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Octocon 2024 Programme<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Octocon is going hybrid again on October 5th and 6th 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\u2019ll 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\n

Discover our panels, workshops, group chats and other events and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View programme schedule<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sign up for workshops and guest chats<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Octocon 2024 Programme Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As well as the programme items taking place in the Gibson Hotel, we will have many live online-only items as well as streamed from Dublin on our Member Portal, and accessible to anyone with an Attending or Virtual & Supporting membership. Many of our panels will also be recorded for rewatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opening Ceremony<\/strong>
Saturday 5th October – 10:00 – Dublin and streamed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing Ceremony <\/strong>
Sunday 6th October – 19:00 – Dublin and streamed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest of Honour Ruth Frances Long \/ Jessica Thorne interviewed by Sarah Rees Brennan:<\/strong>
Saturday afternoon – Dublin and streamed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosplay Parade<\/strong>
About the 2024 Cosplay Parade<\/a> | Sign up for the Cosplay Parade<\/a>
Sunday afternoon – Dublin and streamed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teddy Bear Tea Party<\/strong>
Saturday lunchtime – Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build a City \/ Destroy a City<\/strong>
Come help build a cardboard city on Saturday afternoon, and knock it down before the closing ceremony on Sunday! (Dublin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday night Watch Parties<\/strong>
Dublin and online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greater Octocon Table Quiz<\/strong>
Saturday night – Dublin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshops (Dublin)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will be running a selection of workshops – sign-up required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n