| Panelist | Slot | Event | Description | Panelists | Room |
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| Adam Stemple | Friday 11PM-12AM | Magic Songs | What songs can you think of that have a magic theme? Join Candy Anderson in a sing-along trip through popular music. | (Adam Stemple, Candy Anderson) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Adam Stemple | | (Adam Stemple) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Magic of Music | David Byrne (of the Talking Heads) said, "With music, you often don't have to translate it. It just affects you, and you don't know why." Have you ever heard a song and it made you want to make your own art? Join our panelists for a discussion of the music that has hit them on an inspiration level. Additionally, do they continue to listen to music while creating their own art? If so, what do they listen to and why? If not, why not? An open discussion at the end will give time for the audience to note their own experiences with music and inspiration/creation. | (Zac Zacarola, Patty Templeton, Adam Stemple) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Adam Whitlatch | Friday 10PM-11PM | Magic of Old Time Radio | A reprise of last year’s panel with a focus on Magical Characters portrayed on old time radio and the other magic part would be some demonstrations of Foley (sound effects) used in old time radio. | (Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Writing Media Tie-Ins | From Star Trek to Halo, books and audio dramas based on hit television shows, video games, and summer blockbusters are big business. But what goes into writing a media tie-in? What obstacles do authors face? And is it worth their time and talent? | (Adam Whitlatch, Jim Hines) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | GOH and Pro Signing Event | Join our author GOH Jim Hines, our artist GOH Megan Lara, as well as other attending pro authors for this signing event. | (Megan Lara, Lettie Prell, Jim Hines, Channing Whitaker, Adam Whitlatch) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Adam Whitlatch Reading | | (Adam Whitlatch) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Addison Hartmann | Friday 9PM-10PM | Anime You Should/Should Not See | New to anime and not sure where to start? Join this group discussion to hear about some of the group favorites – and find out what our veterans suggest to steer clear from. | (Addison Hartmann, Tom Ulrick) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Anime You Should/Should Not See | New to anime and not sure where to start? Join this group discussion to hear about some of the group favorites – and find out what our veterans suggest to steer clear from. | (Addison Hartmann, Tom Ulrick) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | sequels - run offs - remakes - resurrect it - let it die | | (Addison Hartmann) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Ninja Types | | (Addison Hartmann) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Japanese Rock Paper Scissors | You may rule the roost playing this classic game on the playground…but how will you fair when we add in an Anime twist? Having the strongest weapon doesn’t always guarantee you the win in this game! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Anime Jeopardy Pre-Lims | Think you have what it takes to be this year’s Anime fan champion? Let’s find out in this team and solo Jeopardy style Anime game. Show off your Anime knowledge in this trivia game where both the players, and the judges get to pick the categories. Preliminary competition Saturday, with the FINAL SHOWDOWN on Sunday – winners will compete for awesome Anime prizes! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Openers and Closers | | (Addison Hartmann) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Akira 18+ | Anime is known for kicking your cartoons up a notch. Join us for a screening of Akira, the landmark Japanese animation exploring the dystopian side of Japan. | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 12AM-1AM | Akira 18+ | Anime is known for kicking your cartoons up a notch. Join us for a screening of Akira, the landmark Japanese animation exploring the dystopian side of Japan. | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Anime Jeopardy Finals | Think you have what it takes to be this year’s Anime fan champion? Let’s find out in this team and solo Jeopardy style Anime game. Show off your Anime knowledge in this trivia game where both the players, and the judges get to pick the categories. Preliminary competition Saturday, with the FINAL SHOWDOWN on Sunday – winners will compete for awesome Anime prizes! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| Alan Koslow | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Quack Medical Devices | Back by popular demand: Alan Koslow demonstrates his personal collection of antique quack medical devices in all their steampunk glory. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Alan Koslow) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Conspiracy Theory Buffet | Let’s talk about crazy conspiracies. There are so many flavors to choose from. Pick your favorite off the shelf or concoct your own from scratch. Tin foil hat is optional. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Robert Cook, Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Science Fiction Cults | From Heaven’s Gate, to Scientology, to real-life vampire cults, reality once again proves itself stranger than fiction. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Amanda Alexander | Friday 9PM-10PM | Outlander | Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling book series has now become a successful television show on Starz. Come join fans of the series and discuss both the books and the show. | (Amanda Alexander, Sera Alexander) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Demicon in the Morning (Green Room) | Good morning Demicon! It’s time to wake up and get your Convention on! We have it all here on our very own Demicon morning show! Broadcasting live from the Green Room over the Demicon Channel, we’ll tell you what you’ve missed and what’s yet to come. We will tell you this and more after a word from our Sponsers. | (Amanda Alexander, Sera Alexander, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Fanfiction 18+ | Whether you love to read it, love to write it, or both, come join us to talk about it. We’ll discuss everything from innocent fluff to the dirtier end of the spectrum. 18 years and older. | (Amanda Alexander, Destiny Kennis) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Amy Olson | Friday 11PM-12AM | Mushi-Shi | | (Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Friday 12AM-1AM | Mushi-Shi | | (Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Japanese Rock Paper Scissors | You may rule the roost playing this classic game on the playground…but how will you fair when we add in an Anime twist? Having the strongest weapon doesn’t always guarantee you the win in this game! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Anime Jeopardy Pre-Lims | Think you have what it takes to be this year’s Anime fan champion? Let’s find out in this team and solo Jeopardy style Anime game. Show off your Anime knowledge in this trivia game where both the players, and the judges get to pick the categories. Preliminary competition Saturday, with the FINAL SHOWDOWN on Sunday – winners will compete for awesome Anime prizes! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Akira 18+ | Anime is known for kicking your cartoons up a notch. Join us for a screening of Akira, the landmark Japanese animation exploring the dystopian side of Japan. | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 12AM-1AM | Akira 18+ | Anime is known for kicking your cartoons up a notch. Join us for a screening of Akira, the landmark Japanese animation exploring the dystopian side of Japan. | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Anime Jeopardy Finals | Think you have what it takes to be this year’s Anime fan champion? Let’s find out in this team and solo Jeopardy style Anime game. Show off your Anime knowledge in this trivia game where both the players, and the judges get to pick the categories. Preliminary competition Saturday, with the FINAL SHOWDOWN on Sunday – winners will compete for awesome Anime prizes! | (Addison Hartmann, Amy Olson) | Michigan - Anime |
| Andrew Miller | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Potter Fanfiction: Likes and Dislikes | Come discuss your favorite topics and characters. | (Andrew Miller, Megan Bygness) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Harry Dresden | A discussion panel honoring our Wizard of Honor, Harry Dresden. | (Dennis Green, Andrew Miller, Megan Dean) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Ben Ulin | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Ben Ulin | Join magician Ben Ulin. | (Ben Ulin) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Benjamin Rittgers | Friday 5PM-6PM | Raspberry Pi | The Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer created as a platform for learning programming, but it's use immediately evolved. We'll discuss the uses and misuses of this little computer and how it can aid you in projects from robotics to radios to the Internet of Things | (Benjamin Rittgers) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Brad Fleener | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Ties That Bind | We all know bow ties are cool, but how do you achieve that notorious knot? Come and learn the fine art of tying bow ties, neck ties, ascots, and cravats. | (Brad Fleener, Robert Uy) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Masquerade Props | Come learn what goes into making good props to go with your costume. | (Dan Havens, Brad Fleener) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | How to Grow an Awesome Moustache | Having a well-groomed moustache is a must for any steampunk gentleman. Learn moustache growing tips and care and interesting stories with Professor Edwin Dane, Snap O’Grady, and Monty McAllister. | (Brad Fleener, Mitch Thompson, Robert Uy) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Brad Karsjens | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Guitar 101 | Learn to play guitar in this interactive workshop. We’ll even get you playing a song or two. Bring your guitar if you have one. | (Brad Karsjens, Robert Uy) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 2PM-3PM | SCA Songs | There are many songs sung in the Society for Creative Anachronism’s rich, almost 50-year history. Come sing a few of them with us. | (Brad Karsjens) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Bryan Baker | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Bryan Baker | | (Bryan Baker) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Songwriting Panel | | (Bryan Baker, Michael Nixon) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| Candy Anderson | Friday 11PM-12AM | Magic Songs | What songs can you think of that have a magic theme? Join Candy Anderson in a sing-along trip through popular music. | (Adam Stemple, Candy Anderson) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Redneck Wine Tasting | Join Andy Bob, Candy Mae, Laurre Mae, Mikey Bob, and Edie, Mae, Once again as they sample some of the finest Redneck Wines in the country. Sure to please the Redneck sise off everyone! | (Candy Anderson) | ConSuite (5th floor) |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Redneck Wine Tasting | Join Andy Bob, Candy Mae, Laurre Mae, Mikey Bob, and Edie, Mae, Once again as they sample some of the finest Redneck Wines in the country. Sure to please the Redneck sise off everyone! | (Candy Anderson) | ConSuite (5th floor) |
| | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Celebrating Max | Demicon’s Max Rauer, Jr. was a great guy and a great filk writer. Join us in singing many of Max’s creative and funny song parodies. | (Candy Anderson) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Over or Under | Come join the long time debate Should the roll be place over or under? This Discussion will also include the history and other fun facts about that one thing we never want to be without when the need arises.. Toilet Paper ! | (Candy Anderson) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Mad Lyrics Filk | What happens when you mix the Mad Libs game with a bunch of singers? Find out in this hilarious and interactive activity. | (Candy Anderson, Robert Uy) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Channing Whitaker | Saturday 11AM-12PM | GOH and Pro Signing Event | Join our author GOH Jim Hines, our artist GOH Megan Lara, as well as other attending pro authors for this signing event. | (Megan Lara, Lettie Prell, Jim Hines, Channing Whitaker, Adam Whitlatch) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 11AM-12PM | The Book Was Better | Author and screenwriter Channing Whitaker compares writing novels vs. writing screenplays, discusses the strengths of both mediums, the pitfalls of comparing them, strategies for adaptation, answers your questions, and suggests a new way of thinking the next time a book you love hits the big screen. | (Channing Whitaker) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Channing Whitaker Reading | | (Channing Whitaker) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Cheryl Corbin | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Designing a Magic System | It's tempting to use all-powerful magic when creating a world, but it makes for a boring story. Magic with limitations and consequences adds drama and intensity to your world. We'll discuss how to design a believable magic system for your created world, including the different types of magic, the ways they can be used, and how to decide the rules that govern magic in your world. | (Cheryl Corbin, Jim Hines) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Craig Leabhart | Friday 5PM-6PM | Cyber War: Science Fiction or Science Fact? | Exploring science fiction cyber warfare themes and how they compare to our current technological capabilities. Craig Leabhart is a self-described politics