July 18-20, 2019, Indianapolis, Indiana USA

Klingon has been called the fastest growing language in the galaxy, and it certainly lived up to that description over the past year. Star Trek: Discovery brought consistently high quality spoken Klingon to the small screen. Duolingo’s long-awaited Klingon course was finally released. Translations of The Little Prince and Sun Tzu’s Art of War were published. The KLI’s qep’a’ had the largest attendance in its 25-year history. What new and exciting things are in store?

qep’a’ cha’maH javDIch, the 26th Great Meeting of the Klingon Language Institute, returns to the same Indianapolis hotel that hosted us last year. Students from around the world, ranging from novice to expert, will gather to learn, practice, and speak the warrior’s tongue. Come enjoy a weekend of immersive study, activities, song, and socializing. Meet friends both old and new who share a real passion for this unique language.

The schedule will include morning classes for those who have just begun their studies or who want to reinforce their knowledge of the basics. Games and exercises throughout the day will give students a chance to practice what they have learned and to take advantage of the presence of more advanced speakers. Informal late night games and discussions are customary. There will be continual opportunities to experience Klingon as a real, living language. Those who wish to test their skills and knowledge will be given the chance to demonstrate their abilities by taking certification tests (the Learn Klingon Online course is designed to prepare students to pass the first level of certification). The official conference activities will close with a Saturday night pizza party and cabaret.

Make your plans now to join us in Indianapolis in July and take your tlhIngan Hol to the next level. Come along as we set a course for the next quarter century of Klingon as a living language. qo’mey poSmoH Hol! Language opens worlds!

Registration | Hotel | Schedule

Attendees:

Marc Okrand

Lawrence Schoen

Chris Lipscombe

Alan Anderson

Jeremy Cowan

Michelle Peat

Carol Anderson

Jennifer Usellis

Jackson Bradley

Eric Andeen

Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

Jessie Oberreuter

Cathryn Smith

Terrie Reinoehl

Daniel Morse

Michael Stumpe

Juliana Bukoski

Robin Roper

William Garrison

Rhys Read

Jeremiah Rose

Joanne Bukoski

Richard Bukoski

Corey Anderson

Josh Haegele

Steven Byerly

James Davis

Solange Minstein

John Harness

Darcy Ross

Jennifer Ceja

Chris Lee

Everett Flores

Jim Snideman

Mark Shoulson

Ethan Shoulson

Isaac Shoulson

Michael Lubetsky

Rich Yampell

Agnieszka Solska

Perry Rittenhouse

Monika Ackerman

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Supporting Members:

Michael Blake

Mike Szot

Julius Craynock

Lord VamPyr

William Waples

Joshua Dresser

Mel Roney

Michael Myers

Jon Brown

Margie McDonnell Welsh

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Who’s next?

A note about costumes/uniforms: Costumes are welcome, but the meeting focuses on language. The majority of our members will not be wearing costumes and many are not concerned with the cosplay aspect of Klingon. However, we will likely have some attendees who dress in full armor for the day, or wear an honor sash the whole conference, or wear a ridged forehead to indicate that they are in their Klingon persona and will only speak Klingon. Saturday night you may see a bit more dressing up and costuming for the cabaret. The most common “uniform” for most of the meeting will, however, probably be jeans and a T-shirt.