| Adam Brower |
Visual Novels: Literature as a Video Game |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Nebraska |
Visual Novels are a genre of a video game that trace their origins back to adventure games in Japan. While still niche, they are gaining audience globally. Learn about this interactive form of literature, and some of its unique features. |
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| Adam Brower |
In Defense of Crud: A Celebration of Sturgeon's Law |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Illinois |
Sturgeon's Law says that 90% of everything is crud. This panel is a celebration of that 90%, and how the crud can help us appreciate the genuinely good media. |
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| Adam Whitlatch |
Adam Whitlatch Reading |
Fri • 4:00 PM • Missouri |
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| Adam Whitlatch |
Indie Publishing AMA |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Missouri |
Come with all your questions about independent publishing, and learn how to transform your creative dreams into rewarding reality! |
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| Adam Whitlatch |
Old Time Science Fiction Radio |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Nebraska |
Travel back in time to the golden age of radio's science fiction programs hosted by Adam Whitlatch and Mitch Thompson. Listen to these bygone shows and learn a little history while you watch the 1937 Zenith Black Dial radio. |
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| Alan Koslow |
Varieties of Non Belief |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
Atheism, Agnosticism, Freethought, and whatever it is Alan calls himself. |
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| Alan Koslow |
Humanism in Science Fiction: Ethics Without Divine Authority |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Nebraska |
Humanism in Science Fiction examines the genre as a sustained moral inquiry into how humans think, choose, and behave when divine authority is absent or irrelevant. Tracing a historical arc from Renaissance humanism through early speculative works, the emergence of modern science fiction, the optimism and limits of the Golden Age, the inward turn of the New Wave, and contemporary concerns about scale and power, the lecture argues that science fiction consistently tests human values under radically new conditions. Rather than predicting the future or celebrating technology, science fiction repeatedly asks what responsibility, empathy, and ethical action look like when no higher moral order guarantees meaning or redemption. At its core, the genre explores what humans do—and who they become—when nothing higher is watching. |
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| Alan Koslow |
Where Are We Going? |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," so the saying goes. Disturbing similarities between recent US history and 1930s Germany are easy to see. What can we do to make sure it doesn't happen here? |
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| Alan Koslow |
Something's Wrong on the Internet! |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Illinois |
Online fact checking in the age of fake news. |
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| Alan Koslow |
Before Science Fiction Had a Name: From Greek Satirist to HG Wells |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Kansas |
Science fiction didn’t suddenly appear in the 19th century—it evolved over nearly two thousand years. This panel looks at the earliest deliberate speculative stories, beginning with ancient travel tales that openly invented impossible worlds, technologies, and societies, and moving forward through satire, early science, and social critique. These writers weren’t telling myths; they were consciously making things up to explore how the world works and how humans behave. The discussion traces how those ideas develop and sharpen over time, ending with H.G. Wells, where speculation, science, and modern storytelling finally lock together into what we now recognize as science fiction. |
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| Alyssa Winans |
Finding Your Style and Voice |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Nebraska |
Many artists have recognizable styles. What was your path to discovering how you work, and what you wanted to say with your art? Have those changed over time, and how? |
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| Alyssa Winans |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Alyssa Winans |
Drowning in Images |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Missouri |
Modern society bombards us with images at any given moment. It can be wonderful to live in such a visual world, but it can also be overwhelming. How do you navigate image saturation, whether as a creator or a consumer? |
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| Alyssa Winans |
GOH Discussion |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Main Stage |
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| Alyssa Winans |
Rhythm of Art |
Sun • 2:00 PM • Missouri |
Artmaking can have a rhythm to it. Whether it’s creating more or less art during different chapters of our lives, down to what time of day we feel the most creative. What have you observed over the years? How have you found a rhythm that works for you? |
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| Amanda Alexander |
Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Illinois |
Calling all wayward sinners to a panel to discuss all things Hellaverse! This panel is intended for mature audiences, be prepared for spoilers and spicy takes! Trust us with your panel discussions! |
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| Amanda Arthur-Struss |
Defending the Right to Read-Banned Book Update |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Kansas |
Get the latest in the fight against banning books in the state of Iowa and the changes in the last year. |
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| Amanda Arthur-Struss |
Introvert Book Club |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Missouri |
We are back for the forth year. Come in and read your book of choice with the the sound of lowfi music in the background. Last five minutes you may share about your book ... or not. The bookclub list will be posted outside the HUB after so anyone enjoy your selection. |
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| Anna Drahos |
Circular Gallifreyan: How To and FAQ |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Workshops |
Try your hand at Doctor Who's now canon Gallifreyan script! This interactive presentation will be presented by Anna (the Skribe) Drahos. She has been involved in the script's development since its creation by her friend, Loren Sherman in 2011, and has been the primary ‘scribe for hire’ for most of the time since then, only taking a break to get her degree in education. The first 10-15 minutes of the panel will be a presentation on the script's origin, development, influence on the fandom, common misconceptions, and appearance on the show. The majority of the panel will be a tutorial on how to read and write using the script followed by a brief Q and A session for the remaining time. |
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| Anna Drahos |
CyberPunk Arena |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Session One Fri 9 – 10:30 pm, Session Two Fri 10:30 – Midnight. Autropolis 2525, where megacorps rule all: a pair of revolutionary leaders have been arrested an are on a police transport to a high-security prison, but the team that’s supposed to break them out is missing from the timline! Looks like to set things right you’ll have to save the resistance yourselves! Let’s sit down and tell this story together! This role-playing game (RPG) is expected to take 2-5 players 1-2 hours to complete. No prior experience or materials needed. (Counts toward the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Anna Drahos |
CyberPunk Arena |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Session One Fri 9 – 10:30 pm, Session Two Fri 10:30 – Midnight. Autropolis 2525, where megacorps rule all: a pair of revolutionary leaders have been arrested an are on a police transport to a high-security prison, but the team that’s supposed to break them out is missing from the timline! Looks like to set things right you’ll have to save the resistance yourselves! Let’s sit down and tell this story together! This role-playing game (RPG) is expected to take 2-5 players 1-2 hours to complete. No prior experience or materials needed. (Counts toward the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Anna Drahos |
CyberPunk Arena |
Fri • 11:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Session One Fri 9 – 10:30 pm, Session Two Fri 10:30 – Midnight. Autropolis 2525, where megacorps rule all: a pair of revolutionary leaders have been arrested an are on a police transport to a high-security prison, but the team that’s supposed to break them out is missing from the timline! Looks like to set things right you’ll have to save the resistance yourselves! Let’s sit down and tell this story together! This role-playing game (RPG) is expected to take 2-5 players 1-2 hours to complete. No prior experience or materials needed. (Counts toward the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Anna Drahos |
Make and Take: Gallifreyan Greeting Cards |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Workshops |
This FREE make and take is hosted by Anna (the Skribe) Drahos, one of the original creators and developers of the now canon Gallifreyan Script! The project each participant will work on is a 5” by 7” greeting card featuring the Gallifreyan transcription of their choice of one word (6 or less letters recommended). The card will be assembled by pasting different colored pieces of paper cut into shapes using large circle punches. If participants are familiar with the script, they can do their own transcriptions and receive spell checks, OR they can simply request a transcription. No prior knowledge or experience is required. |
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| Ben Wolf |
Indie Publishing AMA |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Missouri |
Come with all your questions about independent publishing, and learn how to transform your creative dreams into rewarding reality! |
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| Ben Wolf |
Using History to Write Speculative Fiction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Missouri |
History is rich with periods and people, movements and ideas that make fascinating reading. Layering in historical lessons, failures, and successes can be fun, but taking those things and creating something entirely new? That's where the best fantasy and sci fi find their roots. And what about rewriting history for a more satisfying or exciting ending? It's all possible. Panelists will discuss the whos, the whens, the whats, and the hows of using history in writing. |
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| Benjamin Rittgers |
Ham Net Radio |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Kansas |
Ham Radio or Amateur Radio Communications is a fun hobby that involves electronics, connecting with people from around the world, and giving back to the community. We will explore Amateur Radio and even conduct an amateur radio net on the 2 meter band. Bring your radios if you have a ham radio license. |
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| Bill Hedrick |
Getting a Head in Klingon |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Illinois |
Master makeup artist Bill Hedrick will transform a lovely young lady into a fearsome Klingon Warrior, teaching tips and tricks along the way. |
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| Blake Hausladen |
Criticism vs. Critique: Helpful or Harmfu? |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Missouri |
What’s the difference between criticism and critique—and why does it matter? Panelists discuss how feedback shapes writers, how to offer constructive critique without discouraging creativity, and how to navigate emotional responses to criticism. |
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| Blake Hausladen |
Dark Reflections: A Behind the Scenes Peak at an Expanding IP |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Missouri |
Join artist Jeff Lee Johnson, author Donna Munro, and Rook Creek Press for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how the Dark Reflections shared world series came to life. We’ll dive into the everyday challenges of building an intellectual property, discussing contracts and ownership, adapting existing artwork into eye-catching book covers and marketing tools, collaborating with authors to shape stories and lore, working with audio narrators and engineers, and what it takes to keep projects moving and creativity flowing across so many different parts of the process. |
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| Brad Fleener |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brad Fleener |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brad Fleener |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brad Fleener |
Fashion Originators Guild-Plus History Bounding |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Costuming |
Join Molly Ketchum as she shares her research into the Fashion Originators Guild. Following will be a discussion on dressing historically in every day life. |
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| Brad Fleener |
Horror Panel |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Illinois |
Join our panel of horror hounds for a discussion of new releases, hidden gems, and what's just weird and interesting in the world of horror films, and other media. |
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| Brian Keller |
Race to Outpost 37: Teens in Space RPG |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
You are cadets at Starfleet academy and are out on spring break when you run into a bit of trouble at Edens, a local bar. The only way that they wish to settle up with the students is if you run out to Outpost 37 and get a cargo run. The other cadets are after it too… the first one to get the cargo back to the bar wins. No muss, no fuss and most of all no instructors involved. Can you be the one to get the case back to them? Can you beat the War college? Are you going to look good doing it? All of the questions will be answered at the table.
Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Some knowledge of Star Trek will be helpful but not necessary. Number of players: 6 (Counts as double slots for Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brian Keller |
Race to Outpost 37: Teens in Space RPG |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
You are cadets at Starfleet academy and are out on spring break when you run into a bit of trouble at Edens, a local bar. The only way that they wish to settle up with the students is if you run out to Outpost 37 and get a cargo run. The other cadets are after it too… the first one to get the cargo back to the bar wins. No muss, no fuss and most of all no instructors involved. Can you be the one to get the case back to them? Can you beat the War college? Are you going to look good doing it? All of the questions will be answered at the table.
Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Some knowledge of Star Trek will be helpful but not necessary. Number of players: 6 (Counts as double slots for Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brian Keller |
Race to Outpost 37: Teens in Space RPG |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
You are cadets at Starfleet academy and are out on spring break when you run into a bit of trouble at Edens, a local bar. The only way that they wish to settle up with the students is if you run out to Outpost 37 and get a cargo run. The other cadets are after it too… the first one to get the cargo back to the bar wins. No muss, no fuss and most of all no instructors involved. Can you be the one to get the case back to them? Can you beat the War college? Are you going to look good doing it? All of the questions will be answered at the table.
Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Some knowledge of Star Trek will be helpful but not necessary. Number of players: 6 (Counts as double slots for Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brian Keller |
First Day: Kids on Brooms RPG |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
You always wanted your letter to come. You were always different somehow, but not sure how. When that letter telling you that you had been accepted into a Magical School came. Who knew that Hogwarts was real, only yours didn’t come from Hogwarts. It came from One in America. Well at least you get to learn magic finally. The houses and grandeur of magic is finally going to open up to you. Monsters, Magic, Upperclassmen and you haven’t even gotten to your first period class yet. Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Knowledge of general fantasy and school tropes will be helpful but not required. Number of players 6 (Counts as double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brian Keller |
First Day: Kids on Brooms RPG |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
You always wanted your letter to come. You were always different somehow, but not sure how. When that letter telling you that you had been accepted into a Magical School came. Who knew that Hogwarts was real, only yours didn’t come from Hogwarts. It came from One in America. Well at least you get to learn magic finally. The houses and grandeur of magic is finally going to open up to you. Monsters, Magic, Upperclassmen and you haven’t even gotten to your first period class yet. Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Knowledge of general fantasy and school tropes will be helpful but not required. Number of players 6 (Counts as double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Brian Keller |
First Day: Kids on Brooms RPG |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
You always wanted your letter to come. You were always different somehow, but not sure how. When that letter telling you that you had been accepted into a Magical School came. Who knew that Hogwarts was real, only yours didn’t come from Hogwarts. It came from One in America. Well at least you get to learn magic finally. The houses and grandeur of magic is finally going to open up to you. Monsters, Magic, Upperclassmen and you haven’t even gotten to your first period class yet. Level of knowledge: None. Rules, characters, and dice will be provided. System will be taught at the table. Any age of player from 10 to 110. Knowledge of general fantasy and school tropes will be helpful but not required. Number of players 6 (Counts as double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Cath Schaff-Stump |
Indie Publishing AMA |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Missouri |
Come with all your questions about independent publishing, and learn how to transform your creative dreams into rewarding reality! |
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| Cath Schaff-Stump |
Tell Your Own Story |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Kansas |
Immersive spaces and interactive storytelling is on the rise. Come learn about ways to bring characters to life by exploring the world of LARP and immersive theatre. |
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| Cath Schaff-Stump |
Creativity |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Missouri |
How to Keep Going in Difficult Times. Right now it’s hard to stay creative. Let’s talk about ways to keep the artistic spark going. |
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| Charlotte Neubauer |
Fandom Trivia |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Illinois |
Test your puzzle skills and Fandom knowledge at Fandom Trivia. Featuring questions and word games. Prizes available. |
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| Clif Flynt |
Legit Uses for Generative AI |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Illinois |
We all agree that having an AI write your story is bad, but how about using it as a research tool, or brainstorming ways to get your hero out of a mess. |
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| Clif Flynt |
Putting Songs and Poetry Into Your Prose |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Kansas |
Tolkien and Peter Beagle are the experts at this. You can use a poem or song to set scene, define character, define a society, or even to describe events and buildings. |
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| Clif Flynt |
Clif Flynt Reading |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Illinois |
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| Cory Tilton |
Magic the Gathering Open Commander |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Colorado Gaming B |
(Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon or Split Deck Missions) |
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| Cory Tilton |
Magic the Gathering Open Commander |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Colorado Gaming B |
(Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon or Split Deck Missions) |
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| Cory Tilton |
Magic the Gathering Open Commander |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Colorado Gaming B |
(Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon or Split Deck Missions) |
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| Cory Tilton |
Magic the Gathering Open Commander |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Colorado Gaming B |
(Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon or Split Deck Missions) |
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| Craig Leabhart |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Craig Leabhart |
Crazy Cantina Cocktails |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Crag and Susan shake up some space bar Cocktails. |
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| Craig Leabhart |
Closed-set for Art Auction |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Main Stage |
Main Stage closed for setting up the Art Auction. |
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| Craig Leabhart |
Art Auction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Main Stage |
Convention attendees may silent bid on items in the Art Show until 5:00 PM on Saturday, at which time any item that has received three or more bids will go to live auction. The auction price will start at the highest bid. After auctioning all art pieces we will transition to the charity fundraising auction. |
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| Craig Leabhart |
Closing Ceremonies |
Sun • 3:00 PM • Main Stage |
Close the convention with announcements, prizes, and more. |
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| Dana Hinterleitner |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Dana Hinterleitner |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Danelle Callahan |
Great Debate |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Nebraska |
If space is not the final frontier, what is? |
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| Danelle Callahan |
Diagnosing Sherlock: Sociopath, Genius, Madman, or Other? |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Nebraska |
A review of the character in various media since conception to current to determine how he reflects on society and our mental health today. |
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| Danelle Callahan |
Meditation: Your Inner Space |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Illinois |
The world is on fire but you don’t have to be. Learn meditation options to find an inner space of calm. Great for neuro divergence and ADHD or ADD. |
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| Dani Roth |
Staging and Presenttion |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Costuming |
Dani Roth and Les Roth talk about lighting, music, staging to make your presentation shine. |
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| Daniel Mohr |
Wolfie Speaks |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Missouri |
Does your family have what it takes to win Star Wars Family Feud? Survey says…yes? Come with a team or make one when you come. |
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| Daniel Mohr |
Unknown Panel |
Fri • 11:00 PM • Missouri |
Who knows what we will be talking about. Your guess is as good as ours. Come find out at the same time we do. |
18+
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| Darby Harn |
One Hour Short Story Workshop |
Fri • 4:00 PM • Workshops |
Write a short story in an hour! Do you struggle with plot? Character? Beginnings and endings? Join bestselling, critically acclaimed author Darby Harn for a fun interactive experience where you learn to kickstart your writing! In this fast-paced and instructive workshop, Darby goes through key steps to help aspiring writers with the places they’re stuck. Come prepared to write, share, and leave with the foundation of new stories! |
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| Darby Harn |
Indie Publishing AMA |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Missouri |
Come with all your questions about independent publishing, and learn how to transform your creative dreams into rewarding reality! |
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| Darby Harn |
Genre Blending |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Kansas |
Discuss a “crossover mix” of genres, such as science fiction mysteries, or paranormal romances. What are some authors or trends within the genre that the panelists would like to highlight? |
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| David Pedersen |
Legit Uses for Generative AI |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Illinois |
We all agree that having an AI write your story is bad, but how about using it as a research tool, or brainstorming ways to get your hero out of a mess. |
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| David Pedersen |
Creativity |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Missouri |
How to Keep Going in Difficult Times. Right now it’s hard to stay creative. Let’s talk about ways to keep the artistic spark going. |
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| Deanna Sjolander |
I'm Not the Villain! Writing Great Villain Arcs |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
How do you make a compelling villain? Bring your questions to this fun discussion panel! We will cover villain arcs/development, connections between the protagonist and antagonist, humanizing and developing backstory for villains, and motivations. |
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| Deanna Sjolander |
Criticism vs. Critique: Helpful or Harmfu? |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Missouri |
What’s the difference between criticism and critique—and why does it matter? Panelists discuss how feedback shapes writers, how to offer constructive critique without discouraging creativity, and how to navigate emotional responses to criticism. |
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| Deanna Sjolander |
Using History to Write Speculative Fiction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Missouri |
History is rich with periods and people, movements and ideas that make fascinating reading. Layering in historical lessons, failures, and successes can be fun, but taking those things and creating something entirely new? That's where the best fantasy and sci fi find their roots. And what about rewriting history for a more satisfying or exciting ending? It's all possible. Panelists will discuss the whos, the whens, the whats, and the hows of using history in writing. |
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| Deanna Sjolander |
Dark Reflections: A Behind the Scenes Peak at an Expanding IP |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Missouri |
Join artist Jeff Lee Johnson, author Donna Munro, and Rook Creek Press for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how the Dark Reflections shared world series came to life. We’ll dive into the everyday challenges of building an intellectual property, discussing contracts and ownership, adapting existing artwork into eye-catching book covers and marketing tools, collaborating with authors to shape stories and lore, working with audio narrators and engineers, and what it takes to keep projects moving and creativity flowing across so many different parts of the process. |
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| Deborah Dodge |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Deborah Dodge |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Derek Zobler |
Blood on the Clocktower |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Do you have what it takes to work with your fellow townsfolk to solve the grisly murders taking place in this party game of social deduction and intrigue? Join us to test your wits, your awareness, and your loyalties in a game of Blood on the Clocktower, where death is not the end of your journey…. (Counts toward the Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Missions) |
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| Derek Zobler |
