8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Reception Open 8am - 5pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 1 hour
- Admin
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Opening Ceremony Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Keynote
- Traders Open 9am - 5pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Come along and see our wonderful traders and browse their wares!We will be hosting:Rebel EmpireMegacorpShatter...
- Traders
- World's Fair Faux Fantasia Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Heros Guild
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours
- With the planned opening of the World's Fair but days away, everything needs to be ready for a world's worth to see itIntroductory Fa...
- RPG
- Open Boardgaming open 9am - 9pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Baggins
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Gaming
- Recreation open 9am - 5pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Future of Cities Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- What will cities look like in the future? Will there be greenery, living architecture with growing buildings, and lots of people riding bicycles,...
- Panel
- Building the Apocalypse library Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- If the end of days comes, be it by climate change or zombies- what should be on your bookshelf? What are the essential texts, skills and knowledg...
- Workshop
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Budgeting for “Adults” Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
- These days, it’s harder and harder to afford all that we need. One of the key things never taught is how to not just survive within your means, ...
- Panel
- Nerf Blaster Showcase Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
- Join West Nerf as they showcase and demonstration of a range of Nerf blasters, from the most basic stock options, all to the way to the super-char...
- Showcase
- Joey Pouches for Bushfire Relief Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 3 hours
- A pattern cutting and machine sewing session to make Joey Pouches for bushfire affected kangaroos. No experience necessary, materials provid...
- Workshop
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Lunch
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Nerf War meeting point Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Assemble at the lobby and join West Nerf for some friendly action sports at the Esplanade Park directly across the road from the hotel.
- Workshop
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- Fluttering Souls Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Baggins
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 3 hours
- Learn how to play Fluttering Souls from the creator of the game. Enjoy this captivating, beautifully illustrated two-player game based on the Jap...
- Gaming
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Turning your hobby into your profession Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Do you have a hobby that you think might make a good business? Come down and listen to Leon as he takes you through what he's been through to make ...
- Panel
- "For the Overlord" - A Goblins & Greenskins D&D Adventure! Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Heros Guild
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 hours
- Come pickup a sheet in this open session (anyone can join at any time, no table size) Convention Catastrophe! Play a great goblin originator,...
- RPG
- Shattered World Larp Perth Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Shattered World is Western Australia's biggest LARP (live action role-playing) game! Come join the committee organisers and storytellers discuss ...
- Panel
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Breadtube: an Introduction Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
- What Can I Do With A 3D Printer / CNC Router? / Future Local Manufacturing Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- What sorts of things can you make with machines that extrude and build up filament, like 3D printers, CNC routers, which engrave, and which can u...
- Workshop
- Hand sewing 101 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 3 hours
- Come learn the basics of hand sewing from a WAAPA-trained costumer. We will go over some basic stitches for joining and hemming different fa...
- Workshop
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Library of people Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour
- Borrow someone from the shelf for 5 minutes of interesting conversation. Get a stimulating and interesting conversation with a Scientist, a libra...
- Discussion
- Weirdest Cosmological Theories Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour
- From a multitude of evolving universes to a Matrix existence, this panel aims to discuss various weird and wonderful cosmological theories that so...
- Panel
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Torchbearer RPG Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Baggins
- 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM | 3 hours
- Delve into a perilous dungeon as a Fighter, Elven Ranger, Halfling Burglar, Magician, Priest, or Dwarven Adventurer in Torchbearer, a mix of old-...
- RPG
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- When the Apocalypse comes to Perth Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour
- When the world finally goes all Mad Max, what will we Perthlings do? Unleash your inner Doomsday Prepper and come enjoy this open discussion ...
- Discussion
- The State of VR Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour
- Interested in virtual reality? Get up to date on the current hardware and software available and also what is to come. Stick around after for a han...
- Panel
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Dinner
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Lobby closed Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 2 hours
- Closed
- Room Closed - Rebel Empire Prep Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Closed
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- Gaze in media Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour
- Feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey coined the phrase "the male gaze" to describe women being framed in TV and Cinema in a specific way to a...
- Panel
- Dali's Nightmare Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Heros Guild
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3 hours
- Rumours have persisted for a long that his religious faith was grounded in a curse, spell, something from beyond the veil of reality, all real...
