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"Mankind will reach maturity on the day it learns to value diversity—of life and ideas. To be different is not necessarily to be ugly; to have a different idea is not necessarily to be wrong. The worst thing that could happen is for all of us to look and think and act alike." Gene Roddenberry

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Friday, November 8
 

7:00pm CST

Opening Ceremonies
Friday November 8, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join us at Windycon's monumental 50th anniversary opening ceremonies, where we celebrate "infinite diversity in infinite combinations" in homage to Star Trek's timeless message. Amidst the excitement, we proudly unveil our distinguished guests of honor, each a luminary in their own right. From trailblazing authors to visionary artists, our lineup embodies the essence of imagination and innovation that has defined Windycon throughout its illustrious history. Prepare to be captivated as we honor our past, embrace our present, and explore the boundless horizons of the future, all while embracing the mantra of "infinite diversity in infinite combinations" alongside our esteemed guests.
It's a great place to meet the Chairs, meet our great guests, and hear a bit about our plans for the weekend!
Friday November 8, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General

8:00pm CST

James Webb Space Telescope
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join us in Mike Brotherton and Christian Ready's slide show with the latest from the James Webb Space Telescope, which we expect to be amazing, because the data that's coming in is something to be seen! 
Speakers
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology

9:00pm CST

Moebius Theater
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Moebius Theatre returns to the Windycon stage with the world premier of a new play by Charles W. Ott III, Nowheresville.
It's a romantic comedy set... somewhere. This is the first new play from Moebius in some time and we're looking forward to it!
Speakers
CO
DL
PP
PS
BS
ER
RR
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General, Panel
 
Saturday, November 9
 

10:00am CST

Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Riverview Ballroom
What does it mean today?
Moderators
avatar for Vlad Stockman
Speakers
avatar for Paul Hahn
avatar for Christopher English
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General

11:00am CST

The Secret History of D&D
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Historian Ben Riggs will unfold to you the complete history of D&D in 50 minutes. From the birth of D&D in 1974, through its rise, peak, decline, and awesome re-birth in the 21st century.

Moderators
BR
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Gaming, Panel

12:00pm CST

Crits and Giggles: The Adventures Behind Tabletop Gaming Careers
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join our distinguished Guests of Honor as they share the stories behind their favorite tabletop games, the paths they’ve traveled, and the defining moments in their careers. In this panel, they’ll discuss the passion, creativity, and dedication that propelled them to success in the world of tabletop gaming. From design and development to storytelling and strategy, they’ll offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges they faced and the games that inspired them. Whether you're an aspiring game designer, storyteller, or just a fan of tabletop games, this is your chance to hear firsthand what it takes to succeed in this ever-evolving world.
Moderators
avatar for Rick Heinz

Rick Heinz

Owner; Special Guest, Storytellers Forge
Writer of Urban Fantasy, apocalyptic scenarios, and RPGs. Talk to me about the publishing novels, roleplaying games, or the life of a freelancer!
Speakers
BR
KL

Kristin Looney

Special Guest, Looney Labs
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Gaming, Panel

1:00pm CST

Dark Side of Astronomy
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Join us in this informative talk about supermassive black holes, dark matter, dark energy, etc...
Speakers
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology

2:00pm CST

50 Years of Windycon
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Where Did We Come From? How Did We Get Here? Where Are We Headed?
Moderators
avatar for Vlad Stockman
Speakers
BL
JD
DD
DG
avatar for Austin Regan

Austin Regan

Vice Chair, Windycon
AP
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General

3:00pm CST

Tom Smith Concert
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Come enjoy a digital concert by returning Windycon favorite, Tom Smith, the world's fastest filker. Tom is always funny and always entertaining. This concert will be streaming digitally due to an unforeseen conflict.

Speakers
TS
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Music

4:00pm CST

Faithful Sidekicks Concert
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
Enjoy our musical guests, The Faithful Sidekicks, in concert. We're delighted to have Eric and Jen Distad as our guests this year as they bring us their original approach to (mostly) humorous geek comedy rock, If you haven't seen them before, you're in for a treat.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Distad

Eric Distad

Music GOH
Eric is one half of the Acoustic Geek-Rock Filk Duo - The Faithful Sidekicks - along with his wife and co-conspirator Jen. The Faithful Sidekicks are an award-winning acoustic comedic filk/geek pop duo who write and perform original catchy songs about SF/F, fandoms, gaming, and technology... Read More →
Artists
JD
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Music

7:00pm CST

Wanderverse - Adventures Improvised
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
This is the first of two shows this weekend from the Wanderverse a live-action improvisational sketch comedy RPG where you are an essential NPC (that's non-player character, if you're not familiar with the abbreviation. The "essential" part means that the adventurers should not kill you if they'd like to succeed). As audience members, you get to interct tieh their Digital Participation Software to directly influence the outcome of the heroes' journey,
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General, Panel

9:00pm CST

Klingon Karaoke
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
The Klingon Pop Warrior will host our foray into Klingon Karaoke. Come on down and sing!
Speakers
KP
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Music
 
Sunday, November 10
 

10:00am CST

Sharing Your Love
Sunday November 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Riverview Ballroom
A discussion of favorite books and series
Moderators
avatar for Lanny Waitsman

Lanny Waitsman

I am a SF/fantasy writer with three books currently in print; two novels and one collection of short stories.I
Speakers
MM
avatar for K. M. Herkes

K. M. Herkes

Author, Dawnrigger Publishing
I write books, tell tales, and generally spin stories in as many ways as I can. I also like to sing but not on stage, dance but rarely when anyone is watching, and take many pictures of my cat.
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
DF
Sunday November 10, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Riverview Ballroom
  SF/Fantasy/Literature, Panel

11:00am CST

A Tour of the Universe with Christian Ready
Sunday November 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
There's so much going on here, we've programmed him for 90 minutes instead of the usual hour. But the universe is big... Really big.




Speakers
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
Sunday November 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  Science & Technology

1:00pm CST

Wanderverse - Adventures Improvised
Sunday November 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
This is the second of two shows this weekend from the Wanderverse, a live-action improvisational sketch comedy RPG there you are an essential NPC (that's non-player character, if you're not familiar with the abbreviation. The "essential" part means that the adventurers should not kill you if they'd like to succeed). As audience members, you get to interact with their Digital Participation Software to directly influence the outcome of the heroes' journey.

Since this is improvisational, the second show will be entirely different from the first... except for the cast. They will keep the cast...
Sunday November 10, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General, Panel

3:00pm CST

Closing Ceremonies
Sunday November 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
All good things must come to an end so now it's time for Closing Ceremonies. There will be one last chance to see our guests, the presentation of awards, and some information on the plans for Windycon 51 from our incoming Chair.

As we draw the curtains on Windycon's extraordinary 50th anniversary, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the memories shared and the bonds formed. But fear not, for the adventure continues! Mark your calendars and join us in anticipation for Windycon 51 next year. Together, let's embark on another thrilling voyage through the realms of speculative fiction, where new tales await and old friends reunite. Until then, may the spirit of Windycon live on, guiding us through infinite worlds and endless possibilities.
Sunday November 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Riverview Ballroom
  General