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Friday, July 11
 

2:00pm EDT

Belly Dance in Speculative Fiction and Media
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
From the beginning of moving pictures, belly dance has shown up in SF and fantasy movies, tv and even books. Let's talk about some of the most well-known appearances and why belly dance seems to fit so well into the spec fic genre.



Speakers
avatar for Carol Cowles

Carol Cowles

Online Media Guest
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
avatar for Misty Massey

Misty Massey

Literary Guest
Misty Massey is the author of the Mad Kestrel series of rollicking fantasy adventures on the high seas, including Kestrel's Dance, winner of the 2023 Palmetto Scribe Award For Best Novel, and the upcoming Dead Man series. She freelances as a copy and developmental editor for Falstaff... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Fandom

2:00pm EDT

Exploring the Enchantment: The Enduring Allure of Fairies in Fantasy Realms
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
From the whimsical and enchanting Tinkerbell movies produced by the renowned Disney studios to the mysterious and captivating depictions of the fae creatures dwelling within the ethereal forests of fantasy realms, fairies have undeniably held a significant presence in the collective imagination for countless years. These mythical beings, characterized by their diminutive stature, ethereal beauty, and magical abilities, have woven their way into the tapestry of human storytelling, serving as both sources of delight and intrigue for audiences of all ages. Join us as we delve deeper into the fantastical realm of fairies, exploring the various facets of their existence and the enduring allure that continues to captivate the hearts and minds of individuals worldwide.



Speakers
avatar for Carol Cowles

Carol Cowles

Online Media Guest
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
avatar for Kevin A Davis

Kevin A Davis

Literary Guest
Kevin A Davis is an award-winning contemporary fantasy author with three published series; the episodic DRC files with Kristen, the Khimmer Chronicles featuring the lively assassin Ahnjii, and the AngelSong series centering around the indominable Haddie. A multitude of his short stories... Read More →
avatar for Molly Ann McDonough

Molly Ann McDonough

Science Guest
Molly Ann McDonough is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary engineer with short stories featured in science fiction and fantasy anthologies. Jumpmaster Press has scheduled her debut fantasy novel, A World Apart, for release in 2026. When Molly isn’t reading, writing, or coding... Read More →
avatar for Sarah J. Sover

Sarah J. Sover

Literary Guest
Sarah J. Sover is the author of fantasy crossover novels, short stories, and nonfiction articles. Sarah writes the Fractured Fae Series (Fairy Godmurder, Faed to Black, and Pixie Dusted), Contemporary Fantasy she calls Jessica Jones with sparkle, for Falstaff Books. Her comedic fantasy... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Fandom

2:00pm EDT

Alakazam...It's Love!
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
Romantasy is taking the speculative fiction market by storm. But what is it? Our panelists will discuss the differences between romantasy. fantasy and romance, and suggest some books to help readers find the sparkle.
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Literary/Writing

2:00pm EDT

PDLS: Lecture Series Opening Ceremonies/Welcome/What to know
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
Speakers
avatar for Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor
Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
  Professional Development Lecture Series

2:00pm EDT

Open Gaming
Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Corpening (Marriott)
On demand games all weekend.

Check out a wide variety of new and exciting games including: Return to Dark Tower, Crossbows & Catapults as well as Clarion Game's:

Hull Breach is a sci-fi cards-and-dice game featuring epic space combat between ships, firefights between Marine boarding parties, and plenty of clever tactics and galaxy-shaking events. You assume command of a space station belonging to one of our several in-game factions and fight it out with one or more other Commanders to achieve galactic domination! The object of the game is to protect your Station - your home in space - from other Commanders while trying to capture or destroy theirs. Be warned - they’re trying to do the same thing to you. It's a tough galaxy and at the end of the day only one Commander gets to remain standing.

Henchman: The Card Game is a light, fast-playing card game for 2-6 players featuring cooperative backstabbing and a healthy dose of humor. Players take on the role of a lowly Minion at Evil Overlord, Inc... but here at EOI, the Evil Overlord's right hand man, the Henchman, has moved on to (or is that under?) greener pastures. All the Minions want to be the next Henchman - after all, the Henchman gets not only Dental, but reserved parking at the office, AND the privilege of assisting His Evilness directly! Players take turns being the Minion in Charge (MIC). The MIC is responsible for doling out tasks to the other Minions, who then play cards to either help or hinder their abilities to complete the tasks. Completing a task rewards both the minion who undertook it, as well as the MIC—after all, one of the core responsibilities of any leader is delegation. However, failing to complete a task results in facing the wrath of the Evil Overlord and that wrath falls on the MIC as well as the failing Minion.

