SoonerCon 28 Featured Guest
Larry Dr. Trek Nemecek
You may know Larry for his classic Star Trek: Next Generation Companion and the recent Star Trek Stellar Cartography maps/book set; as a worldwide Trek pundit; or as the “chief experience officer” for global Trek fans on a backstage “mini-con every month,” with his pioneering PORTAL 47 live/online deep-dive program. Or as host of The Trek Files weekly from the Roddenberry Podcast Network, or Trekland Tuesdays Live on Facebook and YouTube. Visit him in L.A. and you may design your own Trekland Treks film site day-tour led by Dr. Trek!
But hang around SoonerCon long enough and you’ll also learn Larry is a native Okie from Norman, a graduate of East Central University in Ada, the founder of OKC’s ThunderCons—and the publicity chair of the very first SoonerCons!
Meanwhile, The Con of Wrath documentary is in post-production, and his “A Fistful of Data” column marks 21 years, appearing each issue in Star Trek Magazine. Larry also played Dr. McCoy in the award-winning Star Trek Continues, and its Creative Consultant for all 11 episodes.
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Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Together, We Are Better: Identity and Diplomacy in Star Trek
Cultural nuances make upStar Trek’s memorable world building. Races within and outside of the Federation discover each other, work, and learn together. But Trekisn’t without its bad blood, warring factions, and competing interests. Alliances are made by an unwavering appreciation for each species’ differences that elevates the idea of common good across the universe. Is this the great legacy of Rodenberry’s genius?
Panelists: Sissy Space, Dara Fogel, Ph.D., Chaz Kemp, Larry Nemecek, Peter Pixie
Tracks: Fandoms, Film & TV, Culture & World Affairs
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 6:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Opening Ceremonies
SoonerCon 28's official opening. Toastmaster Selina Rosen will blast us all into Brave New Worlds.
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Ceremony
Friday, June 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B
Friends of SoonerCon Reception
Friends of SoonerCon membership-exclusive social event with SoonerCon 28 guests of honor and featured guests. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. Thank you to our Friends of SoonerCon supporters!
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Dr. Lonnie Johnson, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Reception
Friday, June 7, 2019 9:30 p.m. | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
SoonerCon @ Midnight: Worst Book Ever
Join us in the hotel bar as intrepid writers lay on their best purple prose to create titles and openings for the Worst Book Ever, hosted by Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek! (Supplies provided.)
Panelists: Larry Nemecek, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Dan Erickson, vickey malone kennedy, Ted Pennella, Rook Riley, Kim Ventrella
Tracks: Writing & Publication, Gaming
Tags: Panel
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Q&A with Nana Visitor
Moderated audience Q&A with Nana Visitor, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Major Kira.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek, Nana Visitor
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner A
Trekland 2019: Disco Fever: Catching It?
Larry’s behind-the-scene recap and update about Discovery and #PicardTBN as well as Anniversary Year backstage and in-joke lookbacks at The Cage, TMP, ST III, ST V, STG, ST 09.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room
Portal 47 Meetup
Meetup for curious Trek fans to sample Portal 47, the exclusive global live/online monthly package from featured guest Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek. With door prizes, snacks, gifts, and current Portals too!
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 p.m. | Location: Crimson Meeting Room
Dr. Trek Show
Help Larry's indie film and preserve Trek pop culture history – your $20 gets a screen credit PLUS two hours of prize trivia, rare video, and sneak peeks of George, Nichelle, Walter, Harve…
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: University C
Larry’s The State of the Trek 2019
Fan Forum for *your* options and questions of each other, led by Larry, about everything in current Trekland:Discovery, #PicardTBN, Lower Decks aka AdultSwimTrek ... and #Section31 and even #NickTrek.
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
Tags: GoH
Sunday, June 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Closing Ceremonies
SoonerCon 28's official closing. Toastmaster Selina Rosen will launch us into SoonerCon 29, coming June 26-28, 2020.
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Kevin J. Anderson, Rachel Caine, Julie Dillon, Matt Frank, Larry Nemecek, Austin Tindle, Toni Weisskopf, Sarah Wiedenheft
Tracks: General Interest
Tags: Ceremony