First Ever HawaiiCon Fantasy Convention on the Big Island Starts One Year From Today
I’ve had the honor of joining the founding Board of Directors for HawaiiCon, the first ever science, science fiction, and fantasy convention on the Big Island. Our goal is to create an annual event that brings new visitors (and ultimately residents) to Hawaii Island in the science and technology fields. This active convention will prove to be a fun and exciting addition to the Big Island’s natural wonders for things to do!
The HawaiiCon logo was created through an online contest with two winners: Isabel Vanmechlen of Belgium for the picture and Eugene Evon of California for the font
HawaiiCon Event Details & Information
The inaugural convention is scheduled for September 12-15, 2014 and will be hosted at the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort on the Kona Coast. The resort offers a luxury ballroom, meeting rooms, and fabulous outdoor spaces for the convention events. We will be putting on over 100 panel discussions with topics like:
- Women in Science Fiction
- NASA Mars Mission
- 50 Ways to Leave Your Planet: Launch Systems and the Hawaiian Spaceport Project
The Hapuna Beach Prince Resort is oceanfront and looks like a starship landing on the beach at night!
Where to Buy HawaiiCon Passes & Hotel Packages
HawaiiCon is currently running a pre-registration event through KickStarter. Now through September 21, 2013 you can purchase convention passes and hotel packages for much LESS than the full prices. In fact, the hotel passes are less than kama’aina rates! If nothing else, click through and watch the video (including me in a speaking role…frightening and funny)!
HawaiiCon ‘Early Bird’ sales are happening now through September 21, 2013!
HawaiiCon’s Goals for the Big Island
The endeavors of HawaiiCon will enhance life on the Big Island by:
- Giving Hawaii visitors a new destination event
- Bringing jobs to Big Island residents and tourist service providers during a typically slow season
- Bridging the technology companies of the Hawaiian Islands
- Putting a focus on working together toward sustainable living in Hawaii, on Earth, and beyond!
Contact a Member of HawaiiCon’s Founding Board of Directors
If you’d like to work with a Realtor who has her finger on the pulse of Hawaii Life, give me a call!
Jessica Minick
September 12, 2013
Great article Jessica! This convention is going to be spectacular. When are full price sales going to happen? Is there anyway I can add on a hotel room after I already have a pass?
Jessica Minick
September 12, 2013
Great article Jessica! This convention is going to be spectacular. When are full price sales going to happen? Is there anyway I can add on a hotel room after I already have a pass?
Jessica Hall, R(B)
September 12, 2013
Yes, it’s going to be a blast! Full price sales start next year in January. If you’re uncertain if you want the hotel pass now, you can add it later BUT the prices on Kickstarter now are much cheaper than full price. Thanks for asking!
Jessica Hall, R(B)
September 12, 2013
Yes, it’s going to be a blast! Full price sales start next year in January. If you’re uncertain if you want the hotel pass now, you can add it later BUT the prices on Kickstarter now are much cheaper than full price. Thanks for asking!