junkie, geek, Viking, occasional blogger, and aspiring cybersecurity expert. | (Craig Leabhart) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | You Probably Packed More Than Your Towel | How many connected devices did you bring to DemiCon? A smartphone? A tablet? A laptop? All of the above? Exploring cybersecurity for the connected convention goer. Craig Leabhart is a self-described politics junkie, geek, Viking, occasional blogger, and aspiring cybersecurity expert. | (Craig Leabhart) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Dan Gardner | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Forgotten Holiday Songs | Christmas isn’t the only holiday for singing. Come sing songs that celebrate Thanksgiving, Earth Day, Arbor Day, or even Talk Like A Pirate Day. | (Dan Gardner) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Dan Havens | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Masquerade Props | Come learn what goes into making good props to go with your costume. | (Dan Havens, Brad Fleener) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Dave West | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Steampunk Dueling | Bring your steampunk weapons to this panel for a show and tell session. | (Dave West, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Denise Garner | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Artist Q&A | Join professional artists for a Q&A session. | (Denise Garner, John Garner, Megan Lara) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Body Painting | Watch and learn as artists demonstrate the art of body painting on human canvases. Come if you want to be painted, or just want to watch. 18 and over. | (Denise Garner, John Garner) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Body Painting | Watch and learn as artists demonstrate the art of body painting on human canvases. Come if you want to be painted, or just want to watch. 18 and over. | (Denise Garner, John Garner) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| Dennis Green | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Harry Dresden | A discussion panel honoring our Wizard of Honor, Harry Dresden. | (Dennis Green, Andrew Miller, Megan Dean) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | State of Geek Culture 2015 | Has the past year has been a good year or a bad year for geekdom? | (Dennis Green, Sera Alexander) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Denny Lynch | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Conspiracy Theory Buffet | Let’s talk about crazy conspiracies. There are so many flavors to choose from. Pick your favorite off the shelf or concoct your own from scratch. Tin foil hat is optional. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Robert Cook, Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Science Fiction Cults | From Heaven’s Gate, to Scientology, to real-life vampire cults, reality once again proves itself stranger than fiction. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Destiny Kennis | Friday 5PM-6PM | sorting hat, wands & brooms, games, and bedtime stories | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Friday 6PM-7PM | sorting hat, wands & brooms, games, and bedtime stories | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Friday 7PM-8PM | sorting hat, wands & brooms, games, and bedtime stories | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | sorting hat, wands & brooms, games, and bedtime stories | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Supernatural | Come discuss the show with other fans. | (Destiny Kennis) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Friday 11PM-12AM | Supernatural | Come discuss the show with other fans. | (Destiny Kennis) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Runes and Spell Toss | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Runes and Spell Toss | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Potions Class | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Magical Photo Op--Prizes Available | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Fanfiction 18+ | Whether you love to read it, love to write it, or both, come join us to talk about it. We’ll discuss everything from innocent fluff to the dirtier end of the spectrum. 18 years and older. | (Amanda Alexander, Destiny Kennis) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Welcome to Nightvale | | (Destiny Kennis) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Open Play | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Open Play | | (Destiny Kennis) | Bennigans - Childrens Programming |
| Eric Langkamp | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Unity3D and the game development process | Eric and Jason of Exalted Guy Interactive will walk you through the process of independent video game development. The Exalted Guy team will explain in simple terms how to take a basic game concept and make it a reality using the Unity3D game engine. | (Eric Langkamp) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Greg Abba | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Hanna Edwards | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| James Hoffman | Friday 10PM-11PM | What Are You Reading? | Join the DAGOBAH monthly readers group as they discuss the books they've recently read. Be prepared to discuss the SF, fantasy and horror books you've read and would like to recommend. Audience participation is welcome!!! | (James Hoffman) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Mile Long Bookshelf: Author's Edition! | Join the DAGOBAH readers group as we poll the audience to create a list of favorite Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror authors so that we can recommend them to new readers. Audience participation is not just welcome it’s required!! | (James Hoffman) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Jason Rolfstad | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Jeannette Roth | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Masquerade/Cosplay Tech Rehearsals | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Masquerade/Cosplay Tech Rehearsals | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Closed-Set up for Masquerade | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Masquerade | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Masquerade | | (Jeannette Roth) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Jim Hines | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Writing Media Tie-Ins | From Star Trek to Halo, books and audio dramas based on hit television shows, video games, and summer blockbusters are big business. But what goes into writing a media tie-in? What obstacles do authors face? And is it worth their time and talent? | (Adam Whitlatch, Jim Hines) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | GOH and Pro Signing Event | Join our author GOH Jim Hines, our artist GOH Megan Lara, as well as other attending pro authors for this signing event. | (Megan Lara, Lettie Prell, Jim Hines, Channing Whitaker, Adam Whitlatch) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | GOH