PanelistSlotEventDescriptionPanelistsRoom
Adam StempleFriday 9PM-10PMAdam Stemple (Adam Stemple)Indiana - Music Lower Level
 Saturday 11AM-12PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 12PM-1PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMAdam Stemple Reading (Adam Stemple)Missouri - Lower Level
Adam WhitlatchSaturday 12PM-1PMGunpla 101Have you ever wanted to get into model building but found it too expensive, difficult, or time consuming? Gunpla (Gundam + Plastic) snap-together models are a great introduction to the hobby. No paint! No glue! Come learn how to build your very own posabl(Adam Whitlatch)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 1PM-2PMGunpla 101Have you ever wanted to get into model building but found it too expensive, difficult, or time consuming? Gunpla (Gundam + Plastic) snap-together models are a great introduction to the hobby. No paint! No glue! Come learn how to build your very own posabl(Adam Whitlatch)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 4PM-5PMAdam Whitlatch Reading (Adam Whitlatch)Kansas - Lower Level
 Sunday 11AM-12PMWhat is LitRPG and How is it Different from Traditional Fantasy and Sci-FiLitRPG is a quickly growing genre! Learn what makes it different from traditional fantasy and science fiction so you can enjoy these fun reads!(Adam Whitlatch, David Pedersen)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 1PM-2PMOld Time Radio (Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson)Nebraska - Lower Level
Amanda AlexanderFriday 9PM-10PMNaughty Nerds Cabaret (18+)What is burlesque? And how do we make it nerdy? Join local nerdlesque troupe, Naughty Nerds Cabaret as they discuss this art of tease from classic to weird.(Amanda Alexander)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 9AM-10AMDemiCon in the MorningGood Morning DemiCon! Tune in to the DemiCon Channel for this live broadcast of our convention’s very own morning show. (Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 11AM-12PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 12PM-1PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 5PM-6PMOctober, 1981: An Unofficial Harry Potter Fan FilmIn October of 1981, four childhood friends find their friendship unraveling. Sirius Black, estranged from his family and living in a London flat with his partner Remus Lupin, struggles with his spiraling emotions after surviving a brutal Death Eater attac(Amanda Alexander)Nebraska - Lower Level
Amanda Arthur-StrussFriday 5PM-6PMDemiCon 101Learn about what happens at DemiCon. This is for those who are brand new to the con or need a refresher as it has been almost three years since we have physically been back together. (Amanda Arthur-Struss)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 11AM-12PMWatercolor Painting WorkshopExplore your creativity as you learn how to paint in watercolor. Led by artist Amanda Arthur-Struss. Enjoy a relaxing hour of art as you learn some watercolor basics. There is a $5 cost for supplies - cash or venmo accepted. You will be taking home the su(Amanda Arthur-Struss)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 5PM-6PMReading of Natura's Children- Mandi Arthur-Struss is putting her toes in the writing world with her youth novel Natura’s Children. She will be reading a selection of the book and answering questions. The fantasy novel is the beginning journey of two young truth seekers and their m(Amanda Arthur-Struss)Illinois - Lower Level
 Saturday 6PM-7PMTaking Bought Items to Create a One of a Kind CostumeWant to costume but not sure how? Here is a simple way to get started. In this panel you will be taking a stroll through master costumer Mandi's Costume Closet and how she takes goodwill finds and makes something new.(Amanda Arthur-Struss)Kansas - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMIntroverts Book ClubCome for the first 45 minutes and read. That’s it! Relax and read. The last five minutes, if you choose, you can share the book you are reading so everyone can add it to their book lists.(Amanda Arthur-Struss)Missouri - Lower Level
Andy BraseFriday 7PM-8PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Friday 8PM-9PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH DiscussionLearn more about the lives of the GOHs Cory Doctorow, Andy Brase and John Johnson as they answer questions by our Toastmaster Tadao Tomomatsu.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
