CONvergence 2024

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CONvergence 2024

12:30pm CDT

It's Not My Job to Teach You

Thursday July 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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People who are part of marginalized communities are often asked to teach others the basics of diversity and inclusiveness. How do we help people understand that it's not any individual's obligation? Where and how should they learn? Participants: Sean Eberle, Rachel Poleke (mod), Lathan Murrell, Amanda Leinbaugh, Morgan Strickland

Thursday July 4, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Tags inclusivity, social

2:00pm CDT

Dungeons & Dragons (movie) Fan Panel

Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

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Participants: TK, Arthur Ray Armstrong, Sarah Jeanette Moretsky, Nikki Armstrong (mod), Janelle Kloth

Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Tags movie, current

3:30pm CDT

Trivia Jutsu

Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Kahoot-based anime trivia (bring a smart device). Believe it! Participants: Sartorial Jutsu Studios

Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tags gaming, anime

5:00pm CDT

Young Frankenstein 50 Years Later

Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

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Young Frankenstein came out in 1974. How has the movie held up in 50 years? It was a different time then--what would a modern remake look like? Participants: Sean Eberle, William J Leisner, Mark Goldberg, Christopher Daniels, Jody Wurl (mod)

Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Tags classic, movie

7:00pm CDT

John Wick Fan Panel

Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

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Participants: Madeline Gasper, Christopher Daniels (mod), Noel Thingvall, Nathan Anderson, Melissa Kaercher

Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tags current, fan, movie

8:30pm CDT

Glorifying a Galaxy Far Far Away

Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT

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Join our panel to celebrate the Galaxy gifted to us by Uncle George and so many other creative individuals. This panel is about everything we love about our favorite science fiction franchise. Complaint department located in the Saarlac pit. Participants: Tim Wick (mod), Susanna Malak, Gregory Parks

Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Tags Star Wars, fan, GoH

10:00pm CDT

The Prank Panel (TV)

Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT

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GoH Susanna Malak discusses her appearance on The Prank Panel, a show where contestants pitch prank ideas at celebrity judges--think Shark Tank meets Punk'd. Participants: Susanna Malak, Anton Petersen (mod)

Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Tags GoH, TV, current

11:30pm CDT

Killer B's Improv Movie Show

Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT

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As clips of strange movies play on screen, a team of voice actors and musicians create a whole new soundtrack...without ever seeing the movies before! It's film, improv comedy, and live music all in one, plus a 75% chance of rubber-suit monsters! Participants: Melissa Kaercher, Molly Glover, Nick Glover, Duck Washington, Kelvin Hatle, Matthew Kessen, Caly McMorrow

Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Tags audio, comedy, movie, music

9:30am CDT

Everyone's a Leader: Embracing Advocacy in Fandom

Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

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Leadership isn't reserved for the few. Explore how embracing advocacy in our favorite fandom realms can inspire and empower every individual to take the lead. Participants: Miss Shannan Paul, Kerry Teckla Peterson, Ashley M. Mages, Amáda Márquez Simula (mod)

Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Tags inclusivity, social, theme, GoH

11:00am CDT

CONvergence: the Game!

Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

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Join Connie and Mark2 for a fun board game where you get to join forces with your favorite bot and help them win the amazing title of "Bot of CON!" You will be answering trivia questions, making silly gestures, & playing a game. Help your bot to victory! Participants: Courtney Azar, Jeremy Stomberg, Dawn Krosnowski, Angela Fox

Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tags beginner, comedy, fan, kid, performance, teen

12:30pm CDT

Dating "Different"

Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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We all find ourselves in "different" relationships, whether they be queer, bi-racial, or neurodiverse. How do we handle these differences when it comes to loving one another or the opinions of others around us? Participants: Kiki Joy Latham, Heather Lynn Heim, Viga, Justin Edward Grays, Stephanie Dreis (mod)

Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Tags inclusivity, social, theme

2:00pm CDT

I'll Be Home For Kahless: A Very Klingon Christmas Movie

Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

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A staged reading of a Klingon Hallmark Christmas Movie mashup! Samantha yearns for something more than her life on the battlefield. Could planet Earth be her answer and will she find even more than her Klingon hearts could have imagined? By Angela Fox. Participants: Dawn Krosnowski, Angela Fox, Christopher Jones, Duck Washington, Jason Kruger, Lana Rosario, Philip F Henry

Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Tags comedy

3:30pm CDT

Gargoyles in Comic Books

Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

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The television series lives on in comic book form. See how the sausage is made and find out what's coming down the pike. Participants: Greg Weisman (mod), Karine Charlebois, Christopher Jones

Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tags comic, fan, GoH

5:00pm CDT

Japanese Sword Collecting

Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

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Collecting traditionally made Japanese swords (nihonto) is an expensive but enriching hobby that requires an exploration of the Japanese sword as a whole. A small collection of antique nihonto and handmade "Japanese-style" swords will be on display. Participants: John A. Shea

Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Tags misc

7:00pm CDT

Judging a Book by Its Cover

Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

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Teams of "literary experts" compete to describe the plot of a book, judging only from its cover art! Participants: Melissa Kaercher, Tim Wick (mod), Molly Glover, Nick Glover, Miss Shannan Paul, Eric Thompson

Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tags comedy, GoH

8:30pm CDT

DS9: Past Tense - A Generation Later

Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT

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2024 is the year of the Bell riots. It's been a generation since that two-part episode aired. How are its themes relevant to events of today? Participants: Brittany Ann Kerschner, T. Aaron Cisco (mod), William J Leisner, Cory Damone Enriquez, Justin Edward Grays

Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Tags inclusivity, Star Trek, theme, TV

10:00pm CDT

Not Funny Anymore

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT

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A discussion of things we used to find funny but are not okay anymore. Participants: Staci Corcoran (mod), Miss Shannan Paul, Ashley M. Mages

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Tags comedy, GoH

9:30am CDT

Year in New Trek

Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

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Several series are running concurrently. Engage in a discussion about Discovery, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds. What are we hoping for in Starfleet Academy? Participants: Wes Huntington, Scott Saunders, Assad Khaishgi (mod), Justin Edward Grays, Staci Corcoran

Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Tags TV, current, Star Trek

11:00am CDT

Writing for Multiple Media

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

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Learn the differences (and similarities) between writing for television, movies, novels, and comic books. Participants: Greg Weisman

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tags writing, GoH, *new

12:30pm CDT

How to be an Ally

Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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A panel to discuss how to be an ally and accomplice to marginalized communities. Participants: Sean Eberle, Remy Corso, Charlene Holm (mod), Morgan Strickland, Ashley M. Mages

Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Tags inclusivity, social

2:00pm CDT

Writer and Actor Strikes

Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

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2023 saw a 148-day strike by the WGA, the longest since 1988. SAG-AFTRA had their longest strike ever. Both struck over the impact of AI and the financial impact of streaming and other new technologies. What are the impacts and why did they happen? Participants: Niles Joseph Schwartz, Allyson Cygan, T. Aaron Cisco (mod), Kieran McCudden-Delany, Susanna Malak

Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Tags current, TV, movie, social, GoH

3:30pm CDT

Author's Guide to Writing for Comics

Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

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Author Carlos Hernandez talks about his experience writing comics for Marvel and beyond. Learn from a pro the ins and outs of writing for comic books! Participants: Carlos Hernandez

Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tags GoH, writing, superhero

5:00pm CDT

Power of Storytelling

Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

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What do we learn from characters making gut wrenching decisions? How do we take this from media to real life? Participants: Raederle Gabrielle Sterling (mod), John A. Shea, Kate MacEachern, F. D. Lee, Brigitte Bako

Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Tags writing, GoH

7:00pm CDT

Young Justice Memories

Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

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Attend a Q&A about the Young Justice television series and its in-canon comic book spin-offs. Participants: Erin Robinson, Greg Weisman (mod), Zehra Fazal, Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Christopher Jones, Jennifer L Anderson

Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tags TV, animation, superhero, GoH

8:30pm CDT

The Spectacular Spider-Man Meets the Spectacular Spider-Men!

Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT

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Learn all you ever wanted to know about The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series and Marvel's new The Spectacular Spider-Men comic from some of the folks who have made these projects happen. Participants: Greg Weisman (mod), Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Jennifer L Anderson

Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Tags comic, TV, animation, GoH

10:00pm CDT

Smash or Pass

Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT

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A beloved but questionable decision making game that you all know and love! Join us for a new and improved "Smash or Pass" Kahoot! (smart device required to participate but not to enjoy the show). **mature content** Participants: Anne Rementer, Christi Farris, Kelsi Williams, Christina Gregerson, Lindsey Wollan, Alicia Beck

Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Tags comedy, gaming

11:30pm CDT

Hentai Game Show

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT

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Join us for a mature game show where contestants compete for prizes. Volunteers compete and play in adult-themed games. These fun, naughty games are for aliens and humans alike! Come show us your bawdy side or just be a voyeur! **mature content** Participants: Khori, Michael

Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Tags misc, *new

11:00am CDT

Gargoyles Biology and Culture

Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

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Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of Gargate anatomy and society. What are the rules? How do they differ from clan to clan? From gargoyle to gargoyle? Participants: Greg Weisman (mod), Karine Charlebois, Matt Parker, James Kakalios, Chip Coffin, Lucas McClain

Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Tags STEM, TV, GoH

12:30pm CDT

Bringing Gargoyles to the Screen

Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

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Join Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, as he tells stories of how this classic series was created, developed, and sold at the Walt Disney Company in the early 1990s. Participants: Greg Weisman

Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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Tags TV, GoH

2:00pm CDT

Bringing Gargoyles to the Screen Visually

Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

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In Part Two of this look at the nascent stages of Gargoyles, see early development videos, thirty-year-old marketing materials, and pitches from spin-off series that never made it to the air. Participants: Greg Weisman

Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Tags TV, GoH

3:30pm CDT

Dungeons & Dragons: 50th Anniversary

Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

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The granddaddy of tabletop role playing games is old enough to be one. Come discuss the lasting appeal of the game, its iterations, and its spin-offs. Participants: Jeb Hagan, TK, David R Lowery, Kathleen Nicole Addams, Donald Kaiser (mod)

Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Tags gaming, RPG, classic