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Mythmoot: Attendee Information

See Mythmoot policies, venue features, and other important information for attendees

All attendees should read through this important information and be familiar with policies related to the Mythmoot conference.

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Live Registration

The registration fee covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and beverages during the 3 days of the conference (Dinner on Thursday, June 24th through Lunch, Sunday June 27th). The registration fee covers full access to all conference events including the masquerade ball on Saturday evening. It also covers full access to the NCC facility, including WiFi, hiking and biking trails, 24-7 fitness center, fire pits, speakeasy, pub, and more.

Please note that lodging is separate.

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Refund Policy

A full refund of the registration fee, minus a $10 processing fee, will be made up to 72 hours before the event starts. After that date we will not be able to refund any portion of the registration fee. You will also need to contact the NCC to cancel any reservations you may have made with them. The Reservation Desk at NCC is at 703-724-6170.

Mythmoot and Signum University Friendly Spaces Policy

Mythmoot and Signum University are dedicated to providing a harassment-free venue and conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical appearance, age, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, national origin, veteran status or religion—and not limited to these aspects. We do not tolerate any form of harassment of conference participants. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue or talks. Any participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of the conference organizers.

Harassment includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical appearance, age, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, national origin, or religion. Harassment also includes sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, unwelcome following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified by special badges.

Staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all Mythmoot V and Signum University venues, all conference venues, and conference-related social events.

Venue Information

Mythmoot VIII is taking place June 24-27, 2021, at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA. This newly renovated facility is very large (think Gormenghast or a Guild heighliner or Gondor…) but is in a beautiful rural setting. You can see more images and find out more at ConferenceCenter.com

Room and Board Information

The NCC offers two types of rooms. Single rooms are available. The single rooms are small and will only be comfortable for one or two persons.

All rooms have their own bathroom and shower, hairdryer, large work desk, ironing board, flat screen TV, and coffee maker.

Amenities

WiFi will be available. There is plenty of free parking at the Conference Center. The Conference Center also has a 24-7 fitness center, and hiking and biking trails. There is a Starbucks close by, a Wegman’s about 10 minutes away, and a Trader Joe’s about 30 minutes away. The closest supermarket to the conference center is a Harris Teeter which is less than 5 minutes (1.5 miles) away, between the National Conference center and Route 7. (Route 7 is the main east-west road from which you will turn off to get to the conference center.) There is also a Whole Foods about 7 minutes away (along Route 7 to the east) and the Wegmans is about 9 minutes away (about 1 mile along Route 7 to the west).

Disability Accessibility

The National Conference Center is equipped with ramps, rails, and elevators, and most conference activities will occur in close and easy proximity to our attendees’ lodging area. If you require further information on disability accessibility, please contact The National Conference Center at 703-729-8000.

Travel Information

The closest airport to the National Conference Center is Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is approximately 15 miles away. The NCC runs a shuttle to and from the Dulles Airport, which is $35 each way. For more information about the shuttle, contact the Reservation Desk at 703-724-6170. Taxis and renting a vehicle are other options for getting to and from Dulles.

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 miles away. Baltimore- Washington International Airport (BWI) is approximately 70-80 miles away.

We regret that we cannot arrange ride-shares or room-shares. We encourage you to use FaceBook and other social media to make these kinds of arrangements with your friends and acquaintances.

Contact Information

Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns or are experiencing problems with the registration or reserving lodging.

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About Signum University

Signum University is dedicated to creating an online digital campus that cultivates positive intellectual exchanges for our entire community, including students, auditors, faculty, and staff. This is achieved by focusing on five core values:

  • Education is interactive and informative
  • Online education is valuable
  • Excellent education is affordable
  • Rewarding education is accomplished through teamwork
  • Lasting education is thorough

Signum offers a rigorous Master of Arts in Language & Literature program as well as Certificate programs and auditing options. Students can pursue concentrations in Tolkien Studies, Imaginative Literature, Germanic Philology, or Classical, Medieval & Renaissance Literature.

Signum also sponsors a series of regional events (moots), as well as online lectures and chats about various topics related to our core academic areas through Signum Symposia.

About Mythgard Institute

The Mythgard Institute is a center for the study of speculative fiction. Mythgard offers many free, educational online programs, including:

  • Mythgard Academy – free, interactive classes in fantasy, science fiction, and other types of speculative literature.
  • Silmarillion Film Project – an imaginative exercise to discuss an unrealized television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion.
  • Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) programs – Explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s world of Middle-earth through the virtual world of LOTRO, a massive multiplayer online roleplaying game.
  • Exploring the Lord of the Rings – is Mythgard’s weekly lecture series conducted in LOTRO for players across all servers.
  • Mythgard Movie Club – Panels of passionate film enthusiasts and scholars explore speculative films – both classic and new releases – with questions and comments from attendees.

Nearly all Mythgard Institute content is recorded and made available for free on the Signum University YouTube channel, iTunes U, and via podcast.

Looking for more information about Mythmoot? Use our contact form or email [email protected].