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InstaCon 8 programming includes Panels, Presentations, Demonstrations, Round Tables (RT), and Birds of a Feather (BoF).

Why is this topic a Panel?
The majority of our programming for InstaCon 8 uses the panel structure (multiple speakers with a moderator) to explore topics from different perspectives or different backgrounds. The speakers may present different sides of a topic, differing viewpoints on a topic, or simply different experiences of a topic. The form of the panel is largely left up to the moderator, but all should entertain questions from the audience at some point.


Why is this topic a Presentation?
Some topics are structured as a solo presentation because the topic is so specialized and the speaker so knowledgeable that we felt going solo is the best use of the time and the speaker. The form of the presentation is largely left up to the speaker, but all should entertain questions from the audience at some point.


We have Demonstrations?
Yes, when pertinent and possible. Demonstrations may take the form of presentations or hands-on opportunities, depending on the nature of the topic.


What's a Round Table?
An InstaCon Round Table (RT) is a peer-to-peer discussion opportunity focused on a specific topic and moderated by a designated leader. The leader's job is to keep the discussion moving and on topic.

The Round Tables are intended to be a kind of break-out session: four tables, four topics. At each table, people interested in the specific topic all sit down and share recent experience, questions, concerns, and information. The exact direction and content of the discussion will be determined by the issues raised by the participants.

Round Tables may have limited seating, so we advise you sign up in advance. Sign-up sheets will be available at the door.


What are Birds of a Feather?
Genearlly, Birds of a Feather (BoF) is an informal meet-up at a conference, where the attendees group together for discussion based on a shared interest.

For InstaCon 8 it means we have a boardroom available during most programming hours for attendees to use for discussing topics not on the main schedule. Gaming coordinators want to get together and compare recent experiences? Birds of a Feather! Masquerade runners? Birds of a Feather!

Teams, organizations, and concoms with members drawn from a wide geographic area might also want to reserve a BoF session for a face-to-face meeting.

Our only request is that you turn in a completed sign-in sheet after your session so we can see how useful the BoF room was and what topics we should consider for future InstaCons.

Sign-up sheets will be posted at the door and sign-in sheets will be available on the tables.

InstaCon 8 Programming Schedule
(In Development)

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If you have a suggestion for programming, would like to be on programming, or would like to lead a Round Table, send us an email with your ideas.

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Schedule subject to change without notice.
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