3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Meet Caitlynn!
Description: Meet our guest of honor to discuss everything from Anime to Ghosts!
Panelists: Caitlynn French
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: My City Eats
Description: Every region
has a dish locals swear is the best anywhere. This panel explores iconic
regional foods, why they matter, and how they become part of a place’s
identity.
Panelists: T. Aaron Cisco
4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Minnesota Paranormal Investigation Society
Description: Discussing various “encounters”, mostly across Minnesota.
Panelists: Marty Byers
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Welcome to Arcadia : A New Horror Series
Description: Be among the first to experience this thrilling new horror series. Get an exclusive sneak peek at the making of the show, watch the official trailer, and hear from its creator about the inspiration and creative process behind the chilling story. Plus, join a live Q&A with some of the actors to learn what it’s like to bring these terrifying and captivating characters to life. Don’t miss this unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of horror storytelling!
Panelists: Victoria King
6:00pm-6:30pm
Prog 1 (Conf E) – Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm-8:00pm
Event Stage (Regency) – 300% Pure
Midwest Funk: The Undergroove
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Self-Publishing 101
Description: Advice and a look at the options for modern publishing from full-time indie authors.
Panelists: Amanda Meuwissen
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Caitlynn chats about Ghost Hunting
Description: Join Caitlynn as she discusses the adventures of ghost hunting with her husband.
Panelists: Caitlynn French
8:30pm-9:30pm
Event Stage (Regency) – Sunspot
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Other Things That Go Bump In the Night
Description: What else comes to visit at night in your dreams, and their possible meanings. Come join me to discuss the things that might cause your dreams to be nightmares or portents to your past, present or future.
Panelists: Matt Schultz
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Fandom Feud
Description: Family feud but with con themed questions
Panelists: Andrew Epperson, Andrew Hagen
10:00pm-11:00pm
Event Stage (Regency) – Kazha Rock Concert
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Meet Tate Halloway
Description: Come and chat with Tate
Panelists: Tate Halloway
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: BROdcast Podcast:
Maximum Masculine Alpha Omega Geek Energy
Description: On the BROdcast Podcast, elite Alpha Omega Geeks unlock forbidden high-value strategies like respecting women, acceptance > tolerance, and discover the grindset of empathy, courtesy, and kindness! This podcast is so dope, it’s not even recorded.
Panelists: T. Aaron Cisco
11:30pm-12:30am
Event Stage (Regency) – Theology DJ’s (after Kazha)
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Wolfie Speaks!
Description: Listen to the wisdom of Wolfie!
Panelists: Wolfie, Daniel Mohr
10:00am-11:00am
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Afrofuturism is Not New
Description: Long before Hollywood discovered it, Black creators were imagining bold futures in literature, music, and art. This panel explores the roots of Afrofuturism and the creators who built those visions decades before they became mainstream.
Panelists: Ytasha Womack, T. Aaron Cisco
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Exploring Boutique Movie Labels
Description: I would love to talk about what some of those boutique labels like Criterion, Arrow, Warner Archive, and ClassicFlix are doing. Talk about favorites and new and upcoming releases.
Panelists: Jim Barnes
11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Sunspot Presents The Paranormal and Rock n Roll
Description: Let’s talk about the coolest connections between the music world and the paranormal – with the members of the band Sunspot
Panelists: Mike Huberty
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Voices From the Past
Description: In
twenty plus years as a paranormal investigator, I have captured amazing evidence, both audio and visual, of ghosts and hauntings. Join me as I offer some of the most spectacular evidence of the paranormal from across the country ever collected . I’ve traveled the country alone, and with Adrian Lee and The International Paranormal Society/Unscripted Paranormal investigating the paranormal.
Panelists:Scott Kenner
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Scenes from a Hat Improv!
Description: Improv troupe performing all things nerdy, silly, and weird!
Panelists: Samantha Hedden and others
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Tarot 101 Workshop with Adrian Lee
Description: Adrian Lee, British author, psychic, and host of the TV show Unscripted Paranormal, will host a psychic tarot workshop. He will present the history of tarot cards and how to read them, with live audience readings, interactions, and demonstrations. Books will also be available to buy and sign.
Panelists: Adrian Lee
2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Rayko’s and Celestia’s OC Q&A and Quiz!
Description: Rayko, a mentally ill girl that’s tired 24/ 7. Celestia, a sacrificial bride to a kitsune shrine. Want to know more about these unique girls? Come join them at the OC Q&A and quiz!
Panelists: Macayla Pullums
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Q&A with Caitlynn
Description: Come meet our Guest of Honor and ask questions!
Panelists: Caitlynn French
4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: How to Cosplay Sustainably
Description: This panel will walk through various methods on how to cosplay sustainably and lower your impact on the environment. It will cover topics like closet cosplays, resale sites, thrifting/consigning, and upcycling materials. There will be helpful information for cosplayers who purchase premade cosplays as well as cosplayers who make theirs from scratch. It will be as comprehensive as possible in the time allotted, while leaving some time for audience input.
Panelists: Ash Schwerr
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Vampires: Are They Dead Yet?
Description: Vampires, as fantasy (anti-)hero, never seem to fully die. Are they in a slump now or are their signs of their inevitable return from the dead? Are people reading any good new vampire romances? What movies, tv series, etc., featuring vampires are on the horizon?
Panelists: Tate Halloway
5:30pm-6:30pm
This is the perfect time to visit the Dealers Rooms and Makers Market to purchase all the cool stuff from our amazing vendors! You should also eat food and hang out with like minded people.
7:00pm-8:00pm
Event Stage (Regency) – Miss Shannon Paul’s Comedy Cabaret
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Things That Disappear for No Reason
Description: Household or personal items that go missing for no reason. Ever have something just simply disappear? Can’t find it for anything, and then it just shows up in a unexpected, or original place? Let’s talk about it and see what may be causing it to happen.
Panelists: Matt Schultz
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Button making
Description: Come make your own buttons and pins at this interactive panel. Bring your ideas and imagination. Supplies included.
Panelists: TJ Van
8:00pm-12:00am
Come join us at the Fire Pit! We will roast marshmallows and discuss spooky paranormal things. Tate Halloway and other dignitaries will be stopping by throughout the evening!
8:30pm-9:30pm
Event Stage (Regency) – Sunspot
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: The History and Impact of the film Ghostbusters
Description: British paranormal investigator, author, and TV host, Adrian Lee, presents a fun and informative talk about the original 1984 Ghostbusters film, with anecdotes, stories, and unseen history. This entertaining and amusing talk includes Lee’s struggles to build his own ECTO 1 Ghostbusters car and his experiences with Dan Ackroyd. Lee has an MA in Film Studies.
Panelists: Adrian Lee
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Truck-Kun’s Greatest Hits
Description:Who is behind the wheel of this trope? Has this story element been driven into the ground? Get slammed by the history, hit by the knowledge, and ran over by the humor of Truck-Kun!
Panelists:Viga Lovhaug
10:00pm-11:00pm
Event Stage (Regency) – Kazha Rock Concert
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: The Evolution of Movie Monsters
Description: From classic creatures to modern nightmares, horror monsters evolve with the times. This panel explores how vampires, zombies, ghosts, and other horrors change to reflect society’s fears.
Panelists: T. Aaron Cisco
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Cosplay for the Community
Description: A talk about using your fandom and costuming to serve a cause
Panelists: Andrew Epperson
11:30pm- 12:30am
Event Stage (Regency) – Theology
10:00am-11:00am
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Investigating Haunted Breweries
Description: Breweries often stand in places layered with history, whether inside centuries-old buildings or on land with stories reaching far beyond the modern brewery itself. Join Scott Kenner as he shares compelling audio evidence, photographs, and firsthand accounts from his ongoing Haunted Breweries project, exploring reported hauntings in breweries across the United States.
Panelists: Scott Kenner
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: My Science Fiction isn’t Fiction-ing
Description: Science fiction has an uncanny habit of predicting the future… or at least the problems in it. This panel explores the novels and films that warned us about surveillance, artificial intelligence, corporate dominance, and other “fictional” ideas that somehow became headlines.
Panelists: T. Aaron Cisco
11:30am-12:30pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Authors Read (Aloud)
Description: Josephine Napiore will read from her novel Monster: Memoir of a Vampire and other authors will do the same.
Panelists: Josephine Napiore
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: Let’s Trade Pins!
Description: Have some pins you’re looking for or want to pass on to someone else? Let’s have a Disney pin swap. Share your stories, show off your collection, or talk about what you’re looking for.
Panelists: Jim Barnes, Jules Mohr
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Q&A with Ytasha
Description: Learn about and ask questions of Afrofuturist Ytasha Womack!
Panelists: Ytasha Womack
Location: Prog 2 (Studio 2)
Title: The Speculative Rainbow
Description: Where queer stories fit into today’s fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal and horror genres.
Panelists: Amanda Meuwissen
2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Prog 1 (Conf E)
Title: Monsters with Meaning
Description: Zombies, vampires, aliens, and kaiju are rarely just monsters. They’re metaphors. This panel explores how horror and sci-fi creatures often reflect real fears about society, politics, identity, and the unknown.
Panelists: T. Aaron Cisco
3:30pm-4:00pm
Prog 1 (Conf E) – Closing Ceremonies