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Thursday
From "Paranormal State: The Experience" to "Frank's Box" and "Psychic Photography," there is something for everyone. There will be two sessions of workshops. The following schedule is subject to change, so please check back often. A final schedule will be available the week before the conference.
Vendors
(1:00pm – 5:00pm)
Workshops: Cycle One
(2:00pm – 3:15pm)
- (206) Chad Calek, “Documenting an Investigation”
- (207) Chip Coffey, “Psychic Kids: Coping with the Gift” (for parents/kids)
Workshops: Cycle Two
(3:30pm – 5:00pm)
- (207) Christopher Moon, “Telephone to the Dead.”
- (206) Konstantino’s, “Quantum Mechanics: Is It Proving the Existence of Paranormal?”
Paranormal Congress: Session One
(5:15pm – 6:15pm) – Room 109 (limited public seating)
- VIRTUS: Concerning General & Standard Ethics
- SCIENTIA: Concerning Scientific Research & Responsibilities
Tentpole Lecture: Why People Believe Weird Things
(8:00pm – 9:30pm)
Lecture by Michael Shermer
Ghost Hunt
(10:00pm – 12:00am)
Ryan Buell, Chip Coffey and Chad Calek
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Friday
The following schedule is subject to change.
Vendors
(10am – 5:00pm)
Film Screenings – Room 105
10am – 11am: Kindred Moon Productions, “Grand Theatre”
11am-12:30pm: Keith Parkers, “Shadow People”
3pm – 4pm: Scared!, “Garibaldi-Meucci Museum”
4pm – 4:20pm: Kindred Moon Productions, “Scarecrow Cemetery”
Haunted Exhibit (106)
10am-4pm
Workshops: Cycle One
(10:00am – 11:15am)
- (108) WWPRC Part 1
- (206) Tiffany Johnson, “Using Your Sixth Sense.”
- (President Hall 3) Chip Coffey, “The Psychic Investigator.”
Workshops: Cycle Two
(11:30am – 12:45pm)
- (Presidents Hall 3) Paranormal State: The Experience – “Religion & Spirituality.”
- (206) John Sabol, “Paranormal Archaeology.”
- (108) WWPRC Part 2
Tentpole Panel Discussion – I WANT TO BELIEVE
(1:30pm – 2:45pm)
A panel discussion where skeptics, researchers and believers from all sides debate about the power of belief and its impact on the world. (includes Dr. Michael Shermer, Ryan Buell, Loyd Auerbach, Chad Calek and Chip Coffey)
Paranormal Congress: Session Two
(3:00pm – 4:15pm)
- VIRTUS: Concerning General & Standard Ethics
- PONDERA: Concerning Structural & Legal Issues for Researchers
- SCIENTIA: Concerning Scientific Research & Responsibilities
Workshops: Cycle Three
(4:30pm – 5:45pm)
- (108) Joe Wetterling, “The Life of the Dead”
(206) Tiffany Johnson, “Hands on Healing.”- (Presidents Hall 3) Brian Harnois, “The 21st Century Ghost Hunter.”
Event: The Opening Ceremony
(6:00pm – 6:45pm) – Deans Hall
Speakers, entertainers and more!
PRIVATE GOLD & MEMBERS MEET & GREET RECEPTION
Senate Lounge (6:45pm – 7:30pm)
Tentpole Lecture: PARANORMAL STATE PRESENTATION
(8:00pm – 9:30pm) – Presidents Hall
A Massive presentation on some of the evidence, research, methods and clients of Seasons One and Two. Including: The Cast of PS, Chip Coffey, Chad Calek, Michelle Belanger, producer Alan Lagarde and more.
Masquerade Ball
Deans Hall
(11:00pm – 2:00am)
Ghost Hunts & Tours
(10:00pm – 12:00am)
Chris Moon and John Sabol
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Saturday
The following Schedules are subject to last minute changes.
Vendors
(10am – 5:00pm)
Film Screenings – Room 105
10am – 11:30am: Hobbies Odd, “Windcroft”
11:30am-1:30pm: Christian De Rezendes, “41”
Haunted Exhibit
(10:00am – 1:30pm; 3:00pm – 5:00pm) (tear down exhibit Saturday night)
Workshops: Cycle One
(10:00am – 11:15am)
- (Presidents Hall 3) Keith Johnson, “The Rise in Demonology.”
- (206) Joseph Wetterling, “The Philosopher & The Ghost Hunter.”
- (208) Michelle Belanger, “Alternative Paranormal Investigation.”
Workshops: Cycle Two
(11:30am – 12:45pm)
- (Presidents Hall 3) Brian Harnois, “The 21st Century Ghost Hunter.”
- (208) Joyce Furfaro, Ph. D, “The Scientific Reseach Method.”
- (206) Dave Schrader, “Common Sense Ghost Hunting.”
Tentpole Panel Discussion, “The Paranormal & The Media.”
(1:30pm – 2:45pm)
Paranormal Congress: Session Three
(3:00pm – 4:15pm)
- VIRTUS: Concerning General & Standard Ethics
- PONDERA: Concerning Structural & Legal Issues for Researchers
- SCIENTIA: Concerning Scientific Research & Responsibilities
Workshops: Cycle Three
(4:30pm – 5:45pm)
- (Presidents Hall 3) Paranormal State: The Experience – “Constructive Discussion with the Producers & Cast.”
- (206) Michelle Belanger, “The Blood of Angels.”
(208) Konstantinos, “Ouija Board: Why So Scared?”
Tentpole Lecture: Loyd Auerbach – Paranormal Science
(8:00pm – 9:30pm)
Ghost Hunts & Tours
(10:00pm – 12:00am)
Brian Harnois, Keith Johnson & Carl Johnson
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Sunday
From "A History of Ghost Research" to a lecture on "The Scientific Method & Paranormal Research" and "Psychology and the Paranormal," there is something for everyone.The following schedule is subject to at any time.
Vendors
(10am – 4:00pm)
Workshops: Cycle One
(10:00am – 11:15am)
- (208) Joyce Furfaro, Ph. D, “The Scientific Reseach Method.”
- (207) Carl Johnson, “The Ghost Anatomy.”
- (206) Irina Geiman, “The Science of Healing Touch.”
Paranormal Congress: Session Three
(11:30am – 1:30pm)
- VIRTUS: Concerning General & Standard Ethics
- PONDERA: Concerning Structural & Legal Issues for Researchers
- SCIENTIA: Concerning Scientific Research & Responsibilities
Workshops: Cycle Two
(2:00pm – 3:15pm)
- (207) Keith Johnson, “Demonology 101.”
- (208) Ryan Buell, “The Investigator & The Client.”
- (206) Michelle Belanger, “Alternative Paranormal Investigation.”
4th Annual UNIV-CON Dinner
(4pm – 5:30pm) – Deans Hall
The Closing Ceremony/Remarks
(6:00pm – 7:00pm) – Deans Hall