Four Horsemen: The Omega Wars Based in the universe of the popular SF novel series from Chris Kennedy Publishing, it's your turn to "Kill Aliens - Get Paid!" In The Four Horsemen: Omega War, you assume command of an base belonging to one of our several in-game factions and fight it out with one or more other Commanders to achieve victory on the battlefield. The object of the game is to protect your base - your home away from home - from other Commanders while trying to capture or destroy theirs. Be warned - they’re trying to do the same thing to you. It's a tough galaxy and at the end of the day only one Commander will remain standing. Only through careful planning can the most daring gain command of the galaxy. Four Horsemen uses many of the same core mechanics that Hull Breach! perfected, but adds an entire new theater of ground combat to the mix!

Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Corpening (Marriott)
  Gaming

2:30pm EDT

Con Survivalism 101
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
Let’s face it: conventions are a truly unique experience. In fact, there’s not really anything else you’ll ever do that’s
quite like it! Never been to a convention before? Maybe this is your first time at this con? Or maybe you’re a
veteran of dozens (if not hundreds) of cons? Either way, come join our roundtable discussion on how to best enjoy
the convention experience, including practical advice, tips and tricks, the UN-spoken rules, and ALL the dos and
don’ts of con survival.

Speakers
avatar for Chris Oakley

Chris Oakley

Fan Guest
Chris Oakley owned and operated Oakley’s Gently Used Books, a bricks & mortar used bookshop with a specialty in Sci Fi/Fantasy, for more than 20 years (1995-2016) in Charlottesville, VA. She has been a bookseller at Madicon, MarsCon, MystiCon, RavenCon, Libertycon DSC50, DSC60 and... Read More →
avatar for Molly Ann McDonough

Molly Ann McDonough

Science Guest
Molly Ann McDonough is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary engineer with short stories featured in science fiction and fantasy anthologies. Jumpmaster Press has scheduled her debut fantasy novel, A World Apart, for release in 2026. When Molly isn’t reading, writing, or coding... Read More →
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
  Fandom

2:30pm EDT

Women in Film (need to change time)
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
Speakers
avatar for Christine Parker

Christine Parker

Film Guest
Christine Parker began her film career in Sanford, North Carolina in 2004. She wrote and produced a short film “Second Death” that led to her forming Adrenalin Productions which has since produced dozens of short films as well as five feature films, all which have received world-wide... Read More →
avatar for Angela Giddings

Angela Giddings

Science Guest
Angela Giddings is a writer, scientist, and independent filmmaker from North Carolina.  She has a PhD in Microbiology and authored multiple scientific articles in virology, cell line design, and gene therapy.  She is the author of the futuristic dark fantasy series Dance of Ages... Read More →
avatar for Cheralyn Lambeth

Cheralyn Lambeth

Film Guest
Cheralyn (Cher) Lambeth is a professional costume, prop, and puppet builder whose work includes feature films (The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Patriot, Evan Almighty, The Hunger Games, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret), television shows (Dinosaurs!, Homeland, Outcast, The Hunting... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer McCollom

Jennifer McCollom

Film Guest
Jennifer double majored in Theatre and Physics at the University of NC Greensboro and went to Westmore makeup academy. From there she followed her path into Film starting with Taking Liberty in 1990.She has worked on John Adams, which won an Emmy for makeup, and The Eyes of Tammy... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

2:30pm EDT

Top 10 Geeky Summer Beach Reads
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
As summer vacation approaches, thoughts turn to leisurely days by the pool or beach with a good book in hand. Selecting the right literature to enjoy during these idyllic moments is a crucial decision, enhancing the experience of basking in the sunlight or listening to the ocean waves. It's a time to curate a collection of summer reading materials that will make the season of carefree days and tranquil nights even more delightful.


Speakers
avatar for Stuart Jaffe

Stuart Jaffe

Literary Guest
Stuart Jaffe is the madman behind The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, the Nathan K thrillers, The Ridnight Mysteries, the Parallel Society novels, The Malja Chronicles, The Pathway Ring series, Founders, Real Magic, and much more. He trained in martial arts for over a decade until... Read More →
avatar for John G. Hartness

John G. Hartness

Literary Guest
John G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love. He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles, the Bubba the Monster Hunter... Read More →
avatar for William C. Tracy

William C. Tracy

Literary Guest
William C. Tracy (he/him) writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy. His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic including nine books and a TTRPG. He’s also published Fruits of the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Literary/Writing

2:30pm EDT

Online Media for Love or Money?
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
A lot of people think streaming is easy, just turn on the console, PC, camera, and go! We'll have some real talk on what actually goes into streaming and the harsh reality that you need to be in it for the love of it, and if you earn some money...bonus!

