Sinpozium 2022 update

[erilyn]

Unfortunately, the optimism that we had when planning Sinpozium 2022 (in those halcyon pre-Omicron days of October 2021) hasn't lasted. Understandably, there aren't sufficient numbers of people who are both able to attend and who are comfortable having an in-person gathering, so we have had to make the sad decision to cancel our venue booking.

However, if people are interested in attending (and volunteering/suggesting content), we would be happy to coordinate a one or two day online Sinpozium via zoom for the weekend of 23-24 April 2022 (which is a long weekend in both Australia and NZ).

If you are interested in attending an online Sinpoz, please comment here, and if there's something you'd like to volunteer to present (or suggest that you'd like to see), please also comment here. If you want some ideas about types of content, check out this post.

Additionally/alternatively, we were thinking we could have a picnic meetup in Hyde Park that weekend (weather permitting), please let us know if you'd be interested in that.

If you've paid and would like a refund at anytime (now or in a few months), please email sinpozium(at)gmail.com with your bank account details. Otherwise, we will keep track of who has paid $50 in advance for the next in-person Sinpozium!

Comments

[shihadchick]

o/ interested in virtual attendance!

[erilyn]

Awesome <3

[eggsbenedict]

I'm keen on online because it'd be nice to "see" the NZers again. But I would also turn up to a picnic if I can sneak out for a bit!

[erilyn]

Yay! We are going ahead with online, and I'd also like to do a picnic, but we are all staring outside wondering if we have the hubris to plan one...

[(Anonymous)]

I’d like both online and a picnic if that’s possible and there’s enough interest/the weather cooperates :)

[(Anonymous)]

Also, -Lou oops

[erilyn]

Well we are definitely going ahead with online and hopefully picnic too...

[meelie]

I would be interested in virtual sinpoz, and would be happy to do a vid show? (I don't really have anything to pimp except Bad Choices)

picnic meetup would be fun also!

[erilyn]

I am intrigued in your Bad Choices and would like you to do a presentation on them.

Otherwise, I'm holding you to that vidshow :)

[claire]

yes and yes

[erilyn]

Yay! Online Sinpoz is going ahead, and we will evaluate picnic plans as we see what the fuck Sydney weather does over next few weeks.

[(Anonymous)]

Francis & Yvette checking in… we’re in for either or both of virtual and picnic

[erilyn]

Awesome, we are going ahead with online, and pondering if we will cause floods on Anzac Day if we try to plan a picnic...

[owlbeer]

Would be keen on virtual attendance. :)

[erilyn]

Excellent! We are going ahead :)

[blademistress]

Yes, sounds good! If you need any help let me know.

[erilyn]

Yay and thank you (you may regret that offer, as I almost certainly will be asking you stuff).

[littlerhymes]

I'd be up for a picnic.

Thank you and alasen for all work you put in! Sorry it's not going ahead but it's the right thing to do...

[erilyn]

Thanks, it really does seem like the best thing to do. Hopefully we can picnic! Online Sinpoz is easier to say its going ahead, I want to picnic but we'll just have to see how weather goes over the next couple of weeks...

[proteinscollide]

I'm in for a picnic! It'd be nice to see people and be outdoors if weather is good 😊

[erilyn]

The weather is the big issue, isn't it? It's why I haven't got around to suggesting a picnic over the last couple of months. Online Sinpoz is happening, hopefully we can do a picnic too, but I'm wary of what kind of cataclysm I might cause by trying to plan one...

[ariadne83]

I'd be up for an online meetup

[erilyn]

Awesome, we are going ahead with online, for at least Saturday 23rd April!

[erilyn]

Hi, we have a short registration form so we can email the Zoom links and send other info, please fill it out if you're attending!

[mrs_leary]

Hello! This is Julie-Stew-Mrs L, belatedly checking in to say I'd love to attend the online meetup. ♥

[erilyn]

Hi, we have a short registration form so we can email the Zoom links and send other info, please fill it out if you're attending!

[kassy_syd]

I'm keen. I also love the idea of a picnic! I'm happy to do a quick fandom pimp of a show called 'Prodigal Son', if there's still space? All good, if not though :) Also, I can't remember if I paid or not?

[erilyn]

Awesome, and there should be space, thank you :) Is that the Michael Sheen show?

I've asked Alasen to contact you regarding a refund. Keen to do a picnic but Sydney weather needs to build up at least a tiny bit of trust first!

[alasen]

Heya, yes, you did pay! If you'd like a refund, just send us an email with the account number and I'll transfer it right back.

[erilyn]

I'm working on the Sinpoz timetable and checking in with folks - you still on for pimping Prodigal Son next weekend? And is a half hour slot long enough?

[(Anonymous)]

it’s sonsofdurin/Amelia here! online sinpoz sounds fun :)

[erilyn]

That’s awesome! We will have a more formal signup soon, so we can get email addresses to send zoom links etc out in advance like with GT.