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The term '''dialogical self''' refers to the [[mind]]'s ability to [[imagination|imagine]] the different positions of participants in an [[Logical argument|argument]] or [[conversation]] and to carry on an internal [[dialogue]]. The ability develops in [[child]]ren with the creation of [[imaginary friend]]s, and is intimately connected with the ''[[What If|what if]]'' reasoning process.
| name = MomoCon
| image = [[Image:Momocon 09 header2.jpg|230px]]
| caption =
| status = Active
| genre =
| venue = Georgia Institute of Technology
| location = Atlanta, Georgia
| country = United States
| first = 2005
| last =
| organizer = [[Anime O-Tekku]]
| filing =
| attendance = 4,600 in 2008 (4,840 total)
| website = http://www.momocon.com/
}}


'''MomoCon''', held in [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] at [[Georgia Institute of Technology|Georgia Tech]], is one of the top five largest free fan conventions in North America (as of 2006). The multi-genre convention is orchestrated by [[Anime O-Tekku]] every year in March since its inception in 2005. The convention encompasses [[Anime]], [[Video Game]]s, [[LARP]], [[webcomic]]s, [[Comic]]s, [[costuming]], [[card game]]s, [[board game]]s, and prop armor construction, among other things. In its first year, MomoCon was held in the Georgia Tech student center. In 2006 it expanded to include several events, mostly video game tournaments, in the nearby Instructional Center.
===References===
* Hermans, H.J.M., Kempen, H.J.G., & van Loon R.J.P. (1992). The dialogical self: Beyond individualism and rationalism. American Psychologist, 47, 23-33.


MomoCon is unusual in that the convention began without any starting capital, and there is no entry fee to cover the costs for the next year. Every MomoCon to date has been free admission, with sales of T-shirts funding the next year. The convention also offers DVDs with the highlights of the previous years. MomoCon 2008 DVDs will be available in the future.
==See also==
*[[Egalitarian dialogue]]


===External links===
==Upcoming convention==
===MomoCon 2009===
* http://www.socsci.kun.nl/psy/congress2000/
*'''Date:''' March 14-15, 2009
* http://www.dialogicalscience.com/
*'''Theme:''' The planned theme for MomoCon 2009 is retro-campy science fiction.
*'''Events:'''
**Additional Japanese cultural events are planned, including community support from local groups who specialize in these events.
**The second floor of the Instructional Center building, previously used only for tournaments, will be opened up fully for additional panel, workshop and anime viewing space.
**Special events include screenings of public domain science fiction movies from the 1950's and 1960's and a Mechas and Monsters late-night programming block, featuring Kaiju and mecha movies.


==Past conventions==
{{psych-stub}}
===MomoCon 2005===
[[Category:Consciousness studies]]
*'''Date:''' March 26-27, 2005<ref name="m2005">{{cite news|first=Joshua|last=Cuneo|url=http://www.nique.net/issues/2005-04-01/entertainment/1|title=Tech hosts anime, gaming convention|date=2005-04-01|accessdate=2007-03-01}}</ref>
*'''Attendance:''' Attendance was estimated at over 700 attendees.<ref name="Attend">A hard number is not available because of the lack of convention registration. In particular, it is difficult to determine ''unique'' visitors over both days of the convention. In 2006, the location of several tournaments outside the Student Center complicated the count.</ref><ref name="m2005"/>
*'''Theme:''' "Southern Hospitality" and T-Shirts were black and featured the MomoCon mascot, as created and drawn by H. M. Ogburn.
*'''Events:'''
**MomoCon 2005 was presented by an estimated 35 staffers, and opening ceremonies included a mock Patton speech by convention chair Jessica Merriman.
**The convention welcomed over 30 guests and many special demo teams, as well as several special events and feature movies.
**An article on the anime club and the convention was featured in the February 2005 issue of [[Newtype USA]], and professionally-made commercials were seen around Georgia Tech campus before on-campus movies in the Student Center.

===MomoCon 2006===
*'''Date:''' March 18-19, 2006
*'''Attendance:''' Attendance was estimated at over 1800 attendees.<ref name="Attend"/><ref name="m2006">{{cite news|first=Nathan|last=Garcia|url=http://www.nique.net/issues/2006-03-31/entertainment/1|title=Second Momocon proves successful|date=2006-03-31|accessdate=2007-03-01}}</ref>
*'''Theme:''' T-shirts for 2006 were black and featured the same MomoCon mascot in a purple kimono in the moonlight,<ref name="m2006"/> to coincide with the [[Tsukimi]] theme.
*'''Events:'''
**MomoCon 2006 had a convention motto of "Because You Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Quality" and featured an opening ceremonies video that was a parody of Iron Chef (Japanese version), with "Chairman Panda" and the "Iron Staff."
**Key events for 2006 included a [[Tsukimi]] festival with kimono-clad wait staff, a Gaming [[Decathlon]], a Pocky Stop cafe, and a rain-cancelled Sidewalk Art competition.
**Guests included numerous webcomic and comic artists, voice actress [[Amy Howard-Wilson]] of [[Starblazers]] fame, prop maker Robert "Vaderpainter" Bean, and various other guests.

