A note from MaryBrigid: Kat and I had a lot of fun last year helping people crochet their very own Octo. So much so that not only did we decide to run it again this year in person, but Kat decided to create a new pattern. We would like to share both patterns with you…
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Meet Programme Participant – Octo!
One of our programme participants has kindly allowed us to publish their programme registration form answers. Name Octo What are your pronouns? (optional) They/Them What demographic groups do you fall into? (optional) Cephalopod Is there anything you want to BRIEFLY tell us about yourself, your interests, and things that you’re happy to talk about at…
Our suggestions box and participant registration form is now open!
The Octocon programme includes panel discussions, workshops, and talks. We are first and foremost a community convention, for members by members, which means one of our programme participants could be YOU. We’re also interested in hearing your ideas and suggestions to help us build a richer, more diverse programme. This year we’ll of course be…
Octocon 2022 is now supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and Dublin City Council
Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is delighted to announce that we were approved for the Dublin UNESCO City of Literature small grants scheme supported by Dublin City Council. The grant is provided to support literary activities and projects with special interest in projects that display innovation and diversity in line with the objectives…