STARFLEET VIC 23

STARFLEET Virtual International Conference 2023,  August 11 – 13, 2023

Starfleet International Virutal Conference

Members of the USS Czar’ak and USS Imperium attended this year’s STARFLEET VIC 2023,  Minneapolis, MN

 

MEET THE VIC COMMITTEE
The 2023 Virtual International Conference is being brought to you by volunteers from throughout the fleet. This is a diverse group, all working in collaborative teams. Each individual brings a unique skill set as we are working towards creating a multi-day event with many components.

If you are interested, please join our planning team! We will also be looking for volunteers to serve as moderators on the weekend of the event.

If you have a question about our virtual space in Gather.Town and have already read the FAQ on the Gather page here on the website you can contact our Gather.Town admin by email at virtual.ic@sfi.org

VIC STAFF MEMBERS
Commodore Erin Poole, R1, USS Sandwich (VIC Chair)
Vice Admiral Jayden Tyronian, R10, USS Atlantis (VIC Chair)
Fleet Captain Randy Mitson, R13, USS Renaissance
Captain Chris P ChickenSandwich, R1, USS Sandwich
Fleet Captain Lynn Harper, R13, USS Renaissance
Commodore Ken Kopacki, R3, USS Battle Born
General Ed Tunis, R3, USS Corsair
Vice Admiral Trish Tunis, R3, USS Corsair
Captain Gregg Kleiner, R3, USS Corsair
Captain Gerhard Pretorius, R8, ISS Charlton Station (DS8)
Rear Admiral Caroline Signol, R9, USS Versailles
Fleet Captain Ivar Bardie, R9, ISS Christiaan Huygens
Lieutenant Commander Tiffany Sobczak, R1, USS Constellation
Fleet Captain John Hardy, R20, USS Essex
Admiral Mark Anderson, R2, USS Victorious
Captain Michael Rosen, R15, USS Nathan Hale
Captain Meg Karper, R5, USS Marie Curie
Commander Alicia Muhammad PhD, R1, USS Freedom
Captain Stephen Hebbend-Bach, R5, USS Marie Curie
Commander Andrew Reist, R10, USS Atlantis
Ensign Ann Marie Norris, R2, USS Haise
Major General Jeremy Carsten, R3, USS Battle Born
Admiral Jerry Tien, R2, USS Eagle
Commander Sean Duerr, R2, USS Russell Camp III

 

CONvergence 2023

CVG2023 All Dressed up poster

 

 

CONvergence 2023,  July 6-9, 2023, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak attended this year’s CONvergence , Minneapolis, MN

There are Pictures of CONvergence at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720309606127

 

CONvergence is an annual convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media: a 4-day event with thousands of members, and the premiere event of our kind in the upper Midwest.

 

MinnesotaCon 2023

MinnesotaCon logo

 

MinnesotaCon 2023,  June 2-4, 2023, Minneapolis Convention Center, at Minneapolis, MN

Members of the USS Imperium attended this year’s MinnesotaCon, Minneapolis, MN

There are Pictures of MinnesotaCon at:

 

Minnesota Con is a Pop Culture Expo featuring, Celebrities, Artists, Writers, Voice Actors, Cosplayers, Creators, Wrestlers, Anime, and much more.

 

Minicon 2023

Minicon 56 Logo 2023

 

Minicon 2023,  April 7 – 9, 2023, DoubleTree Park Place in St Louis Park, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, attended this year’s Minicon,  St Louis Park, MN

There are Pictures of Minicon at:

 

Minicon 56 Program Cover 2023

 

Minicon is a volunteer run, general science fiction convention held every year on Easter weekend in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minicon is run by the Minnesota Science Fiction Society, or MNStF. Attendees of Minicon can expect to find a full slate of programming (panel discussions, readings, signings, etc.), costuming, films, gaming (open and organized), a teen lounge, an art show, dealers, a kids’ room, a science room, filk and folk music, a consuite and bar, room parties, and various special events.

Marscon 2023

Marscon 2023 logo "when books come alive"

 

Marscon 2023,  March 10 – 12, 2023, Bloomington, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, and USS Imperium attended this year’s Marscon,  Bloomington, MN

There are Pictures of Marscon at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720306775532

Marscon 2023 Program Cover

 

MarsCon is a fan-run science fiction convention for all ages held every March in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. At MarsCon you’ll find panel discussions, parties, guest of honor presentations, science and science fiction, our art show, film/anime room, gaming, dealers room, charity auction, and masquerade. But wait, there’s more! Our Con-In-a-Con Comedy Music track attracts performers—and listeners—from across the country.

The twenty-fifth edition of MarsCon (I know; we can scarcely believe it) will take place March 10 – 12, 2023 at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America. You are invited!

Console Room 2023

ConsoleRoom 10th year banner Jan. 20-22, 2023

 

Console Room 2023,  January 20-22, 2023, Bloomington, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, attended this year’s Console Room, in Bloomington, MN

There are Pictures of the Console Room at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720305408923

 

Console Room 2023 program Cover

 

Welcome to CONsole Room,
The Twin Cities Doctor Who Convention


Since 2014, CONsole Room has been thrilled to be an annual gathering place for enthusiasts of Doctor Who in the Twin Cities area. We’re currently preparing for our 10th annual convention, happening January 20-22, 2023. We have lots of plans to make our TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY – and the Doctor’s 60TH ANNIVERSARY – our best event ever, so bring a friend or two and come join us!

Valleycon 2022

Valleycon 2022 poster

 

Valleycon 2022,  Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022,
Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND

Members of the USS Czar’ak, and USS Imperium attended this year’s Valleycon,  Fargo, ND

There are Pictures of Valleycon at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720305562153

 

Valleycon 2022 program Cover

ValleyCon is the longest-running, most attended, largest festival of popular culture – featuring sci-fi, fantasy, comics, anime, horror, gaming, and film & TV – from Minneapolis to Seattle! The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival opens ValleyCon weekend on Thursday and is now part of ValleyCon!

ValleyCon also produces the Fargo PopExpo which combines FM Comic-Con, Motorheads & More and Crafty Diversions into one HUGE event! ValleyCon also produces Eustace J. McGonigle’s TOYS, COLLECTIBLES & CURIOSITIES EXPOSITION, and other events throughout the year!

Join us at all our events for fun for all ages!

CONvergence 2022

Convergence 2022 Reality Banner

 

CONvergence 2022,  August 11 – 14, 2022,
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Members of the USS Czar’ak attended this year’s CONvergence 2022,  Minneapolis, MN

There are Pictures of CONvergence at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720301232890

 

ConVergence 2022 Program Cover

 

CONvergence is an annual convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media: a 4-day event with more than 6,000 members, and the premiere event of our kind in the upper Midwest.

Join us August 11-14, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN for CONvergence 2022: Your Reality May Vary, a celebration of multiverse theory and alternate timelines in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and more!

 

STARFLEET Virtual International Conference 2022

Starfleet Virtual IC 2022 Animated

JOIN US TODAY

Join all of STARFLEET on Friday, Aug 12th, and Saturday, Aug 13th for 2022
Virtual International Conference.

 

iMagicon 2022

iMagicon image banner 2022

 

iMagicon 2022, Minot Municipal, Auditorium, April 29-May 1, 2022

Members of the USS Dakota attended this year’s iMagicon 2022, Minot ND

There are Pictures of iMagicon 2022 are at: