====== Conventions ======
All information about current and future NPL conventions is on the Convention web site:
**http://con.puzzlers.org**
===== Archived information =====
Old [[faq:cons|FAQ for Conventions]].
===== Past Conventions =====
The NPL has been holding conventions since 1883.
The 2008 convention was the 169th.
Willz, the League Historian, has compiled a [[cons:conlist|complete list]] of all conventions and the editors in place at each convention.
Pictures and convention reports from previous conventions will be published as they are obtained. [[secure:cons:pictures|Some pictures]] are available to Members Only.
* **2010 -- Seattle, WA**
* http://con.puzzlers.org/conpac
* **2009 -- Baltimore, MD**
* [[cons:2009:announcements|Announcements]]
* [[cons:2009:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2008 -- Denver, CO**
* [[cons:2008:announcements|Announcements]]
* [[cons:2008:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2007 -- Ann Arbor, MI**
* [[cons:2007:announcements|Announcements]]
* [[cons:2007:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2006 -- San Antonio, TX**
* [[cons:2006:announcements|Announcements]]
* [[cons:2006:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2005 -- Los Angeles, CA**
* [[secure:cons:2005:activities|Con Activities]]
* [[cons:2005:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2004 -- Boston, MA**
* [[cons:2004:announcement|Announcements]]
* [[cons:2004:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2003 -- Indianapolis, IN**
* [[cons:2003:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* **2002 -- Vancouver, BC**
* [[cons:2002:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by Artistry, D. Ness, and Tyger
* [[cons:2002:conreport2002|reports]] by Kray, Codex & Cramerica
* [[cons:2002:GlobeMail|Article]] by Local Troller from //The Globe and Mail//
* [[cons:2002:OttawaCitizen|Article]] by Mazy from //The Ottawa Citizen//
* **2001 -- Newark, NJ**
* [[cons:2001:photos|Con photo & pictures]]
* [[cons:2001:conreport2001|reports]] by Wrybosh & zapot
* **2000 -- San Francisco, CA**
* [[cons:2000:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by Asobi
* [[cons:2000:conreport2000|Reports]] by Artistry & Twisto
* [[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/07/15/DD48020.DTL|Article]] in the //San Francisco Chronicle//.
* **1999 -- Big Sky, MT**
* [[cons:1999:photos|Con photo]]
* [[cons:1999:conreport1999|reports]] by Tyger & Sprout
* **1998 -- Atlanta, GA**
* [[cons:1998:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by QED & Tweaser
* [[cons:1998:conreport1998|Report]] by Tyger
* **1997 -- Washington, DC**
* [[cons:1997:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by various people
* [[cons:1997:conreport1997|Reports]] by Qaqaq, Tyger & Wampahoofus
* **1996 -- Chicago, IL**
* [[cons:1996:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by QED
* [[cons:1996:conreport1996|Report]] by Tyger
* **1995 -- Portland, OR**
* [[cons:1995:photos|Con photo]]
* [[cons:1995:conreport1995|Report]] by Tyger
* **1994 -- Montreal, QC**
* [[cons:1994:photos|Con photo & pictures]] by Peri & Tweaser
* **pre-1994 Con photos**
* [[cons:1993:photos|1993 -- New York, NY]]
* [[cons:1992:photos|1992 -- San Diego, CA]]
* [[cons:1991:photos|1991 -- Toronto, ON]]
* [[cons:1990:photos|1990 -- Clearwater Beach, FL]]
* [[cons:1989:photos|1989 -- Cleveland, OH]]
* [[cons:1988:photos|1988 -- Berkeley, CA]]
* [[cons:1987:photos|1987 -- Charlottesville, VA]]
* [[cons:1986:photos|1986 -- Cambridge, MA]]
* [[cons:1985:photos|1985 -- Boulder, CO]]
* [[cons:1984:photos|1984 -- White Plains, NY]]((The 1984 official Con photo did not turn out, and so was never sent to the attendees. If you have a photo that you took yourself, or know of someone who has one, either of the official "pose" or of any activity from the 1984 Con, please [[webmaster@puzzlers.org|contact the webmaster]]. We'd love to complete the archives!))
* [[cons:1983:photos|1983 -- New Brunswick, NJ]]
* [[cons:1982:photos|1982 -- Indianapolis, IN]]
* [[cons:1981:photos|1981 -- Syracuse, NY]]
* [[cons:1980:photos|1980 -- Princeton, NJ]]
* [[cons:1979:photos|1979 -- Stamford, CT]]
* [[cons:1978:photos|1978 -- Princeton, NJ]]
* [[cons:1977:photos|1977 -- Buffalo, NY]]
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==== Mini-cons ====
Mini-conventions are held on an ad hoc basis around the country. Click below for some photographs, reports, and miscellanea concerning various recent regional gatherings.
* [[cons:2002:miniconindex_LA|2002 - Los Angeles area]] -- Includes pictures by Artistry and a report by Kray.
* [[cons:2002:miniconindex_NY|2002 - New York, NY]] -- Includes a report by G Natural.
* [[secure:cons:1997:miniconindex|1997 - Seattle, WA]] -- Includes pictures by Maelstrom. {{images:pass_30x15.gif|Members only}}
* [[secure:cons:1993:chicago|1993 - Chicago area]] -- Includes a picture by Peri.
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==== Online Events ====
=== Intercoastal Altercations ===
* [[cons:ia:ia4|Intercoastal Altercations 4 page]] -- **COMING SOON!**
* [[cons:ia:ia3|Intercoastal Altercations 3 page]] -- **COMING SOON!** Will include reports by Foggy Brume, and a Young Solvers' Report from PDP.
* [[cons:ia:ia2|Intercoastal Altercations 2 page]] -- Includes a report by Vebrile, an announcement from Hot & Kray, pictures by Artistry & Serendipity, game results, and team listings.
* [[http://www.gregbrume.net/ia3/index.html|Official Intercoastal Altercations 3 Web Site]]
* [[http://www.altercations.net|Official Intercoastal Altercations 2 Web Site]] -- Includes a report by G Natural.
=== Other Events ===
[[cons:2006:laborintensive]] \\
Greetings! At 12:00 noon EST, **Monday September 4th 2006**, I'll be posting a 12-puzzle 'ganza online at [[http://www.markhalpin.com/laborintensive.html]]. The timing might give you a clue to the theme.
There's a (modest) prize for the first person to solve everything. Hope many of you play!