Speakers
avatar for Gary Mitchel

Gary Mitchel

Fan Guest
Gary Mitchel is a writer, reviewer, gamer, podcaster, and general geek living near Atlanta.Gary is the Co-Director, with Joe Crowe, of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. Together, they plot panels on various geeky topics, from 80s vampires, to cats in space, to the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Online Media

2:30pm EDT

Teens & Tweens: Our Favorite Magical Worlds
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
From Fantasy Realms to Magical Schools to Fallen Kingdoms, lets discuss our favorite magical worlds.  What worlds do we love to imagine ourselves inhabiting and which ones do we want to stay far far away from.
Friday July 11, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
  Teens & Tweens

3:30pm EDT

Book Covers and Spines - How to catch people's eyes
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
Chris, JE Pittman? Stuart?
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!

3:30pm EDT

Geeks & Mental Health
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Geek culture offers a diverse range of entertainment forms like movies, TV shows, comic books, and video games, exploring themes such as heroism and morality. They resonate deeply with audiences, fostering connection, empathy, and meaningful discussions. By engaging with these stories, individuals can find solace, inspiration, and opportunities for self-discovery, using the familiar characters and landscapes as mirrors for their own experiences and emotions. Let's talk about how geek culture provides a safe space for individuals to confront their struggles, dreams, and achievements, empowering them to navigate challenges with renewed strength and resilience through engagement with beloved stories.


Speakers
avatar for John G. Hartness

John G. Hartness

Literary Guest
John G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love. He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles, the Bubba the Monster Hunter... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Fandom

3:30pm EDT

Nevermore Academy: What's Next for Wednesday Addams in Season Two?
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
In Season One, smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams solved a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.   But as Season Two begins on August 6th, let's talk about what is in store for our favorite kreepy, kooky, spooky teenager?


Speakers
avatar for Kevin A Davis

Kevin A Davis

Literary Guest
Kevin A Davis is an award-winning contemporary fantasy author with three published series; the episodic DRC files with Kristen, the Khimmer Chronicles featuring the lively assassin Ahnjii, and the AngelSong series centering around the indominable Haddie. A multitude of his short stories... Read More →
avatar for Sarah J. Sover

Sarah J. Sover

Literary Guest
Sarah J. Sover is the author of fantasy crossover novels, short stories, and nonfiction articles. Sarah writes the Fractured Fae Series (Fairy Godmurder, Faed to Black, and Pixie Dusted), Contemporary Fantasy she calls Jessica Jones with sparkle, for Falstaff Books. Her comedic fantasy... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

3:30pm EDT

PDLS: Creating Reader Engagement
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
Part of the Professional Development Lecture Series for Writers

There is a difference between stories that readers just read, and stories that pull them in and won’t let them go. In this class, Michael A. Stackpole will share with you sure fire techniques for drawing readers in and keeping them enthralled in the story from beginning to end.

*Additional fee, please see website/registration
Speakers
avatar for Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor
Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
  Professional Development Lecture Series

4:00pm EDT

Summer Blockbusters!
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
So, like, let's talk about those awesome summer blockbuster movies, dude! We've got classics like Independence Day and the Star Trek reboot, bringing us some super rad adventures, wicked cool characters, and jaw-dropping special effects. These movies have totally made a splash in movie history, capturing the hearts of fans all over the world. There's just something magical about watching these flicks on the big screen, right? It's like a whole experience, getting lost in the story and feeling all the thrills. And hey, it's pretty sweet how storytelling can bring people together from all corners of the globe. So yeah, let's keep on loving and cherishing that movie magic, 'cause it's something truly special that we all dig.


Speakers
avatar for Carol Cowles

Carol Cowles

Online Media Guest
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
avatar for Gary Mitchel

Gary Mitchel

Fan Guest
Gary Mitchel is a writer, reviewer, gamer, podcaster, and general geek living near Atlanta.Gary is the Co-Director, with Joe Crowe, of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. Together, they plot panels on various geeky topics, from 80s vampires, to cats in space, to the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

What Film Festivals Really Want (And What They Absolutely Don’t!)
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
Join our panel of film festival runners as they discuss exactly what film festivals are looking for, and what they most
definitely are not looking for, share insights into proper film festival etiquette, what to do, what not to do, and
share tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your festival run with your film!