Catherine Schaff-StumpSaturday 1PM-2PMCatherine Schaff-Stump Reading (Catherine Schaff-Stump)Illinois - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMSelf Publishing (Catherine Schaff-Stump, Ozgur Sahin)Kansas - Lower Level
Cory DoctorowFriday 7PM-8PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Friday 8PM-9PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 11AM-12PMCory Doctorow Reading (Cory Doctorow)Illinois - Lower Level
 Saturday 2PM-3PMComputer Technology in SFThis panel will cover ground from 2001’s Hal through cyberpunk, and more recent works featuring artificial intelligence, etc.(Cory Doctorow, Lettie Prell, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH DiscussionLearn more about the lives of the GOHs Cory Doctorow, Andy Brase and John Johnson as they answer questions by our Toastmaster Tadao Tomomatsu.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 6PM-7PMScience Fiction is a Luddite LiteratureThe Luddites got a bad rap. They weren't anti-technology, they demanded a different economic and social arrangement for the technology's use. There's nothing more science fictional than that.(Cory Doctorow)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 11AM-12PMSeize the Means of ComputationLaws in the US, EU and China aim at forcing tech platforms to "open up," allowing interoperators to plug new services into them, smashing holes in the walls of their walled gardens. What would an interoperable future look like?(Cory Doctorow)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 12PM-1PMPay the Writer-Beyond Moar Copyrights!Copyright has expanded without cease for half a century, and yet artists' incomes have declined over the same period, even as the revenues generated by creative labor have mounted to the sky. In a market monopolized by entertainment and tech cartels, giv(Cory Doctorow)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 1PM-2PMHuman Rights/Digital Rights (Cory Doctorow, Lettie Prell)Illinois - Lower Level
Cory HugSaturday 9PM-10PM3D Printing 101Join us for an intro to all things 3D printing. We'll talk about the equipment, the materials, how it works and what it costs to get started.(Cory Hug, Nate Farmer)Kansas - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn the latest happenings with the non-profit and be introduced to some of the new board members. (Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Greg Abba, Karen Swick, Tara Newton)Illinois - Lower Level
Craig LeabhartSaturday 5PM-6PMPunked CocktailsSuzan and Craig create punked up cocktails. The drinks are edgy, unique, and definitely tasty.(Craig Leabhart, Susan Leabhart)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 6PM-7PMArt and Charity Auction (Craig Leabhart, Nate Farmer, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn the latest happenings with the non-profit and be introduced to some of the new board members. (Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Greg Abba, Karen Swick, Tara Newton)Illinois - Lower Level
Danelle CallahanSaturday 9AM-10AMDemiCon in the MorningGood Morning DemiCon! Tune in to the DemiCon Channel for this live broadcast of our convention’s very own morning show. (Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 11AM-12PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 12PM-1PMGreat DebateWho are our overlords in this future? Are they evil or benevolent? Artificial Intelligence Robots vs Space Pirates? Vampires vs Mole People? Picks a side and using Roberts Rules we will have a *spirited* but healthy debate!(Adam Stemple, Amanda Alexander, Danelle Callahan)Missouri - Lower Level
Daniel HeckSaturday 10AM-11AMResources for Board Game DesignersDan, an experienced designer and attendee at several gaming conventions over the years, will lead an enlightening discussion about opportunities and tools that tabletop game inventors can use to turn their ideas into playable prototypes or even the next t(Daniel Heck)Illinois - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMWorld of Interactive FictionDan, an author of a trilogy of interactive novels, will lead an enlightening discussion about the industry and history of books with choices, from the early days of Choose Your Own Adventure and the impact of the self-publishing revolution on the sub-genr(Daniel Heck)Kansas - Lower Level