===MomoCon 2007===
*'''Date:''' March 17-18, 2007
*'''Attendance:''' Attendance was estimated at over 2600 attendees.<ref name="Attend"/><ref name="m2007">{{cite news|first=Andrew|last=Guyton|url=http://nique.net/issues/2007-03-30/entertainment/5|title=Third annual MomoCon draws 2,600 gaming fans|work=[[The Technique]]|date=2007-03-30|accessdate=2007-04-03}}</ref>
*'''Location:''' Georgia Tech Student Center, Student Services Building, and Instructional Center, as well as the [[Kessler Campanile]], Skiles Garden, and surrounding [[green space]].
*'''Theme:''' T-shirts for 2007 were [[hunter green]] and featured the MomoCon mascot. The staff theme was "[[Sopranos|The Family]]."
*'''Events and Features:'''
**The [[video game]] tournaments were reworked to feature a few large tournaments, as opposed to many smaller tournaments.
**Many of the past guests and new presenters were present.
**A larger costume contest was held at the Georgia Tech campanile. The new costume contest location provided seating for a greater number of attendees, and was held earlier in the evening. However, it was rather chilly that day.
**Local area groups stepped forward to run workshops and seminars on their respective expertise, including a plethora of costuming panels and workshops, Japanese ceremonial demonstrations, game demos, and many more events.
*'''Sunday Afternoon Incident:''' On Sunday the 18th of March 2007, The con was closed nine hours ahead of time. That afternoon, several con attendees attempted to set off firecrackers inside the building. The police became involved and the con had to close.<ref name="m2007"/>

===MomoCon 2008===
*'''Date:''' March 15-16, 2008
*'''Attendance:''' 4,600 estimated paid attendees (4,840 estimated total)
*'''Location:''' Georgia Tech Student Center, Student Services Building, and Instructional Center, as well as the [[Kessler Campanile]], Skiles Garden, and surrounding [[green space]].
*'''Theme:''' Because the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japanese culture, MomoCon 2008 (the 4th event) featured a gothic horror-style theme.
*'''Events:'''
** In addition to several events from past MomoCons, 2008's event included a Twilight Tea event, at the end of the day on Sunday, in lieu of a closing ceremony. Con-goers were asked to stop by for some fresh-brewed tea under the light of red paper lanterns at dusk and let the staff know what they would like to see at the event in the future.
** Due to the security problem in 2007, subsequent MomoCon events (starting with 2008) have required registration to enter. Attendees were required to present a valid photo ID to enter, and children under the age of 16 needed to be accompanied by an adult. Badges were provided, and the event remained free for congoers.

==Peripheral events==
MomoCon also sponsors local events that bolster awareness of the convention and of Japanese culture. Anime O-Tekku began this tradition by bringing many movies and gatherings to Georgia Tech's campus and Atlanta, and MomoCon continues it.
*Savannah Photoshoot 2005 – In January 2005, a crew from MomoCon and Peach State Cosplay Society brought professional photographer James Garner and numerous costumers to Forsyth Park in [[Savannah, Georgia|Savannah]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] for a free cosplay photoshoot and benefit spaghetti dinner. The photoshoot was attended by approximately 30-35 people and provided an opportunity to the anime fan community in Savannah. MomoCon welcomed students from [[Armstrong Atlantic State University]], [[Savannah College of Art and Design]], as well as many Savannah locals.
*Georgia Tech [[Riki-Oh]] Night 2005 - MomoCon helped staff and financially sponsor the annual [[Georgia Institute of Technology|Georgia Tech]] cult film festival and [[Super Smash Brothers Melee]] tournament, Riki-Oh Night. The convention paid in part for the banner and prizes for the tournament.
*Cosplayers on Ice 2007 - On [[December 8]], [[2007]], a photoshoot took place for local Atlanta costumers at [[Centennial Olympic Park]], making use of the annual ice skating rink set up in the park. Costumers skated on the ice or had photos taken in the grass area.
*Cosplayers on Ice 2009 - On [[December 13]], [[2008]], a second ice skating photoshoot event is planned at [[Centennial Olympic Park]].
*Steampunk Photoshoot 2008 - On [[May 24]], [[2008]], MomoCon in association with Peach State Cosplay Society hosted a Steampunk photoshoot on Georgia Tech campus. The shoot took advantage of some of the unique campus architecture and was open to all types of costumers.
*MomoCon on Tour - Many members of MomoCon staff volunteer to run numerous events at other conventions. Some staffer from MomoCon also staff for the Anime Track at [[Dragon Con]] and at [[Anime Weekend Atlanta]]. The chairman of MomoCon, Jessica Merriman, is also the Animation Track Director for Dragon Con. Staffers from MomoCon also sit on many panels at these events, and at special MomoCon-sponsored panels at Atlanta Comic Expo. Some staffers from these events also help staff MomoCon events.

