Surname/ Naam/ Nom/ Name
Given name/ Voornaam/ Prénom/ Vorname
Realm/ Wereld/ Règne/ Welt
Sex/ Geslacht/ Sexe/ Geschlecht
Date of Issue/ Datum van afgifte/ Date de délivrance/ Ausstellungsdatum 07-08 / 04 / 2018 Dawn of Fans
Date of expiry/ Geldig tot/ Date d’expiration Gültig bis 07-08 / 04 / 2068 Dawn of Holograms
Issuing country Land van afgifte Pays émetteur Ausstellungsland FACTS, Realm of many
Place of birth/ Geboorteplaats/ Lieu de naissance/ Geburtssort
Passport No. Paspoort nummer N° du passeport Pass-Nr. 890903EM
Holder’s signature Handtekening van de houder Signature de titulaire Unterschrift des Passinhabers
FACTS2018 <<<<<<<<<<07-08 April <<<<<<<<2018<<<<<<<<<<<<< <<CONVENTION<<<<<<<<<<<FACTSFALL <<<29 - 30 September<<<
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WELCOME TO THE 30TH EDITI ON OF FACTS! Hi there, fellow fan! Glad you could join us for this anniversary edition! That’s right, FACTS has been your better dimension for 25 years and 30 editions now. That’s a quarter-century of fun, amazement and dreams coming true! How did we get from a small gathering in 1993 with 40 attendees to this huge, biannual fandom festival? The answer was right outside our window this morning: you! Your fandom is like an ever-expanding black hole, using contagious enthusiasm to suck in like-minded people and exciting worlds. And on the other side, a fantastic fandom paradise awaits, where people celebrate their passions together as equals. For this edition, we are drawing on the quartercentury of experience that you’ve helped us gain, and repaying it to you a thousandfold with legendary actors, celebrity comic artists, epic loot, astonishing shows and dozens of workshops, panels and gaming activities. So we say once again, to the select 1993 club, to the ICC veterans and to the newcomers alike:
Welcome to your other dimension. Welcome to your fandom wonderland. Welcome to your home away from home.
This is our present to you. Have fun, you wonderful people! Alexis Leplat Show manager
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USEFUL INFORMATI ON ENTR ANCE/EXIT
You enter our universe AND you go back to reality through Hall 8 and 5. It’s right where the three main roads of the biggest hall come together. Say hi to the FACTS Hero for us!
OPENING HOURS
It’s Saturday? Stay until 19:00h! Sunday? Stay until 17:00h!
OUTSI DE
If you must get back to ‘reality’ temporarily, ask for a stamp from the crew at the register when exiting. Otherwise, we can’t let you back in! If you just want some fresh air, use the open spaces between Hall 2 & 4 and between Hall 5 & 7.
WEAPONS
Dangerous weapons that are bought at FACTS must remain in their wrappings and casket. If we see you waving your dangerous weapon around, we’ll have to confiscate it and hand it to the police. Don’t ruin your own party!
RESTROOMS
The toilets are located in Halls 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8. The visit costs a small fee of 50 eurocents.
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CASH
Don’t have credits left, but you badly want that one collector’s item to come home with you? You can get cash beneath the balcony of Hall 1 and near the staircase of the Q&A room.
SMOKING
Not allowed, not even with any other type of cigarettes or pipes. There is a smoking area between Hall 2 and Hall 4, as well as between Hall 5 and Hall 7, if you want to get some ‘fresh air’ though.
WIFI
Flanders Expo has free Wi-Fi. Tap that Wi-Fi bar icon on your phone and let your friends in the outside world know what they are missing at FACTS!
APP
Holy cell phone service, Batman! The FACTS app is like a little pocket Robin to your heroic adventures. He will help you find the right path and remind you when you need to be in which hall. Search ‘FACTS Spring 2018’ in the Play Store or App Store and let this sidekick guide you.
