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<p>First hosted at Stanford University in 2015, Eternacon is a gathering of Eterna players, scientists, and developers. Originally somewhat of an inside joke among community members, the "Eterna Convention" was taken seriously by <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/74251/">tomoedachii</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/102911/">vineetkosaraju</a>, who then were ableto put together a plan that would allow for the first Eternacon.&nbsp;In the past, during the conference we've had many different talks by participants about puzzle solving, scientific advancements, the community, and the future of Eterna as a whole, a tour of the lab, open discussion about the current state of eterna and make suggestions to the team, and the chance to get to know fellow Eterna players.</p>
<p>First hosted at Stanford University in 2015, Eternacon is a gathering of Eterna players, scientists, and developers. Originally somewhat of an inside joke among community members, the "Eterna Convention" was taken seriously by <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/74251/">tomoedachii</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/102911/">vineetkosaraju</a>, who then were ableto put together a plan that would allow for the first Eternacon.&nbsp;In the past, during the conference we've had many different talks by participants about puzzle solving, scientific advancements, the community, and the future of Eterna as a whole, a tour of the lab, open discussion about the current state of eterna and make suggestions to the team, and the chance to get to know fellow Eterna players.</p>
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<p><strong style="font-size: medium;">Donate to Player Travel Assistance Fund </strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: medium;">Donate to Eternacon</strong></p>
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<p>&nbsp;Here is GoFundMe link to donate to the Eternacon Player Travel Fund. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/fgv2qu6c">https://www.gofundme.com/fgv2qu6c</a>&nbsp;. This fund is to help players travel to Eternacon who would otherwise be unable to due to financial situations. If you need assistance please let us know by contacting Eternacon2016@gmail.com.</p>
<p>To make a donation to Eternacon to help pay for administrative costs and player support you can do so at the Stanford donation portal for Eterna. When making the donation specify in the special instructiions that the donation is for Eternacon. The link to donate is&nbsp;<a title="https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&amp;stp=163&amp;olc=14209&amp;cturl=close" href="https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&amp;stp=163&amp;olc=14209&amp;cturl=close">https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&amp;stp=163&amp;olc=14209&amp;cturl=close</a>. If you wish to donate using other methods please contact me at eternacon2016@gmail.com</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Resources From Past Eternacons</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Resources From Past Eternacons</span></p>

Revision as of 02:08, 29 June 2016

NEWS: An initial schedule has been posted

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Get ready for Eternacon 2016!


What Is Eternacon?


First hosted at Stanford University in 2015, Eternacon is a gathering of Eterna players, scientists, and developers. Originally somewhat of an inside joke among community members, the "Eterna Convention" was taken seriously by <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/74251/">tomoedachii</a> and <a href="http://www.eternagame.org/web/player/102911/">vineetkosaraju</a>, who then were ableto put together a plan that would allow for the first Eternacon. In the past, during the conference we've had many different talks by participants about puzzle solving, scientific advancements, the community, and the future of Eterna as a whole, a tour of the lab, open discussion about the current state of eterna and make suggestions to the team, and the chance to get to know fellow Eterna players.

 

Donate to Eternacon


To make a donation to Eternacon to help pay for administrative costs and player support you can do so at the Stanford donation portal for Eterna. When making the donation specify in the special instructiions that the donation is for Eternacon. The link to donate is <a title="https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&stp=163&olc=14209&cturl=close" href="https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&stp=163&olc=14209&cturl=close">https://makeagift.stanford.edu/get/page/makeagift?pgnTPC=399&stp=163&olc=14209&cturl=close</a>. If you wish to donate using other methods please contact me at eternacon2016@gmail.com

 

Resources From Past Eternacons


<a href="/wiki/index.php5/Eternacon/2015">Eternacon 2015</a>


Eternacon 2016


Eternacon 2016 is coming up quick!
Here's the details about what's going on this year:

When: Saturday and Sunday July 16th and 17th, 8am to TBD

Where: Stanford University, Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, Room LK120

Suggested Donation: Suggested donation of $250 for administrative costs and player support. If you cannot afford to donate money it is ok. This event is not pay for play. -Jennifer

RSVP and General Contact: eternacon2016@gmail.com

Planning Comittee Meetings: Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00 PM PST in Eterna chat, all welcome to participate (see resources for transcripts)

Organizers:

Planned Events:

Resources