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Thursday, July 4
 

2:00pm CDT

Afrofuturism
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Afrofuturism centers on Black history and culture, incorporating SF, technology, and futuristic elements into literature, music, and the visual arts. Recurring themes include reclamation, Black liberation, revisioning the past, and predicting the future. Participants: T. Aaron Cisco (mod), Miss Shannan Paul, Lathan Murrell
Thursday July 4, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

What Makes a Good Antihero?
Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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An antihero is a character lacking the qualities of traditional heroes but with specific skills or an interesting flaw that make them more complex. How does one create or portray such a person and how flawed do they need to be to earn the "anti" label? Participants: Sam August Miller (mod), Christina M Alongi, Raederle Gabrielle Sterling, Kate MacEachern, F. D. Lee
Thursday July 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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5:00pm CDT

Making History Interesting
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Many folks find history to be dull, difficult, or boring to learn. Is there something about current pedagogy that turns people off? What could be done differently to bring a sparkle to the subject? Participants: Renee Petersen (mod), Raederle Gabrielle Sterling, Kara Knight, Sarah Barsness, Jenny McElroy
Thursday July 4, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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7:00pm CDT

Book Banning
Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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A perennial problem for educators, book banning seems to be back in vogue. Come discuss why banning books is harmful to everyone, often only promotes the book, and violates the First Amendment. Participants: Melanie Reap, Crystal Kelleher, Raederle Gabrielle Sterling, Danith McPherson (mod), Meredith Jeanne Gillies
Thursday July 4, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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8:30pm CDT

Best of Banned Books
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Banned books tend to be socially important books, so we don't talk as much about them as books. Come prepared to recommend your favorites. Participants: Crystal Kelleher (mod), David R Lowery, Danith McPherson, Jody Wurl, Carlos Hernandez
Thursday July 4, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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10:00pm CDT

Letterkenny Fan Panel
Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Participants: Katherine Jo Pysick, Viga, Charlene Holm (mod), Jeremy Stomberg, Amy Stomberg
Thursday July 4, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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11:30pm CDT

Open to It
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Open and polyamorous relationships are more common than ever, inspiring many monogamous couples to rethink their stance. Those who've gone from monogamy to poly or open relationships discuss the pros and cons of their experiences for those on the fence. Participants: Lathan Murrell, Stephanie Dreis (mod), Ashley M. Mages, Amanda Leinbaugh, Heather Lynn Heim
Thursday July 4, 2024 11:30pm - Friday July 5, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Friday, July 5
 

9:30am CDT

Octavia Butler Fan Panel
Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Participants: T'Yanna Singleton (mod), Joe Weinberg, Lathan Murrell, Sherry Pofahl Johnson, Eric Karn
Friday July 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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11:00am CDT

The Wachowskis and Their Impact
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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The Wachowskis are a filmmaking duo known for their innovative storytelling, creative visuals, inclusivity, and ambitious projects. Their work has inspired other filmmakers to follow in their footsteps, taking risks, and exploring philosophical themes. Participants: Allyson Cygan, Boris Smelov (mod), T'Yanna Singleton, Noel Thingvall, Lathan Murrell
Friday July 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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12:30pm CDT

What Makes a Good Game System?
Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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A discussion of gaming systems. What makes a system work or fail? What systems work well for some types of gaming but not for others? Participants: Kenneth Joel Justiniano, Jacob Evert Borgmann, Eric Zawadzki (mod), Joe Weinberg
Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Integrating Evil PCs
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Mixed alignment parties can be tricky, particularly in long-term campaigns. How can GMs and players make it easier to play non-goodie goodie characters without crossing any in or out-of-game lines? Participants: Cetius d'Raven, Roger C Mlynczak, Kenneth Joel Justiniano, Jacob Evert Borgmann (mod), Lauren Crabtree
Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Professionalism and Neurodiversity
Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Professionalism is a tricky part of life on the best of days and can be even more difficult to navigate if you're neurodivergent. Panelists share experiences, suggestions, and insights to help make those waters easier to tread. Participants: Maya Sutton (mod), Erica Zaffke, Mark James McPherson, Kerry Teckla Peterson, Ben San Del
Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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5:00pm CDT

Ted Lasso Fan Panel
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Participants: Erik Nyberg, Peter M Avirom (mod), Maren Aalgaard, Galen Cox, Eric Karn
Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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7:00pm CDT

Things that Scare Us
Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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How have horror movies changed over time? Participants: Hannibal Grim, Mark Goldberg, KitKat (mod), Andrew Meyer, Clarissa S Goldsmith
Friday July 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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8:30pm CDT

Storytelling Without Stories
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Speculative fiction has used non-narrative storytelling through lists, letters, articles, technical instructions, etc. How can you add depth to your story through footnotes & bibliographies? How do you need to change your process for these works? Participants: Patrick W Marsh, Michael Allen Kingsley, A L Raden, Naomi Kritzer
Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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10:00pm CDT

