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strimmer
21st March 2011, 12:51 PM
The 2011 SkeptiCal Conference has been scheduled! It will be held at the Berkeley Doubletree on May 29, 2011. Tickets will be available for purchase Monday, March 21. Last year's conference sold out past capacity, so please buy your tickets as soon as possible to ensure a seat!

Speakers this year will include Dr. Eugenie Scott of the NCSE, Dr. Bob Carroll, creator of the Skeptic's Dictionary, Skeptologists Yau-Man Chan and Mark Edward, UC Santa Cruz Professor of Psychology Dr. Anthony Pratkanis, Pacific Institute President Dr. Peter Gleick, and many more!

This year we are offering two great options for our attendees: a t-shirt and an on-site lunch at the Doubletree. If you don't choose the on-site lunch, there are many great restaurants nearby.

For more details and to register for the conference visit: http://www.skepticalcon.org/
The Central Scrutinizer
21st March 2011, 01:03 PM
Hmmmm.....I've never been to Northern California.

<checks schedule>

Memorial Day weekend. Even better.
The Central Scrutinizer
14th April 2011, 03:52 PM
I sat across the aisle from Genie Scott at Play Dead this past weekend in New York, and discussed the conference. Apparently she is one of the organizers.

I'm still considering. I may have some business changes right around that time, so I have to wait another week or two to see how (and if) they play out.
strimmer
16th April 2011, 02:35 PM
Genie, among her many roles as skeptical and science super hero is President of the Bay Area Skeptics. They along with the Sacramento Area Skeptics are co-organizing the Conference.
phyz
16th April 2011, 07:20 PM
I'm in. I recommend on-site lunch. Berkeley is a gourmet ghetto, but this shindig is out on the marina; removed a bit from the city. Scrut, I will buy you pizza at Zachary's. You'll give serious consideration to relocating.
Soymilk420
17th April 2011, 05:10 PM
I cant wait, I went last year and it was really fun. Living within biking distance makes its even better. Yes, Berkeley has plenty great food options for every one...just stay away from Cafe Gratitude (biodynamics + happy, raw cult= ewww).
strimmer
28th April 2011, 09:25 AM
For a group rate at the Berkeley Doubletree, enter "SKP" in the "Group/Convention Code" field when reserving rooms: http://www.skepticalcon.org/local-info
The Central Scrutinizer
2nd May 2011, 07:19 AM
I'm in. I recommend on-site lunch. Berkeley is a gourmet ghetto, but this shindig is out on the marina; removed a bit from the city. Scrut, I will buy you pizza at Zachary's. You'll give serious consideration to relocating.

Life has conspired against me and it looks like I won't be able to make it. Assuming there will be a Skeptical III/12, I will make plans to attend. I would have only been able to stay about 3-4 days this time. Next year, I'll block off 8-10, and explore SF and Northern CA.
strimmer
6th May 2011, 09:46 AM
We just added Wendy Northcutt, creator of the Darwin Awards, to our already stellar list of speakers: http://www.skepticalcon.org/speakers
strimmer
13th May 2011, 02:54 PM
Here are two videos from last years Conference that can offer a sneak peek at what you can expect from this years SkeptiCal:
Dr. Eugenie Scott of NCSE:
http://fora.tv/2010/04/24/Dr_Eugenie_C_Scott_Science_and_Skepticism
(http://fora.tv/2010/04/24/Dr_Eugenie_C_Scott_Science_and_Skepticism)Dr, David Morrison of the NASA:
http://fora.tv/2010/04/24/David_Morrison_Surviving_2012_and_Other_Cosmic_Dis asters
strimmer
22nd May 2011, 11:07 AM
One week until SkeptiCal 2011, there is still time to get your tickets! http://www.skepticalcon.org/