For 2012, we will be running three panel rooms at Con-G! The Galt, Brock and McCrae Rooms will all be used as panel rooms for the weekend.
Click here for the Con-G 2012 Schedule (pdf)
Special Guest Panels:
How to Enjoy a Con: Saturday 10 am
Are you new to conventions? Or have you you found yourself not particularly enjoying yourself at them? Get the most out of every aspect of one! MarzGurl’s worked nearly every angle at a con and is ready to give ideas you may not have thought of!
Theatre Make-Up: Saturday 11 am
Come and learn about theatrical make-up, hosted by master costumer Ricky Dick.
Import Games on Domestic Consoles: Saturday 2 pm
Have you ever wanted to play import games but didn’t own the hardware for it? Well don’t worry as JewWario will tell you how to play import games on your domestic consoles! He might even teach you a little Japanese too.
Lar’s Panel of Win: Saturday 3 pm (2 hr)
Two hours of drawing and Q & A with professional artist Lar deSouza of
webcomics “Looking For Group” and “Least I Can Do” and art director of “Gutters”. How awesome is that?
Old Storied Retold: Saturday 8 pm
Star trek was sold as a wagon train to the stars, the parallels between Far Scape and the Robin Hood myths are inescapable. The stranger that rides, flies, slithers, into town and fixes things up is classic. Are we just retelling stories told a thousand times before and if we are what’s wrong with that? Join author Steven B Pearl for our discussion.
DRAGONBALL EVOLUTION ROAST: Saturday 9 pm (2 hr)
Join the voice of Funimation’s DBZ Narrator, Kyle Hebert, as he skewers the cinematic turkey with a solo audio commentary track, a la “Mystery Science Theater”-style. Come, if you dare, to experience the perfect reason why anime should not become live action (and laugh in the process).
You Can Play This LIVE!: Sunday 10 am
Yup, it’s YCPT live where you get to see JewWario record a live video where he teaches YOU how to play an import game he has. And after the recording, you might be one of the lucky ones who will be able to play it and tell the people at home your opinions!
HEARING VOICES: Sunday 11 am
Q and A with anime/video game voice actor, Kyle Hebert (DBZ, Marvel Vs Capcom). Learn how a Looney Tunes lovin’ kid grew up to unleash hundreds of characters onto an unsuspecting world…professionally!
That Could Never Happen. Could it?: Sunday 11 am
Many modern fantasy books rely on the paranormal elements being kept hidden away or discounted by the society at large in the book. How can this be done without seeming trite and when does magic become so demonstrative that people just can’t reasonably deny it any longer? Join author Steven B Pearl for our discussion.
Anime Journalism: Sunday Noon
Think you can be a journalist in the anime industry? Or would you simply like to learn more about its history and development? What is proper journalism, anyway!? MarzGurl is a Broadcast Journalism major who can give some insight for your articles!
Fan Run Panels:
AMV Heckling: Saturday 10 am
Bad credit? No credit? No problem! Anyone can come enjoy our AMVs at crazy Dr.Dinosaur and Haunter103′s AMV warehouse and raccoon hat emporium! Games & Prizes at our grand opening!
Anime Charades: Saturday 11 am
Enjoy acting out your favourite anime characters , and being goofy (and laughing at others being goofy)? Then you’ll love Anime Charades! Come play a round of charades with as you act out a character, and try to have the other participants guess just who you are! It’s sure to a blast!
When Manual Override Breaks: Saturday 11 am
We’re living in an age where every kid has a computer and almost everyone has an always-connected, data-gobbling smartphone. But what happens when that technology fails us? As we desire to reach the eutopian ideals of our favourite science fiction, what will we be losing? #firstworldproblems
Lolita: Fashion and Philosophy: Saturday Noon
For the curious observer, beginner or lolita expert, this panel will detail the basics of the style and where to find it as well as looking deeper into its philosophy, connection to other street fashion and the bible, Novala Takemoto’s Kamikaze Girls.
