Ever wondered if you may have ADHD or be autistic? Come hear from panelists about their experiences getting diagnosed as an adult. Learn how to advocate for yourself, what the process may look like, and what benefits a formal diagnosis may hold. Participants: Alyssa Pon-Franklin, Damian Boldizs (mod), Renate Fiora, Auggi May, Annie Fleschner
What do video games have to say about religious trauma? How can tabletop Game Masters navigate this issue with sensitivity in their campaigns? Is gaming a good tool for recovering from religious trauma? Participants: Abigail Sloane Silver (mod), Kenneth Joel Justiniano, Damian Boldizs, Amanda Larsen, Jules Porter
Ever wanted to learn Klingon? Our panelists will teach you a few basic phrases and discuss the history of the language. Participants: Dawn Krosnowski (mod), Laura Thurston, Lana Rosario
With the broadening of gender expression and the wider acceptance of exploration on that spectrum comes the need for resources and community, especially for younger people. What's out there? How do you find it? Participants: Jaymie Delia Wagner, Sarah Pierce, Mackenzie Fleschner (mod), Annie Fleschner, Kay Ericson
Several series are running concurrently. Engage in a discussion about Lower Decks, Prodigy, Strange New Worlds, Section 31, and Starfleet Academy. Participants: Brittany Ann Kerschner, Jim McMahon, Wes Huntington, Kirsten Hazel Roepke-Larsen (mod), Justin Edward Grays
Join us to discuss the highlights of horror media that has come out since CVG2024. Participants: Charlene Holm, Stephanie Olson, Ann Laabs, Molly Glover (mod)
Oh heavens, our lovelies, this blows! Let's have a discussion about hormones, oral and otherwise, diet and best practices to get us through these very difficult times. Participants: Renate Fiora, Jai Negri, Kendrick Edmund Cronin, Shannan Paul (mod), Annie Fleschner
And again, the English language is treated with great violence in a space safe from flying fruit. Participants: Edward Eastman (mod), Margaret Eastman, Brian LaBounty, Bob Alberti
Why do you feel different drinking tea versus coffee? Let's talk about caffeine in all its different forms. Participants: KitKat (mod), Robert Gounley, Laura Okagaki, Shaun L Larsen, Katarina R Larsen
Saturday July 5, 2025 11:30pm - Sunday July 6, 2025 12:30am CDT Hyatt 2 Greenway I
