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'''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."
'''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."


==MicroCon 2015==
==Overview of conventions==
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! Date(s) || Location || Host || Nations Attending || Notes
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| 11 April 2015 || Anaheim, California || [[Molossia|Republic of Molossia]] || 17 || <small>''first MicroCon''</small>
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| 23 - 25 June 2017 || Atlanta, Georgia || [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] || 26 || <small>''co-hosted by Molossia''</small>
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| 19 - 21 July 2019 || Hamilton, Ontario || [[Slabovia|United Slabovian Empire]] || TBD ||
|}
 
===MicroCon 2015===
::''Main article: [[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.
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==
===MicroCon 2017===
::''Main article: [[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.
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==
===MicroCon 2019===
::''Main article: [[MicroCon 2019]]
::''Main article: [[MicroCon 2019]]
The third MicroCon is scheduled to occur in Hamilton, Ontario (part of the greater Toronto area) in Canada from July 19 - 21, 2019 and will be hosted by the government of [[Slabovia]]. The [[Grand Duke Travis|Grand Duke]] will be leading a larger [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] delegation than has attended [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|any previous summit]]. The delegation currently is four persons strong, with at least two more to be hopefully added. In previous iterations, the nation was represented only by the Grand Duke and [[Prince-Consort Dinny|Prince-Consort]].
The third MicroCon is scheduled to occur in Hamilton, Ontario (part of the greater Toronto area) in Canada from July 19 - 21, 2019 and will be hosted by the government of [[Slabovia]]. The [[Grand Duke Travis|Grand Duke]] will be leading a larger [[Westarctica|Westarctican]] delegation than has attended [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|any previous summit]]. The delegation currently is four persons strong, with at least two more to be hopefully added. In previous iterations, the nation was represented only by the Grand Duke and [[Prince-Consort Dinny|Prince-Consort]].