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.onegaistudios.com/momo MomoCon webpage]
*[http://community.livejournal.com/momoconofficial MomoCon LiveJournal Community]
*[http://www.myspace.com/momocon MomoCon Official MySpace page]
*[http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/anime Anime O-Tekku]

{{Georgia Tech Navbox}}

[[Category:Georgia Institute of Technology]]
[[Category:Culture of Atlanta, Georgia]]
[[Category:Multigenre conventions]]
[[Category:Free conventions]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Atlanta, Georgia]]

Revision as of 17:56, 13 October 2008

MomoCon
StatusActive
VenueGeorgia Institute of Technology
Location(s)Atlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2005
Attendance4,600 in 2008 (4,840 total)
Organized byAnime O-Tekku
Websitehttp://www.momocon.com/

MomoCon, held in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Tech, is one of the top five largest free fan conventions in North America (as of 2006). The multi-genre convention is orchestrated by Anime O-Tekku every year in March since its inception in 2005. The convention encompasses Anime, Video Games, LARP, webcomics, Comics, costuming, card games, board games, and prop armor construction, among other things. In its first year, MomoCon was held in the Georgia Tech student center. In 2006 it expanded to include several events, mostly video game tournaments, in the nearby Instructional Center.

MomoCon is unusual in that the convention began without any starting capital, and there is no entry fee to cover the costs for the next year. Every MomoCon to date has been free admission, with sales of T-shirts funding the next year. The convention also offers DVDs with the highlights of the previous years. MomoCon 2008 DVDs will be available in the future.

Upcoming convention

MomoCon 2009

  • Date: March 14-15, 2009
  • Theme: The planned theme for MomoCon 2009 is retro-campy science fiction.
  • Events:
    • Additional Japanese cultural events are planned, including community support from local groups who specialize in these events.
    • The second floor of the Instructional Center building, previously used only for tournaments, will be opened up fully for additional panel, workshop and anime viewing space.
    • Special events include screenings of public domain science fiction movies from the 1950's and 1960's and a Mechas and Monsters late-night programming block, featuring Kaiju and mecha movies.

Past conventions

MomoCon 2005

  • Date: March 26-27, 2005[1]
  • Attendance: Attendance was estimated at over 700 attendees.[2][1]
  • Theme: "Southern Hospitality" and T-Shirts were black and featured the MomoCon mascot, as created and drawn by H. M. Ogburn.
  • Events:
    • MomoCon 2005 was presented by an estimated 35 staffers, and opening ceremonies included a mock Patton speech by convention chair Jessica Merriman.
    • The convention welcomed over 30 guests and many special demo teams, as well as several special events and feature movies.
    • An article on the anime club and the convention was featured in the February 2005 issue of Newtype USA, and professionally-made commercials were seen around Georgia Tech campus before on-campus movies in the Student Center.

MomoCon 2006

  • Date: March 18-19, 2006
  • Attendance: Attendance was estimated at over 1800 attendees.[2][3]
  • Theme: T-shirts for 2006 were black and featured the same MomoCon mascot in a purple kimono in the moonlight,[3] to coincide with the Tsukimi theme.
  • Events:
    • MomoCon 2006 had a convention motto of "Because You Shouldn’t Have to Pay for Quality" and featured an opening ceremonies video that was a parody of Iron Chef (Japanese version), with "Chairman Panda" and the "Iron Staff."
    • Key events for 2006 included a Tsukimi festival with kimono-clad wait staff, a Gaming Decathlon, a Pocky Stop cafe, and a rain-cancelled Sidewalk Art competition.
    • Guests included numerous webcomic and comic artists, voice actress Amy Howard-Wilson of Starblazers fame, prop maker Robert "Vaderpainter" Bean, and various other guests.

