Ongoing adventures, performances, panels, workshops, game shows and fandom fun. Explore the weekend, one adventure at a time.
NOVEMBER 6–8, 2026 | COURTLAND GRAND, DOWNTOWN ATLANTA
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Times and room assignments may be updated.
Browse the schedule below by day and time. Select a day to jump directly to its events, descriptions, and locations.
Your weekend of magic is waiting. Join us November 6–8!
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There's plenty to explore between scheduled panels and performances! Drop in for games, hands-on creativity, and immersive experiences throughout the weekend.
Earn House Points all weekend by participating in panels and game shows, showing off awesome cosplay, completing quests and adventure tasks, or sometimes simply by being magical! CONjuration volunteers and panelists can award points for any action they find worthy.
Add your earned House Points to your House’s points container at the Information Services table. Every point counts toward the House Cup winner announced at Sunday’s Closing Ceremonies!
All weekend
Drop in for games and enjoy some friendly competition throughout the convention.
Thursday (Welcome Home Party): 8:00–11:00 PM
Friday: Noon–1:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Take a creative break and explore hands-on activities.
Friday: 1:00–9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Climb aboard for an immersive broom-riding experience!
Friday: Noon–11:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Not available Thursday evening
Your adventure begins at Registration! Receive your first Adventurers Guild task when you check in, then continue your Guild activities throughout the weekend.
Available throughout the convention weekend
Take part in separate quests and activities throughout the convention weekend. Explore at your own pace and see what adventures await!
Available throughout the convention weekend
Need a magical pick-me-up? Visit our cozy, complimentary coffee tavern for a cup of coffee and a chance to recharge between adventures. Donations are appreciated and help keep the magic brewing!
Hours and location to be announced
Take a break and get creative! Build, play, and let your imagination run wild in our dedicated LEGO area.
Hours and location to be announced
Explore fantasy-inspired treasures, unique gifts, artwork, books, collectibles, and handcrafted creations. Meet the vendors and creators behind the magic, and discover something special to take home!
Friday: 4:00–8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hours and locations for The Jittery Wizard and LEGO Build & Play Area will be announced.
Events are arranged by their currently scheduled start times. Multiple events may take place at the same time in different rooms.
This live action choose your own adventure is based in Magehaven! Our school has been attacked by various magical factions that are determined to gain control of the revered mystical artifacts connecting us to our elemental heritage! Come Air! Come Earth! Come Fire! Come Water! Battle against evil and save our school!
Presented by: Chris Seckinger Olivia Seckinger Kari Bond Toby Bond
You’ve got ideas, and you want to explore them, but how? Join a seasoned fic writer for an introductory seminar on the building blocks of storytelling, from forming a plot to connecting with your characters to editing your work into a final product you can be proud of. This seminar, not like other introductory writing classes, will focus on fanfiction specifically, oriented around developing works from preexisting sources and curating individual artistry from widespread canon. Not into shipping? This session is open to all!
Presented by: Jenica Kramer
Are you a member of the Twisted Wonderland fandom? Are you curious to see how your favorite characters would be sorted? Then come on down and help me decide who would be in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin!
Presented by: Macee Davis Midnight Davis Carly Davis
How to live everyday life with maximum whimsy and magic! A look into tips and tricks to remind yourself that everything is going to be okay and there is still magic in the everyday world! Steps you can take to maximize your daily intake of whimsy!
Presented by: Claud Bowman Hollis Jo McCollum
What can Bilbo, Frodo, and other fantasy heroes teach us about dealing with change? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Join a fantasy-loving Organizational Development consultant for an interactive look at five practical ways to navigate change through the lens of our heroes. Through stories, discussion, and a little psychology, we'll explore why change is hard—and how to keep moving forward when you don't have the whole map. You'll leave with a “Change Survival Kit” you can use on your own real-life quests.
Presented by: Janie Durham
The writers did not seem to put much thought into what the Charmed characters’ zodiac signs are, so we’re fixing that. Come and join us in a discussion to definitively decide where the characters in Charmed actually fall on the astrological calendar.
Presented by: Macee Davis Midnight Davis Maggie Davis Carly Davis
Requiring only paper and a writing instrument, in this workshop participants learn to create magical sigils that can work alone or in larger magical workings. Sigils are unique and personal for each participant. Taught by an eclectic witch with decades of experience.
