OryCon 44: Full Schedule

Welcome to the not-quite-ready-for-prime-time schedule for OryCon 44! Seriously - we’re still hard at work on the schedule, but we want to give you an idea of what wonders await you in just a few more weeks. Please check back frequently for changes and additions, and see you in October!

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9:00am PDT

Morning Humor Readings

Saturday October 19, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Washington

Start the day off right with a burst of laughter!

Moderators

Manny Frishberg

Panelists

Erik Grove

K.G. Anderson

Saturday October 19, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Washington

GENERAL INTEREST

10:00am PDT

But that’s not what I meant!

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Madison

Business communication tips for those of us on the geek spectrum.

Moderators

John Hedtke

Panelists

Mark Niemann-Ross

Erik Grove

Starwolfe

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Madison

GENERAL INTEREST

10:00am PDT

Endeavour Award

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Washington

Since 1999, The Endeavour Award has recognized fantasy and science fiction novels or short story collections published by pacific northwest authors. Come learn about the history and future of the award.

Moderators

Jim Kling

Panelists

Ken Scholes

Kat Richardson

Erica L. Satifka

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Washington

GENERAL INTEREST

10:00am PDT

Living with ADHD

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Ross Island

Fans who have ADHD are a dime a dozen, but ADHD is more than Squirrel jokes. Find out how some people crash, others cope, and some thrive. Friends and family looking for insight are also welcome.

Panelists

Dave Howell

Marla

Alan Olsen

Clayton Mann

Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Ross Island

GENERAL INTEREST

3:00pm PDT

Lets all go to the Lobby...

Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Ross Island

When was the last time you went to a movie in a theater? Streaming and the internet were already killing the theater industry, and Coronapocalypse almost finished it off. But after the successes of Top Gun II, Avatar II, and The Super Mario Bros., there is a glimmer of hope. What is it that draws us back into a large darkened room full of strangers? Why do we still go? And what does the future look like for theatrical releases?

Moderators

Katherine Quevedo

Panelists

Tom Whitmore

Alan Olsen

Mark Niemann-Ross

Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Ross Island

GENERAL INTEREST

3:00pm PDT

Occupations of the Future

Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Morrison

Careers of Tomorrow! If we end up living in space stations and on space ships, what kinds of workers/ occupations will we need to keep civilization ticking along?

Moderators

Bart Kemper

Panelists

Andrew Nisbet

George Willis

Robert B McMonigal

Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Morrison

GENERAL INTEREST

5:00pm PDT

Who Wants To Live Forever?

Saturday October 19, 2024 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT

Washington

Heinlein's character Lazarus Long, aka Woodrow Wilson Smith, lived for over two thousand years. Would you like to live forever? Or at least a very long time? What would that entail? Pros, cons, and other elements to consider.

Moderators