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FI RST AI D / RED CROSS
Did you mistake your friend for an attacking Walker? Then head to the first aid station in Hall 1, under the balcony on the left-hand side. The Red Cross will be ready with Skele-Gro Potions and other experimental procedures.
PARKING
If you’ve reached FACTS with your trusty steed or car, then don’t forget to validate your parking ticket in Hall 8!
LOST AND FOUND
There are lots of reasons why something goes missing. Nifflers. Shrinking keys. Or simply misplacing your stuff. Call 09 266 69 14 if you’ve lost something at FACTS. Or try your luck at the FACTS police station, under the balcony in Hall 1, on the left-hand side.
PICTURES
You can take pictures of pretty much anything, but there are a few exceptions. Cosplayers? Ask them politely first. They’ll probably be happy to oblige. Actors? Don’t do it without permission. Not all actors like being photographed without their consent. Ask the FACTS Guardians for advice. Also: the FACTS organisation can use the pictures it has taken for commercial ends without your permission. We will obviously still be very respectful and we will make sure not to do anything that might offend or shame you in any way.
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NEED SOME HELP?
Ask the FACTS Guardians! You will recognise these sources of endless enthusiasm by their matching T-shirts and helpfulness. These FACTS crew members are fans, just like you, so don’t be shy!
CHARGING POINT
CosplayCloud should have a charging station for your smartphones, in the Cosplay Hall. FACTS, saving your digital sidekicks from certain death since 1993.
PUBLIC TR ANSPORT
Tram 1 takes you to and from FACTS free of charge upon presentation of your FACTS ticket. If you didn’t know that coming here, then don’t forget when heading home!
BULLYING
Since FACTS is strongly against bullying, we will escort all disruptive and disrespectful people to the exit. Should you encounter bullying or see it happen to others, then inform the FACTS Guardians and we will act accordingly. We also have a new Harassment Notification Centre. This is located at the Info/Merchandise Point, which can be found in Hall 5. FACTS is a safe zone where everyone gets along. We do our best to keep it that way. We try to teach everyone the comic con behaviour code as well as we can, but if that doesn’t work, then we will act without hesitation.
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FAN VILLAGE CONTENT The Fan Village is the driving force behind FACTS’ growth over the past 25 years. With the villagers’ support, we were able to reach fans in pre-internet forum times and present even more fandom content. They were there when we first started, bringing the same enthusiasm and passion as the organisers. And they are still bringing that today. Be sure to pay them a visit, because besides the many activities, movie sets and props, it’s also a visit to FACTS history.
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THE SAVE DOBBY SOCK CHALLENGE! Donate a sock and help the Belgian Potterheads liberate thousands of house elves! Come together with your fellow Harry Potter fans and show how strong your fandom is. There might be similar challenges for other fandoms in the Fan Village, so go and have a look!
WRESTLING
Several times each day, you will get to watch butch guys beat each other up in a wrestling arena! Check the schedule in the Fan Village for more info on when to be there.
MOVIE SCENES
The Fan Village is the ideal place for unforgettable photo opportunities! Grab your camera and witness the many movie cars, life-like film scenes and absolutely amazing movie objects.
AND MUCH MORE!
Video games, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, card games, Vikings, superheroes, villains, Quidditch, movie scenes, props, LEGO structures, quizzes, workshops, wrestling, medieval cities, Star Wars droids, Power Rangers, and much more can all be found in this crazy wonderland. Take your time to explore and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find more than you can imagine!
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GET THE FACTS APP! WHY DOWNLOAD? It has all information about the event and it will allow you to create your ‘personal programme’. The app will remind you of important sessions. HOW TO DOWNLOAD? Search ‘FACTS Spring 2018’ in the App Store or Google Play Store. The FACTS logo should pop up.
#FACTSconvention
COSPLAY AT FACTS COSPLAY SHOWS
Cosplay shows are one of the highlights of the FACTS weekend. The most passionate cosplayers are dying to show you the cosplays they’ve been working on for months or even years. And the beauty of their results is only rivalled by the beauty of their enthusiasm. Come and cheer for them at the Cosplay Stage in Hall 6! The more-than-spectacular preselection of the European Cosplay Gathering (ECG) takes place on Sunday. Only a handful of cosplayers will be selected out of a large group of contestants to represent Belgium in the ECG finals. With so much at stake, expect to see the best of the best battling in absolutely gorgeous costumes!
“WHAT’S THE POINT IN GROWING UP IF YOU CAN’T BE CHILDISH SOMETIMES? ” THE FOURTH DOCTOR
COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT
Sure, Supergirl and Spider-Man are looking awesome, but never forget that every cosplayer is a real human being in a costume. TREAT OUR COSPLAYERS WITH THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE. PLEASE ASK THEM NICELY FOR A PICTURE. HARASSERS WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE EXIT. 12
COSPLAY PAR ADES Coming together to celebrate common interests has never been so visible as on the Cosplay Parade stage. Join your cosplay brothers and sisters of the same fandom in the middle of Hall 1 and get on the catwalk together. Dressed as a Star Wars character? Then join your fellow Star Wars cosplayers on stage and show yourself at your best. Imagine the pictures!
“ALL YOU NEED IS FAITH, TRUST AND A BIT OF PI XIE DUST”
EXPERIENCING NOTICING HAR ASSMENT?
PETER PAN
Light the beacons and call The Guardians for aid! Notify the nearest FACTS Guardian (look for matching FACTS crew shirts) or go to the Harassment Notification Centre. That is located at
⊱⊱The Info/Merchandise Point, in Hall 5
We rarely ever have instances like these, but when we do, we will act accordingly. If you’re disruptive, you can and will be escorted to the exit and/or handed to the police officers. .
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Signin
I LOVE PIZZA / PASTA CATERINGPUNT 1
WORKSHOPS Q&A & PARTY FLEX XL
Artis Alley
CASH
PICKNICK ZONE
VIP SS E S PR EST GU
HAL 3
Q&A
FACTS ACADEMY
RESTAURANT
HAL 4
HAL 6
ACTORS / ARTISTS
COSPKAY
ng Sessions
CATERINGPUNT 6B
COSPLAY
CATERINGPUNT 6A
CATWALK
BURGERS CATERINGPUNT
Photobooth
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HAL 1
No Discount Zone
FAST & FRESH
HAL 7
HAL 5 Inkom + Partners
Movie Cars
HAL 8
SATURDAY SCHEDULE Workshops Flex 1
Speed dates Flex 2
Panels
Karaoke
Q&A’s
Flex 3
Flex 4
Flex XL
Karaoke
Manu Bennett
Sign Sessi Hal
10:00 10:30 11:00 Props 101 by Downfall Cosplay
11:30 12:00 12:30
Learn to draw Futurama
Speed Dating Session 1 Starbit Cosplay Panel
13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30
Speed Dating LGBT Men
15:00 15:30
Speed Dating Session 2
Brian Azzarello Panel Cobie Smulders
The Simpsons Panel
Gillian Anderson
16:00 16:30 17:00
Speed Dating LGBT Women
Thor’s Voice Battle
17:30 18:00 18:30
Joe Keery
From Comics to Fan-film by DC Shorts
Speed Dating Session 3
TheOfficialAriel Panel Karaoke
Emilie de Ravin
Isaac Hempstead Wright
19:00
* All actors will be signing all day long, except when they are at the photo booth, doing a panel
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Photo Booth 1 Hall 4
Photo Booth 2 Hall 4
Cosplay Stage Hall 6
Cosplay Parades Hall 1
Fantasy / Book (Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings) Sci-Fi (Star Wars, Star Trek, â&#x20AC;Ś)
Manu Bennett
Anime/ Manga
eSports Arena Hall 2
The Beast 2.0 Hall 3
League of Legends Semi-Finals On Stage: Sector One vs. New Dynasty Side Stage: Lil Saint vs. Benelux Randoms
Video Game
Fight Club with Koolein
Gillian Anderson
Joe Keery FACTS Cosplay Contest
Emilie de Ravin
League of Legends Finals
Cobie Smulders Comic Book (DC, Marvel)
Isaac HempsteadWright
Cosplay Group Picture at 16:45
FACTS Cosplay Prize Ceremony
Prize Ceremony Finals Mario Kart 8 Deluxe By Nintendo
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE Workshops Flex 1
Speed dates Flex 2
Panels
Karaoke
Q&A’s
Flex 3
Flex 4
Flex XL
Sign Sessi Hal
10:00 10:30 Hats and hair accessories 101 by Myka
11:00
Isaac HempsteadWright
11:30 12:00 12:30
Learn to draw The Simpsons
Speed Dating Session 1
Cobie Smulders
Workshop ‘Self-care in the cosplay community’ Karaoke
13:00 Speed Dating LGBT Men
13:30
From Comics to Fan-film by DC Shorts
Emilie de Ravin
14:00 Speed Dating Session 2
14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30
Cosplay Armors, from reference to wearable costume by Captain Ghostly
Speed Dating LGBT Women
Manu Bennett
Carlos Ezquerra (co-creator Judge Dredd) Panel
Gillian Anderson
Joe Keery Thor’s Voice Battle
Karaoke
17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00
* All actors will be signing all day long, except when they are at the photo booth, doing a panel
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Photo Booth 1 Hall 4
Photo Booth 2 Hall 4
Cosplay Stage Hall 6
Cosplay Parades Hall 1
eSports Arena Hall 2
The Beast 2.0 Hall 3
Rocket League Semi-Final 1: Corax Gaming vs. WithMyBoyz Fantasy/ Book (Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings)
Manu Bennett
Sci-Fi (Star Wars, Star Trek, â&#x20AC;¦)
Rocket League Semi-Final 2: mCon esports vs. Game Fist
Overwatch: JTF vs. Qbyte
Anime/ Manga
Video Game
Rocket League Final Gillian Anderson Joe Keery Meet & Greet
ECG Cosplay Contest
Overwatch: ECV vs. Ghent Giants
Cobie Smulders
Nachtwacht
Rocket League Final
Emilie de Ravin
Isaac HempsteadWright
ECG Cosplay Prize Ceremony
Comic Book (DC,
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Finals by Nintendo
Marvel) Cosplay Group Picture at 16:45
Rocket League Prize Ceremony
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FIND YOUR SOULMATE IN THE SPEED DATES Since FACTS is the perfect place to meet so many equally geeky people at once, chances are high that ‘the one’ is waiting for you there. Go and find out in these quick and care-free meeting moments. What are you waiting for?
FEEL THE HYPE AT THE FACTS ESPORTS ARENA
With a prize pool of €6.400 and eternal FACTS fame on the line, you will witness some digital fireworks on the eSports stage in the FACTS Gaming Hall. Watch how Belgium’s best teams battle in various games, such as Rocket League, League of Legends and more! Brought to you by gaming partner Kayzr.
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LEARN HOW TO DR AW THE SIMPSONS AND FUTUR AMA
As fulltime artists for Futurama and The Simpsons comics, James Lloyd and John Delaney are perfect teachers for people who want to make top quality drawings of those series.
NACHTWACHT MEET AND GREET
Werewolf Wilko, elf Keelin and vampire Vladimir are ready for a meet & greet in the Guest Hall, on Sunday, April 8! Get your free autographs and pics of these Flemish fantasy heroes. (13.30h - 15.30h, Sunday)
THE BEAST
FACTS brings back the largest and most bouncy ride you will ever experience! After all, this is the biggest inflatable obstacle course in the world! And now that this monster has been split in two parts, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need twice as many people to go to battle. Come and join us!
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1993
The birth of FACTS. No huge stars or halls, just a handful of fans with an exhibition in the café ‘Het Tonneke’ in Ghent. Two tables, forty visitors and a poodle. And 30 badly copied posters.