Presented by: Kelley M. Frank Marlena Frank
My Little Pony has been around since 1981 starting out as a toy line. Since then, there's been 5 generations of fandom throughout all forms of fandom. Bronies and Pegasisters assemble as we go over our favorite parts of each incarnation. For the Herd!
Presented by: Jer Alford Abby Evangelisto
Have you ever wanted to try living in the Middle Ages? Wanted to be a knight or eat a feast cooked over a fire? Wanted to explore with the Norse? Wanted to explore life in feudal Japan, or ancient India? If any of that sounds interesting, the SCA might be for you. SCA is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to reenacting pre-17th century everything. We have opportunities to learn armored combat, archery, cooking, sewing, weaving, spinning, art, glass making, and dozens of other hobbies. Join The Honorable Lady Melkorka Farkona (aka Mel Williams), the current Seneschal (president) of a local SCA group who will give an overview of the SCA and answer questions about how to get involved in the many hobbies to explore.
Presented by: Mel Williams Mikhail Williams
How well do you know Harry Potter? Come play this fun game and find out. Teams will have 20 seconds to talk about a Harry Potter-themed subject while trying to match 10 hidden clue words. Think quickly, keep the conversation going, and see how many clues you can guess before time runs out. The team that matches the most hidden clues wins!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
A presentation of three short fan films based on the stories from The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Including The Fountain Of Fair Fortune, The Warlock's Hairy Heart, and most importantly, The Tale of the Three Brothers
Presented by: Kelly Morris
A roundtable discussion on the evolution of fandom spaces, the ever-shifting sentiment on content censorship, the responsibilities of both creators and consumers, and the necessity of fandom’s gift economy. Featuring an emphasis on etiquette and best practices, this panel will also address the impact of social media and the pseudo-commercialization of transformative works.
Presented by: Jenica Kramer Dag Currier
From FNAF to DC Comics world building and lore help build out our understanding of these worlds as we engage with these pieces of art. This panel will involve panelist(s) and audience engaging in conversation about world building, lore, and how sometimes it can even be more interesting than the actual stories they hail from.
Presented by: Logan Murray
A presentation and discussion about how indie authors can get the best out of their book designs, whether they are doing it themselves or working with a designer. As an author who does all of their own designs, as well as cover designs and layouts for others on occasion, I understand the process from both perspectives. I'll be sharing insights, resources, best practices, and valuable communication techniques to achieve the book design of your dreams!
Presented by: Hollis McCollum Amber Hansford Meg Robinson
Get ready for the ultimate Disney trivia showdown! One contestant takes the hot seat while the entire audience tries to take them down. Round after round, new players will get their shot at the spotlight, but only one can rise to the top. Rack up the most points, and you’ll be crowned the Disney trivia champion.
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Fandoms and fantasy drive people to create. Come explore fan music and learn about fandoms, fantasy, and why we create! Panelists will perform and/or share their favorite fandom music to introduce a variety of fandoms (either written by themselves or by another filker), and then open it up to the audience to do the same. This panel is open to musicians and fan music lovers alike, and you do not have to share a song to participate.
Presented by: Celia Buell Christine Fleming Hallie Dolin Harrison Tu Nolan Flynn
What if, without Severus Snape and his affections for Lily Potter, there wouldn't have been a Harry Potter to protect? What if he was the catalyst that caused The Prophecy to come to fruition at all? We'll have a discussion about the circumstances that led to Voldemort's initial downfall on Halloween 1981, the protection that Lily gave Harry (and Harry later bestowed upon his friends), and Voldemort's actions that night, with a focus on the part Snape played in them.
Presented by: Dag Currier
Join us to learn the art of paper folding: Origami! We’ll be created some magical themed items. Paper will be provided so just need to bring your hands, some patience, and be ready to amaze yourself.
Presented by: Aaron Myerson
Sharpen your quills and your minds for this challenging Harry Potter trivia experience! Hopefully you've been following Hermione's color-coded study schedule and shutting yourself in your room like Percy, because these questions are guaranteed to be more difficult than Arithmancy or Ancient Runes. Be warned, all you Legilimens out there... the host knows Occlumency. Only canon information (books 1-7) will be included. This will be bar-style trivia, so bring your friends, but solo players are welcome! Participation in more than one session is not required.
Presented by: Nadia Mulvihill
Before it was edited in 1951, Bilbo and Gollums Riddle Game followed a very different path. Come listen to the original 1937 text, and hear for yourself the changes that Tolkien himself made as he was developing and expanding his word of Middle Earth.
