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[[File:Crowd1.jpg|300px|thumb|Attendees of MicroCon2019]] | [[File:Crowd1.jpg|300px|thumb|Attendees of MicroCon2019]] | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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. | |||
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 | The event was hosted by the government of [[Slabovia]]. | ||
==Westarctican delegation== | ==Westarctican delegation== | ||
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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]]. | |||
==Nations in attendance== | |||
There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference. | There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference. | ||