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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000
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UID:171-1789749000-1789752600@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Arrivals & Registration
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are asked to arrive at the venue between 4.30pm and 5.30pm for registration.
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/test/
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194721Z
UID:174-1789752600-1789754400@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Opening Speech
DESCRIPTION:Let the games begin! Tony Ortega will formally open the HowdyCon 2026 festivities with a short speech followed by bottomless pizza for all guests.
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/test-2/
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
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UID:183-1789754400-1789758000@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Bottomless Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Dinner will be provided and is included within the cost of your ticket. Drinks sold separately.
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/bottomless-pizza/
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
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UID:185-1789758000-1789761600@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Facing the Giant - Finding Our Voice as Ex-Scientologists
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from a panel of leading ex-Scientologists as they discuss the unique challenges people face after leaving the Church and how they came to find their voice again after deciding to speak out about their experiences. \nSpeakers: Alex Barnes-Ross\, Claire Headley\, Phil Jones\, Patty Moher and Chris Shelton \n 
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/panel-discussion-facing-the-giant-finding-our-voice-as-ex-scientologists/
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T183911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183911Z
UID:195-1789761600-1789765200@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Drinks
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URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/social-informal-drinks/
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T121500
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T183951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T195109Z
UID:197-1789819200-1789820100@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Day 2 Arrivals
DESCRIPTION:Guests are asked to arrive at the venue at 12pm. Check in\, take a seat and get ready for day two of HowdyCon 2026.
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/arrivals/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192401Z
UID:199-1789820100-1789822800@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Talk: How We Recover From the Most Destructive Cult in the World
DESCRIPTION:The Church of Scientology represents one of the most destructive cultic organizations that ever existed. The sheer volume of manipulation and control tactics set it head and shoulders above most other high control groups. Recovery from this is not easy and often not straightforward. In this talk\, Chris will discuss some of the obstacles that get in the way of freeing your mind from the manipulations of l Ron Hubbard and some ways ex-members have found of overcoming them. \nSpeaker: Chris Shelton
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/talk-how-we-recover-from-the-most-destructive-cult-in-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192417Z
UID:201-1789822800-1789826400@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Talk: A Life Without Permission
DESCRIPTION:What does it actually mean to grow up without choice\, and what happens when you finally get it? This talk goes past the dramatic “escape” moment and into the reality that follows\, where freedom is messy\, identity is a work in progress\, and even basic decisions can feel overwhelming. Drawing from personal experience and our work helping people leave Scientology\, we’ll talk about the emotional fallout\, the practical hurdles\, and what it really takes to build a life that’s finally your own. \nSpeaker: Claire Headley
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/talk-a-life-without-permission/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T141500
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184337Z
UID:203-1789826400-1789827300@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Tea/Coffee Break
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URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/tea-coffee-break/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T193911Z
UID:205-1789827300-1789830000@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Talk: Journalism\, Activism & Legislative Change
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception\, the Church of Scientology has faced fierce criticism from journalists\, critics and former members. In this session journalist Tony Ortega and ex-Scientologist Alex Barnes-Ross will discuss the importance of holding Scientology to account and how survivors are using the power of their voices to drive legislative change. \nSpeakers: Alex Barnes-Ross and Tony Ortega \n 
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/talk-journalism-activism-legislative-change/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184536Z
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UID:207-1789830000-1789833600@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:A buffet-style lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of your ticket (excluding drinks)
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/lunch-break/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192530Z
UID:209-1789833600-1789837200@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Group Therapy Podcast Live Recording
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Tony Ortega\, we will be recording an episode of the Group Therapy podcast live with the usual bunch of jokers and degraders Alex Barnes-Ross\, Claire Headley\, Phil Jones\, Patty Moher\, The Enigmatic Pan and Lynette ‘Observer Waggoner’
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/group-therapy-podcast-live-recording/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T174500
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184842Z
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UID:211-1789837200-1789839900@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Panel: The Importance of the Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation provides a vital lifeline for those leaving Scientology and has helped many people across the world establish new\, independent lives outside of the organization. In this session\, President Claire Headley and Executive Director Phil Jones will share how the Foundation changes lives and why its work is so important. \nSpeakers: Claire Headley and Phil Jones
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/panel-the-importance-of-the-michael-j-rinder-aftermath-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194859Z
UID:213-1789839900-1789840800@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Silent Auction Winners Announcement & Closing Remarks
DESCRIPTION:As we bring HowdyCon 2026 to a close\, Tony Ortega will announce the winners of the silent auction in support of the Michael J .Rinder Aftermath Foundation and make closing remarks before we move venues for the after party.
URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/silent-auction-winners-announcement-closing-remarks/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T184959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184959Z
UID:215-1789842600-1789855200@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:After Party
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URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/after-party/
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T075741
CREATED:20260403T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194913Z
UID:217-1789887600-1789898400@www.howdycon2026.com
SUMMARY:Day 3 Breakfast & Departures
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URL:https://www.howdycon2026.com/agenda/informal-breakfast-departures/
CATEGORIES:Day 3
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