Hal Clement
James P. Hogan
VCON 16
Dates: May 27th-29th, 1988
Venue: Gage Residence, UBC
Guest of Honour: Hal Clement
Toastmaster: James P. Hogan
Science Guest: John G. Cramer
VCON 16 boasted "the science in science fiction" as its theme. It featured slide shows on the history of space exploration by Sidney Trim, discussions of particle physics and cosmic strings by John Cramer and of propulsion systems and drive systems by Brian Tillotson, demonstrations of computer graphics, and a talk on submarine robotic controllers by Eric Jackson of International Submarine Engineering. Panels covered such topics as "Where has the Science Gone?", "Is the Scientific Revolution Slowing Down?", the scientific method, neural networks, artificial intelligence, "stupid science" (SF blunders), the effects of new technologies on publishing, and the chances of finding other intelligent life in the universe. But perhaps the most "explosive" and memorable presentation of all was by BCSFA's own "Mr. Science" (Al Betz) who demonstrated a nuclear reaction gone awry.
| Attending: | 690 |
| Expenses: | $13,154.17 |
| Income: | $18,313.01 |
| Balance: | $5,158.84 |
Chair: Ed Beauregard
Treasurer: Norma Beauregard
Hotel Liaison: Ed Beauregard
Guest Liaison: John Mullock
Pre-Registration: Norma Beauregard
Registration: Greg Jones, Terry Fowler, Frances Higginson, & Steve Forty
Programming: Lance Munro & Ed Beauregard
Media Programming: Barb Dryer
Costume Bacchanal: Frances Higginson
Dance: Dave Wilson
Art Show: Doug & Lisa Girling, Ed & Norma Beauregard
Dealers Room: Chris Bell
Operations: Rose Martell
Security: John Ray & Dan Dubrick
Hospitality: Con Hiebner
Gaming: William C.S.A.A. Lowe
Film Program: Al Betz
Writers' Workshop: Rhea Rose
Cover Art & Illustrations: Warren Oddson
Publications Committee: Garth Spencer (editing), Frank Garcia (production)
Advertising/Flyer Distribution: Barb dryer & Dan Dubrick
Publicity: Lisa Smedman & Ed Beauregard
Slide Shows: Sidney Trim
A/V Technical: Jason Harris & David George
Phone Slave: Howard Cherniack
Image credits: Program book cover design by Warren Oddson. Photos of Hal Clement and James P. Hogan by R. Graeme Cameron.