*Make sure Chris can come during this time??
Speakers
avatar for Bill Mulligan

Bill Mulligan

Film Guest
Bill Mulligan is a podcaster, author, and indie filmmaker with a passion for horror and storytelling. With years of experience in independent cinema, he has contributed to numerous film projects as a writer, director, and special effects artist, such as 400 Ways To Kill A Vampire... Read More →
avatar for Christine Parker

Christine Parker

Film Guest
Christine Parker began her film career in Sanford, North Carolina in 2004. She wrote and produced a short film “Second Death” that led to her forming Adrenalin Productions which has since produced dozens of short films as well as five feature films, all which have received world-wide... Read More →
avatar for Angela Giddings

Angela Giddings

Science Guest
Angela Giddings is a writer, scientist, and independent filmmaker from North Carolina.  She has a PhD in Microbiology and authored multiple scientific articles in virology, cell line design, and gene therapy.  She is the author of the futuristic dark fantasy series Dance of Ages... Read More →
avatar for Dave Harlequin

Dave Harlequin

Film Guest
Described by both press and colleagues as an "independent renaissance man" and "voice of the underground," among other things, Dave Harlequin is a professional screenwriter, journalist, author, and independent filmmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the Creative Director of... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

4:00pm EDT

Home Recording: The Best Tools
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
A basic home recording setup requires a computer, audio production software (DAW), an audio interface, microphones, headphones, and potentially a MIDI controller. For more advanced setups, studio monitors, acoustic treatment, and pop filters are also helpful.  So with all the options available, which ones do our panel of experts reccomend?
Speakers
avatar for Chuck Parker

Chuck Parker

Performance Guest
A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck Parker has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, session player, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.Chuck has been a regular on the con circuit for more than a... Read More →
avatar for Michael G. Williams

Michael G. Williams

Online Media Guest
Michael G. Williams writes queer-themed horror and science fiction celebrating the monstrous and the macabre. His books include the award-winning vampire series The Withrow Chronicles (Laine Cunningham Award); the thrilling urban fantasy time travel series Servant Sovereign; the sci-fi... Read More →
avatar for Roger Carden

Roger Carden

Online Media Guest
Roger and Janet Carden are the husband-and-wife team behind The Halfling and the Spaceman: Journeys In Active Fandom. (2022-present) The Halfling and the Spaceman is a podcast featuring a series of conversations with creators as they detail their personal journey from becoming inspired... Read More →
avatar for SYRINX

SYRINX

Online Media Guest
SYRINX is active across multiple entertainment platforms, blending creativity with music production, acting, and media. As an independent music producer and remixer, he previously worked with a record label from 2017 until its disbanding in 2023. Alongside his music career, he has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Online Media

4:00pm EDT

LARP SET UP - ROOM CLOSED
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed

4:00pm EDT

Teens & Tweens: Camp Halfblood
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
Join a group of teens and tweens as we discuss "Uncle Rick's" popular Camp Half-Blood Series - from the books to the TV Series.  (We won't mention the movie...)
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
  Teens & Tweens

5:00pm EDT

Costume in Crisis
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
Bring your costume crisis to our experts?  Have an idea but don't know where to start?  Got started on a costume but can't figure out how to put a peice together.  Come and pick the brains of our costumers with all your questions...
Speakers
avatar for Tom Hutchens

Tom Hutchens

Costuming Guest
For the founder of the Mando Mercs Costume Club, being a Mandalorian fan goes all the way back to 1983, a five year old sitting in the theater watching Boba Fett fall into the Sarlacc Pit in “STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi.In 2007, Tom Hutchens founded the Mando Mercs Costume Club... Read More →
avatar for Tinker Tank

Tinker Tank

Costuming Guest
Miriam, also known as Tink, is a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Studio Art. Though art has been a life-long passion, ​her introduction to costuming and leather work was through her post collegiate pursuit of replicating the outfit of her childhood hero -- Xena. She has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Costuming/Cosplay

5:00pm EDT

Who Needs an Agent Anyway?
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Michael G. Williams spent ten months in 2023 & 2024 trying to get an agent and not finding one. He had a few near-misses but got sick of waiting and signed with a publisher for his next horror novel instead (a decision with which he is EXTREMELY happy). Michael will give a brief presentation on why and how he tried to get an agent, what he did to try it, and specific hard numbers about the response rates and his interactions with agents. This will also be a panel discussion with other authors and will include time for Q&A.