Daniel MohrFriday 9PM-10PMWolfie Speaks (18+)Wolfie loves to give advice, it may not be good advice, but he will give it. Come and ask him questions on anything, or just sit and have a discussion on what ever comes up.(Daniel Mohr, Wolfie B. Badd)Illinois - Lower Level
 Saturday 6PM-7PMHumor BackstageLive theater never goes exactly as expected. Come listen and share humorous stories on things going horribly wrong backstage in theater.(Daniel Mohr, Jules Mohr)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 9PM-10PMUnknown PanelWhat are we going to talk about. Who knows. Come and we'll find out together!(Daniel Mohr)Missouri - Lower Level
David PedersenSunday 11AM-12PMWhat is LitRPG and How is it Different from Traditional Fantasy and Sci-FiLitRPG is a quickly growing genre! Learn what makes it different from traditional fantasy and science fiction so you can enjoy these fun reads!(Adam Whitlatch, David Pedersen)Nebraska - Lower Level
Doug EngstromFriday 9PM-10PMReadings with Doug EngstromDoug Engstrom reads selections from his published and unpublished work.(Doug Engstrom)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMMale Writers Writing Female Characters (Doug Engstrom, Ozgur Sahin, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
Edwin DaneSaturday 4PM-5PMMy Universal Translator is BrokenLearn basic Klingon, Mandalorian, and Dothraki in this interactive workshop. Qapla’!(Edwin Dane, Patricia Uy, Robert Uy)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Attacks!”Uranians have invaded the Earth. Can Snap O’Grady save us all? Listen to this original radio presentation complete with a live cast and sound effects. Be prepared for all the Uranus jokes; it’ll be fun!(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Sunday 1PM-2PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
Erin SlasherSaturday 8PM-9PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Friday the 13th Screening & Riff-AlongNo spoons left, only knives! In lieu of a live show this year (due to the ongoing apocalypse), Hor-RIFF-ic Productions will be hosting a screening of the film that started it all... FRIDAY THE 13TH. We'll be playing our recorded version of the movie and (Erin Slasher, Gary Slasher)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 9PM-10PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Friday the 13th Screening & Riff-AlongNo spoons left, only knives! In lieu of a live show this year (due to the ongoing apocalypse), Hor-RIFF-ic Productions will be hosting a screening of the film that started it all... FRIDAY THE 13TH. We'll be playing our recorded version of the movie and (Erin Slasher, Gary Slasher)Nebraska - Lower Level
Fawn CarlsonSaturday 5PM-6PMSock Rat WorkshopDon’t go through the apocalypse on your own; make a furry companion! Sock rat sewing workshop using two common stitches and some basic embroidery. Limited to 10 participants. $2 optional donation per person to cover cost of materials. Minors must be(Fawn Carlson)Missouri - Lower Level
Gary SlasherSaturday 8PM-9PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Friday the 13th Screening & Riff-AlongNo spoons left, only knives! In lieu of a live show this year (due to the ongoing apocalypse), Hor-RIFF-ic Productions will be hosting a screening of the film that started it all... FRIDAY THE 13TH. We'll be playing our recorded version of the movie and (Erin Slasher, Gary Slasher)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 9PM-10PMHor-RIFF-ic Productions: Friday the 13th Screening & Riff-AlongNo spoons left, only knives! In lieu of a live show this year (due to the ongoing apocalypse), Hor-RIFF-ic Productions will be hosting a screening of the film that started it all... FRIDAY THE 13TH. We'll be playing our recorded version of the movie and (Erin Slasher, Gary Slasher)Nebraska - Lower Level
Greg AbbaSunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn the latest happenings with the non-profit and be introduced to some of the new board members. (Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Greg Abba, Karen Swick, Tara Newton)Illinois - Lower Level
James HoffmanFriday 10PM-11PMWhat 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)Illinois - Lower Level
