Martin. 2006 was the first year that the convention was held outside of Durham; it was held in the Northern Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, North Carolina. The name "Trinoc*coN" is a reference to the Trinocs, a fictional alien race from the works of Larry Niven.
In 2006, Martin was the inaugural year for the convention to be held outside of Durham; it took place at the Northern Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh, North Carolina. The name "Trinoc*coN" alludes to the Trinocs, a fictional alien race from Larry Niven's stories.