BEGIN:VCALENDAR BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T093000 DTEND:20100827T101500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The offical opening of BiCon! Welcome one and all! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot0room1-BiCon-Opening-Plenary--Held-in-the-Main-Lecture-Theatre- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:BiCon Opening Plenary (Held in the Main Lecture Theatre) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T103000 DTEND:20100827T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A friendly session for people new to BiCon to find out more about the event, ask questions and get to know each other. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot1room1-Newcomers--Introduction-To-BiCon SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Newcomers' Introduction To BiCon PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T103000 DTEND:20100827T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Germany (90 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Have you been to a BiCon before? It doesn't matter whether you've attended just once before or more times than you care to count - this is a light-hearted welcome session for anyone who knows what BiCon is all about, to help you get into the swing of things. Meet up with some old acquaintances and get chatting to some new ones. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot1room2-Old-Timers-welcome-session SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Old-Timers welcome session PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T103000 DTEND:20100827T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This will be a discussion-based workshop to look at some of the issues and problems associated with negotiating sexual/play consent in the bi/poly/kinky communities. We'll talk about different ways in which consent can be negotiated, why many of our cultural learnings fail us in the negotiation of consent, and address some of the pit falls around consent that are inherent to various aspects of alternative sexuality communities. We'll also share constructive strategies for negotiating consent more clearly and communicating for better consensual relationships. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot1room3-Negotiating-Consent SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Negotiating Consent PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T103000 DTEND:20100827T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:For those who haven't meditated before - or much - and are curious about it; come along and try a short meditation with some guidance, and possibly brief discussion about what meditation can be for and some tips on how to practice. There will be chairs and if you want to sit on the floor I would recommend bringing some cushions/pillows and possibly a blanket. (Experienced practitioners also welcome!) UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot1room4-Introduction-to-Meditation SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Introduction to Meditation PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T113000 DTEND:20100827T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:In this session, speakers from the BiReCon event will feed back to BiCon attendees about how the event went and will take questions about the importance of research and academic writing for the bi community. First, Meg and Christina will present a brief summary of the BiReCon day. After that, keynote speakers from the day (Robyn Ochs, Serena Anderlini D'Onofrio, Eric Anderson, and John Sylla) will take questions about bi research/academia and the bi community. This will be a great place to discuss issues such as the representation of bi people in general sexuality-related research, the ways in which bis are (or are not) involved in asking research questions, the accessibility of research and writing to communities themselves, and pressing issues for future bi research. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot2room1-What-can-bi-writers-and-researchers-do-for-you--Feedback-and-discussion-from-the-BiReCon-event SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:What can bi writers and researchers do for you? Feedback and discussion from the BiReCon event PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T113000 DTEND:20100827T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Germany (90 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:What does diversity mean to you? Is BiCon diverse? Is diversity a good thing? Come along to this structured and talk, share, listen a lot, and look at issues surrounding diversity at BiCons in this session. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot2room2-Diversity-101 SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Diversity 101 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T113000 DTEND:20100827T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Changing things, creating reality and making things happen often seems very hard when seen from outside. When we do want to start, we often think of activism as volunteering work where we only do what others tell us. In this workshop, we will learn about how to get started on doing things ourselves, organizing things, creating our own agenda, and just how easy all of this is. PLEASE NOTE: This session will be limited to 20 people, there will be a sign-up sheet available after the welcoming plenary session to sign up. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot2room3-Activating-your-activist SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Activating your activist PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T113000 DTEND:20100827T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi history is important. Recording and saving it helps other people find out how the bi community has developed and why we matter. This workshop will feature guest speaker Sue Donnelly, head archivist of the London School of Economics Hall-Carpenter Collection of lesbian and gay activism. Sue will be telling us about queer community archiving in general, and the Hall-Carpenter Collection in particular. We'll also be discussing ways to collect bi historical material and make it accessible - including the possibility of inclusion in the Hall-Carpenter Collection. There's a wealth of bi community history out there - come to this workshop and help save it! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot2room4-Raiders-of-the-Lost-Archive--Saving-Bi-History SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Raiders of the Lost Archive: Saving Bi History PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T130000 DTEND:20100827T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a social get together for people who enjoy nudity. Bring your sandwiches and chill out with other like minded people. Drinks provided. lots of chill out space. clothes optional but there will be full nudity. Over 16's only. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot3room4-Naked-Lunch SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Naked Lunch PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T130000 DTEND:20100827T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A poi is a sock with a bag of lentils in one end. Or a comet on a rope. Or a glowstick on a shoelace. You spin it around and make pretty patterns with it. Come along to make your own poi, learn some basics and go away with some cool new tricks to show! Absolutely no previous experience required, but experienced spinners also welcome. Give it a try - you might be surprised what you're capable of. Please consider a 2.50 donation for materials if you'd like to make your own. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot3room9-Poi-Spinning-for-Absolute-Beginners--Outside- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Poi Spinning for Absolute Beginners (Outside) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T140000 DTEND:20100827T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:We will read and discuss selected essays and passages from the 42-country anthology /Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World/, we examine bisexuality in transnational and intersectional context. How does context affect experience? Which are shared experiences of bisexuality, and which are culturally specific? And here's the exciting part: some of the books' authors will read their own essays! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot4room1-Getting-Bi--Voices-of-Bisexuals-Around-the-World SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T140000 DTEND:20100827T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Germany (90 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Through a series of facilitated workshops, this project seeks to draw together a range of best practice and case studies to improve the reporting and investigation of LGBT hate crime and the quality of victim care in these cases. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to discuss experiences and ideas with the police and influence policing policy in the important area of LGBT hate crime. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot4room2-LGBT-Hate-Crime--Best-Practice-Project SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:LGBT Hate Crime: Best Practice Project PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T140000 DTEND:20100827T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:DIY events are popular in many alternative cultures and can create radical, exciting spaces where anything can happen. They can also sometimes feel exclusive to people with access needs and always have the exciting chance of falling flat if no-one does the work. This workshop looks at the feasibility of running DIY style events in the bi community and asks what things lend themselves well to this approach and what don't, and whether some parts of a BiCon could be run that way. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot4room3-DIY-Bi SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:DIY Bi PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T140000 DTEND:20100827T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr Madan Kararia in India in 1995 with just 5 people, now there are over 6000 clubs in 60 countries! Laughter Yoga is a combination of Laughter Exercises with Yogic Breathing (pranayama), so that you increase the amount of oxygen in your body whilst being playful resulting in you feeling more healthy, energised and alive. This actually changes the physiology of your body so that you start to feel happier. It's great fun, a chance to leave all the stresses of everyday behind and just be as playful and childlike as one wants! It has masses of health benefits, acts as an internal jog, boosts the immume system, relaxes the body, reduces stress and tension, tones muscles and improves respiration and blood cirulation to name but a few! It is a great team building tool, unleashes inhibitions and breaks down barriers! It encourages positive thinking and creativity and releases endorphins to make you feel wonderful! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot4room4-Laughter-Yoga SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Laughter Yoga PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T153000 DTEND:20100827T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:We will introduce our special guest Apphia K. to talk about being bisexual in India. We will start with some prepared questions about her personal experience of being bi, organising and taking part in queer support groups and events and how this fits with LGBT movements and wider society where she lives. There will then be time for more questions and discussion. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot5room1-Being-bi-in-India SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Being bi in India PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T153000 DTEND:20100827T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Germany (90 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:If you've ever wondered why some people are turned away from the gender equality movement based on their gender or sex, or said 'I'm not a feminist but...' then this session is for you. Come and discuss the various myths in the equality movement and talk about how we can move forward. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot5room2-Challenging-Gender-Based-Boundaries SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Challenging Gender Based Boundaries PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T153000 DTEND:20100827T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Do employer policies covering sexual orientation make it comfortable for bisexuals to be out at work? Are most bisexuals closeted about their sexual orientation at work? What percentage of bisexual people are involved in LGBT community? How many of us identify as polyamorous? How open are we at work about that? And much, MUCH more... This workshop will share preliminary results of an important survey that is currently being conducted on the experiences of bisexuals in the workplace. At the workshop you will learn what has been discovered so far, AND find out how you can help spread the word about the survey to your networks around the world. You will be the first audience to hear early results, and will have the opportunity to share your questions and comments with the researchers in a highly interactive session where we will explore how well the results of the survey align with audience experiences. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot5room3-Understanding-Bisexuality-at-Work--Preliminary-Survey-Results SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Understanding Bisexuality at Work: Preliminary Survey Results PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T153000 DTEND:20100827T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Come to meet people in a friendly but lively atmosphere. We'll play a series of icebreakers and other party games. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot5room4-Fun-and-Games SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fun and Games PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T170000 DTEND:20100827T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Facebook, newsgroups, sms, blogspot, twitter, myspace, email, flash mobs - the 21stC activist has a bewildering array of online tools. How do you get the message out? What works, and what doesn't? Let's compare notes, swap tips and ideas and find out what strategies we can compile for using the internet to make our activism easier and more fun. Found a useful site? Come and tell us! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot6room1-Electronic-Activism SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Electronic Activism PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T170000 DTEND:20100827T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Germany (90 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:How trans friendly do you find the Bi community compared to elsewhere? How have you found being trans or a trans ally while also being a member of the Bi Community and how could this experience be improved? This workshop provides an opportunity to discus and compare experiences both inside and outside the Bi community. This workshop is open to both trans people and their allies. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot6room2-Trans-in-the-Bi-Community SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Trans in the Bi Community PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T170000 DTEND:20100827T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The pre-DMP session allows issues that are expected to arise at the DMP to be discussed and refined in a smaller, more manageable group, and it allows the issues to be publicised in advance so that BiCon attendees know what's coming up UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot6room3-Pre-Decision-Making-Plenary--DMP--session SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Pre Decision-Making Plenary (DMP) session PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T170000 DTEND:20100827T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:There are many different subgroups, labels and identities in use at bicon. Do you feel included by them? Do you feel excluded? Come along to discuss some of these and related issues. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot6room4-Fitting-and-Misfitting SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fitting and Misfitting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100827T183000 DTEND:20100827T184500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Finland (120 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Find out what's coming up at BiCon and find out important news, in the Atrium behind the registration desk. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day1timeslot7room1-Evening-Accouncements--ATRIUM- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Evening Accouncements (ATRIUM) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T090000 DTEND:20100828T094500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A quiet period at the beginning of the day to reflect, meditate or worship. No previous experience necessary, but please come prepared to spend the session in silence and stillness. There will be chairs and if you want to sit on the floor I would recommend bringing some cushions/pillows and possibly a blanket. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot0room4-Morning-Meditation---Silent-Worship SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Morning Meditation / Silent Worship PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T100000 DTEND:20100828T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:How are bisexuals and bisexuality referred to in the languages you speak and in the cultures you know? Come along to this session and share your knowledge. It would be great if you can bring your contributions in writing on a stick so it can be put it in a blog or wiki. In the second part of the session we will discuss whether and how a network of bi- and polylinguists can be set up with the aim of making articles and maybe even creative writing on bisexuality available to a wider readership through translation into the various languages spoken by the members of the network. Do come along, even if you are not sure whether you can contribute to the network. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot1room1-Bi--and-Polylinguists SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi- and Polylinguists PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T100000 DTEND:20100828T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Do you think different? Is your profile a little spiky? Do you take flirt blindness to dizzying new levels? BiCon got you in a flap? This workshop discusses the experiences of the neuro-different; those with specific learning/processing differences such as AD(H)D, autistic spectrum, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, NLD, SPD etc. It also explores the concept of neurodiversity; that it's a positive and valid experience to be neurologically different. Come along and help us relate this to the bi community! All welcome. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot1room2-Neurodiversity-in-the-Bi-Community SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Neurodiversity in the Bi Community PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T100000 DTEND:20100828T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:People often find it difficult to imagine themselves becoming old. When we do think about our own ageing, we draw on both positive and negative images from the cultural resources around us (people we know, films and books, the media). However, there aren't many representations of bisexual older people. What might bisexual later lives look like? In this workshop, we'll use creative techniques to think about this and to imagine our own later lives. This is a data-gathering session for a research project looking at how bisexual people imagine their futures. The session will be recorded and anonymised information collected. This workshop is open to people who want to think about their own ageing and later life - it doesn't matter whether you're expecting to live for another 5 years or another 55. It is designed for people who identify as bisexual, but people identifying in other ways are also welcome. Attendance is limited to about 12 people (otherwise I'll run out of scissors and glue). UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot1room3-When-I-get-older--Imagining-your-bisexual-future SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:When I get older: Imagining your bisexual future PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T100000 DTEND:20100828T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A pressure-free opportunity to have fun singing in a group, including some easy part-singing. All levels of ability and experience are welcome. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot1room4-Singing-Workshop SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Singing Workshop PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T100000 DTEND:20100828T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Whether you're doing it or considering it, a chance to talk about being sexual for money. It is not a space to discuss whether sex work is ok or not. If you want to know why Julie 'I wouldn't, therefore you mustn't' Bindel is wrong about sex work as well as trans, ask me another time. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot1room5-Sex-work SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Sex work PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T113000 DTEND:20100828T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Was the Bard bi? Does it matter? Whether you're interested in literature, theatre or just want to get subversive with a massive cultural icon - this interactive session invites you to look at some passages which can be specifically read as bisexual rather than hetero or homosexual and have a go at some queer staging of Shakespeare. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot2room1-Queering-Shakespeare SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Queering Shakespeare PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T113000 DTEND:20100828T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Like snowflakes, no two people are exactly alike. IHow do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences? After reviewing ways that a few 'experts' (Kinsey, Klein, Storms) have attempted to map the landscape of sexual orientation, we will use an anonymous survey to get a snapshot of ourselves as a group, and then we will review and analyze the results. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot2room2-Beyond-Binaries--Identity-and-the-Sexuality-Spectrum SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Beyond Binaries: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T113000 DTEND:20100828T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Mapping common interests of bisexual activists in Europe. What do we want to know about each others groups and events? How can we learn from each others political successes? For example increasing bi-visibility in lesbian-gay-transgender organisations, trade unions and ILGA-Europe. How do media like Facebook, Twitter and the EuroBiNet-mailinglist work for us? Is there anything else we need? How about a 3rd European Bisexual Conference? UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot2room3-How-can-we-build-a-successful-and-warm-European-Bisexual-Network- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:How can we build a successful and warm European Bisexual Network? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T113000 DTEND:20100828T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:In this session I'm inviting BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) bisexuals to relax in a supportive and friendly space, where your colour isn't a problem to be solved, but something to be celebrated. For Black and Minority Ethnic people only UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot2room4-Bis-of-Colour SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bis of Colour PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T113000 DTEND:20100828T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:In our day to day life as single people we probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about, or feeling bad about, being single. But conference space is different. In conference space we come together as a community united by our shared attractions in relationships, so our relationship status can take on a unique significance. This workshop will aim to address some of these issues as they arise both on a short-term level by creating a space for exploring and challenging feelings and possible misperceptions, and also possibly leading to longer term solutions in the form of suggestions of ways to make BiCon or similar spaces singles-friendly. A fun, friendly activity based session. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot2room5-Being-single-at-Bicon SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Being single at Bicon PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T130000 DTEND:20100828T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Besides coming to enjoy yourself today, we also hope that you will come to celebrate the life of someone we lost this year. Isabelle Micholet (Lj: babounet) first came to BiCon 4 years ago and has been coming ever since. You may remember her hugely popular Tantra workshops, her passion for life and that she fell in love with Olaf, a Dutch BiCon regular of uncountable years. Isabelle loved The Naked Lunch, and we felt it was the perfect place to celebrate this aspect of her life. Even if you never met Isabelle, come and find out who you missed. There will be some photo-books of her life to reminisce about. The Naked Wake is being held with The Naked Lunch, so if you don't want to be involved, please come anyway. As usual with The Naked Lunch its a social get together for people who enjoy nudity. Bring your sandwiches and chill out with other like minded people. Because it is also a Naked Wake: Cake and DRINKS will also be provided. Lots of chill out space. Clothes optional but there will be full nudity. Over 16's only. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot3room5-The-Naked-Lunch-and-Wake SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Naked Lunch and Wake PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T130000 DTEND:20100828T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Social meet in the cafe area. Newcomers and shy people are particularly welcome. Saturday and Sunday lunchtime. You don't have to drink coffee to come! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot3room9-Bi-Coffee--Cafe-area- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi Coffee (Cafe area) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T130000 DTEND:20100828T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Last year a few people showed up at the poi spinning for beginners workshop and hoped to learn a few next-level tricks. So if you're trying to crack turning with the 3-beat weave, stalls, 5-beat weaves, hyperloops, fountains, flowers or any of those other esoteric lovelies, or if you have that super-awesome trick you want to show everyone else, come along and we'll have a skillsharing session! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot3room9-Intermediate-Advanced-Poi-Spinning--Outside- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Intermediate/Advanced Poi Spinning (Outside) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This workshop is about understanding your rights and responsibilities around sex, including consent and ideas for dealing with situations that go beyond what you're comfortable with. It sounds heavy but it won't be! It will be friendly, fun and informative. Everyone welcome. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room1-Yes-No-Maybe--- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Yes/No/Maybe... PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A short course on your rights as a bi person and how to participate in unions locally. This course will give an insight to as to the importance for bi workers belonging to a union, and how they can participate as an individual and as a member. We will also be examining how the government cuts agenda will be effecting bisexuals in and outside of the public sector. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room2-Organising-Bi-people-in-the-workplace SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Organising Bi people in the workplace PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:There are a number of small-press bi magazines. The UK has 'Bi Community News' (BCN), elsewhere there is 'The Fence' in Canada, 'Bi Women' in the USA and more. They aren't commercial titles and they need input from our community to keep them going: whether writing, photography, cartoons, or help in raising their profiles. A space to talk about how you might get involved in the bi media. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room3-Bi-Press SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi Press PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Vanilla sex is a description of what a culture regards as standard or conventional, so called because vanilla icecream is meant to be the 'plain' flavour. But as ice cream connoisseurs know, vanilla is an exotic spice made from orchids, and can be anything but plain... Come and join us as we talk freely about our 'ordinary' sex lives, how we add flavour (if we want to) and whether icecream and sex can ever legitimately be combined. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room4-Vanilla-is-a-Flavour SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Vanilla is a Flavour PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Cuddle Party is a workshop on boundaries and communication, touch and affection. It is a safe space, playful and non-sexual. A good way to meet and cuddle other participants of BiCon. Bring your own cushion - a blanket, a pillow or a sleeping bag. Bring pajamas or very soft clothing. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room5-Cuddle-Party-first-half SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Cuddle Party first half PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T140000 DTEND:20100828T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:(CRAFT ROOM) The 'This is What a Bisexual Look Like' project will be running throughout BiCon in the craft area. This is a facilitated drop-in space for anyone who wants a specific scheduled time work on it. Show the world what YOU think a bisexual (or several bisexuals) look like in drawing, collage, mixed media and stitching. People who think they aren't artistic or who haven't picked up a pencil in years are particularly welcome Facilitated by Ludy and her glamorous assistant UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot4room9-This-is-What-a-Bisexual-looks-like--Craft-session--CRAFT-ROOM- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is What a Bisexual looks like: Craft session (CRAFT ROOM) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T153000 DTEND:20100828T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A beginners level introduction to BDSM covering the language and activities, consent and safety, and hopefully answering any questions. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot5room1-BDSM-for-beginners SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:BDSM for beginners PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T153000 DTEND:20100828T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:We will imagine and talk about larger bi events, organisations and actions. We can talk about wild dreams or practical plans. For example: UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot5room2-Bigger-Ones SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bigger Ones PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T153000 DTEND:20100828T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a preparatory workshop for the Coronation Performance on Sunday evening. It will include a look at the material and footage from the first two coronations and hands on advice on how to create a character and carry out the roles and rituals involved in the Ceremony. People who want to facilitate the Coronation, are strongly advised to attend. It will be fun!!!!! DON'T FORGET: Bring your costumes, props and materials along. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot5room3-Royal-Protocol--How-to-Prepare-a-Coronation-Ceremony-in-a-few-fun-steps SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Royal Protocol: How to Prepare a Coronation Ceremony in a few fun steps PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T153000 DTEND:20100828T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This workshop provides a rare opportunity to be in a women's only space, for free discussion on the issues that matter most to us. What does it mean to be a woman in 2010? What are the things that WE want to talk about, and how do we create this agenda? Open to all who identify as female. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot5room4-Feminist-discussions---for-women--by-women--about-women SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Feminist discussions - for women, by women, about women PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T153000 DTEND:20100828T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:See description of first half, please note, the session runs for two timeslots, people will not be admitted half-way through. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot5room5-Cuddle-Party-second-half SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Cuddle Party second half PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100828T170000 DTEND:20100828T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Decision-Making Plenary (DMP) is BiCon's annual general meeting, where you can help decide on things like who's going to run BiCon in future years, helping to fund bi projects, and whether any changes need to be made to the BiCon guidelines. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day2timeslot6room1-BiCon-Decision-Making-Plenary--DMP---Held-in-the-Main-Lecture-Theatre- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:BiCon Decision-Making Plenary (DMP) (Held in the Main Lecture Theatre) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T090000 DTEND:20100829T094500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A quiet period at the beginning of the day to reflect, meditate or worship. No previous experience necessary, but please come prepared to spend the session in silence and stillness. There will be chairs and if you want to sit on the floor I would recommend bringing some cushions/pillows and possibly a blanket. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot0room4-Morning-Meditation---Silent-Worship SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Morning Meditation / Silent Worship PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T100000 DTEND:20100829T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot1room1-Chi-Kung SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Chi Kung PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T100000 DTEND:20100829T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This session will be about how Bisexuality is treated in Science-Fiction, including previous and contemporary works, and how Bisexuality and attitudes/policies towards Bisexuality/Bisexuals are likely to evolve in the near and distant future. There will be the need to have an advance informal registration for those interested in being key participants (panelists), as opposed to general participants (i.e. audience members), such that they will be invited to write a brief two paragraph opinion on the topic and their ideas concerning the future. I will then choose the key participants in advance, who will be invited to be panelists in the second part of the session. This session will be restricted to adults on account of both the specific topic and the images that will be shown (some of which will be artistically erotic in nature). UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot1room2-Bisexuality-In-Science-Fiction---The-Future SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bisexuality In Science-Fiction & The Future PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T100000 DTEND:20100829T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:After handing out a short test Maria will give an introduction about being Highly Sensitive; how it influences your life and wellbeing and how people can learn to deal with it correctly. A short handout (including test, introduction and links) will be given, also to people who can't attend the workshop but had wished to. This session will be limited to 12 people. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot1room3-HSP--the-Highly-Sensitive-Person SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:HSP: the Highly Sensitive Person PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T100000 DTEND:20100829T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A safe space where we can talk about our genitals, and show them if we feel comfortable enough to. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot1room4-Genitalia-Show-and-Tell SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Genitalia Show and Tell PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T100000 DTEND:20100829T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:have you heard of polyamory but want to know more? Do you have something to ask? In this session, a panel of people will give their own perspectives, foster discussion and take your questions. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot1room5-Poly-101--An-introduction-to-polyamory SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Poly 101: An introduction to polyamory PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A traitor to your country, A traitor to your gender, A traitor to your sexual orientation. This will be an attempt to tell the story of GLBTQ resistance to the apartheid regime in Israel, as seen through the eyes of a feminist, bisexual transwoman. Basic information about GLBTQ and Palestinian's oppression in Israel will be given when necessary, as well as a basic explanation of the nature of the Palestinian civil society's call for a Boycott, Divestment and Sanction (BDS) campaign against Israel, and in more detail the call for cultural and academic boycott (PACBI). Time will be given at the end (and throughout the session if needed) for Q&As. We are hoping to videotape this session, so please be aware when attending. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room1-Boy--cut-Israel--challenging-male-hegemony-through-bisexual-feminist-identification- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Boy//cut Israel: challenging male hegemony through bisexual&feminist identification. PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a discussion workshop aimed at people who have an opinion on tackling biphobia and people who want to learn more. International perspectives are extremely welcome. / This workshop focuses on the forms that biphobia can take and sharing strategies for tackling it. Learn about legal protections for bi/queer people, hear about research, and methods of addressing prejudice within and outside LGBT culture. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room2-Biphobic-Hate-Crime---Biphobic-Hate---Community-Based-Solutions SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Biphobic Hate Crime / Biphobic Hate & Community Based Solutions PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is an opportunity to dare to connect from the heart - to yourself and others. You will be invited to take part in various simple exercises with others that will aid communication and open the heart. It is a gentle safe sacred space that we will create to communicate with the divine loving energy within us all and all around us. Sorry folks no nudity or sexual content! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room3-A-Taste-of-Tantra SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A Taste of Tantra PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Have you ever: Seen a dental dam or made a makeshift one out of a condom? Seen what a femidom looks like outside of the packet? Experienced the different feel or taste of different lubricants? This session is an informal chat about attenders' experiences of various products and a chance to see what they look, feel and if brave taste like. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room4-Safer-Sex-Supplies SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Safer Sex Supplies PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A workshop for those who live polyamorously to share, discuss and reflect upon some important issues. We will play the poly-conversation game. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room5-Poly-201 SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Poly 201 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T113000 DTEND:20100829T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:(CRAFT ROOM) a knitting/crochet/other stitch-craft space for experienced stitchers to get together and for newbies have a go at playing with yarn and learning to knit. Hopefully we'll have a good range of skill levels so we can help each other out and admire each other's work. There will be some yarn and needles available but do bring any works in progress along to share. Drop in and Drop Out again any time through the session but remember 'What happens in Stitch and Bitch stays in Stitch and Bitch'! Facilitated by Ludy and her glamorous assistant UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot2room9-Stitch-and-Bitch--CRAFT-ROOM- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Stitch and Bitch (CRAFT ROOM) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T130000 DTEND:20100829T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a social get together for people who enjoy nudity. Bring your sandwiches and chill out with other like minded people. Drinks provided. lots of chill out space. clothes optional but there will be full nudity. Over 16's only. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot3room5-Naked-Lunch SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Naked Lunch PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T130000 DTEND:20100829T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Other
(see session description) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Social meet in the cafe area. Newcomers and shy people are particularly welcome. Saturday and Sunday lunchtime. You don't have to drink coffee to come! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot3room9-Bi-Coffee--Cafe-area- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi Coffee (Cafe area) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T140000 DTEND:20100829T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Israeli occupation of Palestine has had a deep influence over both external and internal LGBTQ and bisexual/pansexual politics. What is the connection between the occupation and inner LGBTQ violence? How does that connect to last year's Bar-No'ar shooting? How are all of these events related to bisexual erasure? And what does the Israeli bisexual community think about all this? Time in the end will be given for questions and discussion. For a more thorough background about the occupation, it's recommended to attend Lilach Ben-David's session preceeding this one at 1130. We are hoping to videotape this session, so please be aware when attending. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot4room1-Love--rage-and-the-occupation--bisexual-politics-in-Israel-Palestine SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Love, rage and the occupation: bisexual politics in Israel/Palestine PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T140000 DTEND:20100829T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:What can be done without the specialist equipment? Whether you're just starting out or away from your toy box, sometimes we all have to start from scratch (maybe literally!) Bring a long an everyday, household or handbag item and let's see what we can come up with! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot4room2-BDSM-Improverts SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:BDSM Improverts PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T140000 DTEND:20100829T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:As many organisers of bi events can tell you the road towards a great day seldom runs completely smoothly. As people who care greatly about our community, a bit (or a lot) of turbulence along the way is a common part of the process. This workshop will look at how organisers of bi groups and events can deal with feedback, cockups and complaints while avoiding arguments, grievances and flame wars. It will include ideas about preventing conflicts from ever starting, how to deal with genuine mistakes, and what to do when things seem to have got out of hand. I don't promise to have all the answers, but between us we will find we have more resources than we think we do UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot4room3-Conflict-management-in-bi-communities SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Conflict management in bi communities PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T140000 DTEND:20100829T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Trans 201 will discuss the common difficulties people have whilst transitioning and afterwards. We'll share ways that we or people we know have worked to overcome these difficulties. This session is open to all, but we'll be prioritising the concerns of trans people over SOs, family & friends. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot4room4-Trans-201---overcoming-difficulties-in-and-after-transtion SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Trans 201 - overcoming difficulties in and after transtion PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T140000 DTEND:20100829T151500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Imagine that you needed to learn how to swim- that swimming is going to be one of the most important skills you'l need to navigate through your adult life. But instead of anybody sitting you down and teaching you how to swim, you can learn about it from books, slideshows, rumors you hear, or what you see on television and movies. You might hear people swimming over the fence next door. Every now and then you might jump into the water and try to keep yourself from drowning. This generally how we teach people how to have and sustain relationships in their lives. 'Our Whole Lives' is a comprehensive sexuality education programme that offers age appropriate curriculum from age 5 to 99 and approaches sexuality and relationships from a wholistic point of view. It goes deeper than traditional sex ed and examines issues of gender identity, sexuality, commucation, boundaries and learning to embrace the joy and pleasure of sexual relationships without judgement or shame. Come sample some of the experiental learning of this amazing curriculum and learn the importance of making such curricum more widely available. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot4room5-The-Case-for-Comprehensive-Sexuality-Education--Our-Whole-Lives-and-the-Sex-Ed-You-Wish-You-Had- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The Case for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Our Whole Lives and the Sex Ed You Wish You Had! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T153000 DTEND:20100829T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:If we call ourselves multiple things, how do we find each other, how do we work together, and how do we get taken seriously by the greater LGT community? Come together for a discussion of all the many ways we identify and think about how that affects the way we can build our communities and do political work. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot5room1-Bi--Queer--Pansexual--Omnisexual-and-More SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bi, Queer, Pansexual, Omnisexual and More PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T153000 DTEND:20100829T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Please join Jacqueline Applebee and a heady selection of bisexual writers as they read their erotic stories and poems for your pleasure. We aim to make your summer even hotter with some scorching smutty tales! Over 18's only UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot5room2-Smutty-Storytelling SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Smutty Storytelling PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T153000 DTEND:20100829T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Some people think that all bisexuals must want sex with all genders all of the time, so where does that leave the monogamous bisexual? This is a structured, safe discussion, session space for people who currently identify as or are practicing monogamy. We will cover the real and perceived challenges of monogamy in relation to bisexuality and bi space. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot5room3-Monogamous-and-Bi- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Monogamous and Bi? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T153000 DTEND:20100829T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Have a profile on the internet? Stuck looking for photos to use? Tired of using the same photos over and over? Many of us find ourselves wanting images to use for the internet, whether it's a serious face shot for linkedin or a CV hosting site, a cool image to represent ourselves for Live Journal, a sexy attractive shot for OK Cupid, or a sexy anonymous shot that won't be recognisable for (ahem) other kinds of dating sites. And many of us don't have the right kind of pictures readily sitting on our hard drive. This session will talk through the dos and don'ts of putting pictures up on line, touching on privacy issues and other ethical dilemmas before moving on to looking at what actually makes a good piccie to use in various contexts... So... Bring your digital camera. Bring one item that defines you (or just that you are fond of) ... a musical instrument you play, a craft item you made, a favourite book you read, anything that takes your fancy. Bring yourself. We'll get clicking, and next time you won't be stuck for the right pose! While there will be trained photographers present the emphasis here is on looking at developing our own skills. We will be finding the inner great photographer in all of us. This is a photography workshop BUT THE BiCon guidelines still apply! No photoing of others without their explicit consent, no posting photos on line of other people without their express say so, etc. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot5room4-Photos-for-the-net SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Photos for the net PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T153000 DTEND:20100829T164500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Often people use accessibility to mean just wheelchair access but with so many different access needs out there, can any of us say what's truly accessible to everyone? In fact is it possible to run such an event at all? We'll explore the accessibility needs of those attending and what accessibility requirements are important to consider when arranging an event. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot5room5-Accessibility--More-than-just-ramps- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Accessibility: More than just ramps. PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T170000 DTEND:20100829T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Four members of the Bisexual Resource Center, based in Boston, USA, will discuss the organization and how it has evolved over the last 25 years. We'll discuss how to keep a local community connected, how to nurture volunteers, and how to create useful support and resources within your community and beyond. We'll also talk about the current state of bi activism in the U.S. and where we think we may be headed. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot6room1-25-Years-of-Raising-Bisexual-Awareness SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:25 Years of Raising Bisexual Awareness PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T170000 DTEND:20100829T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A chance for our own kink community to anonymously ask difficult questions about kink and our community, and to hopefully get some answers. I will collect questions at the beginning of the session and then we will break into small discussion groups to attempt to answer them. Each group will then present back to the whole. This session will be moderated to ensure each group gets a chance to present. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot6room2-SM-for-SMmers SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:SM for SMmers PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T170000 DTEND:20100829T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:In order to use books, articles, webpages about bisexual matters you have to know where and how to access them. Although there are a lot of materials in different languages available, often they are not known to everybody who might be interested. We will discuss bibliography and references to books, articles, series and libraries as well as websites rich of reference information and results and methods for searching the web. First we have to get a picture about what exists and how it could be used and then we can think about what can be improved like making simple connections between existing systems. This workshop is not meant to do the job but just for bringing together the people who might be interested in the work and adjust and merge our individual pictures of the situation. After the conference we will then come together on the web and plan our activities. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot6room3-Bisexual-Information-worldwide SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bisexual Information worldwide PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T170000 DTEND:20100829T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a chance to have fun playing silly games and make some new friends. There is no age limit, but there may be some swearing or sexual language used in a few of the games, so use your own judgement if you want to bring children. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot6room4-Fun-and-Games SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fun and Games PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T170000 DTEND:20100829T181500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:That's about what the CHAPS programme spends on gay - oh, and bisexual - men's health. The framework for how it should be spent, 'Making it Count', is in the process of changing. A look at what's happened, what's not happened, and what might happen. Plus a chance to wonder why bisexual women's health isn't treated remotely seriously. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot6room5-A-Million-Pounds-a-Year SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A Million Pounds a Year PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100829T183000 DTEND:20100829T184500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Find out what's coming up at BiCon and find out important news, in the Atrium behind the registration desk. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day3timeslot7room1-Evening-Accouncements--ATRIUM- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Evening Accouncements (ATRIUM) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T090000 DTEND:20100830T094500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A quiet period at the beginning of the day to reflect, meditate or worship. No previous experience necessary, but please come prepared to spend the session in silence and stillness. There will be chairs and if you want to sit on the floor I would recommend bringing some cushions/pillows and possibly a blanket. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot0room4-Morning-Meditation---Silent-Worship SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Morning Meditation / Silent Worship PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T100000 DTEND:20100830T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Come and unwind with your new and old BiCon friends in our Peer Massage session, people of all levels of skill are welcome to join in and hopefully even learn something new in this safe, non-sexual, massage space. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot1room1-Peer-Massage-share SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Peer Massage share PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T100000 DTEND:20100830T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The bi community and especially BiCon has always prided itself on being a space where anything could be talked about, even if it was in terms of that is 'abusive and wrong'. SM rights is an area that was pioneered by the Bi community and especially BiCon. We have many workshops over the years on highly contentious issue's. But as we get bigger and older are we also becoming censorious? Will censorship be used to cover indiscretions of our 'leaders', will some people be banned from attending because they don't act within our norms? As we increasingly present a professional face to the outside world are we going to go down the same route as so many LGBT organisations where uncomfortable ideas are excluded because they make our 'customers' 'unsafe' and 'insecure'. Is this what we want the bisexual community to be? What can we not talk about? Can we be professional and inclusive or does professional mean socially acceptable/conservative? What about the issues of safety and exclusion? I don't have any answers only questions, I would like to hear yours. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot1room2-Censorship-Within-and-of-the-Bisexual-Community SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Censorship Within and of the Bisexual Community PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T100000 DTEND:20100830T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A safe space to explore life drawing for everyone - all levels of artistic skill (especially people who think they can't draw) and all shapes and sizes of bodies are welcome. There'll be a strong emphasis on keeping each other safe and comfortable while trying out potentially new things. All participants will be expected to turns modelling for each other (as clothed or as naked as you feel comfortable with) and to draw (but you don't have to show anyone your work if you don't want to). UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot1room3-This-is-What-a-Bisexual-looks-like--Life-Drawing SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is What a Bisexual looks like: Life Drawing PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T100000 DTEND:20100830T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:TBD UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot1room4-Held-Session---TBD SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Held Session - TBD PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T100000 DTEND:20100830T111500 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:TBD UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot1room5-Held-Session---TBD SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Held Session - TBD PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T113000 DTEND:20100830T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:What's happening next year? How about the year after that, or 2012? And where's the next International BiCon going to be? What elements from recent BiCons do you want to see repeated, and which retired? Come along to join in the discussion and (possibly) meet some of the BiCon Organisers Of Tomorrow! (one of them might be you!) UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot2room1-Future-BiCons SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Future BiCons PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T113000 DTEND:20100830T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Britain (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This workshop is based around the campaign I'm organising (called Think Outside the Box) which aims to reduce discrimination against people who do not identify as binary gendered. We will discuss the ways in which our society discriminates against non-binary-gendered people and how they might be changed. I'm also happy to discuss the campaign in more depth with anyone interested. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot2room2-Thinking-outside-the-gender-binary SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Thinking outside the gender binary PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T113000 DTEND:20100830T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Canada (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Photo session for future BCN magazine covers and more. Happy to have your face on bi materials? Come and strike a pose! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot2room3-CoverBis SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:CoverBis PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T113000 DTEND:20100830T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Denmark (50 - First Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:A discussion forum (using sharing-circle style discussion) on gender, sexuality and religion / spirituality, focussing on the unique perspectives we have as bisexuals on spirituality. All religions and none are welcome as long as they respect other people's spiritual choices / paths. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot2room4-Bisexuality-and-Spirituality SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Bisexuality and Spirituality PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T113000 DTEND:20100830T130000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Ecuador (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:This is a chance to have fun playing silly games and make some new friends. There is no age limit, but there may be some swearing or sexual language used in a few of the games, so use your own judgement if you want to bring children. UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot2room5-Fun-and-Games SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fun and Games PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100830T130000 DTEND:20100830T140000 LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Argentina (80 - Ground Floor) DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:The closing session of the 2010 Bicon, followed by an opportunity for a group photo! UID:BICON2010SESSION-day4timeslot3room1-Closing-Plenary--Held-in-the-Main-Lecture-Theatre---followed-by-group-photo--Outside--if-weather-permits- SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Closing Plenary (Held in the Main Lecture Theatre), followed by group photo (Outside, if weather permits) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR