Update: SL Sci-Fi Convention 2009

SL Scfi-Fi Convention 2009

From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2009, will be the SL Sci-Fi Convention located at the Platinum, Iridium, Rhodium and Palladium islands. The convention is free to attend except during its main event on Saturday, August 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. SLT, when the convention grounds will be closed to the public. The convention will have multiple science fiction groups and vendors on hand as well as an assortment of events. All the proceeds earned from donations and ticket sales go to the American Cancer Society.

Tickets are on sale now for the main event! Anyone may purchase the tickets via XStreetSL.Com and Apez.Biz. When looking to buy a ticket, search for “R3 Event Ticket”. Space is limited and all those who do acquire a ticket will be required to join a special event group.

The event sponsors are Linden Labs, Spacial Audio, Duck Radio and the IFT Alliance.

Main Event - “Rod” Roddenberry Roundtable

On Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. PT, the son of Gene Roddenberry, "Rod", will be making a public appearance on SecondLife on behalf of IFT. The event will be in a question and answer town hall format. Audience participants may ask questions about Rod's parents, the status of the Roddenberry company today, any current and future production plans and what Rod does in his spare time. This event costs $100L ($0.25 USD) and all proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Everything is first come, first served and the ability to listen to streaming audio is required.

http://www.secondlife.com/
http://www.cancer.org/
http://www.lindenlab.com/
http://www.spacialaudio.com/
http://www.lcccradio.com/
http://www.iftcommand.com/

Are you the leader of a science fiction-based group with 25 or more active members looking to get involved in this convention? We are seeking groups to host their own information booths and possibly events. It is free to acquire a parcel to build upon, we just ask that at least 10% of all earnings be donated to the American Cancer Society. If you are interested in booth space, contact "Ntanel Swordthain". If you are interested in running an event, contact "Kirk Wingtips". Thank you.