Requests:
Speakers
avatar for William C. Tracy

William C. Tracy

Literary Guest
William C. Tracy (he/him) writes and publishes queer science fiction and fantasy through his indie press Space Wizard Science Fantasy. His largest work is the Dissolutionverse: a space opera with music-based magic including nine books and a TTRPG. He’s also published Fruits of the... Read More →
avatar for Stuart Jaffe

Stuart Jaffe

Literary Guest
Stuart Jaffe is the madman behind The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, the Nathan K thrillers, The Ridnight Mysteries, the Parallel Society novels, The Malja Chronicles, The Pathway Ring series, Founders, Real Magic, and much more. He trained in martial arts for over a decade until... Read More →
avatar for Darin Kennedy

Darin Kennedy

Literary Guest
Darin Kennedy, born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, is a graduate of Wake Forest University and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. After completing family medicine residency in the mountains of Virginia, he served eight years as a United States Army physician and wrote his first novel... Read More →
avatar for Jason Roach

Jason Roach

Literary Guest
Jason Roach is an American Writing Awards award-winning finalist in LGBT+ Fiction & Thriller Fiction for his book The House on Dead Man’s Curve – inspired by his personal paranormal experiences. His new M/M Vampiric romance series, The Vampire Crusades, launched in August of 2024... Read More →
avatar for Michael G. Williams

Michael G. Williams

Online Media Guest
Michael G. Williams writes queer-themed horror and science fiction celebrating the monstrous and the macabre. His books include the award-winning vampire series The Withrow Chronicles (Laine Cunningham Award); the thrilling urban fantasy time travel series Servant Sovereign; the sci-fi... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Literary/Writing

5:00pm EDT

Unveiling Genetics: Healing, Innovating, and Exploring Ancestral DNA
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
Enter the fascinating world of genetics, where gene therapy holds transformative healing powers and scientists are on a quest to revolutionize healthcare and uncover the mysteries of our ancestral DNA. Let's discuss the boundless opportunities genetics presents, embarking on a journey of discovery and innovation to unlock the full potential of this enchanting field.

requests:

Angela Giddings?
Jason Graves?
Randall Hayes?
Speakers
avatar for Meri Elena

Meri Elena

Literary Guest
I am a North Carolina speculative fiction writer, mostly of dark fantasy and paranormal, but I don't really color inside the lines. I published my first short story when I was fourteen, and my mom insisted I use a pen name. I took some creative license with my actual first and middle... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Science

5:00pm EDT

World of Darkness LARP
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)

Dark Arts and Blood Money: A World of Darkness LARP at ConGregate 11! Join us for an immersive Live Action Roleplay where the Changelings and Kindred clash in a brutal struggle for power and influence. The old rules are broken, the truce is crumbling, and the streets of Winston-Salem are ripe for conquest. Will you fight for the Fae or rise with the Vampires?
- No experience necessary! Our storytellers will guide you through character creation or help you choose a pre-gen sheet.
- Sign-ups: At the By Night Studios table in the Garden Terrace, Embassy Suites
- Fee: $20 (includes World of Darkness swag!)
- Space is limited, so sign up early to guarantee your spot in the Eternal Struggle.

More info: https://con-gregate.com/by-night-larp
Speakers
avatar for Daphne Reeder

Daphne Reeder

Costuming Guest
Daphne Reeder has always been a creative force and a proverbial "Jack of many trades". As an accomplished cosplayer, she enjoys working with worbla and leather the most, creating outfits, armor, and props. She also belongs to several costuming grouos, including the 501st, the Southern... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Terrace 1 (Embassy Suites)
  Gaming

5:30pm EDT

So, You Made a Movie… Now What?
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
Congratulations! You’ve made an independent film! You’ve officially joined the ranks of a legendary and ever-
growing club that contains some of the biggest names in cinematic history. All your hard work and sacrifice has
paid off and you have your very own movie to show for it! So, um… what are you supposed to… you know… do

with it now? Where do you go with it? How will people see it? What are your options? Join our panel of longtime
indie filmmakers as they discuss the ins and outs of what to do with your film once it is released, share helpful
hints, and hopefully help you find the best life for your film after the final cut!

Moderator: Dave Harlequin
Speakers
avatar for Christine Parker

Christine Parker

Film Guest
Christine Parker began her film career in Sanford, North Carolina in 2004. She wrote and produced a short film “Second Death” that led to her forming Adrenalin Productions which has since produced dozens of short films as well as five feature films, all which have received world-wide... Read More →
avatar for Dave Harlequin

Dave Harlequin

Film Guest
Described by both press and colleagues as an "independent renaissance man" and "voice of the underground," among other things, Dave Harlequin is a professional screenwriter, journalist, author, and independent filmmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the Creative Director of... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

5:30pm EDT

Holo and Hampson Read Each Other's Works
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
Rob and HP have started reading each other's works aloud.  Join them for a slightly unique take on a reading.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Hampson

Robert Hampson

Science Guest
Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist, professor, and science fiction author who spends his days decoding how memories work and his nights trying to remember where he left his keys. With a Ph.D. in Physiology & Pharmacology, he’s been on a lifelong quest to figure out what’s... Read More →
avatar for HP Holo

HP Holo

Literary Guest
H.P. Holo grew up in a family where it was dangerous to say, “I’m bored.” She’s also an incorrigible smart aleck. So when her parents told her to fix her boredom by reading a dictionary, she did. And then, just to be extra sassy, she began writing novels that required them... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Readings

5:30pm EDT

Decoding Slang: The Revenge of Gen X
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
C'mon dude, let's have some fun and spice things up with a friendly challenge! Generation X'ers are gonna throw some totally tubular 80s slang at Generation Z peeps to see if they can crack the code (AS IF). No trophies here, just good vibes and rad laughs all around. Like, let's get this party started, ya know.
Speakers
avatar for Joey Starnes

Joey Starnes

Online Media Guest
Joey Starnes (aka the GiddyGeeker) does not claim to be an expert on all geekeries – she's justhappy to organize it. She runs the Charlotte Geeks, home of the Guardians of the Geekery podcast,the Merry Mayhem and the Geekery Market. She is also part of the Two Woke Bonnets podcast... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Special Events

5:30pm EDT

Teens & Tweens: Heartstopper Graphic Novels and Netflix Series
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
Ask Hannah
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
  Teens & Tweens

5:30pm EDT

PDLS: 21 Days to a Novel
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
Part of the Professional Development Lecture Series for Writers

New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents his three week program for preparing yourself to write a novel. This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. This program is a practical, kick-in-the- pants place to start your career.

*Additional Fee, please see website/registration
Speakers
avatar for Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor
Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
  Professional Development Lecture Series

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Reynolda (Marriott)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Room Closed

7:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremonies: Geek Summer Vacation!
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
Geek Summer Vacation Begins!

Grab your Hawaiian Shirt and join James Fulbright (Con Chair) and Mike Pederson as we introduce our guests and tell you about the special events happening this weekend!
Speakers
avatar for Mike Pederson

Mike Pederson

Fan Guest
Way back in 2004, Mike (along with Tee Morris and Tony Ruggiero) came up with the crazy idea of hosting a convention in Richmond, VA. He’s been chairing RavenCon ever since.In addition to running RavenCon, Mike Pederson was the publisher/editor/graphic designer responsible for the... Read More →
avatar for James Fulbright

James Fulbright

ConChair/President, ConGregate Productions
James Fulbright was introduced to AD&D by a friend in 1979. After joining his first gaming group, his friends convinced him to start attending conventions like StellarCon and Hexacon. It wasn’t long before attending cons led him to start helping out with those cons; which, in turn... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
  Special Events

8:00pm EDT

The Creative's Paradox
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
As an independent creator, how do we balance our time between the activities we love (creating), and the ones we don't.    The panelists discuss the difficult decisions on how they invest their time, and moreover how they can actually continue to create often while working a traditional job and having a personal life.    

Moderator: Roger Carden

Requests: Syrinx, Kevin Davis, Michael G williams, Molly McDonough, Bill Tracy
Speakers
avatar for Roger Carden

Roger Carden

Online Media Guest
Roger and Janet Carden are the husband-and-wife team behind The Halfling and the Spaceman: Journeys In Active Fandom. (2022-present) The Halfling and the Spaceman is a podcast featuring a series of conversations with creators as they detail their personal journey from becoming inspired... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Fandom

8:00pm EDT

Appreciation for Audio Dramas
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)

From the 1920s through the 1940s, radio dramas captivated audiences with immersive storytelling, becoming a dominant form of entertainment before television took over in the 1950s. Yet, the format never truly disappeared as it continued to evolve. Before his rise to comedy stardom, a young Bill Murray voiced the Human Torch in a Fantastic Four radio serial, part of Marvel’s early ventures into the medium. Other Marvel heroes, alongside DC’s Superman and Batman, found a home on the airwaves, bringing comic book adventures to life long before they became cinematic icons. Detective stories also thrived, with The Saint featuring Vincent Price as the smooth-talking vigilante before the character found new life on television.

Many of these productions successfully transitioned to new formats. Dragnet moved to television with Jack Webb still leading as Joe Friday, setting the standard for procedural storytelling. The Shadow found its way to motion pictures, proving the lasting appeal of these stories. Comedy, suspense, drama, horror, science fiction, and fantasy all flourished, shaping entertainment for generations. Even advertising became part of the experience as Burns and Gracie mastered the art of weaving their sponsor into the script, blending promotion with humor. Though its golden age has passed, the influence of this style of storytelling continues to resonate through television, film, and the resurgence of audio narratives.
Speakers
avatar for SYRINX

SYRINX

Online Media Guest
SYRINX is active across multiple entertainment platforms, blending creativity with music production, acting, and media. As an independent music producer and remixer, he previously worked with a record label from 2017 until its disbanding in 2023. Alongside his music career, he has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

8:00pm EDT

 "And They Called Me Mad!" The Worst Ideas of Mad Scientists, Supervillains, and Other People Who Should Have Known Better
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Throughout history, there have been many instances of individuals, such as mad scientists and supervillains, who have pursued dangerous and morally questionable endeavors driven by curiosity, desire for power, or a thirst for knowledge. These actions, which range from creating life in laboratories to unleashing chaos upon the world, often have catastrophic consequences like deadly viruses, doomsday devices, and unethical human experiments. Let's discuss how the aftermath of their worst ideas leaves a lasting impact on society, serving as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential to shape the course of history in profound ways.

Requests:
Speakers
avatar for Misty Massey

Misty Massey

Literary Guest
Misty Massey is the author of the Mad Kestrel series of rollicking fantasy adventures on the high seas, including Kestrel's Dance, winner of the 2023 Palmetto Scribe Award For Best Novel, and the upcoming Dead Man series. She freelances as a copy and developmental editor for Falstaff... Read More →
avatar for Jim Beall

Jim Beall

Science Guest
Jim Beall (BS-Math, MBA, PE) has been a nuclear engineer for 50 years, beginning as a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy. Civilian experience includes design, construction, inspection, enforcement, and assessment with a nuclear utility, an architect engineering firm, and the... Read More →
avatar for Robert Hampson

Robert Hampson

Science Guest
Dr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist, professor, and science fiction author who spends his days decoding how memories work and his nights trying to remember where he left his keys. With a Ph.D. in Physiology & Pharmacology, he’s been on a lifelong quest to figure out what’s... Read More →
avatar for Bill Mulligan

Bill Mulligan

Film Guest
Bill Mulligan is a podcaster, author, and indie filmmaker with a passion for horror and storytelling. With years of experience in independent cinema, he has contributed to numerous film projects as a writer, director, and special effects artist, such as 400 Ways To Kill A Vampire... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Film/TV/Media Arts

8:00pm EDT

Readings Hour Fri (5 people)
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
(list of all requests - will move around)

Angela Giddings
Molly McDonough
Bill Tracy
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Readings

8:00pm EDT

PDLS: Writer's Mingle
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
TBA
We will be hosting a private networking reception on Friday night with the Lecture Series attendees, the Lecturers, and other invited Literary Guests



Speakers
avatar for Gail Z. Martin

Gail Z. Martin

Literary Guest
Gail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk and more for Orbit Books, Falstaff Books, SOL Publishing and Darkwind Press. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and the Night Vigil. Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, the Chronicles Of The Necromancer... Read More →
avatar for John G. Hartness

John G. Hartness

Literary Guest
John G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love. He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles, the Bubba the Monster Hunter... Read More →
avatar for Michael A. Stackpole

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor
Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
TBA
  Professional Development Lecture Series

8:00pm EDT

Wonderful Movies with Wonderful People
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
Speakers
avatar for O. Hai Mark

O. Hai Mark

Online Media Guest
O. Hai Mark is an online host and creator as well as and independent film producer. He is a Twitch streamer and web-show host who has who is releasing his third film (as a producer). In addition to producing online content and independent shorts, O. Hai Mark hosts online game nights... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Moravian (Marriott)
  Film Festival

8:30pm EDT

The Idiot Box visits ConGregate Comedy Show
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
Get ready to laugh with The Idiot Box Comedy Club! Hailing from Greensboro, this premier comedy spot brings a diverse mix of stand-up and improv to the Triad. Whether you need a break from panels or want to keep the good times rolling, The Idiot Box delivers hilarious and unpredictable performances. Come see why they're a favorite for a night of fun!
Speakers
avatar for Dave Dobson

Dave Dobson

Literary Guest
A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing, reading, board games, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.Dave is the author of Snood, Snoodoku, Snood Towers, and other computer games. Dave first published... Read More →
avatar for Sammie Cassell

Sammie Cassell

Film Guest
Sammie Cassell is a NC based actor, producer and comedian. He has been seen in Halloween Kills, Eyes of Tammy Faye, Please Don’t Destroy, Righteous Gemstones and many local films. He does Improv comedy out of the Idiot Box Comedy Club in Greensboro NC and is a performer with the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
  Special Events

9:00pm EDT

This One Time at Con (or Con Stories on the Rocks... or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love That Stupid Panel with the Con Stories!)
Friday July 11, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
You’ve probably heard them. Those wild, crazy, and often hilarious stories of the crazy, weird, and at times
unbelievable things that happen at cons. Maybe it was that one room party that got way out of hand, maybe it was
that bizarre celebrity guest interaction, maybe it was that disaster that stuck, maybe it was something else
entirely. Whatever it is, whether unforgettable, or, shall we say, a bit hazy, this is the place to hear all the wildest
stories that cons have to offer. Not for the faint of heart, or serious of temperament. And certainly not for the
easily offended. You’ve been warned!

