PANELS
Saturday, February 24th
11:00 AM
Panel Room 104 - Talk with the Professors/Librarians All Things Pop Culture.
A long tradition at Lubbock-Con (six years and counting)! TTU faculty member Rob Weiner will be entertaining Lubbock-Con attendees with discussions on all things popular culture: movies, music, comics, graphic novels, video games. Come meet Rob for a lively and fun panel. Bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas.
Presenter/Panelists: Rob Weiner
Panel Room 103 - How to Spot a Fake: Pokémon & Vintage Video Game Edition!
Our panel will dive into the ins and outs of real cards and what sets them apart from fakes, what to look for, and information about what makes a pokèmon card a pokèmon card! For our vintage video game aspect, we will provide tips and tricks on what to keep an eye on to spot a fake. Clever fakes have been introduced to the market and we hope to show you ways to keep your hobby & money safe!
Presenter/Panelists: Javon Nickles & Martin Mendoza
12:00 PM
Panel Room 105 - Intro to 3-D Printing with Chaks Productions
Join Lubbock-Con Cosplay Spotlight, Chaks Productions, for an introduction to 3-D printing and learn more about how to use it to elevate your cosplays.
Presenter/Panelists: Chaks Productions
Panel Room 107 - Larp 101 w/ Loremaster
Join Lormaster as they provide a primer on what LARP is, how to get involved, resources to leverage within the community, and how to pursue the game that is right for each participant.
Presenter/Panelists: Loremaster
Panel Room 102 - Writers. We make up stuff for a living: Panel Discussion.
Listen to writers talk about our writing process. Ask us the questions that have been burning a hole in your pocket. If we don't know the answer, we'll make it up. We are fiction writers after all.
Presenter/Panelists: Jennifer Standridge joined by David Puga and Shelby Amiro-Wilson
1:00 PM
Panel Room 104 - Wig Styling 101 with Last Raven Cosplay
Join Lubbock-Con Cosplay Spotlight, Last Raven Cosplay, to learn the basics of Wig Styling and how a well styled wig will take your cosplay to the next level.
Presenter/Panelists: Last Raven Cosplay
Panel Room 105 - Getting Freaky Working Freelance
What if you could start making money writing, drawing, acting, and doing just about anything else while building your portfolio? Well there's thousands of indie developers out there looking for someone just like you, you just have to know where to look!
Presenter/Panelists: Richard Mendoza III
Panel Room 103 - Confidence in Your TTRPG
Join us for a live recording of a Dungeons & Degrees podcast. Adrian and Alex are here to talk about all things TTRPGs. We’ll talk about finding games, DMing, and much more!
Presenter/Panelists: Alex Saulnier McKinin & Adrian Lawrence
3:00 PM
Panel Room 105 - Goth Subculture Lecture Panel
An information panel with a presentation about the history of Gothic rock and its importance in developing the goth subculture; all goths welcome!
Presenter/Panelists: Lilly Kohtz
Panel Room 107 - West Texas Comedy Improv Workshop
West Texas Comedy is an improv theatre troupe focused on delivering hilarious shows without using a single script! Learn some of these skills for yourself and expand your confidence, quick-thinking skills, character work, and more!
Presenter/Panelists: Richard Mendoza III
Panel Room 102 - The Fan Artist's Way: Panel Discussion
Listen to fan artists talk about their process. Ask questions about fan art. Draw on our expertise.
Presenter/Panelists: Katy Standridge joined by Mackenzie Rosson, Shelbye Karr, & Adrian Amiro-Wilson
4:00 PM
Panel Room 104 - Dweores: For All Comic Fans and Tabletop Gamers!
Come to the Dweores Panel and get introduced to the amazing universe and characters from the mind of John Ottinger! You will learn about the many creative skills that John has at a professional level. From sculpting, artwork, toy design and other crafts, John has combined all of his skills to create his own Ip called Dweores. As a good friend of his I
will bring the un-published prototype tabletop game which we premiered at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con. All who attend the panel will receive a promo card for the tabletop game as supplies last. There will also be 1 very lucky winner of a limited 5 Foil Card Set that plays with the game. At my booth I will have Dweore Comics, Art Books & Metal Prints.
Presenter/Panelists: James Mims
Panel Room 103 - How to Make a Graphic Novel with Ben Bates
Are you interested in learning how to create your own graphic novel? If so, join professional comic artist Ben Bates as he guides you through the process of writing, drawing, and more. Recommended for individuals ages 8 and up who are eager to explore and harness the power of their imagination!
Presenter/Panelists: Ben Bates
5:00 PM
Panel Room 105 - Intro into Star Wars Costuming
Join members of the local Star Wars Costuming Groups for a discussion on costume options for those interested in joining the Star Wars Universe.
Presenter/Panelists: Star Wars Costuming Group Members
Panel Room 102 - What the Wota? - Intro into Japanese Idol Culture
Ever see a sparkly anime idol and wonder what that’s all about? Come join your fellow cohorts in learning the history and evolution of both 2D and 3D idols! From music to costumes, uchiwa fans and penlights, this panel will cover all the basics to help jump start your love of all things idol!
Presenter/Panelists: Pfeiffer Halman
Sunday, Feb 25th
12:00 PM
Panel Room 105 - Intro to 3-D Printing with Chaks Productions
Join Lubbock-Con Cosplay Spotlight, Chaks Productions, for an introduction to 3-D printing and learn more about how to use it to elevate your cosplays.
Presenter/Panelists: Chaks Productions
1:00 PM
Panel Room 104 - Intro Into Foamsmithing with The Cosplay Cowboy
Join Lubbock-Con Cosplay Spotlight, The Cosplay Cowboy, for an introduction to foamsmithing and learn more about how to create pieces for your cosplays.
Presenter/Panelists: The Cosplay Cowboy
Panel Room 103 - Taking Narrative Cues from D&D for Creative Writers
Dungeons and Dragons has pioneered modern fantasy storytelling for millions of gamers, but what lessons could a creative writer utilize for creating their own fictional narratives? Whether you play RPG's, write novels, short stories, or games - come delve into the narrative lessons of D&D and learn how to craft and deepen your own fiction, today!
Presenter/Panelists: Richard Mendoza III
3:00 PM
Panel Room 104 - Want a Sword, Build A Sword w/ Loremaster
Join Loremaster to learn how to construct your own LARP safe weapon!
Presenter/Panelists: Loremaster
Room 107 - Retro Gaming 2024 & Live Modding Demonstration
We'll discuss the best ways to play old video games in 2024!
Presenter/Panelists: Jeff McDuff
4:00 PM
Panel Room 105 - Star Wars Costuming: Legion Entry Level Costumes Panel
Join members of the local Star Wars Costuming Groups for a discussion on costume options for those interested in joining the Legions.
Presenter/Panelists: Star Wars Costuming Group Members
Panel Room 103 - Talking Anime! Q&A Panel
A Q&A format for an open discussion on old and new anime genres. Attendees submit questions upon arrival and after a brief introduction from the host, the questions will be randomly drawn from a hat and different attendees will be invited to come up to the mic and answer the question in a safe and friendly environment. The format encourages audience participation and allows discussion on what the attendees choose from old and new Anime genres such as Comedy, Shounen, Mecha, Shoujo, Slice-of-Life, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Harem, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Horror, Magical girl, Isekai, Thriller, and Music-themed. Prizes for a bit of added fun and to increase participation.
Presenter/Panelists: Dorion Alcantar