Jan GephardtFriday 10PM-11PMIf This, Then WHAT?What if they’d killed Hitler in one of the assassination attempts? What if Hannibal and his elephants had frozen in the Alps, and never made it to Rome? What if the Catholics had never gained a hold on 11th-Century Spain? There are so many turning point(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 3PM-4PMSmoke and Mirrors SteampunkThe “Steampunk aesthetic” endures, both in writing and in art. Why do so many people find the “look” so appealing? What in our contemporary life makes so many of us crave a nostalgia for something that never was? Is there such a thing as “authen(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 7PM-8PMWhat Are an Artist's Rights Online?When is it “stealing” and when is it “fair use”? Is the Creative Commons idea the future of digital art, or its nemesis? Sharing, Re-tweeting, and Pinning: what is the online etiquette? How are evolving? What kinds of images are "safe" to put on(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 8PM-9PMJan Gephardt Reading (Jan Gephardt)Illinois - Lower Level
Jane ZajecSaturday 2PM-3PMChat and CraftBring a craft project and chat with us. Judy and Jane will be available to teach knitting and crocheting.(Jane Zajec, Judy Zajec)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 3PM-4PMChat and CraftBring a craft project and chat with us. Judy and Jane will be available to teach knitting and crocheting.(Jane Zajec, Judy Zajec)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Jeanette RothFriday 9PM-10PMHall Costume (Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
 Friday 10PM-11PMHall Costume (Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
 Friday 11PM-12AMHall Costume (Jeanette Roth)Lobby - Main Floor
 Saturday 12PM-1PMMasquerade/Cosplay Meeting (12-12:30pm) (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 1PM-2PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm) (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 2PM-3PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm) (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 3PM-4PMTech Rehearsals (12:30-4pm) (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 7PM-8PMClosed-Set for Masquerade (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 8PM-9PMMasquerade/Cosplay (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 9PM-10PMMasquerade/Cosplay (Jeanette Roth)Stage Programming - Main floor
Jeff MowenSaturday 12PM-1PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 1PM-2PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 2PM-3PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
Jim BoydSaturday 1PM-2PMStar Trek: Phasers in the NightJoin our annual Star Trek group discussion, led by Jim Boyd and Lars Pearson (Doctor Who: Ahistory) as we vivisect the ongoing Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy and more. The future is now, and we Trekkers have such an embarrassment of riches to lov(Jim Boyd, Lars Pearson)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 12PM-1PMDoctor Who: 59 Years YoungLars Pearson (Doctor Who: Ahistory) and Jim Boyd lead a group discussion about the timey-wimeyness that is Doctor Who, from its very beginnings on Nov. 22, 1963 (when rival studios became so desperate to quell media coverage this new show, they shot the A(Jim Boyd, Lars Pearson)Illinois - Lower Level
Joe StrussSaturday 12PM-1PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 1PM-2PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 2PM-3PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
John JohnsonFriday 7PM-8PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Friday 8PM-9PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH DiscussionLearn more about the lives of the GOHs Cory Doctorow, Andy Brase and John Johnson as they answer questions by our Toastmaster Tadao Tomomatsu.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Sunday 1PM-2PMFavorite Convention Memories with Fan GOH John JohnsonJohn will show several of his favorite photos of sci-fi conventions, travel and cats, and talk about them and his photography, questions welcomed. Conventions discussed will include ICON, Gamicon, MidAmericon II, Convergence, ConQuest, Demicon and possibl(John Johnson)Kansas - Lower Level
Josh BertockiSaturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 1PM-2PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
Judy ZajecSaturday 2PM-3PMChat and CraftBring a craft project and chat with us. Judy and Jane will be available to teach knitting and crocheting.(Jane Zajec, Judy Zajec)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Saturday 3PM-4PMChat and CraftBring a craft project and chat with us. Judy and Jane will be available to teach knitting and crocheting.(Jane Zajec, Judy Zajec)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