Blood on the Clocktower |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Do you have what it takes to work with your fellow townsfolk to solve the grisly murders taking place in this party game of social deduction and intrigue? Join us to test your wits, your awareness, and your loyalties in a game of Blood on the Clocktower, where death is not the end of your journey…. (Counts toward the Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Missions) |
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| Destiny Warner |
Romantasy & More |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Kansas |
Come discuss fantasy romance of all kinds, cozy to extra spicy! Fairies, morally grey lovers, penguin shifters, gargoyles, omegaverse, fated mates, slow burn, and “Oh no! There’s only one bed!” Adults only, shame free discussion. |
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| Donna JW Munro |
One Page Plot Outline |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Workshops |
Learn how to create a basic plot arc using this brainstorming method created by Lady Writers League. This method can turn the worst pantser into at least a planser, saving time and sweat later. |
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| Donna JW Munro |
Using History to Write Speculative Fiction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Missouri |
History is rich with periods and people, movements and ideas that make fascinating reading. Layering in historical lessons, failures, and successes can be fun, but taking those things and creating something entirely new? That's where the best fantasy and sci fi find their roots. And what about rewriting history for a more satisfying or exciting ending? It's all possible. Panelists will discuss the whos, the whens, the whats, and the hows of using history in writing. |
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| Donna JW Munro |
Dark Reflections: A Behind the Scenes Peak at an Expanding IP |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Missouri |
Join artist Jeff Lee Johnson, author Donna Munro, and Rook Creek Press for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how the Dark Reflections shared world series came to life. We’ll dive into the everyday challenges of building an intellectual property, discussing contracts and ownership, adapting existing artwork into eye-catching book covers and marketing tools, collaborating with authors to shape stories and lore, working with audio narrators and engineers, and what it takes to keep projects moving and creativity flowing across so many different parts of the process. |
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| Donna JW Munro |
Promptapalooza |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Workshops |
Let's write together. Donna will bring images to spark your imagination, then we will write in 15 minute bursts. Leave with a few story starts and access to lots of inspiration. |
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| Donna JW Munro |
Learn to Write YA Using the Warm Bodies Example |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Workshops |
Young Adult writing isn't just the age of a protagonist, less sex, and less cussing. It's a mood. A pace. A whole thing. Using the movie Warm Bodies, we will explore the beloved puzzle pieces that make up this genre. What is a must have? What doesn't fly with teen readers? Bring your writing tools because if we have time, we will make an protagonist or antagonist using what we learn. |
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| Emily Fiscus |
SPACEBALLS: The Trivia Contest |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Illinois |
May The ??? Be With You! Think you know the minutia of this delightful homage to the space and sci fi genre? Join overly talkative host Sarah Albracht and company and test your ridiculously pedantic knowledge of this cinematic treasure. Play solo or in a small group for prestige, acclaim, and really lame prizes! |
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| Eric Coleman |
Cheshire Moon |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Music |
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| Eric Coleman |
If ? Fought ? Who Would Win? |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Kansas |
The Ultimate Geek Argument! We'll bring lists, you'll bring lists, we'll argue until the end of the hour! It went so weirdly last year, let's do it again! |
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| Eric Coleman |
Stupid Gamer Tricks |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Missouri |
In which we share some of the sillier things that gamers have done. |
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| Eric Larson |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Eric Larson |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| Eric Larson |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| Eric Larson |
GOH Discussion |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Main Stage |
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| Eric Larson |
Concepting Ideas and Themes for Conventions |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Nebraska |
--Join Eric Larson as he explains how his work for Lucasfilm and Disney has helped him create themes and conventions over the past 25 years. From concepting to following trends to implementing the mechanics of it all for particular fandoms. * Eric teaches Concepting and ideation skills at Edgewood University in Madison, WI. |
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| Eric Larson |
Concepting Ideas and Themes for Conventions |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Nebraska |
--Join Eric Larson as he explains how his work for Lucasfilm and Disney has helped him create themes and conventions over the past 25 years. From concepting to following trends to implementing the mechanics of it all for particular fandoms. * Eric teaches Concepting and ideation skills at Edgewood University in Madison, WI. |
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| Eric Larson |
Working on the Saga: 4 Years of Star Wars Advertising |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Nebraska |
If you are a fan of Star Wars, and wondered what it could be like to land your dream job - this is the panel. Eric Larson explains how it happened and the ins and outs, highs and lows of working on Star Wars films. Plus a ton of visuals from his portfolio to share. |
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| Eric Larson |
Working on the Saga: 4 Years of Star Wars Advertising |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Nebraska |
If you are a fan of Star Wars, and wondered what it could be like to land your dream job - this is the panel. Eric Larson explains how it happened and the ins and outs, highs and lows of working on Star Wars films. Plus a ton of visuals from his portfolio to share. |
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| Erin Fuller |
Horror Panel |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Illinois |
Join our panel of horror hounds for a discussion of new releases, hidden gems, and what's just weird and interesting in the world of horror films, and other media. |
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| Evan Lundstrom-Yurdin |
Dice Throne Tournament |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Dice Throne is a heart-pumping, fast-playing game of skilled card play and dice manipulation, often described as “battle Yahtzee”. If you don’t know how to play, no worries; we can teach you! (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Evan Lundstrom-Yurdin |
Dice Throne Tournament |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Dice Throne is a heart-pumping, fast-playing game of skilled card play and dice manipulation, often described as “battle Yahtzee”. If you don’t know how to play, no worries; we can teach you! (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Fawn Carlson |
Creative Show and Tell |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Illinois |
Calling all creators! Join us for a light hearted and fun session where we show off what we've been up to. Crochet? Yes. Collage? Of course. Interpretive dance? Heck yes. If you've created it, I want to see it. |
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| Frank Outersky |
A Wicked Discussion |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Missouri |
Join in a thrillifying discussion comparing and contrasting the novel, the stage version, and the movies of “Wicked.” It’s bound to be scandalacious and popu-LAR! |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Indie Publishing AMA |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Missouri |
Come with all your questions about independent publishing, and learn how to transform your creative dreams into rewarding reality! |
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| Jan Gephardt |
I'm Not the Villain! Writing Great Villain Arcs |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
How do you make a compelling villain? Bring your questions to this fun discussion panel! We will cover villain arcs/development, connections between the protagonist and antagonist, humanizing and developing backstory for villains, and motivations. |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Jan Gephardt Reading |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Nebraska |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Criticism vs. Critique: Helpful or Harmfu? |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Missouri |
What’s the difference between criticism and critique—and why does it matter? Panelists discuss how feedback shapes writers, how to offer constructive critique without discouraging creativity, and how to navigate emotional responses to criticism. |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Using History to Write Speculative Fiction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Missouri |
History is rich with periods and people, movements and ideas that make fascinating reading. Layering in historical lessons, failures, and successes can be fun, but taking those things and creating something entirely new? That's where the best fantasy and sci fi find their roots. And what about rewriting history for a more satisfying or exciting ending? It's all possible. Panelists will discuss the whos, the whens, the whats, and the hows of using history in writing. |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Creativity |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Missouri |
How to Keep Going in Difficult Times. Right now it’s hard to stay creative. Let’s talk about ways to keep the artistic spark going. |
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| Jan Gephardt |
Genre Blending |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Kansas |
Discuss a “crossover mix” of genres, such as science fiction mysteries, or paranormal romances. What are some authors or trends within the genre that the panelists would like to highlight? |
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| Jason Bennell |
Varieties of Non Belief |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
Atheism, Agnosticism, Freethought, and whatever it is Alan calls himself. |
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| Jason Bennell |
Legislative Updates for Science Fiction Fans |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Nebraska |
All politics is local. The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session just ended. What our elected officials do affects everyone, including us,. Here are the bills that matter to science fiction and fantasy fans at DemiCon. |
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| Jason Bennell |
Where Are We Going? |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," so the saying goes. Disturbing similarities between recent US history and 1930s Germany are easy to see. What can we do to make sure it doesn't happen here? |
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| Jason Bennell |
Something's Wrong on the Internet! |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Illinois |
Online fact checking in the age of fake news. |
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| Jason Kurtz |
Bloom – A Mothership Scenario |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Colorado Gaming A |
Mothership is an award-winning sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game where you and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space. A high-stakes corporate black-market job. You and your crew have been contracted to infiltrate a remote Dyson Phytology outpost to retrieve data and a sample from an isolated experiment. With a tight deadline, significant payouts, and an uncompromising penalty clause, your team must bypass outpost security, secure the assets, and make it to the dead drop. Failure means corporate blacklisting and an enormous reparations bounty. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jason Kurtz |
Bloom – A Mothership Scenario |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Colorado Gaming A |
Mothership is an award-winning sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game where you and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space. A high-stakes corporate black-market job. You and your crew have been contracted to infiltrate a remote Dyson Phytology outpost to retrieve data and a sample from an isolated experiment. With a tight deadline, significant payouts, and an uncompromising penalty clause, your team must bypass outpost security, secure the assets, and make it to the dead drop. Failure means corporate blacklisting and an enormous reparations bounty. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jason Kurtz |
Bloom – A Mothership Scenario |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Colorado Gaming A |
Mothership is an award-winning sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game where you and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space. A high-stakes corporate black-market job. You and your crew have been contracted to infiltrate a remote Dyson Phytology outpost to retrieve data and a sample from an isolated experiment. With a tight deadline, significant payouts, and an uncompromising penalty clause, your team must bypass outpost security, secure the assets, and make it to the dead drop. Failure means corporate blacklisting and an enormous reparations bounty. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jason Kurtz |
Bloom – A Mothership Scenario |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Colorado Gaming A |
Mothership is an award-winning sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game where you and your crew try to survive in the most inhospitable environment in the universe: outer space. A high-stakes corporate black-market job. You and your crew have been contracted to infiltrate a remote Dyson Phytology outpost to retrieve data and a sample from an isolated experiment. With a tight deadline, significant payouts, and an uncompromising penalty clause, your team must bypass outpost security, secure the assets, and make it to the dead drop. Failure means corporate blacklisting and an enormous reparations bounty. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jeff Lee Johnson |
Dark Reflections: A Behind the Scenes Peak at an Expanding IP |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Missouri |
Join artist Jeff Lee Johnson, author Donna Munro, and Rook Creek Press for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how the Dark Reflections shared world series came to life. We’ll dive into the everyday challenges of building an intellectual property, discussing contracts and ownership, adapting existing artwork into eye-catching book covers and marketing tools, collaborating with authors to shape stories and lore, working with audio narrators and engineers, and what it takes to keep projects moving and creativity flowing across so many different parts of the process. |
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| Jeff Mowen |
Camp Wanda Escape Room LARP |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Kansas |
Welcome all to Camp Wanda! Camp Wanda is a fifty minute escape room style LARP where the participants play as characters visiting the camp. The camp is a rustic, wholesome outpost on the Origin planet. A former amusement park AI watches over the park as the campers explore the nearby swamp, the abandoned amusement park and the green glowing lake for clues. Campers have to defend the camp from unexpected dangers while solving puzzles from the watchful AI unit and eventually look to escape the camp back into outer space. Each player has their own special skills, goals and personality but cooperation is the key. Mostly… Get weapons. Defend the camp. Solve the puzzles. Use your special abilities, achieve your goals and get back to the space station before dark. |
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| Jess McCord |
Skyes of Fortune – The Sky Pirate RPG |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Take to the skies aboard a magic airship with a crew of heroic buccaneers! Enjoy a demo game of this unique, independent TTRPG with its designer! Dice and character sheets will be provided. Up to 6 players. (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jess McCord |
Skyes of Fortune – The Sky Pirate RPG |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Take to the skies aboard a magic airship with a crew of heroic buccaneers! Enjoy a demo game of this unique, independent TTRPG with its designer! Dice and character sheets will be provided. Up to 6 players. (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jess McCord |
Developing an Independent TTRPG Q&A |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Nebraska |
This is your opportunity to chat with a group of Midwestern indie tabletop role-playing game developers! Discover the joys and sorrows of making and marketing a game in the crowdfunding era! |
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| Jess McCord |
Horror Panel |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Illinois |
Join our panel of horror hounds for a discussion of new releases, hidden gems, and what's just weird and interesting in the world of horror films, and other media. |
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| Jess McCord |
Skyes of Fortune – The Sky Pirate RPG |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Take to the skies aboard a magic airship with a crew of heroic buccaneers! Enjoy a demo game of this unique, independent TTRPG with its designer! Dice and character sheets will be provided. Up to 6 players. (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jess McCord |
Skyes of Fortune – The Sky Pirate RPG |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Take to the skies aboard a magic airship with a crew of heroic buccaneers! Enjoy a demo game of this unique, independent TTRPG with its designer! Dice and character sheets will be provided. Up to 6 players. (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Jess McCord |
A24: Horror Goes to the Arthouse |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Nebraska |
Oscar-winning film studio A24 is introducing the public to new terrifying talent on a yearly basis! But is so-called elevated horror all it's cracked up to be? |
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| Jim Boyd |
Doctor Who: 63 Years Young |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Missouri |
Lars Pearson (Ahistory, About Time) and Jim Boyd host a group discussion that vivisects the latest developments in the Whoniverse – from the collapse of the Disney+ deal and the threat of a new Wilderness Years, to the ongoing joy of the Doctor Who: The Collection sets. Along the way, Pearson and Boyd walk everyone through the newest developments with the Big Finish audios, the state of US Doctor Who conventions and more. |
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| Jim Boyd |
Star Trek: 60 Years of the New Frontier |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Nebraska |
Lars Pearson (YouTube's Near Mint Condition) and Jim Boyd host a group discussion that – like a Klingon tearing through the laundry to find his battle-undies – sifts through the latest developments in Star Trek, from Paramount’s shifting fortunes to the launch of Starfleet Academy, the flickering signs of life as to the 60th Anniversary and all the goofy Vulcan business on Strange New Worlds. Along the way, they ponder Paramount's waffling on doing a Trek film, and muse as to whether Garak wasn't the hero we needed, but was the one we deserved. |
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| Joe Struss |
Camp Wanda Escape Room LARP |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Kansas |
Welcome all to Camp Wanda! Camp Wanda is a fifty minute escape room style LARP where the participants play as characters visiting the camp. The camp is a rustic, wholesome outpost on the Origin planet. A former amusement park AI watches over the park as the campers explore the nearby swamp, the abandoned amusement park and the green glowing lake for clues. Campers have to defend the camp from unexpected dangers while solving puzzles from the watchful AI unit and eventually look to escape the camp back into outer space. Each player has their own special skills, goals and personality but cooperation is the key. Mostly… Get weapons. Defend the camp. Solve the puzzles. Use your special abilities, achieve your goals and get back to the space station before dark. |
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| Joe Struss |
Introvert Book Club |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Missouri |
We are back for the forth year. Come in and read your book of choice with the the sound of lowfi music in the background. Last five minutes you may share about your book ... or not. The bookclub list will be posted outside the HUB after so anyone enjoy your selection. |
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| Joerg Rochlitzer |
Magic Lantern Show |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Missouri |
Rocky’s Magic Lantern Show is a live Victorian-era projection performance using an authentic 19th-century magic lantern—the great-grandfather of modern film and PowerPoint. Glass slides, moving images, hand-colored illustrations, and live storytelling combine to create an immersive retro-futuristic experience. The visitors will experience a live action extravaganza, with Magic Lanterns, Roller Organ music, sing a long/ act along entertainment. |
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| John Garner |
Create Your Own Space Painting |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Workshops |
A limited number of participants will receive free materials and step by step instructions to help them create their very own painting of stars, moons, planets, nebula and all things space. Get hands on experience with an airbrush and other painting techniques. |
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| John Garner |
Create Your Own Space Painting |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Workshops |
A limited number of participants will receive free materials and step by step instructions to help them create their very own painting of stars, moons, planets, nebula and all things space. Get hands on experience with an airbrush and other painting techniques. |
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| Josh Bertocki |
Horror Panel |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Illinois |
Join our panel of horror hounds for a discussion of new releases, hidden gems, and what's just weird and interesting in the world of horror films, and other media. |
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| Josh Kingery |
Developing an Independent TTRPG Q&A |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Nebraska |
This is your opportunity to chat with a group of Midwestern indie tabletop role-playing game developers! Discover the joys and sorrows of making and marketing a game in the crowdfunding era! |
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| Josie O'Neil |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Josie O'Neil |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Kaitlin Hogueison |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Kaitlin Hogueison |
Closing Ceremonies |
Sun • 3:00 PM • Main Stage |
Close the convention with announcements, prizes, and more. |
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| Kat Pepmiller |
What the Judges are Looking For |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Costuming |
Experienced judges go over judging standards and what you need to do to impress the judges. Both the presentation and workmanship areas will be addressed. |
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| Kat Pepmiller |
Circular Sock Machines |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Costuming |
Join Kat Pepmiller as she demonstrates and discusses circular sock machines. |
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| Kat Pepmiller |
Costumers Round Table |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Costuming |
Join the discussion. It's all about the resources and where to find them. |
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| Kelli Lynch |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Kelli Lynch |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Kelsey Josephson |
Ghost Riders and Gothic Shadows: Ghost Riders in Dark Speculative Fiction |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Nebraska |
Come explore how the mythic American West has shaped Gothic storytelling across literature and media. From the lone wanderer archetype to desolate frontier landscapes, we’ll trace how Western tropes ride straight into tales of monsters, curses, and creeping dread. Discover how figures like the cowboy in Dracula reveal surprising intersections between frontier mythos and Gothic tradition. Together, we’ll unpack how these blended genres illuminate cultural fears, moral tensions, and new creative possibilities for dark fantasy and speculative fiction. |
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| Kelsey Josephson |
Weird West and Steampunk |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Kansas |
Come learn about the influence of Westerns on steampunk literature and media! We’ll look at everything from tropes to costumes to gadgets. Discover how blending frontier mythos with retro‑futuristic tech creates some of the most imaginative worlds in speculative fiction. Together, we’ll unpack how these genres intersect to reveal deeper cultural influences, narrative patterns, and create opportunities for storytelling across diverse backgrounds. |
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| Kelsey Josephson |
Frontier Witches and Vengeful Spirits: Monstrous Women and the Western Imagination |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Kansas |
Come explore how Western folklore and frontier storytelling shaped some of the most enduring “monstrous women” in speculative fiction. From ghostly brides and desert sirens to outlaw witches and shapeshifting heroines, we’ll trace how these figures ride the line between fear and empowerment. Discover how Western tropes—isolated landscapes, lawless borders, and mythic justice—intersect with Gothic and fantasy traditions to redefine feminine monstrosity. Together, we’ll unpack how these archetypes reveal cultural anxieties, challenge expectations, and inspire bold new approaches to character and worldbuilding. |
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| Larissa Fiscus |
SPACEBALLS: The Trivia Contest |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Illinois |
May The ??? Be With You! Think you know the minutia of this delightful homage to the space and sci fi genre? Join overly talkative host Sarah Albracht and company and test your ridiculously pedantic knowledge of this cinematic treasure. Play solo or in a small group for prestige, acclaim, and really lame prizes! |
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| Lars Pearson |
Doctor Who: 63 Years Young |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Missouri |
Lars Pearson (Ahistory, About Time) and Jim Boyd host a group discussion that vivisects the latest developments in the Whoniverse – from the collapse of the Disney+ deal and the threat of a new Wilderness Years, to the ongoing joy of the Doctor Who: The Collection sets. Along the way, Pearson and Boyd walk everyone through the newest developments with the Big Finish audios, the state of US Doctor Who conventions and more. |
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| Lars Pearson |
Star Trek: 60 Years of the New Frontier |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Nebraska |
Lars Pearson (YouTube's Near Mint Condition) and Jim Boyd host a group discussion that – like a Klingon tearing through the laundry to find his battle-undies – sifts through the latest developments in Star Trek, from Paramount’s shifting fortunes to the launch of Starfleet Academy, the flickering signs of life as to the 60th Anniversary and all the goofy Vulcan business on Strange New Worlds. Along the way, they ponder Paramount's waffling on doing a Trek film, and muse as to whether Garak wasn't the hero we needed, but was the one we deserved. |
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| Les Roth |
Staging and Presenttion |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Costuming |
Dani Roth and Les Roth talk about lighting, music, staging to make your presentation shine. |
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| Lettie Prell |
Where's the Beef? Beyond Bodies |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Missouri |
Would you upload your mind if your body was failing? If so, do you survive--or are you just creating a copy of yourself? This panel examines the promise and the peril of humanity's possible next phase when consciousness becomes software--mentioning ideas from science fiction along the way. |
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| Lettie Prell |
Lettie Prell Reading |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Illinois |
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| Lizzie Crowe |
Cheshire Moon |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Music |
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| Lizzie Crowe |
If ? Fought ? Who Would Win? |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Kansas |
The Ultimate Geek Argument! We'll bring lists, you'll bring lists, we'll argue until the end of the hour! It went so weirdly last year, let's do it again! |
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| Maxi Rochlitzer |
Magic Lantern Show |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Missouri |
Rocky’s Magic Lantern Show is a live Victorian-era projection performance using an authentic 19th-century magic lantern—the great-grandfather of modern film and PowerPoint. Glass slides, moving images, hand-colored illustrations, and live storytelling combine to create an immersive retro-futuristic experience. The visitors will experience a live action extravaganza, with Magic Lanterns, Roller Organ music, sing a long/ act along entertainment. |
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| Melissa Hawk |
Star Wars Family Feud |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Missouri |
Does your family have what it takes to win Star Wars Family Feud? Survey says…yes? Come with a team or make one when you come. |
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| Melody Rae |
Getting a Head in Klingon |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Illinois |
Master makeup artist Bill Hedrick will transform a lovely young lady into a fearsome Klingon Warrior, teaching tips and tricks along the way. |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Death of Sunset DDAL-DD-01 |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
A remote forest village has lost its beloved council member and trusted scouts. They need adventurers to discover their fate, but answers lie in old heroes and a legendary foe. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Death of Sunset DDAL-DD-01 |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
A remote forest village has lost its beloved council member and trusted scouts. They need adventurers to discover their fate, but answers lie in old heroes and a legendary foe. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Death of Sunset DDAL-DD-01 |
Fri • 8:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
A remote forest village has lost its beloved council member and trusted scouts. They need adventurers to discover their fate, but answers lie in old heroes and a legendary foe. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Death of Sunset DDAL-DD-01 |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
A remote forest village has lost its beloved council member and trusted scouts. They need adventurers to discover their fate, but answers lie in old heroes and a legendary foe. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Will of Orcus DDAL-DD-03 |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
An innkeeper wants help ridding the area of a group of recluse cultists who have taken to robbing wagons. The only problem, they’re held up in an old temple to the Demon Prince of Undeath... Any takers? A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Will of Orcus DDAL-DD-03 |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
An innkeeper wants help ridding the area of a group of recluse cultists who have taken to robbing wagons. The only problem, they’re held up in an old temple to the Demon Prince of Undeath... Any takers? A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Will of Orcus DDAL-DD-03 |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
An innkeeper wants help ridding the area of a group of recluse cultists who have taken to robbing wagons. The only problem, they’re held up in an old temple to the Demon Prince of Undeath... Any takers? A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: The Will of Orcus DDAL-DD-03 |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
An innkeeper wants help ridding the area of a group of recluse cultists who have taken to robbing wagons. The only problem, they’re held up in an old temple to the Demon Prince of Undeath... Any takers? A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 1 (Levels 1-4) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragon After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 1 |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The mayor of Hommlet and the Knights of the Shield are assaulting the temple of elemental evil as the cult of primordial elements once more inhabits the old ruins. While the battle rages the order hires your group to search for clues before the cult’s plans become reality. Help your group go further than the other and win real prizes in an exclusive tournament style D&D adventure for 4th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragon After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 1 |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The mayor of Hommlet and the Knights of the Shield are assaulting the temple of elemental evil as the cult of primordial elements once more inhabits the old ruins. While the battle rages the order hires your group to search for clues before the cult’s plans become reality. Help your group go further than the other and win real prizes in an exclusive tournament style D&D adventure for 4th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragon After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 1 |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The mayor of Hommlet and the Knights of the Shield are assaulting the temple of elemental evil as the cult of primordial elements once more inhabits the old ruins. While the battle rages the order hires your group to search for clues before the cult’s plans become reality. Help your group go further than the other and win real prizes in an exclusive tournament style D&D adventure for 4th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragon After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 1 |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The mayor of Hommlet and the Knights of the Shield are assaulting the temple of elemental evil as the cult of primordial elements once more inhabits the old ruins. While the battle rages the order hires your group to search for clues before the cult’s plans become reality. Help your group go further than the other and win real prizes in an exclusive tournament style D&D adventure for 4th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragons After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 2 |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The cultist’s plans are now known and the knights of order must send in a group of heroes deeper into the temple to acquire a dangerous artifact before evil uses it to fracture the world! Play new more powerful characters in the epic conclusion and win real prizes in this tournament style D&D adventures for 8th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragons After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 2 |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The cultist’s plans are now known and the knights of order must send in a group of heroes deeper into the temple to acquire a dangerous artifact before evil uses it to fracture the world! Play new more powerful characters in the epic conclusion and win real prizes in this tournament style D&D adventures for 8th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragons After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 2 |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The cultist’s plans are now known and the knights of order must send in a group of heroes deeper into the temple to acquire a dangerous artifact before evil uses it to fracture the world! Play new more powerful characters in the epic conclusion and win real prizes in this tournament style D&D adventures for 8th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dungeons and Dragons After Dark: The Tournament of Elemental Evil Part 2 |
Sat • 10:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
The cultist’s plans are now known and the knights of order must send in a group of heroes deeper into the temple to acquire a dangerous artifact before evil uses it to fracture the world! Play new more powerful characters in the epic conclusion and win real prizes in this tournament style D&D adventures for 8th level characters. Signup sheets and pregenerated characters are available in the game room, 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: Before the Storm DDAL-DD-07 |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs have pillaged the cozy town and stolen a set of djinn crafted elemental gems that help ward off violent storms. The mayor needs skilled adventurers to find the pirates and return the gems before its too late. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 2 (Levels 5-10) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Misson). |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: Before the Storm DDAL-DD-07 |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs have pillaged the cozy town and stolen a set of djinn crafted elemental gems that help ward off violent storms. The mayor needs skilled adventurers to find the pirates and return the gems before its too late. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 2 (Levels 5-10) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Misson). |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: Before the Storm DDAL-DD-07 |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs have pillaged the cozy town and stolen a set of djinn crafted elemental gems that help ward off violent storms. The mayor needs skilled adventurers to find the pirates and return the gems before its too late. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 2 (Levels 5-10) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Misson). |
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| Michael Mandt |
Dragon Delves: Before the Storm DDAL-DD-07 |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs have pillaged the cozy town and stolen a set of djinn crafted elemental gems that help ward off violent storms. The mayor needs skilled adventurers to find the pirates and return the gems before its too late. A D&D Adventurers League 4 hour adventure for tier 2 (Levels 5-10) Sign up sheets and pre-cons available in the game room. 2 tables 14 players maximum. (Counts as double slots toward Event Horizon Misson). |
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| Michael Oatman |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Michael Oatman |
Closing Ceremonies |
Sun • 3:00 PM • Main Stage |
Close the convention with announcements, prizes, and more. |
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| Michelle Clark |
What the Judges are Looking For |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Costuming |
Experienced judges go over judging standards and what you need to do to impress the judges. Both the presentation and workmanship areas will be addressed. |
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| Michelle Clark |
Recycle, Upcycle, Remake |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Costuming |
With the closing of fabric stores, it's more important than ever to get creative. Save some money. Save the planet. |
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| Michelle Clark |
Costumers Round Table |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Costuming |
Join the discussion. It's all about the resources and where to find them. |
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| Michelle Crowley |
Fandom Trivia |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Illinois |
Test your puzzle skills and Fandom knowledge at Fandom Trivia. Featuring questions and word games. Prizes available. |
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| Microphone Misfitz |
Microphone Misfitz |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Main Stage |
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| Misty Poush |
Spinning for Beginners |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Workshops |
A class in the history and practice of simple spinning using hand spindles and fibers. |
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| Misty Poush |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Misty Poush |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Mitch Thompson |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| Mitch Thompson |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| Mitch Thompson |
Old Time Science Fiction Radio |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Nebraska |
Travel back in time to the golden age of radio's science fiction programs hosted by Adam Whitlatch and Mitch Thompson. Listen to these bygone shows and learn a little history while you watch the 1937 Zenith Black Dial radio. |
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| Molly Ketchum |
Recycle, Upcycle, Remake |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Costuming |
With the closing of fabric stores, it's more important than ever to get creative. Save some money. Save the planet. |
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| Molly Ketchum |
Fashion Originators Guild-Plus History Bounding |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Costuming |
Join Molly Ketchum as she shares her research into the Fashion Originators Guild. Following will be a discussion on dressing historically in every day life. |
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| Monica Oatman |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Monica Oatman |
Closing Ceremonies |
Sun • 3:00 PM • Main Stage |
Close the convention with announcements, prizes, and more. |
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| Mur Lafferty |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Mur Lafferty |
Pro Tips for New Authors |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Kansas |
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| Mur Lafferty |
GOH Discussion |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Main Stage |
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| Mur Lafferty |
Genre Blending |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Kansas |
Discuss a “crossover mix” of genres, such as science fiction mysteries, or paranormal romances. What are some authors or trends within the genre that the panelists would like to highlight? |
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| Nate Farmer |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Nate Farmer |
Closed-set for Art Auction |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Main Stage |
Main Stage closed for setting up the Art Auction. |
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| Nate Farmer |
Art Auction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Main Stage |
Convention attendees may silent bid on items in the Art Show until 5:00 PM on Saturday, at which time any item that has received three or more bids will go to live auction. The auction price will start at the highest bid. After auctioning all art pieces we will transition to the charity fundraising auction. |
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| Nate Farmer |
Closing Ceremonies |
Sun • 3:00 PM • Main Stage |
Close the convention with announcements, prizes, and more. |
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| Nelson McKeeby |
Author Hustle |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Kansas |
Full-time authors that leave their day jobs have to develop a multi-faceted career to earn enough income to survive. The author discusses the dimension of his own "hustle" and all of the ways authors he knows find to keep a steady income in the challenging career of full-time writing. |
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| Nelson McKeeby |
Spinning for Beginners |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Workshops |
A class in the history and practice of simple spinning using hand spindles and fibers. |
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| Nelson McKeeby |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Nelson McKeeby |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Nicholas Yaeger |
Project Moon Fan Panel |
Sat • 10:00 PM • Kansas |
What do you get when you combine an SCP-management game, South Korean Hypercapitalism, and the reading list to a College-Level literature course? It'll probably look a lot like Project Moon's City. With two PC titles, a gacha game, and other works, it's a miserable world, but there's a tiny bit of hope in the whole thing. Come talk with us about this company and its works. |
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| Owen Reynolds |
Camp Wanda Escape Room LARP |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Kansas |
Welcome all to Camp Wanda! Camp Wanda is a fifty minute escape room style LARP where the participants play as characters visiting the camp. The camp is a rustic, wholesome outpost on the Origin planet. A former amusement park AI watches over the park as the campers explore the nearby swamp, the abandoned amusement park and the green glowing lake for clues. Campers have to defend the camp from unexpected dangers while solving puzzles from the watchful AI unit and eventually look to escape the camp back into outer space. Each player has their own special skills, goals and personality but cooperation is the key. Mostly… Get weapons. Defend the camp. Solve the puzzles. Use your special abilities, achieve your goals and get back to the space station before dark. |
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| Paul Hodges |
Developing an Independent TTRPG Q&A |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Nebraska |
This is your opportunity to chat with a group of Midwestern indie tabletop role-playing game developers! Discover the joys and sorrows of making and marketing a game in the crowdfunding era! |
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| Paul Hodges |
Level One RPG Demo |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Author of Level One RPG 3-6 players per session. Demo run by the game’s author. (Counts double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Paul Hodges |
Level One RPG Demo |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Author of Level One RPG 3-6 players per session. Demo run by the game’s author. (Counts double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Paul Hodges |
Level One RPG Demo |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Author of Level One RPG 3-6 players per session. Demo run by the game’s author. (Counts double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Paul Hodges |
Level One RPG Demo |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Author of Level One RPG 3-6 players per session. Demo run by the game’s author. (Counts double slots for the Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Petra Lau |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Petra Lau |
PONGS - Press on Nails Group Support |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Press on nail are more fun with group support, and alcohol. A set of press on nails, and supplies, will be provided at no charge. Additional sets are available for purchase. |
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| Pierre Pettinger |
What the Judges are Looking For |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Costuming |
Experienced judges go over judging standards and what you need to do to impress the judges. Both the presentation and workmanship areas will be addressed. |
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| Pierre Pettinger |
Costumers Round Table |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Costuming |
Join the discussion. It's all about the resources and where to find them. |
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| Pierre Pettinger |
ICG Archives |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Costuming |
Join Pierre Pettinger as he talks about the International Costuners Guild Archives and shares clips and photos. |
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| R.M. Krogman |
R.M. Krogman Reading |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Kansas |
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| R.M. Krogman |
I'm Not the Villain! Writing Great Villain Arcs |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
How do you make a compelling villain? Bring your questions to this fun discussion panel! We will cover villain arcs/development, connections between the protagonist and antagonist, humanizing and developing backstory for villains, and motivations. |
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| R.M. Krogman |
Build Your Author Website on Square |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Workshops |
Need help with your author website? Learn how to build one with Square in this interactive workshop! R. M. Krogman will review the basics of website building and reasons for choosing different web platforms, then walk through a demo to help you build your own. Bring your laptop, and consider setting up a Square account beforehand in order to take full advantage of this workshop! |
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| Rachel Aukes |
Weird West and Steampunk |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Kansas |
Come learn about the influence of Westerns on steampunk literature and media! We’ll look at everything from tropes to costumes to gadgets. Discover how blending frontier mythos with retro‑futuristic tech creates some of the most imaginative worlds in speculative fiction. Together, we’ll unpack how these genres intersect to reveal deeper cultural influences, narrative patterns, and create opportunities for storytelling across diverse backgrounds. |
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| Rachel Aukes |
Where's the Beef? Beyond Bodies |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Missouri |
Would you upload your mind if your body was failing? If so, do you survive--or are you just creating a copy of yourself? This panel examines the promise and the peril of humanity's possible next phase when consciousness becomes software--mentioning ideas from science fiction along the way. |
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| Rachel Aukes |
Rachel Auckes Reading |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Kansas |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Clue Tournament – Qualifiers |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Do you have a Clue? Test your sleuthing skills in our Out Post 37 Clue tournament. A variety of Clue board versions will be available. There are two qualifying sessions, one each on Friday and Saturday, and then the final Championship match on Sunday. The winner will be declared the Master Detective and receive a nice certificate suitable for framing, a deerstalker hat, one size fits most, and a magnifying glass. (Counts toward Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Mission for each game played). |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Clue Tournament – Qualifiers |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Do you have a Clue? Test your sleuthing skills in our Out Post 37 Clue tournament. A variety of Clue board versions will be available. There are two qualifying sessions, one each on Friday and Saturday, and then the final Championship match on Sunday. The winner will be declared the Master Detective and receive a nice certificate suitable for framing, a deerstalker hat, one size fits most, and a magnifying glass. (Counts toward Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Mission for each game played). |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Keeping the Flame Lit! Steampunk and Keeping the Fandom Alive |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Kansas |
TeslaCon is now the oldest Steampunk convention in the US. See how a small 400 person convention has endured for 16 years and has plans for 5 more. Eric Larson will present along with fans of the convention over the years. Will also include discussion on how to keep a fandom going and exciting after the initial hype has worn off. |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Clue Tournament – Finals |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Do you have a Clue? Test your sleuthing skills in our Out Post 37 Clue tournament. A variety of Clue board versions will be available. There are two qualifying sessions, one each on Friday and Saturday, and then the final Championship match on Sunday. The winner will be declared the Master Detective and receive a nice certificate suitable for framing, a deerstalker hat, one size fits most, and a magnifying glass. (Counts toward Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Mission for each game played). |
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| RJ Lundgren |
Clue Tournament – Finals |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming C |
Do you have a Clue? Test your sleuthing skills in our Out Post 37 Clue tournament. A variety of Clue board versions will be available. There are two qualifying sessions, one each on Friday and Saturday, and then the final Championship match on Sunday. The winner will be declared the Master Detective and receive a nice certificate suitable for framing, a deerstalker hat, one size fits most, and a magnifying glass. (Counts toward Event Horizon or Mysterious Phenomena Mission for each game played). |
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| Robert Cook |
Varieties of Non Belief |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
Atheism, Agnosticism, Freethought, and whatever it is Alan calls himself. |
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| Robert Cook |
Legislative Updates for Science Fiction Fans |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Nebraska |
All politics is local. The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session just ended. What our elected officials do affects everyone, including us,. Here are the bills that matter to science fiction and fantasy fans at DemiCon. |
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| Robert Cook |
Where Are We Going? |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," so the saying goes. Disturbing similarities between recent US history and 1930s Germany are easy to see. What can we do to make sure it doesn't happen here? |
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| Robert Cook |
Something's Wrong on the Internet! |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Illinois |
Online fact checking in the age of fake news. |
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| Robert Hoffman |
Varieties of Non Belief |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
Atheism, Agnosticism, Freethought, and whatever it is Alan calls himself. |
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| Robert Hoffman |
Legislative Updates for Science Fiction Fans |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Nebraska |
All politics is local. The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session just ended. What our elected officials do affects everyone, including us,. Here are the bills that matter to science fiction and fantasy fans at DemiCon. |
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| Robert Hoffman |
Where Are We Going? |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Illinois |
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," so the saying goes. Disturbing similarities between recent US history and 1930s Germany are easy to see. What can we do to make sure it doesn't happen here? |
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| Robert Hoffman |
Something's Wrong on the Internet! |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Illinois |
Online fact checking in the age of fake news. |
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| Robert Uy |
Musical TV Episodes |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Missouri |
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Murdoch Mysteries. Xena: Warrior Princess. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. What do they have in common? Musical episodes. Discuss which ones worked and which ones failed. Have they “jumped the shark” by making an all-musical episode? |
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| Robert Uy |
Orckes and Trolles |
Fri • 11:00 PM • Music |
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| Robert Uy |
A Wicked Discussion |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Missouri |
Join in a thrillifying discussion comparing and contrasting the novel, the stage version, and the movies of “Wicked.” It’s bound to be scandalacious and popu-LAR! |
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| Robert Uy |
Ukelele for Beginners |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Workshops |
This an interactive workshop on playing the ukulele. Bring your uke, learn some songs, and strum with us. |
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| Robert Uy |
Filk Circle |
Sat • 10:00 PM • Missouri |
Share your musical talents in this “bardic circle” style get-together. Sing a song, play an instrument, or just come and enjoy the music. Bring your voices, drums, guitars, and ukuleles. We’ll have a great time. |
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| Robert Uy |
Filk Circle |
Sat • 11:00 PM • Missouri |
Share your musical talents in this “bardic circle” style get-together. Sing a song, play an instrument, or just come and enjoy the music. Bring your voices, drums, guitars, and ukuleles. We’ll have a great time. |
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| Robert Uy |
Karaoke 201 |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Nebraska |
So you have done karaoke. What next? This workshop answers questions about what new songs and genres you could sing, how to pick songs for contests, how to be a KJ, and all things karaoke. |
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| Sallie Abba |
Unstable Unicorns Learn and Play |
Fri • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Unstable Unicorns is a strategic card game about everyone’s two favorite things: Destruction and Unicorns! Players draw and discard cards in a race to build an army of 7 unicorns. Sound easy? Not so fast. Someone could have a Neigh Card (Get it? Neigh?) This session will introduce you to the game and provide strategies for play. 2-8 players observers welcome. (Counts toward Split Deck, Event Horizon, Crew Maneuvers Missions, or Epic Library) |
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| Sallie Abba |
7 Wonders Architects: Learn and Play |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming A |
Race against others to assemble your wonder, but speed won't guarantee victory! The player with the most victory points will be the winner. This session will also include the Medals expansion. 2-7 Players observers welcome. (Counts toward Event Horizon, Crew Maneuvers, or Epic Library Foray missions. |
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| Sallie Abba |
MazeScapes: Learn and Play |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
The Mazescape saga introduces a completely unique concept that fans of logic and puzzles will love. In this original game from Devir, you will place a map on the table and look for the compass rose as the starting point of the maze. You’ll trace the white pathways, maintaining contact with the maze at all times, while opening and closing sections of the map while looking for the exit point. Up to 10 players observers welcome. (Counts toward the Event Horizon or Singularity Mission). |
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| Sallie Abba |
Bloomchasers: Learn and Play |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Colorado Gaming A |
Grow your flowers and outwit opponents on a stunning 3D tree. 2-6 players observers welcome. (Counts toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Sallie Abba |
Murder on the Cosmic Express: Learn and Play |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
You are the Captain aboard the Interplanetary Cosmic Express Cruise Line when it is discovered that the President of the Cosmic Express Lines has been murdered. The Captain must examine the evidence, interrogate the prime suspects, and figure out who the Murderer is! Murder on the Cosmic Express is a deduction and social deduction game that takes less than 5 minutes to play. 3-6 players observers welcome. (Counts toward Event Horizon, Split Deck, Mysterious Phenomena or Epic Library Foray Mission.) |
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| Sallie Abba |
Five Crowns: Learn and Play |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Wisconsin Gaming B |
Five Crowns is rummy with a five-suited deck and a twist. The score of the game will change from one hand to the next in this exciting card game. Up to 7 players. (Counts toward Event Horizon, Split Deck, Play to Win, or Epic Library Foray Mission) |
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| Sandy Pettinger |
What the Judges are Looking For |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Costuming |
Experienced judges go over judging standards and what you need to do to impress the judges. Both the presentation and workmanship areas will be addressed. |
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| Sandy Pettinger |
Interfacing Types and Purposes |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Costuming |
Sandy Pettinger demonstrates the different types and uses of interfacing. Do you want your costume to look crisp and finished? Don't skip the interfacing, and don't skip this panel! |
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Costumers Round Table |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Costuming |
Join the discussion. It's all about the resources and where to find them. |
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| Sarah Albracht |
SPACEBALLS: The Trivia Contest |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Illinois |
May The ??? Be With You! Think you know the minutia of this delightful homage to the space and sci fi genre? Join overly talkative host Sarah Albracht and company and test your ridiculously pedantic knowledge of this cinematic treasure. Play solo or in a small group for prestige, acclaim, and really lame prizes! |
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| Sarah Albracht |
Unpopular Opinion Society: The Television Program WAS Better Than the Source Material! |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Nebraska |
Are you tired of "agreeing to disagree?" Same here. In this panel, we know that our opinions are facts, and what we say goes! Launched in Demicon 36, the Unpopular Opinion Society KNOWS we are right, and everyone must acknowledge our superior grasp of the subject matter. This year we finally stand up for television programs inspired by books, movies, video games, or other television programs, and why those source materials, contrary to popular (i.e. WRONG) opinion are not as good as the program they inspired. |
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| Susan Leabhart |
Vintage Fashion Display |
Fri • 4:00 PM • Costuming |
Susan Leabhart and her family display wedding gowns and other garments dating back to 1891. |
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Vintage Fashion Display |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Costuming |
Susan Leabhart and her family display wedding gowns and other garments dating back to 1891. |
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Crazy Cantina Cocktails |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Adult Lounge |
Crag and Susan shake up some space bar Cocktails. |
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| Susan Leabhart |
Show and Tell |
Sun • 9:00 AM • Costuming |
Bring your costumes and tell us all about them. Both hall and masquerade costumes welcome. |
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Win Lose or Draw |
Sun • 2:00 PM • Main Stage |
The box is cruel. Join DAGOBAH as we torture artists while the audience guesses. |
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T.R. Benjamin Reading |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Illinois |
T. R. Benjamin will read one of his science fiction stories. It could very well be about robots, military science fiction, or even possession by an alien plant. |
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| Tadao Tomomatsu |
Opening Ceremonies |
Fri • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Kick off the convention with announcements, introductions, and special guests. |
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| Tadao Tomomatsu |
Spacial Folding Creative Class |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Workshops |
A family fun for all creative project. This panel is a full participation class. Where art and paper folding bring you to dimensional engineering. We have paper, scissors, and even crayons and other artistic devices to make. This class gives you the means to fold matter into: 1) A TARDIS multi level, 2) Chain linked Gallifreyans, 3) Astro Biology: Daleks, Cybermen, etc. |
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| Tadao Tomomatsu |
Storytime with Tadao |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Missouri |
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GOH Discussion |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Main Stage |
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Art Auction |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Main Stage |
Convention attendees may silent bid on items in the Art Show until 5:00 PM on Saturday, at which time any item that has received three or more bids will go to live auction. The auction price will start at the highest bid. After auctioning all art pieces we will transition to the charity fundraising auction. |
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| Todd A. DeGraff |
Severance Fan Discussion |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Nebraska |
Do you feel like you have always been at work? Do you never seem to be at work? That is heart of Severance, the Apple TV series whose characters lead dual lives. Discuss your favorite people in the program, your likes and dislikes, and your theories--none of which could be any stranger than Severance itself! |
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| Todd Albracht |
SPACEBALLS: The Trivia Contest |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Illinois |
May The ??? Be With You! Think you know the minutia of this delightful homage to the space and sci fi genre? Join overly talkative host Sarah Albracht and company and test your ridiculously pedantic knowledge of this cinematic treasure. Play solo or in a small group for prestige, acclaim, and really lame prizes! |
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| Tom Thomas |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Tom Thomas |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Tom Thomas |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 3:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Tom Thomas |
The Tower of Ascension a TTRPG |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Wisconsin Gaming D |
Ground-Floor Playtest: Be Among the First to Climb. Ever wanted to get in on the ground floor testing a new TTRPG? Here is your chance. The Tower of Ascension is a tower-climbing tabletop RPG where players become Ascenders—seekers of power, knowledge, and destiny—battling through a living tower that reshapes itself around your choices. Each floor is its own world: cities in the clouds, molten caverns, or ancient ruins pulsing with Essence. Players forge their path using a custom Essence-based system focused on creativity, exploration, and tiered progression rather than classes or rigid roles. Create your Ascender. Build your legend. Climb. Space for 4-6 players. (Couns as double slots toward Event Horizon Mission) |
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| Tom Ulrich |
Ham Net Radio |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Kansas |
Ham Radio or Amateur Radio Communications is a fun hobby that involves electronics, connecting with people from around the world, and giving back to the community. We will explore Amateur Radio and even conduct an amateur radio net on the 2 meter band. Bring your radios if you have a ham radio license. |
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| Vanessa Preast |
Spinning for Beginners |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Workshops |
A class in the history and practice of simple spinning using hand spindles and fibers. |
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New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Vanessa Preast |
New Writers Workshop |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Illinois |
A group of new writers discuss the challenges of starting their career in fantasy and science fiction writing. |
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| Wil Warner |
Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Illinois |
Calling all wayward sinners to a panel to discuss all things Hellaverse! This panel is intended for mature audiences, be prepared for spoilers and spicy takes! Trust us with your panel discussions! |
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| Wil Warner |
Dungeon Crawler Carl |
Sat • 11:00 PM • Illinois |
New Achievement: You attended a con! Reward: You get to come discuss how a series of books about a guy running around in his boxer shorts killing monsters with his feet alongside his talking, sunglass wearing cat and her pet velociraptor is capable of ripping out your heart and tap dancing on it five pages after making you laugh hard enough you dropped your kindle on the safe room floor. Please, no screaming goats. |
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| Wolf Rochlitzer |
Magic Lantern Show |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Missouri |
Rocky’s Magic Lantern Show is a live Victorian-era projection performance using an authentic 19th-century magic lantern—the great-grandfather of modern film and PowerPoint. Glass slides, moving images, hand-colored illustrations, and live storytelling combine to create an immersive retro-futuristic experience. The visitors will experience a live action extravaganza, with Magic Lanterns, Roller Organ music, sing a long/ act along entertainment. |
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Wolfie Speaks |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Missouri |
Does your family have what it takes to win Star Wars Family Feud? Survey says…yes? Come with a team or make one when you come. |
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| Zander Leman |
Alien Earth and Is a Xenomorph a Pet? |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Illinois |
Is a Xenomoroh capable of being domesticated, or are they too dangerous? Let’s discuss this and our thoughts on the tv series. |
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Gundam W Endless Waltz (4pm-5:30pm) |
Fri • 4:00 PM • Anime |
The definitive epilogue to the original Gundam Wing TV series. Set one year after the "Eve Wars" in After Colony 196, it follows the five Gundam pilots as they are forced out of retirement to face a new threat: the Mariemaia Army, led by the seven-year-old daughter of Treize Khushrenada. |
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Outlaw Star (5:30pm-7pm) |
Fri • 5:00 PM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN SHOW. Rough-and-tumble bounty hunter named Gene Starwind and his young partner Jim Hawking unexpectedly come into possession of the Outlaw Star, a state-of-the-art spacecraft. Alongside a mysterious bio-android named Melfina and a ragtag crew, they must outrun space pirates and assassins while searching for the Galactic Leyline, a legendary treasure trove said to hold ultimate power. |
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Outlaw Star (5:30pm-7pm) |
Fri • 6:00 PM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN SHOW. Rough-and-tumble bounty hunter named Gene Starwind and his young partner Jim Hawking unexpectedly come into possession of the Outlaw Star, a state-of-the-art spacecraft. Alongside a mysterious bio-android named Melfina and a ragtag crew, they must outrun space pirates and assassins while searching for the Galactic Leyline, a legendary treasure trove said to hold ultimate power. |
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Memories 13+ |
Fri • 8:00 PM • Anime |
This 1995 anthology film weaves together three distinct sci-fi stories that explore the haunting power of personal and collective obsession. The collection moves from a supernatural space horror involving a haunted space station to a dark comedy about a man who becomes a walking biological weapon, finally ending with a dystopian social commentary on a city perpetually at war with an invisible enemy. |
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TICC |
Fri • 8:00 PM • Main Stage |
Immediately following Opening Ceremonies. |
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Memories 13+ |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Anime |
