UNIV-CON 2008 DATE ANNOUNCED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNIV-CON 2008 DATE ANNOUNCED!
State College, Pa. - The UNIV-CON Board of Directors announced today that the official date for UNIV-CON 7 will be September 11 - 14th, 2008 at University Park, PA. Once again, the conference will be a four-day event filled with major speakers, celebrities, researchers, workshops, tours and entertainment.
However, UNIV-CON founder Ryan Buell stresses that this year's lineup of events will be the most unique and ambitious in its six-year history.
"We think we're finally in a position to deliver the sort of conference we imagined when we first started it back in 2002," said Buell. "UNIV-CON means a lot to many of us and we're proud to see it constantly grow and improve."
Last year, UNIV-CON saw record attendance with tent-pole speakers including actor Doug Bradley ('07), Lorraine Warren ('06, '07), Father James Lebar ('07), Jason Hawes ('03, '04, '05, '06, '07) and Grant Wilson ('03, '04, '05, '06, '07). The premiere of Paranormal State, for example, had over 700 attendees alone.
"We realize that people come from all over to see certain events that appeal to them," said Buell. "We've recognized this and we will continue to offer topics that will meet the demands of the diverse audiences out there."
No details are being released as to whom the committee is inviting to this year's event, which is under nine months away. However, Buell anticipates that speakers will start being announced soon.
One new thing that UNIV-CON is expanding upon this year is its membership. UNIV-CON Members will have the opportunity to vote on speakers, topics and entertainment. Members also get to purchase conference passes exclusively before the general public.
"The members are sort of like a loyal body of supporters who want to take the time to get actively involved with the conference," said 2007 Conference Manager Sergey Poberezhny.
UNIV-CON Membership is limited and will be offered to previous UNIV-CON attendees first before expanding to the general public.
Stay tuned to the official UNIV-CON News Blog for updates on the latest 2008 news.
Story by Vernon Cox.
That sounds absolutely exciting! I am curious as to know how one could go about getting involved with Univ-Con? I am very interested to attend!
Whatever information you could give me would be sweet!
Thank you!
Shannon
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I'd like to know exactly where it will be held and what is the date of the conference. I'm looking around here and I guess I'm blind. thanks
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Really looking forward to this one!! Six was a blast and I know it can only get better!! We are all in this to learn and experience and teach what we know...Thank you for creating such a wonderful and fun venue for just such and exchange!!
Aimee (D.E.A.D)
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I was thinking that a good place to investigate would be the Amityville haunting.
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Darn, by the time I could even find out when exactly 2008's would take place all the member passes were sold out... now I've gotta scope out a way to make sure I can at least get a Gold pass and find somewhere to stay.
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I am wondering when the tickets fot the 2008 conference will go on sale. Can you please post this or email me?
Thanks so much and I would like to add that last years conference was wonderful, I learned a lot and enjoyed all the guests.
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After thoroughly enjoying the last two conferences, I was dismayed to see the extreme jump in the cost. I realize that costs are rising, but I doubt I will be able to attend this year due to the increase. This is very disheartening for me and I will miss all of you. I'm sorry.
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My thoughts exactly! I too will have to miss this year because of cost. Such a shame...I was so excited after last year and really looking forward to seeing many of you again. I wish those going a wonderful time!
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