy of Danduros | ||
* | * Grand Republic of Cycoldia | ||
* Hurliherzistan | |||
* Jusin Republic | * Jusin Republic | ||
* Kayi Nation | |||
* Kingdom of Pibocip | * Kingdom of Pibocip | ||
* Nitanistan | * Nitanistan | ||
* Nordonian Empire | |||
* ProHumanity Nation | * ProHumanity Nation | ||
* Republic | * Rumspringa Republic | ||
* Sovermia | * Sovermia | ||
* United | * United Republic of Obscurium | ||
* Zaqiystan | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||