In addition to our scholarly programming, Sirens offers less formal opportunities to discuss, network, and simply chat with other attendees. Conference registrations will include all three keynote presentations by our guests of honor, both of our evening events, and a Sunday breakfast. Additionally, if you are in the Portland area on the evening of October 10, 2012, we hope you'll consider joining us for our pre-conference Sirens Supper, hosted by our staff.

Please note that, as we are working with a new hotel in 2012, we may have to adjust our schedule from previous years. We have not included times below for this reason, and the dates of each event may change within the conference dates as well.

Menus for our meals will be announced in summer of 2012.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Keynote Presentations

Thursday, October 11—Sunday, October 14, 2012
Each of our guests of honor, Kate Bernheimer, Nalo Hopkinson, and Malinda Lo, will present a topic of her selection related to women and retellings of myths, folklore, and legends. Each keynote presentation will have a related meal or reception for attendees, and all keynote presentations are included in conference registrations.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

In addition to our keynote presentations, Sirens will feature two evening events. These evening events are included with conference registrations, and as we finalize the details, additional information will be available here.

Bedtime Stories

Friday, October 12, 2012
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Our guests of honor will each discuss her work and her writing process. The presentations may include readings of published or unpublished work and question-and-answer time, or even essays on influences from the author's life, at the author's discretion.

Midnight Ball

Saturday, October 13, 2012
9:00 p.m.–midnight
On our last evening of Sirens, we invite you to don your finest—whether that's a ballgown worthy of a princess, a modern dress, a fantasy creation, or even jeans—and join us for our Midnight Ball. All attendees are welcome, and the evening will feature dancing and a lounge area for conversation; also, our Murder Mystery will run concurrently with the ball.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Sunday Breakfast

Sunday, October 14, 2012
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Our breakfast buffet on Sunday morning will include our closing remarks, a mini-auction, and more. All attendees are welcome!

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sunday Breakfast - Sirens Supper

Sirens Supper

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
7:00–9:00 p.m.
If you'll be near Portland on the evening of October 10, perhaps you'd like to join us for dinner. Each year our conference staff hosts a dinner for a limited number of attendees, and you're welcome to come. Tickets, pricing, and menu information will be available in 2012, and we hope to see you there. We love having a chance to chat with folks before the conference starts.