MomoCon 2007

  • Date: March 17-18, 2007
  • Attendance: Attendance was estimated at over 2600 attendees.[2][4]
  • Location: Georgia Tech Student Center, Student Services Building, and Instructional Center, as well as the Kessler Campanile, Skiles Garden, and surrounding green space.
  • Theme: T-shirts for 2007 were hunter green and featured the MomoCon mascot. The staff theme was "The Family."
  • Events and Features:
    • The video game tournaments were reworked to feature a few large tournaments, as opposed to many smaller tournaments.
    • Many of the past guests and new presenters were present.
    • A larger costume contest was held at the Georgia Tech campanile. The new costume contest location provided seating for a greater number of attendees, and was held earlier in the evening. However, it was rather chilly that day.
    • Local area groups stepped forward to run workshops and seminars on their respective expertise, including a plethora of costuming panels and workshops, Japanese ceremonial demonstrations, game demos, and many more events.
  • Sunday Afternoon Incident: On Sunday the 18th of March 2007, The con was closed nine hours ahead of time. That afternoon, several con attendees attempted to set off firecrackers inside the building. The police became involved and the con had to close.[4]

MomoCon 2008

  • Date: March 15-16, 2008
  • Attendance: 4,600 estimated paid attendees (4,840 estimated total)
  • Location: Georgia Tech Student Center, Student Services Building, and Instructional Center, as well as the Kessler Campanile, Skiles Garden, and surrounding green space.
  • Theme: Because the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japanese culture, MomoCon 2008 (the 4th event) featured a gothic horror-style theme.
  • Events:
    • In addition to several events from past MomoCons, 2008's event included a Twilight Tea event, at the end of the day on Sunday, in lieu of a closing ceremony. Con-goers were asked to stop by for some fresh-brewed tea under the light of red paper lanterns at dusk and let the staff know what they would like to see at the event in the future.
    • Due to the security problem in 2007, subsequent MomoCon events (starting with 2008) have required registration to enter. Attendees were required to present a valid photo ID to enter, and children under the age of 16 needed to be accompanied by an adult. Badges were provided, and the event remained free for congoers.

Peripheral events

MomoCon also sponsors local events that bolster awareness of the convention and of Japanese culture. Anime O-Tekku began this tradition by bringing many movies and gatherings to Georgia Tech's campus and Atlanta, and MomoCon continues it.

  • Savannah Photoshoot 2005 – In January 2005, a crew from MomoCon and Peach State Cosplay Society brought professional photographer James Garner and numerous costumers to Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia for a free cosplay photoshoot and benefit spaghetti dinner. The photoshoot was attended by approximately 30-35 people and provided an opportunity to the anime fan community in Savannah. MomoCon welcomed students from Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah College of Art and Design, as well as many Savannah locals.
  • Georgia Tech Riki-Oh Night 2005 - MomoCon helped staff and financially sponsor the annual Georgia Tech cult film festival and Super Smash Brothers Melee tournament, Riki-Oh Night. The convention paid in part for the banner and prizes for the tournament.
  • Cosplayers on Ice 2007 - On December 8, 2007, a photoshoot took place for local Atlanta costumers at Centennial Olympic Park, making use of the annual ice skating rink set up in the park. Costumers skated on the ice or had photos taken in the grass area.
  • Cosplayers on Ice 2009 - On December 13, 2008, a second ice skating photoshoot event is planned at Centennial Olympic Park.
  • Steampunk Photoshoot 2008 - On May 24, 2008, MomoCon in association with Peach State Cosplay Society hosted a Steampunk photoshoot on Georgia Tech campus. The shoot took advantage of some of the unique campus architecture and was open to all types of costumers.
  • MomoCon on Tour - Many members of MomoCon staff volunteer to run numerous events at other conventions. Some staffer from MomoCon also staff for the Anime Track at Dragon Con and at Anime Weekend Atlanta. The chairman of MomoCon, Jessica Merriman, is also the Animation Track Director for Dragon Con. Staffers from MomoCon also sit on many panels at these events, and at special MomoCon-sponsored panels at Atlanta Comic Expo. Some staffers from these events also help staff MomoCon events.

Notes

  1. ^ a b Cuneo, Joshua (2005-04-01). "Tech hosts anime, gaming convention". Retrieved 2007-03-01.
  2. ^ a b c A hard number is not available because of the lack of convention registration. In particular, it is difficult to determine unique visitors over both days of the convention. In 2006, the location of several tournaments outside the Student Center complicated the count.
  3. ^ a b Garcia, Nathan (2006-03-31). "Second Momocon proves successful". Retrieved 2007-03-01.
  4. ^ a b Guyton, Andrew (2007-03-30). "Third annual MomoCon draws 2,600 gaming fans". The Technique. Retrieved 2007-04-03.

External links

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