There are vast amounts of anime out there, but how do you find out about any of it to know what you might enjoy? Come learn about the places you can watch and the tools you might use to narrow your search. Participants: Donald Poleke, Mara DeMers (mod), Viga, Amanda Lynn Bliss
Is early science fiction such as Frankenstein, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Time Machine still worth reading or has modern science and technology rendered them uninteresting and irrelevant? Participants: Scott Kevin Jamison, Barbara Gregorich, Renate Fiora (mod), David Lenander
Back for its third year, Geeks & Cats is a panel where geeks discuss cats. Love cats? Come to this panel. Have cat-related questions? Come to this panel. Don't have anything else going on? Come to this panel! Participants: Kelly Jo Fredrickson (mod), Donna Louise Cook, Mary Rohe, Ren Nonnweiler, Sarah Pierce
Gaming is most often seen as a leisure hobby but can be used for teaching as well. Many subjects can benefit from using games as a tool and some games are well suited to illustrate certain ideas. Come discuss your go-to games and how they can be used. Participants: Melanie Reap, Kenneth Joel Justiniano, Amanda Larsen (mod), Zaydden Johnson, Jules Porter
Looking to explore new worlds beyond D&D and Pathfinder? Join our panel as we delve into a variety RPG games that offer unique mechanics, settings, and storytelling opportunities. Come discover games that can bring fresh experiences to your tabletop! Participants: Kurt Fleschner, John Gary Leppik, Kayla McGrady (mod), Chris J Mortika, Edward Eastman
Have you ever wanted to learn how ConSuite keeps filling up the bags of chips or how badging can be a great way to make new friends? Come find out from the CONvergence Volunteers Department how you can become volunteer powered. Participants: Ben Ellis, Heather L Heim, Samantha Bitner (mod), Rachel Lubich
