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There were three breaks, including a longer lunch break, during which the delegates socialized and networked. The media was also in attendance, including an affiliate of the Today Show as well as noted micronational photographer [[Matt Roth]]. After 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. | There were three breaks, including a longer lunch break, during which the delegates socialized and networked. The media was also in attendance, including an affiliate of the Today Show as well as noted micronational photographer [[Matt Roth]]. After 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. | ||
===Westarctica's participation=== | |||
[[File:Westarctica Table.jpg|thumb|right|Westarctica's display table]] | |||
The delegation from [[Westarctica]] included [[Grand Duke Travis]], [[Prince-Consort Dinny]], and [[Baron Stoger]], who was representing both Westarctica and [[Kingdom of Vikesland|Vikesland]]. [[King Christopher of Vikesland]] attended all events at the side of Westarctica's delegation. | |||
Grand Duke Travis gave the second speech of the conference, entitled ''But What's the Point - Micronations that Matter''. In the presentation, His Royal Highness discussed Westarctica's transition from a new country project to a non-profit corporation and encouraged attendees to attach their micronation to a worthy cause. | |||
Westarctica's display table featured numerous items from both Westarctica and [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]]. | |||
==MicroCon Cotillion== | ==MicroCon Cotillion== | ||