Discussion | | (Jim Hines, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Diversity and Inclusiveness | | (Jim Hines) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Designing a Magic System | It's tempting to use all-powerful magic when creating a world, but it makes for a boring story. Magic with limitations and consequences adds drama and intensity to your world. We'll discuss how to design a believable magic system for your created world, including the different types of magic, the ways they can be used, and how to decide the rules that govern magic in your world. | (Cheryl Corbin, Jim Hines) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | The Flash | | (Jim Hines) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Jim Hines Reading | | (Jim Hines) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Joe Struss | Saturday 1PM-2PM | LARP | Magick by Gaslight—This LARP takes place during the late 1880's during the Victorian era of Sherlock Holmes. Lord Martin Donaldson has passed away under very odd circumstances at the Langhorn public library just prior to the Great Langhorn Sprint horse race. The local constabulary are confounded and the papers are using headlines about the noble being killed by fairies and magicks. Private investigators have been called in including a speciality team from New Salem in the United States who specialize in disproving so called "magical" events. Investigators, nobles, diplomats, rouges and jockeys wanted. No experience necessary. | (Joe Struss) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | LARP | Magick by Gaslight—This LARP takes place during the late 1880's during the Victorian era of Sherlock Holmes. Lord Martin Donaldson has passed away under very odd circumstances at the Langhorn public library just prior to the Great Langhorn Sprint horse race. The local constabulary are confounded and the papers are using headlines about the noble being killed by fairies and magicks. Private investigators have been called in including a speciality team from New Salem in the United States who specialize in disproving so called "magical" events. Investigators, nobles, diplomats, rouges and jockeys wanted. No experience necessary. | (Joe Struss) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 3PM-4PM | LARP | Magick by Gaslight—This LARP takes place during the late 1880's during the Victorian era of Sherlock Holmes. Lord Martin Donaldson has passed away under very odd circumstances at the Langhorn public library just prior to the Great Langhorn Sprint horse race. The local constabulary are confounded and the papers are using headlines about the noble being killed by fairies and magicks. Private investigators have been called in including a speciality team from New Salem in the United States who specialize in disproving so called "magical" events. Investigators, nobles, diplomats, rouges and jockeys wanted. No experience necessary. | (Joe Struss) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| John Garner | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Artist Q&A | Join professional artists for a Q&A session. | (Denise Garner, John Garner, Megan Lara) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Body Painting | Watch and learn as artists demonstrate the art of body painting on human canvases. Come if you want to be painted, or just want to watch. 18 and over. | (Denise Garner, John Garner) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 3PM-4PM | Body Painting | Watch and learn as artists demonstrate the art of body painting on human canvases. Come if you want to be painted, or just want to watch. 18 and over. | (Denise Garner, John Garner) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| Jon Mohning | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Jordyn Meryl | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Jordyn Meryl Reading | | (Jordyn Meryl) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Justin Lewis | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Only the Finest in Cinema | Join the Only the Finest Cinema crew as they play clips and discuss some of the "best" b-movies, cult films, and trash cinema | (Justin Lewis) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Only the Finest in Cinema | Join the Only the Finest Cinema crew as they play clips and discuss some of the "best" b-movies, cult films, and trash cinema | (Justin Lewis) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Lars Pearson | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Doctor Who at 52 | Doctor Who expert Lars Pearson (co-author, Ahistory; top editor on the
Hugo-Award winning Chicks Dig Time Lords) leads a group discussion about the legacy of the United Kingdom's most successful series, and takes questions about Doctor Who on TV, books, audios, comics and more. | (Lars Pearson) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Chicks Dig Gaming: A Celebration of All Things Gaming by the Women Who Love It | Publisher Lars Pearson presents the newest installment in Mad
Norwegian's "Chicks Dig" series: an essay book focusing on the
contributions and personal stories of female gamers and women in the
gaming industry. Along the way, Pearson leads a group discussion about
(briefly) the horrors of GamerGate and (at more length) the positive
ways in which women are becoming more involved in the gaming field
that they love so much.
| (Lars Pearson) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Lettie Prell | Friday 4PM-5PM | Well This is It--We're All Going to Die | Seems like every month or so, we hear about some ‘new’ apocalypse that is just around the corner. Let’s make a list of all the potential catastrophes that would mean all humankind on Earth would be destroyed. Or at least 90% of humankind. | (Lettie Prell, Trudy Myers) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Friday 6PM-7PM | More Than Human, or Awaiting the Robot Overlords | A talk about the singularity and transhumanism/post humanism. | (Lettie Prell) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Lettie Prell Reading | | (Lettie Prell) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | GOH and Pro Signing Event | Join our author GOH Jim Hines, our artist GOH Megan Lara, as well as other attending pro authors for this signing event. | (Megan Lara, Lettie Prell, Jim Hines, Channing Whitaker, Adam Whitlatch) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Writer's Workshop | Demicon 26 will be reprising last year's writer's workshop hosted by professional writer, Lettie Prell. As a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), she will help to offer insight to aspiring writers who wish to improve their work. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail your manuscript to lettie@lettieprell.com no later than midnight on Saturday, April 18. | (Lettie Prell) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Writer's Workshop | Demicon 26 will be reprising last year's writer's workshop hosted by professional writer, Lettie Prell. As a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), she will help to offer insight to aspiring writers who wish to improve their work. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail your manuscript to lettie@lettieprell.com no later than midnight on Saturday, April 18. | (Lettie Prell) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| Lyndsey Yakel | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Mandi Struss | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Book Bugs/Muse Mice Workshop | Cute critters are coming! Create your own bug or mouse book mark to make your reading even more enjoyable. Learn basic hand sewing. Age 9 and up. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Needles will be used. Cost for workshop is $2. | (Mandi Struss) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Steampunk Goggles Workshop | Learn basic painting techniques as you create your very own steampunk goggles to take home. Workshop total of 10 people - sign up in the Hub. Age 9 and up. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Cost for workshop $8 per person. Acrylic paint will be used. Bring a paint shirt for protection of con clothes | (Mandi Struss) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Steampunk Goggles Workshop | Learn basic painting techniques as you create your very own steampunk goggles to take home. Workshop total of 10 people - sign up in the Hub. Age 9 and up. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Cost for workshop $8 per person. Acrylic paint will be used. Bring a paint shirt for protection of con clothes | (Mandi Struss) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Matthew Lovecraft | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Ghost Outside of Us | A panel that explores Psychic and Paranormal phenomenon. There will be a demonstration of the methods that mediums use to display psychic abilities and contact the Dearly Departed. | (Matthew Lovecraft) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Megan Bygness | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Potter Fanfiction: Likes and Dislikes | Come discuss your favorite topics and characters. | (Andrew Miller, Megan Bygness) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Megan Dean | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Harry Dresden | A discussion panel honoring our Wizard of Honor, Harry Dresden. | (Dennis Green, Andrew Miller, Megan Dean) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Megan Lara | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | GOH and Pro Signing Event | Join our author GOH Jim Hines, our artist GOH Megan Lara, as well as other attending pro authors for this signing event. | (Megan Lara, Lettie Prell, Jim Hines, Channing Whitaker, Adam Whitlatch) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Artist Q&A | Join professional artists for a Q&A session. | (Denise Garner, John Garner, Megan Lara) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | GOH Discussion | | (Jim Hines, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Michael Nixon | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Songwriting Panel | | (Bryan Baker, Michael Nixon) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| Michael Waldron | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Ingress: It's Time to Move | The world around you is not what it seems. Our future is at stake and you must choose a side. Join a faction in Ingress—a global game of mystery, intrigue and conquest. Bring your smartphone to this panel to learn about the factions, choose a side and fight with your team in this exciting augmented reality game with global stakes. | (Michael Waldron) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Michelle Clark | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | GOH Discussion | | (Jim Hines, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Costumer's Chat | Costumer’s and costume admirers have a chat to share tips and thoughts on costuming. | (Michelle Clark) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Mitch Thompson | Friday 10PM-11PM | Magic of Old Time Radio | A reprise of last year’s panel with a focus on Magical Characters portrayed on old time radio and the other magic part would be some demonstrations of Foley (sound effects) used in old time radio. | (Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | How to Grow an Awesome Moustache | Having a well-groomed moustache is a must for any steampunk gentleman. Learn moustache growing tips and care and interesting stories with Professor Edwin Dane, Snap O’Grady, and Monty McAllister. | (Brad Fleener, Mitch Thompson, Robert Uy) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Monica Oatman | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Nick Yeager | Sunday 2PM-3PM | D&D 5th Ed, 10 Months In | Last July, Wizards of the Coast ended a long playtest of the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Now, with its official release 10 months ago, does it satisfy expectations or fall short. NOTE - This is a discussion panel. People who want to play should look at the schedule for the game rooms.
| (Nick Yeager) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Patty Templeton | Friday 9PM-10PM | It Came From the Midway | Remember The Prestige? What about Geek Love by Katherine Dunn? Ever read Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold? Join our panelists for a discussion of (fiction and nonfiction) books and movies centered around magicians, the circus, and carnivals. Don't forget to chime in and tell us your favorites! | (Patty Templeton) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | Patty Templeton Reading | | (Patty Templeton) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Magic of Music | David Byrne (of the Talking Heads) said, "With music, you often don't have to translate it. It just affects you, and you don't know why." Have you ever heard a song and it made you want to make your own art? Join our panelists for a discussion of the music that has hit them on an inspiration level. Additionally, do they continue to listen to music while creating their own art? If so, what do they listen to and why? If not, why not? An open discussion at the end will give time for the audience to note their own experiences with music and inspiration/creation. | (Zac Zacarola, Patty Templeton, Adam Stemple) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Patty Westlund | Friday 9PM-10PM | Weird Al Yankovic | The man, the myth, the weirdness. What has made this filker last so long in the music industry? Come to this panel discussion and talk about music, videos, and movies. | (Patty Westlund, Robert Uy) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Orckes & Trolles | | (Patty Westlund, Robert Uy) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| Paul Stone | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Peter Balestrieri | Saturday 11AM-12PM | University of Iowa Special Collections: Rusty Hevelin | -- We’ll be explaining our newest project, the digitization of 10,000 fanzines, the first time a project of this scale has been attempted. We’ll also be talking about the prominent role for fans that’s built into the project. | (Peter Balestrieri) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Rachelle Hrubetz | Friday 9PM-10PM | Hall Costume (9-11:30) | | (Rachelle Hrubetz) | Lobby - Main Floor |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Hall Costume (9-11:30) | | (Rachelle Hrubetz) | Lobby - Main Floor |