1995
The third edition was the one with the first big screen projection of three anime movies. We can’t for the life of us remember what they were. But they must have been great, because some fifty fans were hooked for hours.
1999
Our very first guest actor: Richard Leparmentier, Star Wars’ Admiral Motti! When he arrived, it was as if WE were the ones getting choked by Darth Vader. He didn’t find our lack of experience disturbing, but rather touching.
2001
A rampant ¼ size AT-AT was blowing everybody’s minds in the FACTS hallway. Good times, good times.
2005
Stargate SG-1’s General Hammond came over to blow out the candles at our 15th edition birthday party. We may not have been as ‘green’ as in 1999 guest-wise, but the feeling remained fan-tastic!
2009
We were big enough to leave the ICC - our second breeding nest and spread our albatross wings in Flanders Expo for the first time. We had only a few side halls to fill, but that didn’t last long. facts_2009_posterA3.indd 1
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MORE THAN 2 OF 28.000 M , SY, ANIME SF, FANTA TOYS, DVD’S, COMIC S, GUESTS + SPECIAL GAME ZONE, & MANY COSPL AY ACTIV ITIES
1 8 -1 9 OCTOBER
V.u. BVBA Con-Fuse, P.O. Box 44, B-9000 Gent - Stationswijk - artwork: Romano Molenaar - layout: Bart Croonenborghs
FLANDERS EXPO G H E N T, B E LG I U M
WWW. FAC TS . B E W W W. FACEBOOK .COM/FACTSCONVENT ION
COME & MEET
Prison Break, Arrow, The Hunger Games
CHRISTOPHER JUDGE Stargate SG-1, The Mentalist
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LOU FERRIGNO
The Incredible Hulk, Avengers: Age of Ultron
LIAM MCINTYRE
Spartacus: War of the Damned
EDUARDO RISSO Batman, 100 Bullets, Wolverine, Spaceman
ETHAN VAN SCIVER Green Lantern, Batman
CARLOS PACHECO JLA, Age Of Ultron, Captain America, Iron Man
Cosplay and FACTS were now inseparable. The things you do on stage and in the halls… You’re more than just visitors, you and your creative costumes are part of the FACTS package!
& MANY OTHERS
PREORDER YOUR TICKET NOW WWW.FACTS.BE/TICKETS
ROBERT KNEPPER
11-08-2009 11:53:43
2/09/14 09:51
25 years, 30 editions. Even the Time Lords didn’t see this historical event coming. It has been a truly awesome ride. If you’re a new recruit on the FACTS Mothership: welcome! If you’re a FACTS veteran: we thank you with all our hearts! This is just as much your birthday as ours. Have fun!
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
GILLI AN ANDERSON REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Female
KNOWN ALI ASES
Dana Scully in The X-Files - Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier in Hannibal - Stella Gibson The Fall - The Goddess Media in American Gods - Sarah Merrit in The Last King of Scotland
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 13:00 - 14:00 Sunday: 12:45 - 13:45
PANELS
Saturday: 15:00 - 15:45 Sunday: 14:15 - 15:00
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
J OE KEERY REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Male
KNOWN ALI ASES
Steve Harrington, aka ‘Mom Steve’, aka ‘pretty damn good babysitter’ in Stranger Things
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 13:45 - 14:45 Sunday: 13:15 - 14:15
PANELS
Saturday: 16:00 - 16:45 Sunday: 15:15 - 15:45
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
COBIE SMULDERS REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Female
KNOWN ALI ASES
Robin Scherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in The Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 15:15 - 16:15 Sunday: 14:00 - 14:45
PANELS
Saturday: 14:00 - 14:45 Sunday: 11:30 - 12:00
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
ISAAC HEMPSTEADWRIGHT REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Male
KNOWN ALI ASES
Bran Stark in Game of Thrones Eggs in The Boxtrolls
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 16:30 - 17:30 Sunday: 15:45 - 16:30
PANELS
Saturday: 18:00 - 18:45 Sunday: 10:45 - 11:15
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
EMILIE DE R AVIN REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Female
KNOWN ALI ASES
Belle in Once Upon a Time - Claire in Lost - Tess in Roswell - Curupira in Beastmaster - Brenda in The Hills Have Eyes
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 14:30 - 15:30 Sunday: 14:45 - 15:30
PANELS
Saturday: 17:00 - 17:45 Sunday: 13:30 - 14:00
INTERGALACTIC IMMIGRATION AGENCY
MANU BENNETT REALM Earth SPECIES Human GENDER Male
KNOWN ALI ASES
Deathstroke in Arrow - Crixus in Spartacus - Azog the Defiler in The Hobbit - Allanon / Warlock Lord in The Shannara Chronicles - Terron Leader in The Beastmaster
PHOTO SESSI ONS Saturday: 11:30 - 12:15 Sunday: 11:15 - 12:00
PANELS
Saturday: 13:00 - 13:45 Sunday: 12:45 - 13:15
Is your inner Pac-Man hungry? Then wakka-wakka to one of these catering stands and get your tasty Power Pellets! We once again have a wide array of food and beverages to choose from. There’s something for everyone. Bon appétit!
