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A [[convention]] '''''program''''' typically includes panel discussions, speeches, plays, discussion groups, etc., for which [[program participants]] need to be scheduled.  
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A [[convention]] '''''program''''' typically includes [[panel]] discussions, speeches, plays, discussion groups, etc., for which [[Program#Program Participants|program participants]] need to be scheduled. Each of these is called a '''''program item'''''.
  
The type of con determines how complicated the programming may be. A [[relaxacon]] has little or none. A [[Worldcon]] usually has multiple concurrent tracks of panels and other events running from early morning to late at night. Small [[regionals]] and [[local]] cons may have only one or two tracks.  
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The type of con determines how complicated the programming may be. A [[relaxacon]] has little or none. A [[Worldcon]] usually has multiple concurrent tracks of panels and other events running from early morning to late at night. Small [[regionals]] and [[local convention]]s may have only one or two tracks.  
  
The program’s organization typically does not include fixed function (e.g., [[Hucksters]], [[Art Show]]) and may or may not include big evening events.
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The ''program'' typically does not refer to fixed functions (e.g., [[Hucksters]], [[Art Show]]), and the programming department may or may not manage the big evening events.
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At-con, the program is usually managed by [[Program Ops]].
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==Program Participants==
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'''''Program participant''''' is the clunky term for someone appearing on the program of a [[convention]]. Mostly these are [[panel|panellists]], but they might be giving a solo talk or demo, a reading, a concert or something else.
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Participants may be [[fans]] or [[pro]]s — it doesn't matter — fans are often the best speakers with the most knowledge in the field, and some pros can only talk about themselves.  [[Concoms]] choose based on ability, draw and willingness.
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It is common but not at all universal for program participants at [[US]] [[cons]] to get their [[membership]] fee [[Membership Refunds|reimbursed]].  Only a very few [[cons]] provide a gratis membership in advance — many refund after the con if the budget allows it, but some don't refund program participant memberships at all.  It depends on the state of the [[con]]'s finances and local custom. The practice of refunds does not occur in the [[UK]].
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It is very rare at [[SF]] conventions to pay an honorarium or expenses for program participants who are part of the [[SF community]] other than for the [[Guests of Honor]] of the convention.
  
At-con, the program is managed by [[Program Ops]].
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 16 October 2020

A convention program typically includes panel discussions, speeches, plays, discussion groups, etc., for which program participants need to be scheduled. Each of these is called a program item.

The type of con determines how complicated the programming may be. A relaxacon has little or none. A Worldcon usually has multiple concurrent tracks of panels and other events running from early morning to late at night. Small regionals and local conventions may have only one or two tracks.

The program typically does not refer to fixed functions (e.g., Hucksters, Art Show), and the programming department may or may not manage the big evening events.

At-con, the program is usually managed by Program Ops.

Program Participants[edit]

Program participant is the clunky term for someone appearing on the program of a convention. Mostly these are panellists, but they might be giving a solo talk or demo, a reading, a concert or something else.

Participants may be fans or pros — it doesn't matter — fans are often the best speakers with the most knowledge in the field, and some pros can only talk about themselves. Concoms choose based on ability, draw and willingness.

It is common but not at all universal for program participants at United States cons to get their membership fee reimbursed. Only a very few cons provide a gratis membership in advance — many refund after the con if the budget allows it, but some don't refund program participant memberships at all. It depends on the state of the con's finances and local custom. The practice of refunds does not occur in the UK.

It is very rare at SF conventions to pay an honorarium or expenses for program participants who are part of the SF community other than for the Guests of Honor of the convention.



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