Presented by: Casey Bautsch
Ever wonder what houses the characters from Netflix hit movie, Kpop Demon Hunters, would be in? Here is your chance to come discuss with us what house you think they're in and why! Do you think Rumi belongs in Gryffindor or Slytherin? Or if Baby Saja would be in Slytherin or even Hufflepuff? Only one way to find out!
Presented by: Marin Grant Joshua Johnson Kim Cheek
Have you watched all the witch movies? Read all the books? Bought a pointy hat and a magic wand? But you haven't conjured a single toad yet? Are you still left wondering what it really takes to be a modern witch? In this workshop, Heather Greene, a witch, author, and occult historian will walk you through the basics of stepping into a magical practice. No school invitation needed. No running through train walls. No nonsense. Come as you are and take your first steps.
Presented by: Heather Greene
Join us as we officially kick off CONjuration 2026 and welcome everyone to a weekend of fantasy, fandom, and shared adventures!
Ever wondered what D&D classes the characters from “The Princess Bride” would be? Join us for a fun, interactive panel where we’ll sort characters like Westley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, Vizzini, and Prince Humperdinck into their ideal D&D classes based on their personalities, abilities, motivations, and memorable moments. Audience members will get to weigh in, defend their favorite interpretations, and help build the ultimate “Princess Bride” adventuring party. Whether you’re a D&D veteran, a Princess Bride fan, or simply enjoy analyzing fictional characters, come join the discussion and prepare for plenty of “Inconceivable” moments.
Presented by: Alysia Grace Sunny Thayer
Every chapter. Every paragraph. Every sentence. Every WORD. Come learn why the full cast audio versions of the Harry Potter books are the greatest version yet!
Presented by: Chris Seckinger Dylan Brazel
Hallie Dolin is a fannish nerd, hobby singer, and pathologist who has been part of fan communities for more than twenty years. Join her in sharing music about magical fandoms she loves, including The Magicians, Tolkien, and even Dracula.
Presented by: Hallie Dolin
From Shakespeare to Sondheim, the theatre has always been a great source of magical fantasy stories. Join this lively discussion of our favorite fantasy plays, and share your thoughts!
Presented by: Sarah Malkin Amber Hansford Heather Greene
Come learn about the history of zines--self-made 'magazines'--and fandom, then make one yourself! All supplies are included, all you need to bring is yourself.
Presented by: Bess Carnan
Join a professional archaeologist and paleoethnobotanist to examine magical plant caches from archaeological sites from around the world. We’ll see the earliest reported use of many plants. Keep in mind that many “magic experiences” were built around psycho-actives and narcotics. Let’s see who has the biggest and baddest magic ingredient.
Presented by: Dea Mozingo-Gorman
Calling all young nerds, dreamers, and cosplayers! Join May Will Bloom for a joyful sing-along packed with Celtic and fantasy-inspired songs about hobbits, selkies, and your favorite cosplay costumes. No experience required, just bring your voice and your imagination. Whether you're dressed as a wizard or just feeling magical, this show is a celebration of everything wonderfully geeky for kids and the kids at heart.
Presented by: Marc Gunn Inara Gunn
Join two crazy characters as they find themselves at a haunted pizza shop and encounter some not-so-friendly animatronics! This show features high-energy, fully choreographed tap dancing, scripted comedy, and delightfully unhinged improv acting, all set to a soundtrack of some of the best Pop and Alternative Rock hits!
Presented by: Jenne Vermes Sean Mansfield; Alex Rubio Kaelin Eubanks; Christie Woodson Olivia Shipley; Finn Reed Henry Steiner
Movie quizzes. Hosts that can't say Hermione. If you're tired of bad bar night Harry Potter trivia, this is the panel for you. Get here on time, because we've got 45 minutes to find the ultimate Harry Potter trivia champion. Every question will be from the original seven books and difficult enough that no team will get every question right! Join us in finding out who knows the most with hosts who care just as much as you do.
Presented by: Ella Heipt Lillian King Elf Zimmerman
Why are we so captivated by scaly monsters? What do dragons and dinosaurs have in common, and how have these real-life creatures inspired the oldest of myths? Where does the primal urge to fight (or befriend!) the monster come from, and what does our universal interest in really big lizards tell us about our shared human experience? Drawing from both real-life science and literary analysis, we’ll learn the history of dinosaurs and dragons in popular culture, and discover the surprising connection between our shared prehistoric past and our fascination with the most legendary and beloved of all mythic beasts.
