Apocalypse Rising @ Dragon Con, August 31 – September 3, 2018, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta, 210 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303, Chastain F-G-H
The world as we know it is… pretty much the same as before. But that hasn’t stopped us from preparing like it’s going to end tomorrow. From film to TV, the “end of the world” continues to gain attention, and as it grows so does the Apocalypse Rising Track. Alien overlords have taken control of your planet? No problem! Devastating storms cut through a small town and level it? We got this! The undead horde is continually breaking through your barriers? Please, give us a challenge!
The For Survival series is the practical to tactical side of Apocalypse rising. Our panel of experts (http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org/guests/) will address your questions on everything from getting started with basic emergency preparation to learning about the latest threats, equipment, and tactics. For the latest updates to the schedule, please visit http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org/schedule/ .
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Friday 1:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Prepping 101 – Getting Started and Expanding Survival
New to prepping or want to be a bit more prepared? Our experts answer your questions on how to go from a simple 3-day supply to longer-term survival. We’ll help you create a survival plan and learn the basics of disaster preparedness without going broke.
Ashley Wolf (Moderator)
George Cavender, PhD, CFS
Dr. Jim Greene
Hawkings Austin
Friday 4:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)
The Masks We Wear – How to disguise your prepping
Our experts will help you disguise prepping as part of your everyday activities and how to build a support community without being labelled a “crazy prepper”. Our experts will help you maintain operational security, protect your assets, and allow you to extend your survival duration.
Dr. Robert Hampson (Moderator)
Philip Wohlrab
Dorothy Lowry
Jim Houston
Friday 5:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Guns 101 – How to get started
Join us for an introductory panel discussion on the basics of firearms, ammunition, safety, and legal considerations. If you are thinking about your first firearm for personal defense or deciding what to add your next, our experts will be able to answer your questions.
Hans Eckman (Moderator)
Michael Z. Williamson
Larry Correia
Griffin Barber
Saturday 11:30 AM Chastain F-G (200)
Bugging In 201 – Riding out the disaster
Whether it’s a storm, wild fire, or rioting, many people decide to stay put during a disaster. Join our discussion on what you need to do ahead of time for this to be a viable option and tips for safely surviving until the threat passes.
Hans Eckman (Moderator)
Dr. Jim Greene
Larry Correia
George Cavender, PhD, CFS
Saturday 1:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Alternative apocalyptic weapons and armor
In an apocalypse, you will need to make or forage for weapons and protection. Our experts will lead the discussion on what to look for, replacements for defensive items we have today, and how to create your own tools.
Kacey Ezell (Moderator)
Michael Z. Williamson
Mike Massa
Jim Houston
Saturday 2:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Digital Apocalypse – When the Network Dies
Our lives are highly connected to power and communications grids, but what will happen when they go down from terrorism, EMP, solar flares, hacking, or Skynet? We’ll look at the stability of different technologies and discuss alternatives should one or more grids go out.
Dorothy Lowry (Moderator)
Jeff Hubbs
Dr. Jim Greene
Nick Eftimiades
Hawkings Austin
Saturday 4:00 PM Hilton 204-207
Post-Apocalyptic Pseudoscience
Skeptical about all the fears and solutions around surviving an apocalypse? Our panel of experts will help answer questions and debunk common scams and unscientific claims made about prepping, survival, and what could end humanity.
Skeptics Panel Moderator
Dr. Charles E. Gannon
Charlie Kaufman
Mika McKinnon
Steven Novella
Saturday 5:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Survival of Society – Time to Rebuild
What will society and government look like after an apocalypse? Our experts will lead a discussion on how to rebuild a community and eventually a Nation. We will leverage historical events, popular theory, and current events to define our new communities and the risks they face.
Dr. Robert Hampson (Moderator)
Gail Z. Martin
Nick Eftimiades
Terry Robinson
Saturday 7:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Defense 201 – Next level gear
Ready to take your prepping to the next level? Our experts will answer questions and discuss the latest trends in gear and more advanced areas of personal prepping. Join us for a discussion of body armor, suppressors, enhanced/night vision tools, and combat ready weapon setup.
Hans Eckman (Moderator)
Jim Houston
Mike Massa
Hawkings Austin
Saturday 8:30 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Nutrition and Hydration in a Disaster
Food and water are the two more critical concerns during a disaster, and are often overlooked when disaster planning. Our panel of experts will answer your questions about consumption, best options to store or collect, and concerns around food and water quality.
Ashley Paige Wolf (Moderator)
George Cavender, PhD, CFS
Dr. Jim Greene
Christopher L. Smith
Angela F. Mattke
Saturday 10:00 PM Chastain F-G (200)
Prepping lessons from combat veterans and first responders
“No plan survives contact with the enemy” is a long-standing military quote. This panel is your chance to find out what works and what doesn’t from people who have served and survived during a military and domestic conflicts. Join our practical and tactical discussion.
Robert Royl (Moderator)
Jim Houston
Philip Wohlrab
Mike Massa
Sunday 11:30 AM Chaistain F-H (320)
Not Another Apocalypse Movie – Movie mistakes to avoid
We’ll take a humorous look at the misconceptions about surviving an apocalypse or disaster and see how we can learn from these movie mistakes. Join or panel of survival and movie experts to discuss what the characters should have done.
Dorothy Lowry (Moderator)
Dr. Robert Hampson
Gail Z. Martin
Dr. Charles E. Gannon
Sunday 1:00 PM Chaistain F-H (320)
How Will it End? Putting Odds on the Apocalypse
Using actuarial science and statistical modeling, learn about the most likely scenarios, the most disruptive but preventable disasters, and ones that are unlikely, but catastrophic. Our experts will discuss what scenarios would look like and what you can do to increase your chances of survival.
Mika McKinnon (Moderator)
Terry Robinson
Jeff Hubbs
Christopher L. Smith
Sunday 5:30 PM Chaistain F-H (320)
Tactical First Aid and Trauma Response
Learn from an SRT Paramedic who handles emergencies under the worst scenarios. Topics to be discussed: stabilizing wounded in an active situation, triage after a disaster, treating trauma injuries, stopping blood loss, personal med kits, and alternative treatments when there are no doctors.
Robert Royl (Moderator)
Ashley Wolf
Dorothy Lowry
Philip Wohlrab
Sunday 7:00 PM Chaistain F-H (320)
Surviving Active Shootings and Terrorism
From active shooters, terrorists in vans, or violent protests, we all face the danger from random threats. Our experts will help you recognize, avoid, escape, and respond to threats. We will also demonstrate bleeding control and basic triage in case you are able to help others after the tragedy.
Robert Royl (Moderator)
Jim Houston
Mike Massa
Griffin Barber
Tommy Stoner
Monday 11:30 AM Chaistain F-H (320)
For Survival – Open Jam
If you didn’t find the exact survival panel you wanted or didn’t get all your questions answered, a mix of our experts from the weekend return to answer your questions one last time. Open Jam is the 100% audience generated Q&A session on everything survival that you always dreamed of.
Hans Eckman (Moderator)
Michael Z. Williamson
Kacey Ezell
Philip Wohlrab
Dr. Robert Hampson
