Presenters: Carol Van Natta, Matthew Angelo Join us as we unlock the secrets of urban fantasies, genre romances, dark fantasy, and sci-fi space operas. Prepare to delve into the depths of each genre, explore their subgenres, and unravel the intricacies that make them irresistible to readers. Get ready for an interactive and engaging experience that […]
Presenter: Tony Meade With the release of a new adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”, this panel discusses the creation, powers, and affiliation of the titular artifacts: The Rings of Power themselves. Using the vocabulary of real-world alchemy and ancient elemental lore, we’ll dive into the deep […]
Presenters: Michael Harrington, Noah Harrington, Delaney Harrington Discover how ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI, is used to ideate and script captivating narratives. Additionally, learn about the transformative potential of AI image generators like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, which are capable of creating astounding art to help illustrate stories and provide inspiration. This […]
Presenter: Stitched in Starlight Cosplay If you’re interested in competing in cosplay contests, many require buildbooks detailing how you made your cosplay. Whether you’re brand new to competing or have been competing for a while now, this panel can help you hone your buildbook-making skills for future competitions! I will detail how I build my […]
Presenter: Carolyn Collins Petersen Every day astronomers find new, exciting, and sometimes weird stuff in space. Carolyn will take us on a trip through cosmic weirdness, from black holes to a cosmic collision that destroyed a star to a supernova that almost ate the solar system. Come explore the odd site of the cosmos in […]
Presenter: Michael Carroll Throughout its history, our planet Earth has resembled quite alien worlds. From searing Venus to glacial Mars to pre-biotic Titan, our world has morphed and changed until it got where it is today. Artist/writer Michael Carroll explores the “Alien Earths” of the past, sharing paintings he did for the book as well […]
Presenter: Dr. Michael L. Wong Dr. Michael L. Wong is a planetary scientist and astrobiologist at the Carnegie Institution for Science working on the questions “Where did we come from?” and “Are we alone in the universe?” He also hosts Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/strange-new-worlds)
Snag your seats and prepare for the Cosplay Catwalk!
Show off your awesome cosplay skills or just sit back and watch! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Held in Enterprise and Serenity Rooms.
Snag your seats and prepare for the Cosplay Catwalk!
