We weren’t able to meet in person, but that means everyone benefits. All Dragon Con programming is free and open to the public. Here are the panels we hosted for the Apocalypse Rising track. We hope you enjoy the it so much that you’ll join us in person next year. The same link works for […]
apocalypserising.dragoncon.org, Disaster preparedness, Dragon Con, DragonCon, For Survival, preppingApocalypse 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” […]
Apocalypse Rising, apocalypserising.dragoncon.org, Disaster preparedness, DragonCon, Emergency preparedness, survival11:30 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts discuss short-term disruptions, like power outages, to long-term disasters like EMP attacks or natural disasters. From right after an event, learn about the role of social media and misinformation, to months/years out, with issues such as alternative power and communications sources. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelists: Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Ben […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival10:00 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org This is your chance to discuss any survival or prepping topic with our experts. As opposed to other panels, this will be a free form discussion based on what you want to know or discuss. We’ll hop around topics and even apply them to various scenarios, be it a […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts answer questions and join in common arguments around the best weapons for the apocalypse. We’ll cover everything from self-defense and the law to how you should protect yourself from every day common threats, as well as discussing home defense tactics, bugging out, and weapons and caliber. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelist: David […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Food and water are two of the rarest and most important commodities of the apocalypse. Learn how duration and severity affect your preparation needs and strategy, as well as how to create a basic bug out bag/home rations for short-term disasters and walk through strategies for longer term […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival5:30 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Media has given a vast array of possible ways civilization may come to an end, and continues to provide new apocalyptic and disaster scenarios with increasing creativity. Our experts and panelists lead a discussion on the most likely – and unlikely – causes for The End. Moderator: Hans […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival2:30 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org We learn valuable lessons when we face impossible situations, and what is more impossible than a zombie apocalypse? Using disaster preparedness as a backdrop, we demonstrate the importance of root cause analysis, risk mitigation, project scoping, and more as foundations for overcoming challenges. Presenter: Hans Eckman Download Presentation View […]
Apocalypse Rising, DragonCon, life skills, prepping, survival
