Archipelacon 2
Eurocon 2025. The largest science fiction and fantasy convention organised on the Åland islands. June 26–29, 2025
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- Easy like Sunday afternoon
- Sunday details archipelacon.org/gal...
- All good things eventually come to an end! Thank you all who came – Archipelacon 2 is now over, but if you’re in Mariehamn, you’re welcome to join us at the Dead dog party in the pool bar of hotel Arkipelag!
- Did you miss your chance to get one of our fabulous T-shirts? Don’t worry – we’re ordering a new batch! More info: archipelacon.org/t-s...
- The photos from the Masquerade can now be found on our website in the gallery! archipelacon.org/gal... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Faces of fandom archipelacon.org/gal...
- Programme change: The publishing Q&A with Ann VanderMeer (scheduled at noon in the small auditorium) has been cancelled.
- The mysterious invasion of the tiny penguins continues…
We have mysterious mini glass penguins that have appeared on our table overnight at @archipelacon.org #Eurocon #Penguins #Mystery
- Convention activities
- Persons of Interest More: archipelacon.org/gal...
- The weather is again being a weather, so today’s activities will once again take place in the Arkipelag Lobby bar and Garden. Please wear your badge, as the Lobby bar is reserved exclusively for us for the early part of the evening.
- Ålands Radio did a segment on the convention yesterday (in Swedish, natch). You can listen to it on their site. alandsradio.ax/nyhet...
- A busy day at the convention
- We’re asking everyone to wear their badge also during the evening parties. As much as we’d like to, we don’t know every one of you just yet, and this will help us keep the events members-only!
- Due to the weather not behaving according to expectations, the party this evening will take place inside, in the Lobby Bar (the ground floor of Hotel Arkipelag). See you there!
- Thursday evening party at Boquerian. A quiz, some tapas, more quiz, a drink or two, even more quiz, lots of good company, and just a little more quiz. More pics in the gallery: archipelacon.org/gal...
- Archipelacon FAQ: we’ve added answers to some questions we’ve received on the website. The list will be updated during the convention. archipelacon.org/faq/
- On Thursday night at Boquerien there was an incident of gender-based harassment. The perpetrators were not members of the convention. We want to thank those con members who intervened, held up our convention rules, and protected the community.
- If you see or experience any sort of harassment, you can always reach out to the listeners for support at +358403647091
- Our photographer Henry Söderlund has been taking pictures around the convention. Here’s the first batch – follow the link to the gallery with more (and more pics to be added there during the convention)! archipelacon.org/gal... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Fancy a board game, or spending some time with a jigsaw puzzle? You can find the board games in Saggö on the second floor. There are four communal puzzles, located in a seaside corner of the first floor, and on the floor above it (between floors 1 and 2, by the elevator). 1/2
- There will also be some role-playing game sessions during the convention; sign up at the info desk. 2/2
- The cruise ship Alandica has officially been taken over by pirates and has been renamed the ESFS Archipelacon 2! The crew has taken some very peculiar hostages who will be forced to perform during the next few days. (No Guests of Honour were harmed during the takeover) #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- When at the convention, if you feel you could spare an hour or two helping out the organisers, we’re welcoming all volunteers! This convention wouldn’t happen without you, so walk up to the volunteers desk and see what’s available! And thank you! archipelacon.org/vol... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Everyone needs to eat, even (or maybe especially during conventions)! There are many fine restaurants near the convention venue, and lunch is served on weekdays. We have some links to help you find the perfect meal! archipelacon.org/res... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Good morning, Mariehamn! Registration is now open! The convention proper starts at 10.30, so you’ll have to wait a little still to get in the convention centre, but if you’re already out and about, you can come and pick up your badge in advance.
- The registration is closed for today. See you tomorrow at 9!
