LeakyCon 2011 is the much-anticipated follow-up to LeakyCon 2009, LeakyNews.com's first conference, which took place in Boston in May of 2009.
This conference will take place in
Orlando, FL, from July 15-20, 2011, the weekend of the debut of the final Harry Potter film. All proceeds will once again benefit charity. Fans of Harry Potter will come from all over the world to celebrate, enjoying Leaky's special brew of fun, fannishness and fellowship.
Charities
Over the years, Leaky has hosted a variety of fundraisers to support worthy causes. For LeakyCon 2009, we naturally looked to our own not-for-profit roots to choose two charities to benefit from the event:
BookAid International: This global charity is dedicated to promoting literacy for disadvantaged peoples in Sub-Saharan Africa and Palestine. For individuals in these areas to achieve their highest potential, the need for literacy programs is paramount. Leaky has supported of the worth-while endeavors of this organization for several years, and we are proud to continue this tradition.
The HP Alliance: The HP Alliance is dedicated to the eradication of real-world evils, such as genocide, AIDS, poverty, and global warming. They uses love, friendship, and social action to fight the Dark Arts in our world. By using the example of Dumbledore's Army, Harry Potter fans can support the HP Alliance while enjoying the LeakyCon 2009 experience.
To learn more about these organizations, please visit their websites. We encourage all Harry Potter fans to support local charities to help make a difference in our muggle world.
Staff
The all-volunteer staff of LeakyCon 2009 is an eclectic bunch. We have been busier as House Elves behind the scenes, working diligently to make sure your time at the LeakyCon is everything you want it to be!
Click here to meet some of us. We don't bite (much), and we always enjoy a good laugh! Feel free to stop by, and send us an email. We'd love to hear from you!