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Octocon 2023 Programme<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Octocon is going hybrid again on October 7th and 8th at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin and Online, with the programme streamed from Dublin as well as online-only<\/strong>. As well as all our usual panel discussions, workshops, talks and readings, we’ll also be giving you the chance to join in hosted chats with other fans on specific topics, or sit down in a small group to talk to one of our attending creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our full programme schedule is now available!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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So what can you expect on the weekend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosplay Parade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Show off your cosplay and strut your stuff on the Octocon red carpet in the Cosplay Parade around the convention! All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, including commissioned and homemade costumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can sign up in advance online<\/a> or at the registration desk before 2pm on Saturday. Make sure you complete your video release form (at the registration desk) so we know if you are happy being recorded or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parade will also be streamed live to our Member Portal!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Great Octocon Table Quiz For Charity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you think you know everything about all things science fiction, fantasy and horror, books, TV, film and comics? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and test your knowledge in the Great Octocon Table Quiz, and win some of our excellent prizes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams of around 4 members. \u20ac5 per team member as a donation to Octocon’s 2023 charity, The Irish Deaf Society<\/a>. Sign up in advance at the registration desk on Saturday, or just show up with your teammates and find a table! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prizes are presented per team.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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RPG: Dakka and Fungeons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war, but in between there’s time to kill and games…<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Warhammer 40k universe, Orks’ belief is an elemental force. So what happens if they start playing an RPGand really get into character?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more

<\/a>The system is homebrew but uses the same range of dice as D&D 5E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suitable for age 11+. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space for 5 players, but people are welcome to come and watch. Sign up online<\/a> or at the registration desk to play; we’ll accept names for a waitlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have plenty of workshops to offer this year, both in-person<\/strong> and online<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n