Schedule - Sunday, March 31st, 2019 - International Steampunk Symposium

The Art of Capoeira with Dan Tres Omi (Ferrara)
Learn some of the history, sounds, and basic movements of this Afro-Brazilian martial arts style.
Steampunk Olympiad - Bocce Ball (Upper Terrace)
The simple game of throwing balls . . . with skill and strategy!
Time Traveling Film Fest with Nyx Grabe (Naples)
Three steampunk films for your viewing pleasure.
Symposium Feedback with Aloysius Fox (Verona)
Tell us what you liked about this year’s Symposium, and what you would like to see for next year.
Mad Scientist Workshop with Reid Minnich (Sicily)
Hands on electronics lab.
Vendor Hall Open (Florence/Venice/Rome)

Industrious Empires with Andre M. Mahdi (Naples)
Let’s explore the rise and fall of empires around their own industrial revolutions.
Grandiloquent Word of the Day with Jason Travis Ott (Palermo)
A general discourse regarding the quotidian utilization of grandiloquent words with a greater degree of concinnity (studied harmony or elegance of literary style) so as to eschew obfuscation wherever possible.
Steampunk Music Panel with Frenchy and the Punk et. al (Pompeii)
A discussion of Steampunk music past, present, and future.
Introduction to Steampunk with Phoebe Darqueling (Verona)
Get a great overview of Steampunk from a friendly expert.
Basics of Foam Smithing with James Joens (Sicily)
Learn to turn foam floor tiles into armour and props.
Vendor Hall (Florence/Venice/Rome)

Steampunk Olympiad - Teapot Racing (Upper Terrace)
Remote controlled racing teapots zoom around obstacles to deliver the tea on time!

Valentine Wolfe (Ferrara)
An energized blend of metal, classical, and industrial music with Stoker and Poe.
James Neathery Maker Advice (Naples)
Tips and insights from our Guest of Honor Maker.
Robyn Bennis Feature Hour (Palermo)
Join us for a joyful, lively discussion with our Featured Literary guest Robyn Bennis, acclaimed author of Tor’s The Guns Above series.
Steamfunk! with Ofeibea Loveless et al. (Pompeii)
Black Americans talk about creating steampunk characters that are empowered by re-imagined historical narratives.
Teacup Holster Workshop with Tandy Leather (Sicily)
Professionals from Tandy Leather cover the the basics of how to make your own teacup holster.

Steampunk Olympiad - Tea Dueling (Upper Terrace)
The traditional Steampunk sport of dunking a cookie in tea and then out-nerving your opponent.

Frenchy & the Punk (Ferrara)
A mix of Frenchy and the Punk Acoustic and Scott Helland Guitarmy of One songs.
NAMI In Our Own Words (Verona)
Learn more about mental health issues and the work of NAMI.
Ask the Authors (Palermo)
Our multi-published, professional Featured Literary Guests, moderated by Leanna Renee Hieber, facilitate a community driven discussion about publishing, answering questions on process and product, craft and advice on living your best creative life.