MicroCon

MicroCon is a semi-annual convention of micronationalist government representatives, held biennially in odd years since 2015. MicroCon was created by the government of Molossia as a venue for delegates of micronations around the world "to share their ideas, dreams and worlds with each other."[1]

Not to be confused with Microcon.
MicroCon
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StatusActive
GenreConvention
FrequencyBiennial
CountryIntermicronational
Inaugurated2015
AttendanceAround 200 in 2015
Organized bySeveral micronational governments
Filing statusNon-profit
Websitewww.molossia.org/microcon/index.html
Micronationalism

MicroCon 2015

The first MicroCon was hosted by the Republic of Molossia. It took place on April 11, 2015 at the Anaheim Central Library, Anaheim, California.[2][3] Among the attendees were King Christopher of Vikesland, Grand Duke Travis of Westarctica, Queen Carolyn of Ladonia and President Kevin Baugh of Molossia. The Kingdom of Shiloh sent a large delegation.

Other attendees included Vladimir Valentinovich Veselovsky of the Provisional Territories of the Free Autocratic Republic of Totalitarianism, who was criticized for his approach to micronationalism.[4]

The keynote speech was given, via pre-recorded video, by Steven F. Scharff, manager of the Microfreedom Index.[5] Other conference presentations included "Origins of Micronationalism", "But What's the Point?: Micronations That Matter", "Alternative Technologies in the Micronational Arena / Legal Process of Micronational Documents", and micronation leaders introducing their countries' histories and plans for the future.[1]

Attendees
  • President Kevin Baugh of the Republic of Molossia
  • HRM Queen Anastasia Sophia Maria Helena of the Kingdom of Ruritania
  • HRH Grand Duke Travis McHenry of Westarctica
  • HRM King George II of Slabovia
  • King Christopher I of Vikesland
  • HM Queen Carolyn of Ladonia
  • Vice-President John Farr of the Republic of West Who
  • Foreign Minister Michael Farr of the Republic of West Who
  • Vladimir Valentinovich Veselovsky of Free Autocratic Republic of Totalitarianism
  • King Timothy Miller of the Kingdom of Shiloh
  • His Holy Highness Yan the First of YAN
  • HM Grand Duke Jacob Felts of Broslavia
  • HIM Emperor Joseph Vladimir Christ of Gilead
  • His Territorial Highness Prince Arthur Louis Pagan of Homestead
  • Grand Marshal Carolyn Yagjian of the Kaotic Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia
  • HM King Adam I of the Kingdom of Überstadt
  • President McCovey Staples of the Californian Republic
  • Dictator Dorian Grimes of the Republic of Doria

Attendees who cancelled
  • Ben Gilmor of the Republic of Keig - Cancelled after not having enough funds to fly to California from Scotland.
  • Giovanni Tomelleri of the Republic of Smithville - Cancelled due to having other scheduled events at the time being.

MicroCon 2017

The 2017 MicroCon was held June 23–25, 2017 in Tucker, Georgia. It was hosted by the Kingdom of Ruritania. Delegates from 26 micronations attended. Presentation topics included "How to Sustain a Micronation", “Hobby Micronationalism In The 21st Century”, "Women in Micronations: Starting Your Own or Supporting Your Dictator Husband", and "The Mental Condition of Emperor Norton".[6]

MicroCon 2017 an international micronation event took place in Atlanta, Georgia in June 2017. It was hosted by the Georgia-based Kingdom of Ruritania. MicroCon 2017 included a conference and formal banquet. The summit was attended by 26 micronations from three continents. A series of presentations were given to delegates covering topics such as, "How to Sustain a Micronation", "Alternative Citizenship", "Micronational Postal Systems", "Keeping it Real - Real Life, Real Activities and Real Places in Micronationalism" among other topics.

The nations represented at MicroCon 2017 were: Kingdom of Ruritania, Republic of Molossia, Grand Duchy of Westarctica, Principality of Aigues-Mortes, Kingdom of Slabovia, Republic of West Who, House of Homestead, Republic of St. Castin, Aerican Empire, Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia, State of Sandus, Commonwealth of Boshka, Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories, Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, Kingdom of Amethonia, Republique du Saugeais, Kingdom of Coria, Kingdom of Briarcliff, Mountain Empire of Frankland, The Star Kingdom, Republic of Incrementis and the Kingdom of Talossa.

MicroCon 2019
King George 2.0, King of Slabovia

The 2019 MicroCon was held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on July 19, 20, and 21, 2019. It was hosted by the Government of Slabovia.[7]

MicroCon 2021

The 2021 MicroCon will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be co-hosted by the governments of Westarctica and Shiloh.[8]

See also

References
  1. "MicroCon 2015". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  2. Neuman, Scott (10 April 2015). "Tiny Territories Mingle At MicroCon; Passports Optional". NPR.
  3. Spencer, Luke (April 14, 2016). "Interviewing the President of the Sovereign Nation Inside Nevada". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  4. Usborne, Simon (13 April 2015). "MicroCon 2015: Dictators of the world unite at world summit of micronations - countries too small to count". The Independent.
  5. MicroCon1 Keynote Speech (2015)
  6. "MicroCon 2017". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  7. "MicroCon 2019". Republic of Molossia. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  8. "MicroCon 2021". MicroCon2021.org. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
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