Diplomatic Setup & Social (15:00 - 19:00)
Delegates gathered at the venue for table setup and an informal meet-and-greet, followed by dinner at the market square.
European Event Archive
MicroCon Ypres 2023
August 11 to 13, 2023, in Ypres, Belgium. The 2023 European edition of MicroCon welcomed delegates to the historic city of Ypres, a setting deeply tied to international peace and remembrance. The summit combined diplomatic workshops, academic presentations, and a historically resonant civic program.
Historic Ypres
Diplomatic workshops
Menin Gate tribute
Battlefield tour
Program
The Ypres summit as a three-day sequence of arrival, conference, and historical tour.
Friday, 11 August
Arrival & Remembrance
The Last Post Ceremony (20:00)
A somber visit to the Menin Gate to witness the daily tribute to fallen First World War soldiers. Per official protocol, micronational regalia were not worn during this event.
Saturday, 12 August
Conference Day
How to Manage a Micronation?
Yvan Bertjens (Ladonia) & Arthur de Tourneau (Duckionary)
Risks and Impact on Personal Life
Niels Vermeersch (Flandrensis) & Olivier Touzeau (Angyalistan)
Foreign Affairs: Different Approaches
Dominic Desaintes-Bellemare (Saint-Castin) & Yvan Bertjens (Ladonia)
Creating a Country to Save the Planet
Ffion McEvoy (Malmo University)
Blockchain & Technology
Lloyd Bryant (Glamorgannwg)
Experience with Journalism & Press
Kevin Baugh (Molossia) & Travis McHenry (Westarctica)
Closing Keynote: Avoiding Burn-out
Kevin Baugh (Molossia)
Sunday, 13 August
Historical Tour
Battle Passchendaele Tour
A guided historical tour examining landmarks critical to World War I, providing delegates with deep regional context.
Context
Historic City of Ypres
The setting emphasized peace, remembrance, and diplomacy as much as formal conference programming.
Program Character
Workshops and Academic Talks
The summit blended diplomatic, personal, technical, and academic sessions in a compact European format.
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Ypres Delegations
Preserved roll of co-hosts and attending micronations.
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