In addition to our academic programming, Sirens offers you less formal opportunities to discuss, network, and simply chat with other attendees. The conference registration includes all three keynote presentations by our guests of honor, and both of our evening events, including our Faery Lights Ball. Additionally, if you are in Vail on the evening of October 6, 2010, we hope you'll consider joining us for our pre-conference Sirens Supper.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sirens Supper

Welcome and Keynote Presentation

Thursday, October 7, 2010
Dessert reception begins at 7:00 p.m.
Welcome presentation begins at 8:00 p.m.
Guest of Honor Holly Black will speak as part of our welcome session.

Friday Lunch Keynote Presentation

Friday, October 8, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Guest of Honor Marie Brennan will speak. Lunch is included.

Saturday Lunch Keynote Presentation

Saturday, October 9, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Guest of Honor Terri Windling will speak. Lunch is included.

We will e-mail all of our attendees in summer 2010 to inquire about meal selections. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns, we invite you to e-mail us at (help at sirensconference.org).

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sirens Supper

In addition to our dessert reception on Thursday evening, which will welcome everyone to the conference, 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 8, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Our guests of honor will discuss their work and their writing processes. The presentations may include readings, autographs and less formal time to chat with our guests.

Faery Lights Ball

Saturday, October 9, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
On our last evening of Sirens, we invite you to don your finest ball gown—whether that's a modern dress, a fantasy creation, or a period costume—or even your chain mail. (Jeans are also welcome, of course!) All attendees are welcome at our Faery Lights Ball, which will feature contemporary music for dancing as well as a lounge area for conversation.

Keynote Presentations - Evening Events - Sirens Supper

Sirens Supper

Are you coming to Vail before October 7? Join us for dinner! Our staff and a limited number of attendees will be dining on a Colorado-style buffet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, and you're invited. The $60 ticket covers the cost of your dinner, and we promise lots of chatting about books, authors and faeries, and a rowdy good time. Cowgirl attire optional, of course—though on a more serious note, we'd love to have a chance to chat before the conference starts.

The menu for our Sirens Supper will be available in summer 2010. If you'd like to join our Sirens Supper, please use our registration system to purchase a ticket.