Jules MohrSaturday 6PM-7PMHumor BackstageLive theater never goes exactly as expected. Come listen and share humorous stories on things going horribly wrong backstage in theater.(Daniel Mohr, Jules Mohr)Missouri - Lower Level
Karen SwickSunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn the latest happenings with the non-profit and be introduced to some of the new board members. (Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Greg Abba, Karen Swick, Tara Newton)Illinois - Lower Level
Lars PearsonSaturday 1PM-2PMStar Trek: Phasers in the NightJoin our annual Star Trek group discussion, led by Jim Boyd and Lars Pearson (Doctor Who: Ahistory) as we vivisect the ongoing Picard, Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy and more. The future is now, and we Trekkers have such an embarrassment of riches to lov(Jim Boyd, Lars Pearson)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 12PM-1PMDoctor Who: 59 Years YoungLars Pearson (Doctor Who: Ahistory) and Jim Boyd lead a group discussion about the timey-wimeyness that is Doctor Who, from its very beginnings on Nov. 22, 1963 (when rival studios became so desperate to quell media coverage this new show, they shot the A(Jim Boyd, Lars Pearson)Illinois - Lower Level
Lettie PrellSaturday 12PM-1PMLettie Prell Reading (Lettie Prell)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 2PM-3PMComputer Technology in SFThis panel will cover ground from 2001’s Hal through cyberpunk, and more recent works featuring artificial intelligence, etc.(Cory Doctorow, Lettie Prell, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
 Sunday 1PM-2PMHuman Rights/Digital Rights (Cory Doctorow, Lettie Prell)Illinois - Lower Level
Marcie BrightwellSaturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
Melissa HawkFriday 9PM-10PMReturn of Star Wars TriviaFun trivia from a galaxy far far away. Come test your Star Wars knowledge and win fun prizes.(Melissa Hawk)Missouri - Lower Level
Microphone MisfitzFriday 6PM-7PMMicrophone Misfitz (Microphone Misfitz)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 5PM-6PMMicrophone Misfitz (Microphone Misfitz)Indiana - Music Lower Level
 Saturday 8PM-9PMHip Hop & Comics with the Microphone MisfitzMeet & greet and discussion on the correlation between Hip-Hop & comics.(Microphone Misfitz)Missouri - Lower Level
Mitch ThompsonSunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Attacks!”Uranians have invaded the Earth. Can Snap O’Grady save us all? Listen to this original radio presentation complete with a live cast and sound effects. Be prepared for all the Uranus jokes; it’ll be fun!(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Sunday 1PM-2PMOld Time Radio (Adam Whitlatch, Mitch Thompson)Nebraska - Lower Level
Molly KetchumSaturday 4PM-5PMMaid and Butler ContestMaid and Butler Contest. Show your skills as a maid or butler in this lighthearted contest. Have fun setting a table and serving your "guests" in this zany event.(Molly Ketchum)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Attacks!”Uranians have invaded the Earth. Can Snap O’Grady save us all? Listen to this original radio presentation complete with a live cast and sound effects. Be prepared for all the Uranus jokes; it’ll be fun!(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Nate FarmerSaturday 6PM-7PMArt and Charity Auction (Craig Leabhart, Nate Farmer, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 9PM-10PM3D Printing 101Join us for an intro to all things 3D printing. We'll talk about the equipment, the materials, how it works and what it costs to get started.(Cory Hug, Nate Farmer)Kansas - Lower Level
Owen ReynoldsSaturday 12PM-1PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 1PM-2PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 2PM-3PMLARPThe Big CoWS Buyout In Metro City- Rumors of the MegaSoft buyout of SnowStorm games is running wild at the Big Event Software show in Metro City. Snowstorm's RV game CoWS "Countries of War Struggle" is hot but is it too hot to handle as some business m(Jeff Mowen, Joe Struss, Owen Reynolds)Nebraska - Lower Level
Ozgur SahinSaturday 4PM-5PMMale Writers Writing Female Characters (Doug Engstrom, Ozgur Sahin, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMSelf Publishing (Catherine Schaff-Stump, Ozgur Sahin)Kansas - Lower Level
