As part of our programme we are hosting a book identification challenge for our panelists. We want you to fill out the form and give us a book title, author, and 6-25 words to describe it! Try not to be so obscure that no one will get it - we don't want to entirely discourage our panellists. And make it a science fiction, fantasy or horror book, please!
https://forms.gle/9wiat4z3uWaqWqTQ9

#octocon #bookchallenge

Being on the Octocon committee I wrote an article on what I'm enjoying. I picked Path of War by David Green

Check it out here
https://2023.octocon.com/what-were-enjoying-path-of-war/

#octocon #books #fantasy

Octocon is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our dedicated team. Whether you're interested in running the registration desk, assisting with panels, or ensuring our online spaces are safe and welcoming, we have a role for you

Click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJlb4PIU1Io2UnSEAMteJlk7yHkO05MSpMtblWnsO3CFuK6g/viewform

#Octocon

Octocon is delighted to announce that we’ll be at Dublin Comic Con August, with a fantable and a panel!

The panel will take place on Sunday, at 11am in the Geek Ireland room (subject to change by DCC.)

Come check us out!

#dublincomiccon #octocon #sciencefiction #horror #fantasy

We’re delighted to announce a new pair of Online Guests for 2023!

Sin Blaché and Helen Macdonald they are the co-authors of Prophet, an upcoming novel from Vintage (Penguin Random House UK).

#octocon #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror

Watch out for more Online Guest announcements coming soon

#octocon

Today is Captain Picard Day, Teddysteve has decided to read the autobiography

#Octocon #startrek #sff

We’re currently recruiting for some new members of the team to help us make #Octocon 2023 as amazing as it can be. Have a look at the roles list here:
https://2023.octocon.com/join-the-octocon-team/

Look for some cool #Octocon T Shirts for this summer? Have a look here. We even have a #Pride design. https://2023.octocon.com/merch/

Want to make suggestions for panels or be on a panel?

Let us know by filling in this handy form #Octocon 2023 Programme Suggestions & Participant Registration https://2023.octocon.com/programme/

We will also have
Ray Cahill joining us as an Online Guest as again #Octocon will be hybrid convention. We look forward to talking with him about his The Bound and The Broken Book series.

We are delighted to announce one of Ireland’s loveliest cosplay couples, Team Emerald are joining us as Guest for the Saturday of #Octocon

https://2023.octocon.com/team-emerald-in-person-guests/

Think you may already have a membership for this years #Octocon and want to check?
https://registration.octocon.com/2023/members/check

#Octocon uses a membership system, as it is run by Members for Members. So you are not just buying an entry ticket, you are becoming a member of the Octocon community. Which means members get input to the process, from suggesting events and panels as well as being on panels.

#Octocon membership rates are as follows

Adult (22+) – €60
Young Adult (13-21) – €20
Children (under 13) – FREE
(Must be accompanied by an adult member)
Friend of the Convention – €100
Concession – €40
Virtual and Supporting – €20
Buy four memberships, get the fifth one free!

https://2023.octocon.com/join-us/

Our Venue for this year is The Gibson Hotel which is in Dublin 1, is located in the Point Square.

The red line Luas stops right outside it's doors.

We are looking forward to running #Octocon in it's excellent conferencing space, which is very accessible

https://2023.octocon.com/venue/.

This years #Octocon
The National Irish Science Fiction Convention is taking place the 7th & 8th of October in The Gibson Hotel & Online.

https://2023.octocon.com/

I had a great weekend at #dcc2023 talking about #Octocon https://2023.octocon.com/

#Octocon Ireland’s National Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention is recruiting people for volunteer roles

https://twitter.com/octocon/status/1621505376599539715?s=21&t=D39RYAPhv2-4Qs_6IH9PxQ

#volunteer #ireland #sff #scifi #convention

I went to #Octocon , Ireland's national #ScienceFiction convention. Two months ago. And now I have a blog post about it.
#Octocon2022
https://wp.me/p8DfSl-ug