- Registration is open! If you’re in Mariehamn on Wednesday, come pick up your badge – we’ll be at Alandica from 11.00 to 17.00 today. archipelacon.org/reg... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- When at the convention, if you feel you could spare an hour or two helping out the organisers, we’re welcoming all volunteers! This convention wouldn’t happen without you, so walk up to the volunteers desk and see what’s available! And thank you! archipelacon.org/vol... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Don’t miss the opportunity to show off your costume at Archipelacon! All ages and costumes are welcome! The masquerade is held on Saturday. There are awards! archipelacon.org/joi... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Unfortunately, one of our Guests of Honour, Mats Strandberg, is not able to attend Archipelacon in person due to family reasons. We’re working on arranging for him to be able to participate remotely, and wish Mats and his family all the best! archipelacon.org/mat... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- One week to go! We’ve just sent the final Progress Report to members, so check your inbox for some juicy last-minute updates! archipelacon.org/pro... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Will you be in Mariehamn on Wednesday, 25 June? Would you like to meet some local fans? Come to Pub Bastun for the Archipelacon 2 pre-party - starts at 19.00, and the address is Sjöpromenaden 5, just a short walk from the con site. #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- The massive jigsaw puzzle has been jiggled! The pieces have been shuffled and re-shuffled all over the board, and now the programme is up for your perusal. Go dig in, and make your own plans for a fantastic #archipelacon2! archipelacon.org/pro... #eurocon2025 1/2
- A grid version of the programme will be published early next week. Please make sure to check the online programme guide for last minute changes and cancellations. There will also be QR codes here and there that you can scan in order to access the guide easily. 2/2
- Want to join in and make Archipelacon 2 even more amazing? Sign up for the Masquerade now! All the information you need is up on the website. Everyone else, welcome to the show on Saturday the 28th! archipelacon.org/mas... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- CORRECTION: There was an error in Progress Report #3, which we sent you last week. The orientation of the badges for Archipelacon 2 will be portrait, not landscape. The dimensions remain the same: 105 × 148 mm. #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Progress report 3 has been emailed to our members! Find out more about volunteering for the convention, answers to your questions, plus interesting stuff about Åland! archipelacon.org/pr-... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025 #åland
- The more the merrier, they say. And we are getting very merry, as we have over 700 wonderful members already! If you haven’t joined us already, nip over to the website and come join us at Archipelacon 2! 1/2
- If you have already paid your membership fee, don’t forget to also fill in the registration form, so we can list all our members in the programme book and have your badge ready when you arrive! archipelacon.org/we-... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025 (photo: Henry Söderlund) 2/2
- …and we’re back! Things have returned to normal, but it might take a while until the name services have been updated everywhere. If you tried to email us, and got an error message, please try again after a little while!
- We’re experiencing an issue with our service provider at the moment, affecting our web site and emails. Don’t worry – we’re not going anywhere, this is just a temporary glitch! Our tech team is working on it, and we hope regular service is restored soon.
- We are still looking for some programme suggestions for our younger members, and have extended the deadline for the suggestions until the end of the week! If you have workshops, readings, presentations, or shows that would be suitable for children or teens, please send them our way! 1/2
- Our younger members are mostly Finnish speaking, so programme items in Finnish are a priority. #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025 2/2
- ESFS Achievement awards are an annual recognition of excellent European science fiction and fandom activity. This year, we’re rooting especially for “The Conference”, the Netflix series based on a novel by our GoH Mats Strandberg, and The Geek Culture Quiz, hosted by our own Mikko & Elisa! 1/2
- More info on the ESFS awards on our website: archipelacon.org/esf... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025 #esfs 2/2
- It’s not too late to volunteer to be on the programme for Archipelacon! You have until the end of the month to send in your suggestions. All ideas are welcome; see the post for topics we’re especially looking to get even more programme ideas about! archipelacon.org/sti... #archipelacon2 #eurocon2025
- Every fan-run convention depends on volunteers to make the event happen! Maybe you would like to be one of them? Take a look at the roles that will be available during the convention, and make your con experience twice as fun by being part of the team! archipelacon.org/vol... #archipelacon2