- RPG
- Virtual Reality Demonstration Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 2 hours
- Workshop
- Star Treked by Rebel Empire Workshops Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 2 hours
- Rebel Empire Workshops is doing Star Trek!? Yes we are! We are proud to present a short show in the theme of Space balls and Saturday Night ...
- Entertainment
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
- Tricky Treats & Dragons Drops - A Halloween D&D special! Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Baggins
- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
- A Hallows Eve Special D&D Session for silliness & humor. Completely noob friendly, come learn in a easy rules light, light hearted Hallow...
- RPG
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
- (In)Appropriate Questions Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 hours
- Welcome to a friendly and safe space, where there are no stupid questions and no topic too risky! Our panel of lived experience educators ar...
- Panel
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Escapism teaches us how to escape Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 hour
- For some people raised in oppressive or high-control environments, one of the main ways we managed to see a way out was through science-ficti...
- Panel
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Reception Open 8am - 4pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 1 hour
- Admin
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Introduction to qi gong Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Qi gong is like tai chi but easier! I'll introduce you to the style that I do and show you a few simple stretches for reducing neck and shoulder ...
- Workshop
- Traders Open 9am - 6pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Come along and see our wonderful traders and browse their wares!We will be hosting:Rebel EmpireMegacorpShatter...
- Traders
- SWORDs at Dawn Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Heros Guild
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours
- Crayven Corporations premier unit is called out to patrol, secure and assess sites, ready for clean up. It's never an easy or safe job.
- RPG
- Open Boardgaming open 9am - 8pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Baggins
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Gaming
- Why am I Awake Right Now? Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Panel
- Recreation open 9am - 8pm Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Future of Food – What will we be eating in 2050? Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- What will you be eating in 2050? Meat or fish, insects, Aboriginal native foods, drought tolerant varieties of what we are eating now, food grown...
- Pannel
- Swancon programming workshop Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Come along and chat with the Swancon 2020 programming team about what you'd like to see at Swancon this year. Panel, workshop and gaming suggesti...
- Workshop
- Light Saber Workshop by Rebel Empire Workshops Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2 hours
- Workshop
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Is the Future Economy Circular? Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
- Will we be using and consuming in very different ways in the future? Making better use of what we’ve already got? With modular buildings that are...
- Panel
- Seed/Plant Swap Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
- Do you have a green thumb? No? Well would you like one? This workshop is for plant/ Gardening enthusiasts or people who would like to know more abo...
- Workshop
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Lunch
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- World Creation for Writers and GMs Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
- Last Orders from the Yawning Portal - A D&D Adventure Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Heros Guild
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 hours
- Come try your luck at the Yawning Portal. This is the Crackfic of D&D adventures- an official module at that - where the party will delve int...
- RPG
- What Can I Do to Save the Planet? Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Bushfires, floods, there’s a lot going on at the moment. What’s going on in Perth that we can join with to create a happier, healthier future tha...
- Workshop
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Has it aged well? Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Let's clean the nostalgia from some old favorites and sort the fine wine from the moldy cheese. From horrible CGI to terribly written dialogue, d...
- Panel
- DM 101 - Tips for new and young DMs looking to build their skills Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- AGM Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour
- Keynote
- Grant Stone Afternoon Tea Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 hour
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Auction Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour
- We've scoured the goblin markets and received mysterious gifts from fey courts, and now we auction it all off! 100% of all proceeds go to funding...
- Auction
- Pokemon Go Walk Meeting Point Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Lobby
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour
- Come along as we walk around Fremantle together and try to catch a Piplup during the January community day! Don't forget to charge your phone ...
- Gaming
- Harry Potter and the chamber of conspiracy’s Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 hour
- The Potter Conspiracy theory duo return with new, weird, questionable and sometimes alarming theories about the most beloved Wizarding World and ...
- Panel
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Dinner
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Star Wars Despecialised Screening Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Holodeck
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | 2 hours
- Come see Star Wars, restored as close as possible to how it originally appeared in theatres in 1977 in HD by the hard work of many fans. Free from ...
- Entertainment
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- Jackbox Party Games Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Come on down and play Jackbox everones favorite party game! Make sure to bring a charger or a phone with a full battery because this game is p...
- Video game
- BDSM 101 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Ripley
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 2 hours
- A basic workshop/panel discussing the fundamentals of BDSM and kink from basic etiquette, aftercar...
- Panel
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
- Closing Ceremony Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - Picard
- 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | 30 minutes
- Keynote