Patricia UySaturday 4PM-5PMMy Universal Translator is BrokenLearn basic Klingon, Mandalorian, and Dothraki in this interactive workshop. Qapla’!(Edwin Dane, Patricia Uy, Robert Uy)Nebraska - Lower Level
Pierre PettingerSaturday 10AM-11AMReadings from the Sodality UniversePierre and Sandy Pettinger read from Pierre's Sodality Universe novels.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMCostumers Assemble (Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Leabhart)Illinois - Lower Level
Rachel AuckesSaturday 2PM-3PMComputer Technology in SFThis panel will cover ground from 2001’s Hal through cyberpunk, and more recent works featuring artificial intelligence, etc.(Cory Doctorow, Lettie Prell, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMMale Writers Writing Female Characters (Doug Engstrom, Ozgur Sahin, Rachel Auckes)Illinois - Lower Level
RJ LundgrenSunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Attacks!”Uranians have invaded the Earth. Can Snap O’Grady save us all? Listen to this original radio presentation complete with a live cast and sound effects. Be prepared for all the Uranus jokes; it’ll be fun!(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
Robert UyFriday 11PM-12AMOrckes & Trolles (Robert Uy)Indiana - Music Lower Level
 Saturday 10AM-11AMSecret Asian Man 3More misheard song lyrics in this very zany and enlightening panel.(Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMMy Universal Translator is BrokenLearn basic Klingon, Mandalorian, and Dothraki in this interactive workshop. Qapla’!(Edwin Dane, Patricia Uy, Robert Uy)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Saturday 10PM-11PMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 11PM-12AMHorror PanelJoin the Fright Club and hosts of The Hell Razor Handle Bar podcast as they discuss classic and current horror movies as well as TV programs in the horror genre.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Marcie Brightwell, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMSweded Movie TrailersCome see what movie trailers our creative filmmakers came up with for this year for our cyberpunk theme. This competition was judged before the convention by a panel of local experts, but come view all the fun and amazing entries and vote for your Fan Fav(Robert Uy)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 12PM-1PMBrassGears Adventure Radio Presents “Uranus Attacks!”Uranians have invaded the Earth. Can Snap O’Grady save us all? Listen to this original radio presentation complete with a live cast and sound effects. Be prepared for all the Uranus jokes; it’ll be fun!(Edwin Dane, Mitch Thompson, Molly Ketchum, RJ Lundgren, Robert Uy)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Sunday 1PM-2PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMEpic Stories of D&DShare your stories of epic fails and epic successes from your RPG gaming experiences.(Edwin Dane, Josh Bertocki, Robert Uy)Missouri - Lower Level
Sandy PettingerSaturday 10AM-11AMReadings from the Sodality UniversePierre and Sandy Pettinger read from Pierre's Sodality Universe novels.(Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger)Nebraska - Lower Level
 Sunday 10AM-11AMCostumers Assemble (Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Leabhart)Illinois - Lower Level
Shawn WeuveSaturday 12PM-1PMLiving in the Current Middle Ages: A DiscussionPanel discussion on the Society for Creative Anachronism and medieval recreation.(Shawn Weuve)Illinois - Lower Level
Steven MarriottSunday 11AM-12PMImproved UFO ReportingUnidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have been a controversial subject since before I was born. I am now in my seventh decade, and the controversy remains unresolved. I find it curious that such an enduring mystery continues to be ignored by the scientific (Steven Marriott)Kansas - Lower Level
Susan LeabhartSaturday 2PM-3PMMars Needs PotatoesPotatoes! What are they good for? Everything! Join the Empress of DAGOBAH as she explores the many uses for the lowly spud. They can be used to produce art. They can be used to demonstrate scientific laws and principles. They can be used as a power source(Susan Leabhart)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 5PM-6PMPunked CocktailsSuzan and Craig create punked up cocktails. The drinks are edgy, unique, and definitely tasty.(Craig Leabhart, Susan Leabhart)DemiCon Adult Lounge, Room 508