| | Friday 11PM-12AM | Hall Costume (9-11:30) | | (Rachelle Hrubetz) | Lobby - Main Floor |
| Rick Lancaster | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Conspiracy Theory Buffet | Let’s talk about crazy conspiracies. There are so many flavors to choose from. Pick your favorite off the shelf or concoct your own from scratch. Tin foil hat is optional. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Robert Cook, Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Science Fiction Cults | From Heaven’s Gate, to Scientology, to real-life vampire cults, reality once again proves itself stranger than fiction. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Robert Cook | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Conspiracy Theory Buffet | Let’s talk about crazy conspiracies. There are so many flavors to choose from. Pick your favorite off the shelf or concoct your own from scratch. Tin foil hat is optional. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Robert Cook, Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Science Fiction Cults | From Heaven’s Gate, to Scientology, to real-life vampire cults, reality once again proves itself stranger than fiction. Sponsored by Iowa Skeptics. | (Rick Lancaster, Denny Lynch, Alan Koslow, Robert Cook) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Robert Uy | Friday 9PM-10PM | Weird Al Yankovic | The man, the myth, the weirdness. What has made this filker last so long in the music industry? Come to this panel discussion and talk about music, videos, and movies. | (Patty Westlund, Robert Uy) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Orckes & Trolles | | (Patty Westlund, Robert Uy) | Indiana - Music Lower Level |
| | Friday 12AM-1AM | Politically Incorrect Cartoons | Remember those cartoons you watched as a kid? The ones that would never get airplay nowadays because they are too violent or perpetuate stereotypes? Come relive your childhood with this no-apologies, all-fun, all-animated hour. | (Robert Uy) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Ties That Bind | We all know bow ties are cool, but how do you achieve that notorious knot? Come and learn the fine art of tying bow ties, neck ties, ascots, and cravats. | (Brad Fleener, Robert Uy) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | How to Grow an Awesome Moustache | Having a well-groomed moustache is a must for any steampunk gentleman. Learn moustache growing tips and care and interesting stories with Professor Edwin Dane, Snap O’Grady, and Monty McAllister. | (Brad Fleener, Mitch Thompson, Robert Uy) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Guitar 101 | Learn to play guitar in this interactive workshop. We’ll even get you playing a song or two. Bring your guitar if you have one. | (Brad Karsjens, Robert Uy) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Instant Filk 16 | Write an original song parody in less than an hour in this very creative, interactive, fast-paced, often silly activity. | (Robert Uy) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Filk Circle | Share your musical talents in this “bardic circle” style get-together. Sing a song, play an instrument, or come and enjoy the music. | (Robert Uy) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 1PM-2PM | Mad Lyrics Filk | What happens when you mix the Mad Libs game with a bunch of singers? Find out in this hilarious and interactive activity. | (Candy Anderson, Robert Uy) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Rose Fields | Friday 5PM-6PM | Say What?! (5-6:30) | This contest celebrates the growth in audio books, the joy of reading to a toddler and the fun of retelling a story to friends. Join in as a competitor or simply enjoy the verbal performances as an audience member. This is now the third year for this event at DemiCon. | (Rose Fields) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Friday 6PM-7PM | Say What?! (5-6:30) | This contest celebrates the growth in audio books, the joy of reading to a toddler and the fun of retelling a story to friends. Join in as a competitor or simply enjoy the verbal performances as an audience member. This is now the third year for this event at DemiCon. | (Rose Fields) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Ryan White | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Blinkies (6:30-10) | What glints on skirts, vests or shirts and makes a sparkling glow? Everyone knows it’s Blinky!!! Now you can make your very own Flashy Blinky. | (Ryan White) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | Blinkies (6:30-10) | What glints on skirts, vests or shirts and makes a sparkling glow? Everyone knows it’s Blinky!!! Now you can make your very own Flashy Blinky. | (Ryan White) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Blinkies (6:30-10) | What glints on skirts, vests or shirts and makes a sparkling glow? Everyone knows it’s Blinky!!! Now you can make your very own Flashy Blinky. | (Ryan White) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Blinkies (6:30-10) | What glints on skirts, vests or shirts and makes a sparkling glow? Everyone knows it’s Blinky!!! Now you can make your very own Flashy Blinky. | (Ryan White) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| Sallie Abba | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Magical World of Cocktails | Join Sally and Suzan as they conjure up magical themed cocktails! | (Susan Leabhart, Sallie Abba) | ConSuite (5th floor) |
| Sera Alexander | Friday 9PM-10PM | Outlander | Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling book series has now become a successful television show on Starz. Come join fans of the series and discuss both the books and the show. | (Amanda Alexander, Sera Alexander) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Demicon in the Morning (Green Room) | Good morning Demicon! It’s time to wake up and get your Convention on! We have it all here on our very own Demicon morning show! Broadcasting live from the Green Room over the Demicon Channel, we’ll tell you what you’ve missed and what’s yet to come. We will tell you this and more after a word from our Sponsers. | (Amanda Alexander, Sera Alexander, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | State of Geek Culture 2015 | Has the past year has been a good year or a bad year for geekdom? | (Dennis Green, Sera Alexander) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| Sharon Boren | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Wake for Spock? | Come and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Star Trek’s most beloved character and the actor that brought him to life. Share with other fans your favorite Spock quote, episode/movie, or convention appearance. | (Sharon Boren) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| Sheril Harper | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Blood Drive | | (Sheril Harper) | Outside |
| | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Blood Drive | | (Sheril Harper) | Outside |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Blood Drive | | (Sheril Harper) | Outside |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Grab and Go Convention Bags | Traveling for a convention requires a different set of essentials than a casual weekend away. Join this discussion of things you should always make sure to pack. | (Sheril Harper, Susan Leabhart) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Sue Raymond | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Sue Raymond Reading | | (Sue Raymond) | Missouri - Lower Level |
| Susan Eisenhour | Friday 5PM-6PM | Instant Costuming | | (Susan Eisenhour) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Friday 6PM-7PM | Instant Costuming | | (Susan Eisenhour) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Closed-Set up for Art Auction | | (Susan Eisenhour) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Art & Charity Auction | | (Susan Eisenhour, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Susan Leabhart | Saturday 10AM-11AM | Japanese Stab Binding | After the HUGE success of the Demicon-lite Coptic book binding session; the Anime team is happy to announce that we will be co-hosting Susan Leabhart as she guides us through the ancient art of Japanese book making. Because this is a crafting panel (with participation of course!) we are limiting the capacity at 30 people. If you would like to sign up for this panel please email us as at Anime@Demicon.org and we will get you registered. There is no cost to attend this panel – however you will be responsible for providing your own materials. Materials list is noted below. Embroidery thread, Paper, Fabric for covers, Scrapbooking paper (for inside decorative panels), Glue (we suggest Beacon 3in1), Beeswax, Craft board (can be found I the framing section of the craft store), Straight needle, Awl – for piercing pages and covers (we have a supply of them, but if you have your own – please bring it) | (Susan Leabhart) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 11AM-12PM | Japanese Stab Binding | After the HUGE success of the Demicon-lite Coptic book binding session; the Anime team is happy to announce that we will be co-hosting Susan Leabhart as she guides us through the ancient art of Japanese book making. Because this is a crafting panel (with participation of course!) we are limiting the capacity at 30 people. If you would like to sign up for this panel please email us as at Anime@Demicon.org and we will get you registered. There is no cost to attend this panel – however you will be responsible for providing your own materials. Materials list is noted below. Embroidery thread, Paper, Fabric for covers, Scrapbooking paper (for inside decorative panels), Glue (we suggest Beacon 3in1), Beeswax, Craft board (can be found I the framing section of the craft store), Straight needle, Awl – for piercing pages and covers (we have a supply of them, but if you have your own – please bring it) | (Susan Leabhart) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 1PM-2PM | Grab and Go Convention Bags | Traveling for a convention requires a different set of essentials than a casual weekend away. Join this discussion of things you should always make sure to pack. | (Sheril Harper, Susan Leabhart) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Magical World of Cocktails | Join Sally and Suzan as they conjure up magical themed cocktails! | (Susan Leabhart, Sallie Abba) | ConSuite (5th floor) |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 2PM-3PM | Win Lose or Draw | | (Susan Leabhart) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Tadao Tomomatsu | Friday 7PM-8PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Friday 8PM-9PM | Opening Ceremonies/TICC | | (Lyndsey Yakel, Jim Hines, Greg Abba, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Demicon in the Morning (Green Room) | Good morning Demicon! It’s time to wake up and get your Convention on! We have it all here on our very own Demicon morning show! Broadcasting live from the Green Room over the Demicon Channel, we’ll tell you what you’ve missed and what’s yet to come. We will tell you this and more after a word from our Sponsers. | (Amanda Alexander, Sera Alexander, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 2PM-3PM | Steampunk Dueling | Bring your steampunk weapons to this panel for a show and tell session. | (Dave West, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 4PM-5PM | GOH Discussion | | (Jim Hines, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Art & Charity Auction | | (Susan Eisenhour, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 12PM-1PM | Brass Gears Adventurers Society | | (Tadao Tomomatsu, Susan Leabhart, Mitch Thompson, Mandi Struss, Joe Struss, Jeannette Roth, Brad Fleener) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| | Sunday 3PM-4PM | Closing Ceremonies | | (Greg Abba, Jim Hines, Jon Mohning, Lyndsey Yakel, Megan Lara, Michelle Clark, Monica Oatman, Sheril Harper, Tadao Tomomatsu) | Stage Programming - Main floor |
| Tal Roth | Friday 10PM-11PM | Wide World of Wizards | Teen Programming. The wizard has become a corner stone of fantasy worlds, but how well do you really know these masters of magic? Come ready with your vast knowledge of the wide world of wizards, and see in this trivia showdown if you are the must learned in the mystic arts.
| (Tal Roth) | Bennigans - Workshops |
| | Saturday 12PM-1PM | What's in a Spell? | Magic is a common story telling tool in all sorts of media, but every mythology has it's own rules for how this mystical force functions. Come prepared to discuss what makes a good magical system and figure out truly what's in a spell. | (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Sticks and Stones | Gather in the ultimate tribal battle. Prepare to grunt and scrap your way through a battle for dominance in a valley before the dawn of human kind.
| (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | Sticks and Stones | Gather in the ultimate tribal battle. Prepare to grunt and scrap your way through a battle for dominance in a valley before the dawn of human kind.
| (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| | Saturday 10PM-11PM | Were Wolf | Your village has beset by fowl beasts, and the clock is ticking before they take over. Join together in a game of deception to try and route out the traitors among you, or to take over.
| (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| | Saturday 11PM-12AM | Were Wolf | Your village has beset by fowl beasts, and the clock is ticking before they take over. Join together in a game of deception to try and route out the traitors among you, or to take over.
| (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| | Sunday 11AM-12PM | Magic Stones | Test your wits against the other mages of the realm in this board game, to control all of magic.