This 1995 anthology film weaves together three distinct sci-fi stories that explore the haunting power of personal and collective obsession. The collection moves from a supernatural space horror involving a haunted space station to a dark comedy about a man who becomes a walking biological weapon, finally ending with a dystopian social commentary on a city perpetually at war with an invisible enemy. |
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Hall Costume |
Fri • 9:00 PM • Lobby |
Starts at 9:30pm. Dress up and show off your creativity! Stop by the lobby to have your photo taken (free) to enter. Mystery judges will be roaming, and winners will announced at Closing Ceremonies. |
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Plastic Little |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Anime |
Ship captain Tita rescues a young girl named Elysse, who is being hunted by a rogue military commander for the secret technology hidden in her DNA. In between copious amounts of fanservice, Tita and her crew must outmaneuver an entire fleet to prevent the villain from using a gravity-based superweapon to destroy their floating colony. |
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Hall Costume |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Lobby |
Dress up and show off your creativity! Stop by the lobby to have your photo taken (free) to enter. Mystery judges will be roaming, and winners will announced at Closing Ceremonies. |
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Hall Costume |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Lobby |
Dress up and show off your creativity! Stop by the lobby to have your photo taken (free) to enter. Mystery judges will be roaming, and winners will announced at Closing Ceremonies. |
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Bryan Baker |
Fri • 10:00 PM • Music |
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RHPS Sing a Long |
Fri • 12:00 AM (after midnight) • Music |
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Japanese Ro, Sham, Bo (Rock, Paper Scissors) |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Anime |
Aka Rock, Paper, Scissors…with swords and shields? Curious? Intrigued? Come to the anime room on Saturday to discover more. Grand prize of the entire run of the Demon Slayer Manga to be awarded at Closing Ceremonies! |
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Klingon Jail and Bail |
Sat • 10:00 AM • Lobby |
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Anime Jeopardy (11:30-12:30) |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Anime |
Square off to answer trivia about the anime and live action shows being presented this weekend, with bonus trivia about popular classics and new hits, from One Piece to Lupin III to The Apothecary Diaries! |
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Klingon Jail and Bail |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Lobby |
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Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Main Stage |
Time: 11-11:30am. All participants check in, review procedures, and prepare for the evening's Masquerade & Cosplay Contest. |
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Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting |
Sat • 11:00 AM • Main Stage |
Time: 11-11:30am. All participants check in, review procedures, and prepare for the evening's Masquerade & Cosplay Contest. |
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Anime Jeopardy (11:30-12:30) |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Anime |
Square off to answer trivia about the anime and live action shows being presented this weekend, with bonus trivia about popular classics and new hits, from One Piece to Lupin III to The Apothecary Diaries! |
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Klingon Jail and Bail |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Lobby |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Main Stage |
Starts at 11:30 after Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting. Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Main Stage |
Starts at 11:30 after Masquerade/Cosplay Meeting. Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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Dave Stagner |
Sat • 12:00 PM • Music |
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Anime Craft: Uchiwa Fan Painting |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Anime |
Come decorate your own Uchiwa (団扇) to stay cool at the con, and beyond! Historically introduced to Japan from China, these fans were originally used by aristocrats to conceal their faces or for ceremonial purposes, such as warding off evil spirits. Today, they are iconic symbols of Japanese summer, used for personal cooling, fanning sushi rice, and as stylish accessories during festivals, or matsuri (祭り). Sign up required. No fee. |
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Klingon Jail and Bail |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Lobby |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Main Stage |
Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Main Stage |
Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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CW Smith |
Sat • 1:00 PM • Music |
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Anime Craft: Uchiwa Fan Painting |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Anime |
Come decorate your own Uchiwa (団扇) to stay cool at the con, and beyond! Historically introduced to Japan from China, these fans were originally used by aristocrats to conceal their faces or for ceremonial purposes, such as warding off evil spirits. Today, they are iconic symbols of Japanese summer, used for personal cooling, fanning sushi rice, and as stylish accessories during festivals, or matsuri (祭り). Sign up required. No fee. |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Main Stage |
Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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Tech Rehearsals |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Main Stage |
Optional 10-minute stage practice with the emcee and tech crew to test music, props, and timing before the show. |
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Hazardous Curriculum |
Sat • 2:00 PM • Music |
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Ice Cream Social |
Sat • 3:00 PM • ConSuite |
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Cowboy Bebop 13+ |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN. “What planet is this?” In a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, a motley crew of bounty hunters led by the cool-headed Spike Spiegel travels the stars in the Bebop searching for criminals. As they chase bounties to make ends meet, each crew member is eventually forced to confront the haunting shadows and unresolved tragedies of their pasts to one of the most acclaimed soundtracks of any anime ever. |
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Candles Enough |
Sat • 4:00 PM • Music |
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Cowboy Bebop 13+ |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN. “What planet is this?” In a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, a motley crew of bounty hunters led by the cool-headed Spike Spiegel travels the stars in the Bebop searching for criminals. As they chase bounties to make ends meet, each crew member is eventually forced to confront the haunting shadows and unresolved tragedies of their pasts to one of the most acclaimed soundtracks of any anime ever. |
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Beth Kinderman & the Player Characters |
Sat • 5:00 PM • Music |
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Hakaider |
Sat • 6:00 PM • Anime |
In this 1995 hit cult Tokusatsu (特撮, "special filming") movie, Hakaider, a villain from the 1970’s Kikaider show is reimagined as a dark anti-hero. In the totalitarian "Jesus Town," long-buried Hakaider is accidentally awakened by rebels. He wages a violent war against the city's dictator, Gurjev, and his robotic "angel" protector, Michael. |
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Hakaider |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Anime |
In this 1995 hit cult Tokusatsu (特撮, "special filming") movie, Hakaider, a villain from the 1970’s Kikaider show is reimagined as a dark anti-hero. In the totalitarian "Jesus Town," long-buried Hakaider is accidentally awakened by rebels. He wages a violent war against the city's dictator, Gurjev, and his robotic "angel" protector, Michael. |
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Closed-set for Masquerade |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Main Stage closed for setting up Masquerade/Cosplay event. |
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Closed-set for Masquerade |
Sat • 7:00 PM • Main Stage |
Main Stage closed for setting up Masquerade/Cosplay event. |
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Ghost in the Shell |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Anime |
It doesn’t get more cyber-punk than this, folks! In future day Japan, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite anti-cybercrime unit, Section 9, hunt a brilliant and elusive hacker known as the Puppet Master. As she tracks the digital criminal, the Major begins to question the nature of her own artificial existence and what it truly means to have a "ghost" within a fully synthetic shell. |
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Masquerade/Cosplay |
Sat • 8:00 PM • Main Stage |
Take the stage in your favorite character or original creation and wow the audience with your costume and a short presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the costumes deemed by our judges to be the best of the best. |
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Ghost in the Shell |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Anime |
It doesn’t get more cyber-punk than this, folks! In future day Japan, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite anti-cybercrime unit, Section 9, hunt a brilliant and elusive hacker known as the Puppet Master. As she tracks the digital criminal, the Major begins to question the nature of her own artificial existence and what it truly means to have a "ghost" within a fully synthetic shell. |
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Masquerade/Cosplay |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Main Stage |
Take the stage in your favorite character or original creation and wow the audience with your costume and a short presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the costumes deemed by our judges to be the best of the best. |
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Masquerade/Cosplay |
Sat • 9:00 PM • Main Stage |
Take the stage in your favorite character or original creation and wow the audience with your costume and a short presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the costumes deemed by our judges to be the best of the best. |
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Ultra Kids 3000 |
Sun • 8:00 AM • Anime |
Get your SPECIUM BEAM ready! This kid-friendly sci-fi cartoon take on the classic Ultraman franchise features child versions of your famous Ultras and monsters in all sorts of fun adventures. |
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Ultra Kids 3000 |
Sun • 9:00 AM • Anime |
Get your SPECIUM BEAM ready! This kid-friendly sci-fi cartoon take on the classic Ultraman franchise features child versions of your famous Ultras and monsters in all sorts of fun adventures. |
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Ghibli Film: Porco Rosso |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN. "Better a pig than a fascist." Come watch Anime Department Head Erin’s favorite Ghibli film! "Porco Rosso," a former Italian World War I flying ace turned bounty hunter must rebuild his aircraft with the help of a spirited young female engineer when his plane is shot down by an American rival. Together, they return to the Adriatic for a high-stakes final dogfight to restore his honor and evade the rising fascist regime, all while mysteriously cursed with the face of a pig. |
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Closed for Brass Gears Rehearsal |
Sun • 10:00 AM • Main Stage |
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Ghibli Film: Porco Rosso |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Anime |
WATCH TO WIN. "Better a pig than a fascist." Come watch Anime Department Head Erin’s favorite Ghibli film! "Porco Rosso," a former Italian World War I flying ace turned bounty hunter must rebuild his aircraft with the help of a spirited young female engineer when his plane is shot down by an American rival. Together, they return to the Adriatic for a high-stakes final dogfight to restore his honor and evade the rising fascist regime, all while mysteriously cursed with the face of a pig. |
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Closed for Brass Gears Rehearsal |
Sun • 11:00 AM • Main Stage |
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Inu Yasha |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Anime |
”Sit boy! After falling into a cursed well, modern-day teenager Kagome is transported to feudal Japan, where she accidentally shatters the powerful Shikon Jewel into shards scattered across the land. She and the hot-headed half-demon Inuyasha must recover the fragments before they fall into the hands of the soul-collecting villain Naraku. |
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Brass Gears Adventures Radio |
Sun • 12:00 PM • Main Stage |
Join the BrassGears Adventure Radio as they perform an original Radio play. This year's offering is Death On the Falcon, A Locked Airship Mystery. |
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Inu Yasha |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Anime |
”Sit boy! After falling into a cursed well, modern-day teenager Kagome is transported to feudal Japan, where she accidentally shatters the powerful Shikon Jewel into shards scattered across the land. She and the hot-headed half-demon Inuyasha must recover the fragments before they fall into the hands of the soul-collecting villain Naraku. |
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Brass Gears Adventures Radio |
Sun • 1:00 PM • Main Stage |
Join the BrassGears Adventure Radio as they perform an original Radio play. This year's offering is Death On the Falcon, A Locked Airship Mystery. |
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Tenchi Muyo! GXP |
Sun • 2:00 PM • Anime |
The story follows Seina Yamada, a teenage boy from Earth known for having the "absolute worst luck in the universe". While attempting to visit his friend Tenchi Masaki, Seina is accidentally recruited into the Galaxy Police (GP) after a spacecraft crashes near him.Once in space, Seina discovers that his extreme bad luck acts as a "biased probability" that attracts space pirates, making him an inadvertently perfect decoy for the GP to capture them. |
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