MicroCon


MicroCon is a semi-annual convention of micronationalist government representatives, held biennially in odd years since 2015. 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."

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. 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.
The keynote speech was given, via pre-recorded video, by Steven F. Scharff, manager of the Microfreedom Index. 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.

Attendees

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".
MicroCon 2017 an international micronation event took place in Atlanta, Georgia in June 2017. It was hosted by the Georgia-based Kingdom of Ruritania. MicroCon 2017 included a conference and formal banquet. The summit was attended by 26 micronations from three continents. A series of presentations were given to delegates covering topics such as, "How to Sustain a Micronation", "Alternative Citizenship", "Micronational Postal Systems", "Keeping it Real - Real Life, Real Activities and Real Places in Micronationalism" among other topics.
The nations represented at MicroCon 2017 were: Kingdom of Ruritania, Republic of Molossia, Grand Duchy of Westarctica, Principality of Aigues-Mortes, Kingdom of Slabovia, Republic of West Who, House of Homestead, Republic of St. Castin, Aerican Empire, Ambulatory Free States of Obsidia, State of Sandus, Commonwealth of Boshka, Kingdom of Jupiter and Greater Territories, Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, Kingdom of Amethonia, Republique du Saugeais, Kingdom of Coria, Kingdom of Briarcliff, Mountain Empire of Frankland, The Star Kingdom, Republic of Incrementis and the Kingdom of Talossa.

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.

MicroCon 2021

The 2021 MicroCon will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be co-hosted by the governments of Westarctica and Shiloh.