Masquerade 101: Saturday Noon
A discussion of the rules of the masquerade (Con-G’s costume contest) and why they exist. What contestants can expect to experience backstage and on-stage. We will also offer tips and tricks on what makes a masquerade entry really stand out, and what to avoid doing on stage.
Evil 201: Saturday Noon
If you have ever wondered about the finer points of super villainy then look no further! That’s right is EVIL 201! Learn what to do with a damsel once she’s in distress, how to manage a minion force, how to structure a lair and much more.
Cosplay Photography: Saturday 1 pm (2 hr)
Ever wanted to take your photos to the next level? Looking to get into cosplay photography? This two hour panel aims to help you out! For the first hour, we’ll go over some of the basics of cosplay photography, and for the second hour, we’ll be talking a little more nuts and bolts on lighting and exposure to make your photos really shine. Come on out, and we’ll all work to make awesome photos for everyone.
Anime Commandments: Saturday 1 pm
Here at the 4th Annual Anime Commandments Panel, we like to ask a simple question: Why just stop at 10? Last year we had 40 Commandments that Anime adheres to, so the challenge this year isn’t coming up with 10, but coming up with 10 more! Lets do 50!
Martian Successor Nadesico: Saturday 1 pm
Martian Successor Nadesico is a classic science fiction comedy created by Kia Asamiya. It follows the adventurers of the Mobile Space battleship Nadesico and her odd ball crew as they fight to defend earth and their ideals from an invading alien force only known as the “Jovian Lizards”.
Magical Girls 101: Saturday 2 pm
Magical Girl 101 will cover everything you ever wanted to know about how to be a magical girl. From cute witches to magical warriors, from Minky Momo to Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Learn about the common tropes of magical girl fiction, the series that are most watched and just what makes you qualify as a magical girl as opposed to a girl who uses magic.
Distressing/Aging/Dying: Saturday 3 pm
How to make fabrics and props look old, worn out, and generally more realistic. Techniques to be covered include:Tea Dyeing, Burning, Overdyeing (with commercial dyes), Shading with fabric paint, dirt, driving over stuff, etc, jagged raw edges and weathering armor.
Objectification in Media: Saturday 3 pm
Are men and women equally represented in games and anime? How could it be done better? Come discuss.
Puppet Making Demo with Featherweight: Saturday 4 pm (2 hr)
Come to Featherweight’s puppet making demo and watch as he makes a puppet from start to finish right be for your eyes!
Posing for Cosplay Photos: Saturday 4 pm
Whether you’ve been cosplaying for years or are still making your first costume, getting photos back that show your work and yourself in the best light is always important – and hard to achieve. This panel will teach you some basic tips and tricks for getting the most out of your hallway shots – and then talk about the best way to work photographers and your angles during photoshoots for the best outcome possible.
Boot Covers: Saturday 5 pm
description coming soon
Nerf Gun Moding: Saturday 5 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to see the steps involved in modifying a nerf gun or similar toy into something like a ray gun then this is the panel for you! Come see Dr. Holocaust give tips and show techniques on how to make it happen!
Making a Web series: Saturday 6 pm
Ever wish you could make your own web series? Learn how you can take your idea to screen, albeit a small window embedded on some website, but still, it’s a screen that MILLIONS can watch! Thomas, the creator of “Mind’s Eye” explains his journey from web to T.V by making a simple yet effective web series.
Create Your Own Adventure: Saturday 6 pm
What do you do when the panel writes the story? We come find out as we write a collaborative fanfiction adventure.
Dr WHO: Saturday 6 pm
Explore the history of the Universe’s oldest Doctor as we discuss anything and everything about BBC’s biggest franchise. Nothing in all of time and space is safe from this discussion. So Grab your sonic screwdriver, bring a banana and don’t blink.
Yaoi and Slash: Saturday 7 pm
Con-G’s longest running panel (by volume and tradition) is back for another year. Here’s your chance to meet like-minded fans, and chat about boy love in anime, sci-fi and other genres.
