MicroCon

MicroCon is a biennial summit of micronationalist government representatives, held biennially in odd-numbered years except for 2021 (when it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic). 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]

This article is about the micronational summit. For the science fiction and fantasy convention, see Microcon.
MicroCon
StatusActive
GenreMicronational
FrequencyBiennial
CountryIntermicronational
Inaugurated2015
Most recent2022
Attendance100 (2022)
Organized bySeveral micronational governments
Filing statusNon-profit
Websitehttps://microcon2023.com/

History

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

•Holy empire of the monarchy of Diancambra president Lautaro Lemos queen Soul.

  • HRM King George 2.0 of Slabovia
  • King Christopher I of Vikesland
  • HM Queen Carolyn of Ladonia
  • Vice-President John Farr and 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
  • Dictator Dorian Grimes of the Republic of Doria

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]

Attendees

MicroCon 2019

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]

Attendees

MicroCon 2022

MicroCon 2022 was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally scheduled for 2021, it was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 04-6, 2022, and was hosted by the Westarctica.[8]

MicroCon 2023

MicroCon 2023 is scheduled for the summer of 2023. The main event will be hosted by the Royal Republic of Ladonia, it will take place June 30-July 2 in the Chicago suburb of Joliet, Illinois. This year there is also a smaller EU event that will take place August 11-13 in Ypres, Belgium and will be co-hosted by the Royal Republic of Ladonia and Grand Duchy of Flandrensis.[9]

Locations and dates
No. Dates Location Attendance Presenters Notes
1 11 April 2015Anaheim, California36[1]Adrianne Baugh, Kevin Baugh, Christopher Beyette, George Bragg, Joseph Vladimir Christ, Anastasia von Ephlberg, John Farr, Jacob Felts, Adam Freideck, Travis McHenry, Samantha Miller, Arthur Pagan, Yan Pagh, Henry Roberts, Steven F. Scharff, Carolyn Shelby, McCovey Staples, Vladimir Veselovsky, Carolyn Yagjian
2 22–25 June 2017Tucker, Georgia70+Michael R. Bannister, Adrianne Baugh, Kevin Baugh, George Bragg, Omar Cisneros, Richard of Edania, Catherine von Ephlberg, Julianna von Ephlberg, Ernest-Emmanuel von Brownburg-Amethonia, John Farr, Eric Lis, Jean-Pierre Pichon, William Soergel, Carolyn Yagjian
3 19–21 July 2019Hamilton, Ontario113Alexis Baugh, Ernest-Emmanuel von Brownburg-Amethonia, Dean Easton, John Farr, Jordan Farmer, Adam Freideck, Eric Lis, Travis McHenry, Kwon Minsung, Jean-Pierre Pichon, Phillip Pillin, Carolyn Shelby, William Soergel, Olivier Touzeau
4 4–6 August 2022Las Vegas, Nevada100AP, Kevin Baugh, Igor Beloff, Ernest-Emmanuel von Brownburg-Amethonia, Zaq Landsberg, Travis McHenry, John Farr, Jordan Farmer, Bennie Ferguson, Georganna Gore, Robert Motum, Andrew Perdomo, Phillip Pillin, Charles Ross, Carolyn Shelby, Randall WilliamsFirst year Norton Awards are introduced.
5 30 June–2 July 2023Joliet, Illinois
6 11–13 August 2023Ypres, BelgiumAdrianne Baugh, Kevin Baugh, Yvan Bertjens, Lloyd Bryant, Dominic Desaintes-Bellamare, Frei von Fräähsen zu Lorenzburg, Ffion McEvoy, Travis McHenry, Vincent Merchadou, Clotilde Milan, Sandra Petermann, Jean-Pierre Pichon, Arthur de Torneau, Olivier Touzeau, Niels Vermeersch, Randy Williams

Micronational Hall of Excellence

The Micronational Hall of Excellence is an institution created with the goal of preserving history and recognizing the contributions of significant individuals in the field of micronationalism. These eight individuals received the Norton Award and were inducted during MicroCon 2022: Emperor Norton, Paddy Roy Bates, Kevin Baugh, Travis McHenry, Niels Vermeersch, Lars Vilks, Leonard Casley and Gabrielle Pourchet.[10]

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. Archived from the original on 2022-05-14.
  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.
  9. "MicroCon 2023". Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  10. "Micronational Hall of Excellence". The Official Website of the Micronational Hall of Excellence. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
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