Our Flag Means Death: Season 2 Fan Panel
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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Participants: Peter M Avirom, F. D. Lee (mod), Alli M May, Maren Aalgaard, Eric Karn
Friday July 5, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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11:30pm CDT

Year In Horror
Friday July 5, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Join us to discuss the highlights of the year in horror 2023. Participants: Hannibal Grim, Arthur Ray Armstrong, T. Aaron Cisco, Charlene Holm (mod), KitKat
Friday July 5, 2024 11:30pm - Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Saturday, July 6
 

9:30am CDT

Marketing for Authors
Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Both traditional and indie published authors have to do their own marketing these days. How do you do that, especially as an introvert? Participants: Em Rowene, Christina M Alongi, T. Aaron Cisco, Aimee Kuzenski (mod), F. D. Lee
Saturday July 6, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Short Anime You Can Binge
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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Several famous anime are long running series that would be daunting to try and watch in complete. Come learn about some worthy series with a limited run. Participants: Patrick W Marsh, Donald Poleke, Kenneth Joel Justiniano (mod), Staci Corcoran, Ian Cross
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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12:30pm CDT

Year in Movies
Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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What's come out since last CONvergence that is worth talking about but didn't get a panel of its own? Participants: Niles Joseph Schwartz, T. Aaron Cisco, Mark James McPherson, Melissa Kaercher (mod), Miss Shannan Paul
Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Session Zero: Setting the Stage for Your Epic Campaign
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Do you wish you knew what your fighter's arc should look like? Do you wish you'd defined your gameplay loop sooner? Did you have an awkward game because of something you didn't know about a player's red lines? Session Zero might be your answer! Participants: TK, Annie Fleschner (mod), Daniel Jay-Dixon, Eric Zawadzki, Maya Sutton
Saturday July 6, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Year in Anime
Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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What is the best new anime from the last year? Participants: Allyson Cygan, Patrick W Marsh, Donald Poleke (mod), Viga, Scott Kevin Jamison
Saturday July 6, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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5:00pm CDT

Evolution of Doctor Who
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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Discuss the evolution from classic Doctor Who to the modern era. What worked in the 60s that does or doesn't work now? Participants: T. Aaron Cisco, Danith McPherson, Assad Khaishgi (mod), Kirsten Roepke-Larsen, Aaron Lee Propes
Saturday July 6, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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7:00pm CDT

Narrative In Game Design
Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Whether tabletop or video games, the story in a game can either enhance or deter from the gameplay experience. Come learn the role a narrative can play in the design of your favorite games. Participants: Carlos Hernandez
Saturday July 6, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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8:30pm CDT

Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Panel
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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Participants: Renee Freyja Vorbeck, TK, Leilani Rose, Mordecai Mika, Morgan Strickland (mod)
Saturday July 6, 2024 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
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10:00pm CDT

Adult Themes in RPGs
Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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The vast majority of games approach mature topics by ignoring them. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum are games that explicitly explore dark, disturbing themes. How should a GM introduce such topics to the players? Participants: Annie Fleschner, Daniel Jay-Dixon, David R Lowery, Kenneth Joel Justiniano (mod), Maya Sutton
Saturday July 6, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
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11:30pm CDT

Year in Fanfiction
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT
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A discussion of ALL kinds of fic (including slash). We'll talk popular fandoms, ships, and tropes from the last year. Not to mention recs! Not all fanfic is mature, but mature topics will be discussed. **mature content** Participants: TK, Skazka, Sam Willson, Kerry Teckla Peterson (mod)
Saturday July 6, 2024 11:30pm - Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30am CDT
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Sunday, July 7
 

11:00am CDT

Midsomer Murders
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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A discussion of the long running British murder mystery series--the characters, the stories, the settings. Participants: Linda Kloempken, Miss Shannan Paul, Margaret Eastman (mod)
Sunday July 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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12:30pm CDT

Gender Fluid Representation in Genre
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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From classic myths to Desire from Sandman, gender fluid characters are not new to science fiction and fantasy. However, as gender fluidity becomes more accepted, how are gender fluid characters changing in modern works? What needs improvement? Participants: Skazka, Viga, Jacob Evert Borgmann (mod), Staci Corcoran, J.R. Dawson
Sunday July 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
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2:00pm CDT

Found Family in SF/Fantasy
Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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The concept of a found family is everywhere in recent pop culture. The idea that friends can inspire as much love and loyalty as biological families and romantic partners resonates with many SFF fans, especially those in marginalized groups. Participants: Michael Scott Shappe, Christina M Alongi, Jody Wurl, J.R. Dawson, Raederle Gabrielle Sterling (mod)
Sunday July 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:30pm CDT

Disney: Live Action vs. Animated
Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Disney has continued to produce live-action versions of their animated films, sometimes creating a "controversy" along the way. Is this Disney being short on ideas or are these retellings offering a new take on the story? Participants: Sarah Jeanette Moretsky, Mary Elizabeth Sterling, Noel Thingvall, Erica Zaffke, Janelle Kloth (mod)
Sunday July 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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