Establishing Yourself: Saturday 7 pm
So you don’t want to work behind a desk all day? Want to rub elbows at E3 with the gaming press? Want to receive so many free games at your door that the courier knows your name? Mike “The Birdman” Dodd will give you his insight from his 5 years of experience from working in the gaming press with major radio chains and websites in the US and Canada. Birdman will help prepare for a career that can be fun and rewarding at the same time in no nonsense and yet fun way. From learning how to contact PR companies to establishing the tone of your outlet and what education will help you get a foot in the door.
How to Draw Manga: Saturday 9 pm
Want to learn how manga’s created and how the ins and outs work? Come learn all about panels, pacing, and composition.
Con Significant Other: Saturday 11 pm
Not sure how to break the ice at a convention? Need some motivation to talk to that cute cosplayer? Come for some helpful advice and support!
Sherlock Holmes: Sunday 10 am
description coming soon
Basis Props: Sunday 11 am
There are many ways to make sweet looking props out of readily available materials. Discuss the basic tips and tricks for working with basic materials, as well as things to consider during the planning stages.
Proud to be a Geek: Sunday 11 am
Scared your friends will find out your secret? Want to come out as a geek then come to this panel! We are all proud geeks here!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Sunday Noon
Escape into the magical world of Equestria filled with ponies, friendship and the internet phenomenon that is 20% cooler than everything.
Cosplay 101: Sunday Noon
Reached a difficult part in your costume? Want to start a costume for the first time? This is the panel for you! We’ll cover cosplay, beginning to end, with samples to help you understand. Paper and pencils are optional, but encouraged.
Cosplay 201: Sunday 1 pm
So you’ve started sewing, awesome! With a few costumes under your belt, you’re ready for the next step – harder fabrics, more difficult patterns, and harder projects. Come learn more tips and tricks and share your sewing stories!
Lilypad Demo: Sunday 1 pm
The LilyPad Arduino is a microcontroller board designed for wearables and textiles. It can be sewn to fabric and used for adding light, sound, and motion effects to costumes. Learn how!
Win BIG in the Masquerade: Sunday 1 pm
Do you compete to win? Learn what it takes to bring home that ribbon at the big conventions and get hints from those who have done it themselves.
Punk’d: What’s Your Punk? Sunday 2 pm
This panel is an extension of my original SteamPunk panel. This year come out and extol the virtues of Your Favourite Punk – Steampunk – Cyberpunk – Dieselpunk OR any other culturePunk you want to bring to the panel. Please check Phasers, Lightning Guns, Automatic Machine Pistols and all other weaponry at the door as I don’t want to pay for damage when the carnage starts. See you all there!
Welcome to the Jungle: Sunday 2 pm
Lion-Os, Tigertrons and platypus bears oh my! Tangled up in explanations to your friends, family and significant others? Are you the friend? Come on out and hear how you can support without getting lost in the jungle yourself. An open discussion on how to introduce the genre to those who may be apprehensive, judgmental or weirded out.
Plush Making: Sunday 2 pm (2 hr)
Learn how to make an adorable plushie that can come home with you.
Advanced Props: Sunday 3 pm
Here’s your chance to come pick the brains of veteran prop builders and learn what it takes to take your props to the next level.
Hetalia Ask A Nation: Sunday 3 pm
Hetalia is a web comic/manga/anime with a huge fan-following. The Ask A Nation panel allows these fans to ask questions of the nations, as portrayed by a team of in-character cosplayers.
Crossplay: Sunday 4 pm
Come and learn the secrets to crossplay! Learn how to walk, talk, and pose, as well as picking up some other helpful hints. From make-up tricks to binding, we have you covered. Guys, gals and the curious are welcome!
Con Horror Stories: Sunday 4 pm
Ever had a really awkward encounter at a con? Or just a cosplay that nearly killed you in the process? Or how about that time you acquired a con stalker? If you’ve got the stories, we want to hear them! Note: it is not recommended for small children or first time con goers to attend this panel. We do not want to scare you.
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Our panel schedule for 2012 is now full! Thank you to everyone who suggested a panel or volunteered to run one.
Please fill in the form below to suggest a panel and/or to volunteer as a panellist for Con-G. All panel suggestions will be considered, but due to time and space limitations, not all suggested panels can be run.
All accepted panellists must be pre-registered.