Intergalactic Summit

While we haven't made announcements to this point, it bears mentioning that the Arataka Research Consortium will of course also be presenting some materials.

I'll be presenting on possible links between the Talocan Static Gate infrastructure and the unidentified Sleeper devices we now believe to be inactive or dismantled in the Nexus, the massive spatial rift hidden within Drifter Hive facilities. This presentation would certainly qualify as a discussion of 'Mysteries and Wonders,' I believe.

ARC Coordinator Morwen Lagann has also put forward presentations on Drifter combat techniques, whether Ciniel's Incursion methodology, or the evolution and refinement of ARC Hive combat techniques.

We of course look forward to more presentations, as some of the ideas we've seen presenters discussing have been fascinating, even if they have not yet settled them completely.

As always, events of this sort serve best as a community forum.

Any pilots wishing to organize a presentation or a panel, or wishing to solicit the same from subject matter experts, are invited to join the conversation.

Has anyone ever brought a bomb to the Seyllin Conference?

Asking for a friend.

Dramabombs sure.

Explosive ones, not so much.

The usual examples I would think of for that particular category include (but are obviously not limited to) things such as the Children of Light, the Pool of Radiance, the Vapor Sea, or any number of other natural phenomena. I doubt we would count out similar things of a more terrestrial nature, either.

As for the ridiculous question about explosives... does Borkstar's little series of "look at me!" stunts from last year's Conference count?

Excellent questions, Mynxee!

I'll have to consult with the coordinators on the second, but on the first: in previous years, given some inefficiencies in the neocom translation software, we've provided up to an hour and fifteen minutes for each slot. Naturally, for those who are well prepared with their presentation transcripts and materials for neocom translation, this can easily be compressed. At this early stage, we have flexibility on that front.

For instance, my planned presentation on the Nexus and Talocan Static Gates should occupy, I suspect, thirty or forty-five minutes.

On the relevant materials front, I think what I'll propose to the committee is this: we reserve a slot for a publications review, and present recent and new publications of note for the attendees. Publications prepared expressly for this will be very much appreciated!

And more research is a good thing, absolutely.

We will, as has historically been the case, provide transcripts and publications after the event. Still, for those pilots who are interested, several panels are planned with Q&A segments. Given this, I do strongly recommend attendance if at all possible, or at least providing questions by proxy.

Mr. Dax;

The event will be held in the Seyllin system, scheduled for 118.07.09 and 118.07.10.

We are in the process of completing security arrangements for the site, and so have not formally announced it.

Please be aware that you are noted as an associated of Tom Horn. Considering Tom Horn's threats against IKAME personnel, ARC personnel, and other members of the public, you'll understand of course that we plan to maintain absolute security and will be providing the shuttles ourselves, and disarming all prospective visitors. Attempts to disrupt the proceedings will also be dealt with directly.

As a novice explorer and researcher I look forward to attending what I can of this year's Seyllin Conference and learning all I can from my more experienced peers in this exciting field of study.

We are still looking for more people who are interested in giving a presentation in either the "Threats" or "Mysteries and Wonders" tracks.

If you've got an idea for a presentation in either track, please send a mail to Jennifer, Makoto and myself. ARC may be hosting SeyCon this year, but that doesn't mean we want to monopolize it!

Hello, pilots!

Just wanted to remind everyone that our schedule proceeds, and we'll be closing submissions for presentations end-of-day on July 2nd.

Of course, even if you're not interested in presenting, knowledgeable panelists are always sought.