This panel will introduce the audience to two local conventions: ConFABulous, a GLBTQ+ and allies gaming relaxicon in October, and CONsole Room, the Twin Cities Dr. Who Convention in January. Participants: Natasha Jo Krentz, David Lenander, Donald Kaiser (mod), A L Raden
Cooking includes such chemistry activities as experimental measurement (timing water boiling), solubility (mixing water with salt, sugar, or oil), heat capacity (heating salt, sugar, butter, and water), combustion calculations, and colligative properties. Participants: Rachel Poleke (mod), Kurt Fleschner, Renee Petersen, Zack Mayville
Panelists from multiple medical specialties CON-FAB-U-LATE on ergonomics, injury prevention, energy conservation, and general self care to keep you well enough to enjoy Con. Licensed practitioners are welcome to PAR-TI-CI-PATE. Participants: Ashley D Haapapuro, Lucas Haapapuro, Kurt Fleschner (mod), John Ross Rasmussen
Local filmmakers will shoot a critical opening scene for their feature-length film project, Life Is Short, and need you to be a part of it! This scene is set at a convention panel discussion, inspired by CONvergence! Their dream is to have a room full of conventioneers for crowd reactions: cheering, laughing, etc. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY (being loud and nerdy is encouraged). Stop by and have fun with us! **participants must be present for the duration for continuity, space is limited** Participants: Timothy Hanson
Minecraft is one of the most popular games for kids. They also play Roblox, Scrap Mechanic, and many other games. Hear kids talk about what excites them about these games. By and for kids! Participants: Ian Martin-Mann, Missy Green, Becca Justiniano (mod)
Get an update on the latest with the organization that runs CONvergence with members of the Convergence Events Board of Directors. Participants: Tim Wick, William Verburg-Cunningham, Eric Knight, CJ Mantel, Charmaine Parnell, Luis Beltran, Courtney Azar
Who's been overlooked? Who's been underserved by an existing bio movie? Whose stories ring with drama? Bring your pitches. Participants: Melanie Reap, Boris Smelov, Renate Fiora (mod), Bryan J Joshua, Lathan Murrell
Kids play D&D and other TTRPGS. These are their stories. From wacky adventures to missed or epic rolls, we're interested to hear what happened. By and for kids! Participants: Zack Mayville, Michael Schatz, Ian Martin-Mann, Becca Justiniano (mod)
Kids, grab your book and come let's talk about them. If you don't have your book, that's fine. Open to anyone 12 or under reading chapter books. By and for kids. Participants: Becca Justiniano
You can be on panels. It's easy and we want you to join us. Find out all you need to know about being a panelist. Participants: Margaret Eastman, Becca Justiniano, Sandy Darst, Dierdre Schultz