| (Tal Roth) | Teen Lounge |
| Tom Ulrick | Friday 9PM-10PM | Anime You Should/Should Not See | New to anime and not sure where to start? Join this group discussion to hear about some of the group favorites – and find out what our veterans suggest to steer clear from. | (Addison Hartmann, Tom Ulrick) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Friday 10PM-11PM | Anime You Should/Should Not See | New to anime and not sure where to start? Join this group discussion to hear about some of the group favorites – and find out what our veterans suggest to steer clear from. | (Addison Hartmann, Tom Ulrick) | Michigan - Anime |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | It's a Conspiracy! | What's really going on in the world? Who controls it all? Is there hope? Why are all the good parking spaces taken just before you get there? Find out the answers to all these questions and more! Note, this is an all ages panel. All that's required is an open mind. | (Tom Ulrick) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Trudy Myers | Friday 4PM-5PM | Well This is It--We're All Going to Die | Seems like every month or so, we hear about some ‘new’ apocalypse that is just around the corner. Let’s make a list of all the potential catastrophes that would mean all humankind on Earth would be destroyed. Or at least 90% of humankind. | (Lettie Prell, Trudy Myers) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Friday 6PM-7PM | Trudy Myers Reading | | (Trudy Myers) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9AM-10AM | Planet Building 101 | This is often a first step for fantasy and science fiction writers, but this panel could be useful for designers of role-playing, LARP or electronic games as well. We will discuss several questions that should be decided by the designer, such as: How much water does your planet have? What is the atmosphere made of? How near is its sun and what type of sun is it? Perhaps even, Where are your tectonic plates and what direction are they moving? | (Trudy Myers) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 12PM-1PM | Botany 101 | This panel will concern the second layer of questions for consideration by authors and game designers. What do your creatures look like? Do they have two arms and two legs, or a specific number of appendages that can be used in a variety of ways? Do they have an internal skeleton, an exoskeleton, or perhaps no skeleton? What do they breath and eat? How do they move about? Where is their brain located? | (Trudy Myers) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 5PM-6PM | Culture 101 | This panel is layer 3 of the questions that an author or game designer need to answer. You’ve built your planet and imagined your creatures. Now, what is their family life like? Do they even have families, clans, tribes? What does their political system look like? Is the entire planet ruled by the same political system, or do separate countries have different political systems? Is there a caste system? Do they have a religion? Several religions? How well do those religions interact? Do they have a form of art? | (Trudy Myers) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 9AM-10AM | World Building 100 | This single panel will be a whirlwind tour of Planet Building 101, Botany 101, and Culture 101. (Note - This single panel is intended as an alternative to the 3 other panels, not in addition to them.) | (Trudy Myers) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Wil Warner | Saturday 8PM-9PM | Hor-RIFF-ic | Back again for the 4th straight year (pretty sure it's 4 and not 5) it's Hor-RIFF-ic Productions, the killers of comedy. They've lined up another great victim for their movie commentary lambasting...FROGS! Yes, Frogs, the classic eco-horror tale of....well mostly nothing happens, but that won't stop Gary and Erin Slasher along with their trusty satanic sidekick. Come for the crappy film, stay for the laughs, escape before you get killed. If you love MST3k, the Hor-RIFF-ic troupe is the demented offspring you never knew you wanted. | (Wil Warner) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 9PM-10PM | Hor-RIFF-ic | Back again for the 4th straight year (pretty sure it's 4 and not 5) it's Hor-RIFF-ic Productions, the killers of comedy. They've lined up another great victim for their movie commentary lambasting...FROGS! Yes, Frogs, the classic eco-horror tale of....well mostly nothing happens, but that won't stop Gary and Erin Slasher along with their trusty satanic sidekick. Come for the crappy film, stay for the laughs, escape before you get killed. If you love MST3k, the Hor-RIFF-ic troupe is the demented offspring you never knew you wanted. | (Wil Warner) | Kansas - Lower Level |
| Zac Zacarola | Friday 9PM-10PM | The Secret of Steel (OR Just Another Sword Petting Zoo...) | The Secret of Steel (OR Just Another Sword Petting Zoo...) | (Zac Zacarola) | Nebraska - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 6PM-7PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Saturday 7PM-8PM | “Wanderer” Table Read of a Feature Sci-fi/Thriller | The people of Earth are at risk from celestial forces. One couple must uncover how the planet has been defended before in order to protect it today. Join the screenwriter and a group of actors for a table read of the brand new, unproduced, unseen anywhere else, feature-length, Sci-fi/Thriller screenplay entitled “Wanderer” by Channing Whitaker | (Paul Stone, Jason Rolfstad, Hanna Edwards, Channing Whitaker, Amanda Alexander, Robert Uy, Sera Alexander, Zac Zacarola) | Illinois - Lower Level |
| | Sunday 10AM-11AM | Magic of Music | David Byrne (of the Talking Heads) said, "With music, you often don't have to translate it. It just affects you, and you don't know why." Have you ever heard a song and it made you want to make your own art? Join our panelists for a discussion of the music that has hit them on an inspiration level. Additionally, do they continue to listen to music while creating their own art? If so, what do they listen to and why? If not, why not? An open discussion at the end will give time for the audience to note their own experiences with music and inspiration/creation. | (Zac Zacarola, Patty Templeton, Adam Stemple) | Illinois - Lower Level |