 Sunday 10AM-11AMCostumers Assemble (Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Susan Leabhart)Illinois - Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMWin Lose or DrawThe box is back! Join DAGOBAH as we challenge artists to draw the clues for the audience to guess. Book? TV? Movie? The DemiCon audience is famous for its guessing skills. Just remember, the Box is cruel.(Susan Leabhart)Stage Programming - Main floor
Tadao TomomatsuFriday 7PM-8PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Friday 8PM-9PMOpening CeremoniesMeet the ConCom, GOH, Pro Guests then be entertained by TICC. Tadao Tomamotsu kicks off the convention as the Toastmaster.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 11AM-12PMYT Research AssociatesYT Research Associates is a private independent think tank for research and science. Join our toastmaster, Tadao Tomomatsu, as he discusses some of the work done by Co-Founders/Executive Officers Dr. Hideo Tomomatsu, Ph.D. and Yuko Tomomatsu, M.A./Ed.S.(Tadao Tomomatsu)Kansas - Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMGOH DiscussionLearn more about the lives of the GOHs Cory Doctorow, Andy Brase and John Johnson as they answer questions by our Toastmaster Tadao Tomomatsu.(Andy Brase, Cory Doctorow, John Johnson, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
 Saturday 6PM-7PMArt and Charity Auction (Craig Leabhart, Nate Farmer, Tadao Tomomatsu)Stage Programming - Main floor
Tara NewtonSaturday 2PM-3PM7 Wonders Architects (2-3:30)Enjoy this brand-new twist on the original 7 Wonders boardgame. Players race to become a leader of the ancient world by completing an architectural wonder that will last through the ages. Room for seven (7) players. Each game takes approximately 30 minute(Tara Newton)Wisconsin Gaming-Lower Level
 Saturday 3PM-4PM7 Wonders Architects (2-3:30)Enjoy this brand-new twist on the original 7 Wonders boardgame. Players race to become a leader of the ancient world by completing an architectural wonder that will last through the ages. Room for seven (7) players. Each game takes approximately 30 minute(Tara Newton)Wisconsin Gaming-Lower Level
 Saturday 4PM-5PMGiant Azul (4-5:30)Enjoy this GIANT version of the multiple award-winning, tile-placement game. The goal of Azul is to complete your display board, earning points as you place tiles and create patterns. Azul offers simple rules but meaningful choices, making it easy to lear(Tara Newton)Wisconsin Gaming-Lower Level
 Saturday 5PM-6PMGiant Azul (4-5:30)Enjoy this GIANT version of the multiple award-winning, tile-placement game. The goal of Azul is to complete your display board, earning points as you place tiles and create patterns. Azul offers simple rules but meaningful choices, making it easy to lear(Tara Newton)Wisconsin Gaming-Lower Level
 Sunday 2PM-3PMDMSFFS MeetingLearn the latest happenings with the non-profit and be introduced to some of the new board members. (Cory Hug, Craig Leabhart, Greg Abba, Karen Swick, Tara Newton)Illinois - Lower Level
Ty GephardtFriday 10PM-11PMIf This, Then WHAT?What if they’d killed Hitler in one of the assassination attempts? What if Hannibal and his elephants had frozen in the Alps, and never made it to Rome? What if the Catholics had never gained a hold on 11th-Century Spain? There are so many turning point(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 3PM-4PMSmoke and Mirrors SteampunkThe “Steampunk aesthetic” endures, both in writing and in art. Why do so many people find the “look” so appealing? What in our contemporary life makes so many of us crave a nostalgia for something that never was? Is there such a thing as “authen(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Missouri - Lower Level
 Saturday 7PM-8PMWhat Are an Artist's Rights Online?When is it “stealing” and when is it “fair use”? Is the Creative Commons idea the future of digital art, or its nemesis? Sharing, Re-tweeting, and Pinning: what is the online etiquette? How are evolving? What kinds of images are "safe" to put on(Jan Gephardt, Ty Gephardt)Kansas - Lower Level
Wolfie B. BaddFriday 9PM-10PMWolfie Speaks (18+)Wolfie loves to give advice, it may not be good advice, but he will give it. Come and ask him questions on anything, or just sit and have a discussion on what ever comes up.(Daniel Mohr, Wolfie B. Badd)Illinois - Lower Level