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[[File:Crowd1.jpg|300px|thumb|Attendees of MicroCon2019]]
[[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.
'''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.


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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]].
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==
==Conference summary==
There were 37 micronations in attendance at the conference.
[[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.  


===Third-time attendees===
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.


* [[Slabovia|Empire of Slabovia]] <small>''(hosting)''</small>
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.
* Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia
* Grand Duchy of [[Westarctica]]
* [[Kingdom of Ruritania]]
* [[Republic of Molossia]]
* Republic of West Who


===Second-time attendees===
Of the sixteen originally scheduled speakers, only one, a delegate from the [[Kingdom of Ruritania]] failed to appear at the appointed time.
 
* Aerican Empire
* Commonwealth of Boshka
* Kingdom of Amethonia
* Kingdom of Briarcliffe
* Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories
* Kingdom of Überstadt
* [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]]
* Republic of Saint-Castin
* Republic of Theodia
* [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]]
* State of Sandus
 
===First-time attendees===
 
* Banana Republic of Egan
* Confederation of Seros Socialist Republics
* Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz
* Democratic Republic of Benjastan
* [[Empire of Angyalistan]]
* Empire of Iustus
* Federal Republic of Caddia
* Grand Duchy of Danduros
* Grand Republic of Cycoldia
* Hurliherzistan
* Jusin Republic
* Kayi Nation
* Kingdom of Pibocip
* Nitanistan
* Nordonian Empire
* ProHumanity Nation
* Rumspringa Republic
* Sovermia
* United Republic of Obscurium
* Zaqiystan


===Delegate presentations===
===Delegate presentations===
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==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===
* [[Slabovia|Empire of Slabovia]] <small>''(hosting)''</small>
* Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia
* Grand Duchy of [[Westarctica]]
* [[Kingdom of Ruritania]]
* [[Republic of Molossia]]
* Republic of West Who
===Second-time attendees===
* Aerican Empire
* Commonwealth of Boshka
* Kingdom of Amethonia
* Kingdom of Briarcliffe
* Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories
* Kingdom of Überstadt
* [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes]]
* Republic of Saint-Castin
* Republic of Theodia
* [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]]
* State of Sandus
===First-time attendees===
* Banana Republic of Egan
* Confederation of Seros Socialist Republics
* Constitutional Pentumvirate of Kaz
* Democratic Republic of Benjastan
* [[Empire of Angyalistan]]
* Empire of Iustus
* Federal Republic of Caddia
* Grand Duchy of Danduros
* Grand Republic of Cycoldia
* Hurliherzistan
* Jusin Republic
* Kayi Nation
* Kingdom of Pibocip
* Nitanistan
* Nordonian Empire
* ProHumanity Nation
* Rumspringa Republic
* Sovermia
* United Republic of Obscurium
* Zaqiystan


==External links==
==External links==