Ninja Turtles' Cowabungalow
The Sweet Spot
Mario & Luigi
Foodtruck Festival
Snorlax' Feeding Frenzy
Snack Attack
New York’s Shoarma Joint
Brainfreeze Coffee & Comics
Taco Belle
Comic Sans
Pixel Snacks
Fast & Fresh
Onigiri-ya
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“THE WORLD COULD ALWAYS USE MORE HEROES” - TR ACER , OVERWATCH
Show Manager:
Alexis Leplat
Editor-in-Chief: Anthony Audenaerd Copywriter: Jonathan Van de Velde Editors: Alexis Leplat Anthony Audenaerd Jonathan Van de Velde Head of Graphic Design: Delphine De Clercq Graphic Designer: Eva Mestdagh Art Work: Jeroen Van Zwol for Zwoltopia (jeroen@zwoltopia.be) Photography: Fille Roelants (www.filleroelants.be) Stijn Vanderdeelen (www.styn.be) Proofreader: Ed Walker Community Manager: Head of Media & Spokesperson: Press Officer:
Venue Project Manager: Event Operations Manager: Head of Environment, Health & Safety: Event Operations Coordinator: Credit Control Supervisor: Credit Control Coordinator: Front Desk Coordinator:
Jonathan Van de Velde Anthony Audenaerd Lisa Vandevelde (Diamonds & Pearls Communications)
Eveline De Bruycker Jens Vandevoorde Freddy Hebbrecht Tiffany Spigeleer Philippe De Caesemaeker Anne Vanderdonckt - Christine Staelens Christelle Mertens
The FACTS Team: Dirk Oosterlinck, Alexis Leplat, Anthony Audenaerd, Jonathan Van de Velde, Joe Van Damme Global Brand Director Heroes: Sales Manager Heroes: The Mothership:
Nil Sönmez Joe Van Damme
Emmanuel Van Melkebeke, Stefaan Van de Walle, Jörgen Van der Beken, Peter Vermaele
Each year, FACTS is blessed with a loyal team of enthusiastic volunteers. They work the whole weekend, simply out of sheer love for our event. Give them a hug when you meet them, because they deserve it. FACTS is no stand-alone event, it is part of a huge European network of pop culture events called Heroes. The Heroes network consists of 12 thrilling events in 6 countries across Europe. We’re building a passionate community of 300.000+ fans who travel from around the world to share their excitement and interests. Also a big thanks thanks to our partners, the management and staff of Easyfairs. This magazine is distributed for free. Its contents are subject to change. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme.
# FACTSConvention
SAVE THE DATE FACTS fall 2018 will be held on 29 and 30 September 2018, right here in Flanders Expo, Ghent!
“LAUGHTER IS TIMELESS, IMAGINATI ON HAS NO AGE, AND DREAMS ARE FOREVER” WALT DISNEY