Requests: Molly McDonough
Speakers
avatar for Dave Harlequin

Dave Harlequin

Film Guest
Described by both press and colleagues as an "independent renaissance man" and "voice of the underground," among other things, Dave Harlequin is a professional screenwriter, journalist, author, and independent filmmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the Creative Director of... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Fandom

9:30pm EDT

Time is Fleeting - 50th Anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
Damnit, Janet, can you believe that it’s been 50 years since we broke down in front of that creepy castle! Join our panel of Transylvanians as we discuss one of the original cult midnight movies! Can you withstand the antici...

requests:
Speakers
avatar for Misty Massey

Misty Massey

Literary Guest
Misty Massey is the author of the Mad Kestrel series of rollicking fantasy adventures on the high seas, including Kestrel's Dance, winner of the 2023 Palmetto Scribe Award For Best Novel, and the upcoming Dead Man series. She freelances as a copy and developmental editor for Falstaff... Read More →
avatar for Carol Cowles

Carol Cowles

Online Media Guest
Carol has long been a fixture of Geek Culture in Charlotte, NC. She has served for several years as the Programming Director for ConCarolinas and worked the Carolina and Arizona Renaissance Festivals for 15 years. She also podcasts – she is Carol the Cat on Guardians of the Geekery... Read More →
avatar for Sarah J. Sover

Sarah J. Sover

Literary Guest
Sarah J. Sover is the author of fantasy crossover novels, short stories, and nonfiction articles. Sarah writes the Fractured Fae Series (Fairy Godmurder, Faed to Black, and Pixie Dusted), Contemporary Fantasy she calls Jessica Jones with sparkle, for Falstaff Books. Her comedic fantasy... Read More →
avatar for Gary Mitchel

Gary Mitchel

Fan Guest
Gary Mitchel is a writer, reviewer, gamer, podcaster, and general geek living near Atlanta.Gary is the Co-Director, with Joe Crowe, of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track at Dragon Con. Together, they plot panels on various geeky topics, from 80s vampires, to cats in space, to the... Read More →
avatar for SYRINX

SYRINX

Online Media Guest
SYRINX is active across multiple entertainment platforms, blending creativity with music production, acting, and media. As an independent music producer and remixer, he previously worked with a record label from 2017 until its disbanding in 2023. Alongside his music career, he has... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Bethabara (Marriott) - Room can get COLD!!!
  Film/TV/Media Arts

9:30pm EDT

Oh Those Summer Nights: Fantasy and Erotica - 18 & Up
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
Renowned authors like Laurel K Hamilton and Sharon Green have fearlessly blended fantasy and erotica, captivating audiences with provocative and alluring tales that blur the lines between the magical and the sensual. These stories beckon from the shadows, drawing readers into a world where desire and imagination intertwine with the fantastical and extraordinary, challenging perceptions and stirring deep desires. They push boundaries in storytelling, exploring uncharted territories of passion and wonder, inviting readers to embrace the thrill of the unknown. Let's delve into the realm of fantasy and erotica where imagination knows no bounds and propriety is forgotten.

requests:
Speakers
avatar for Molly Ann McDonough

Molly Ann McDonough

Science Guest
Molly Ann McDonough is an author, poet, and multidisciplinary engineer with short stories featured in science fiction and fantasy anthologies. Jumpmaster Press has scheduled her debut fantasy novel, A World Apart, for release in 2026. When Molly isn’t reading, writing, or coding... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Piedmont (Marriott)
  Literary/Writing

9:30pm EDT

Ya Canna Change the Laws of Physics
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
Can you really rip a bodice ? (No) Every genre incorporates a set of assumptions, usually about how the world works. But how long can Our Hero swash the 2 lb. buckler shield arm fatigue sets on?  Could Dave Bowman make it back into Discovery One without his helmet?  Our panels of experts looks at the classic figures, setting, and situations to determine such puzzlers as the tensile strength of Rapunzel/s hair.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Beall

Jim Beall

Science Guest
Jim Beall (BS-Math, MBA, PE) has been a nuclear engineer for 50 years, beginning as a nuclear engineering officer in the US Navy. Civilian experience includes design, construction, inspection, enforcement, and assessment with a nuclear utility, an architect engineering firm, and the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Salem (Marriott)
  Science

10:00pm EDT

Room Closed
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Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
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Terrace 3 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed

10:00pm EDT

Room Closed
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Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
Friday July 11, 2025 10:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Terrace 2 (Embassy Suites)
  Room Closed
 
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