The City of Tomorrow is the shining beacon of the future for the world showcasing the latest advancements in Diesel Powered Technology, Sky flight, Anti Sky-Pirate Defense, and the fantastical fields of Science! We as a convention hope to transport you to a world where machinery only imagined in the 40’s and 50’s took shape and formed our world into a fantastical place where we have taken to the sky for fighting wars and copper piping lines every hallway, pumping precious fuel to power a mesmerizing city of blinking lights and adventure! The Convention Center is located at Florida State University, the fore runner in molding young minds into the fields of diesel robotics and the anti gravitational pads that help keep our sky ships afloat! Here is where the newest advancements and achievements of science will be showcased along with wares and panels on the Far East and it’s exciting culture of “anime and manga” will be sold, discussed, and enjoyed. A regular “otaku paradise” as the fans put it! We finally have a confirmed hotel for all of our attendees! Looking for a place to spend the weekend? Come check out our discounted hotel: Courtyard Tallahassee Capital 1018 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-8822 (850) 561-0354 (Fax) Map & Directions Hotel rooms are $79 per night at our group rate. The hotel is only a short drive away from our campus. For those making reservations over the phone, make sure you book under the group "FreeCon"! BOOK EARLY! After March 6th, the hotel will use their own discretion whether to honor the discounted rate, so don't miss out! Since our convention will be taking place after school hours, parking should be free anywhere on campus. However, non-FSU Students who choose to attend the convention before 5pm on Friday must obtain a parking permit prior to parking. For assistance, please contact fsu.freecon@gmail.com. Parking spaces can be found throughout campus. There are two parking spaces closest to the convention site. The “Overnight” Woodward Garage, above the FSU Bookstore on Woodward Ave, is the closest to the Oglesby Union, where all of the main events will be held. You can also park at the “Overnight” Traditions Garage on Traditions Way, as well as the parking lot across from it. It is located by the Denny’s All-Nighter, Student Services Building, and Student Life Cinema. FreeCon 8 is expected to run at the following times: Friday, April 6th Pre-Convention/Startup: 8am - 4pm (SLC, SSB) Setup for Dealers and Artists: 5pm - 6pm (Union) Main Events: 6pm - 10pm (Union, SSB) Saturday, April 7th Main Events: 12pm - 10pm (Union, SSB, SLC) Sunday, April 8th Main Events: 12pm - 5pm (Union, Ballrooms, SSB, SLC) (Times and locations are subject to change.)