Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Sessions

Thursday 9 August, 2012

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Fans From Europe Meet-Up
50 minutes, 3:00 PM CDT - 3:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Aussie/Kiwi Meet-Up
50 minutes, 4:00 PM CDT - 4:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

If you are a native of the lands of the Antipodean Opaleye or the Wagga Wagga Werewolf, this meet-up is for you! Swing by to meet some fellow Wooll...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Wizard Rock Meet-Up
50 minutes, 5:00 PM CDT - 5:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

This is your chance to meet your favorite wrockers in a more intimate setting. Hang out with other fans and talk before things get loud and crazy a...
8:30 PM
8:30 PM
Books vs Movies Discussion
50 minutes, 8:30 PM CDT - 9:20 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Loved the books more than the movies? Loved the movies more than the books? Discuss them both! Discuss why the filmmakers chose to change certain s...

Friday 10 August, 2012

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Harvey Putter: A Feature Film Made by Fans for Fans
1 hour 50 minutes, 10:00 AM CDT - 11:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Screening

Sunny Williams (Participant)

Bryce Cone (Participant)

Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise is a full-length feature film by Richardson Productions. It is a spoof film made with love, by fans...
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise Q&A
50 minutes, 12:00 PM CDT - 12:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Sunny Williams (Participant)

Bryce Cone (Participant)

The screening of the award-winning, fan-favorite feature film Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise will be followed by a Q&A by lead...
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Sirius Black and the Secret Keeper
50 minutes, 1:00 PM CDT - 1:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Screening

Adam Villasenor (Participant)

The Death Eaters are closing in and the Order of the Phoenix are fighting on the losing side of the First Wizarding War. Lord Voldemort will stop a...
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix & Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
4 hours 50 minutes, 3:00 PM CDT - 7:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Screening

Come take a break from the crowds and experience the fifth and sixth films with fellow Harry Po...
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Pottermore Discussion
50 minutes, 9:00 PM CDT - 9:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Discussion

Whether a beta-tester or a new member, this is the place to go to talk about Jo’s wonderful gift t...

Saturday 11 August, 2012

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Sacrificing for Our Children: The Importance of Parents and Parental Figures in Harry Potter
50 minutes, 9:00 AM CDT - 9:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Lecture

Margie Lee (Participant)

The Harry Potter series begins with the death of James and Lily Potter and ends with the death of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks Lupin....
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
How to Start an HPA Chapter (HPA Chapters 101)
50 minutes, 10:00 AM CDT - 10:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Workshop

Sara Danver (Participant)

This program is for anyone interested in bringing the magic back to their own communities by starting an HPA chapter. This will include explaini...
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Parallels Between HP and the Arab Spring
50 minutes, 11:00 AM CDT - 11:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Lecture

Danielle Ternes (Participant)

Rachel Ternes (Participant)

We will explore the parallels between events and characters in the Harry Potter books and the issues and participants of the Arab Spring ...
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Deathly Hallows, Part II
34 days 19 hours 50 minutes, Sat 11, 12:00 PM CDT - Sat 15, 07:50 AM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Screening

If the second half of Deathly Hallows is your favorite, come watch the movie with your Harry Potter friends. Feel free to express ...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Chicago HP Fandom
50 minutes, 4:00 PM CDT - 4:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Meetup

Annette Willman (Participant)

Have you ever wished that a Harry Potter con would never end? Wish you could be surrounded by people who love Harry Potter as much...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Sorting Other Series
50 minutes, 5:00 PM CDT - 5:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Discussion

Erin Wert (Participant)

As tried and true Potter fans, we know our sorting inside and out. Or do we? Come to this session for some applied learning of house traits as w...
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Names and Symbols in the Hunger Games
50 minutes, 6:00 PM CDT - 6:50 PM CDT

Hilton Chicago - Northwest Hall 2

Lecture

Valerie Estelle Frankel (Participant)

Who was Cinna? What do the hawthorn and primrose symbolize? Or President Snow’s roses and Peeta’s bread? As with series like Harry Potter...