Presented by: Abby Evangelisto Geoff Hutton
Join us for a viewing, discussion, and sing-along of the iconic BUFFY THE Vampire Slayer musical episode, Once More With Feeling.
Presented by: Laura Walker Jax Holt Hollis Jo McCollum
Music for nerds about all of our favorite fandoms. From Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars, to Discworld, Marvel, LOTR, Star Trek, and more! Voted “Best Performers” in the 2025 Pegasus Awards for excellence in filk.
Presented by: Scott Vaughan Kirsten Vaughan
Dungeons & Dragons Live! And you get to help shape the adventure! Join Voice Actor & veteran DM, Ian O'Donnell, and friends as they improv their way through a fun D&D adventure, with input from you - the audience - along the way! If you've been curious about D&D, if you've seen it played online, or if you're a player or DM yourself, join us for a quick fun adventure, with characters, role-play & improv mixed in. 🙂 Who knows how it will turn out?? Come on down to chime in and to find out!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell Mae Manning; Matt Metzger Katie Downey Amanda Hutchins
Get ready for the most interactive chaos in the multiverse! Two caffeinated internet trolls go head-to-head trying to convince you which wrong answer is “less wrongerer.” Keeping the madness barely under control is the Rock God of Podcasting, Charles McFall—part referee, part ringmaster, full-time chaos curator. You, the audience, decide every outcome, from which wizard made the dumbest decision to which superhero should’ve stayed retired. Expect memes, mockery, intentional mispellings, and fandom-fueled mayhem. It’s part debate, part dumpster fire, and 100% interactive. Think internet comment section, but live, louder, and way funnier.
Presented by: Charles “Rock God of Podcasting” McFall Bob McGough Ben Meeks
In this hands-on workshop led by therapists, craft a mini emotional support companion and build a personalized habitat stocked with everything it needs to thrive. As we design these cozy mini-worlds, we’ll explore how external environments mirror our real-world self-care needs. Leave with a desktop buddy, tangible coping strategies, and practical tools for self-compassion. Cost: $10/person. Cap: 25 participants. Children require adult assistance due to small parts, hot glue, and potential choking hazards.
Presented by: Olivia Bekker Mike Fields Ryan Sokolowski Rebecca Lanier Thomas Adkins
Everyone has the chance and the drive to make a film, feature length or short film. This panel would be going over steps students, first-time filmmakers, and other independent creatives can follow to have their passion realized through film. Talking about common mistakes and simple cost cutting ways to make a low-budget film cinematic.
Presented by: Calivan Miller Nancy Knight
The Librarians have more stories to share but this time they're adding a little spice! Watch as your favorite magic wielders and familiars enchant you as our hosts regale you with tales meant only for the most mature of audiences! Bring your ID (our show is for 18 or older only), some cash if you would like to tip, and your imagination as you watch the tantalizing performances of our fandoms greatest witches and wizards and beasts!
Presented by: CRH Productions
This panel will help you learn the silhouette of Victorian and Edwardian clothing, sharing tips and tricks to make your outfit period perfect. Get great info for completing a costume for The Gilded Age, Penny Dreadful, or other period shows! A definite must-attend for any costuming enthusiast.
Presented by: Pamela Cole
Join us for a hellish deep dive into Vivienne Medrano's fantastic world, featuring the Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel series. We'll talk faves, icks, and fan theories.
Presented by: Kelley M. Frank Jessi Ann York Lexie Bee Jax Holt
Come ready to discuss Severus Snape! This fictional character is such a gift: he inspires such intense reactions that readers sometimes find it difficult to hold civil discussions about him. Yet every reader’s emotional reaction to him is valid and says something important about that reader as a person. With the utmost mutual respect, love, and care for our fellow attendees, let’s examine some of the issues he brings up.
Presented by: Lorrie Kim
Wizard rock has been around a lot longer than some people might think, and new people arrive to this part of the Harry Potter fandom all the time. This panel is a chance for folks to catch up on where it all came from and where we are now. There will be time at the end for questions from the audience.
Presented by: Geoff Hutton Eli Filth Abby Evangelisto
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Put your Disney knowledge to the test in this magical guessing game! Players will take turns asking yes-or-no questions to uncover the identity of a mystery Disney character. Ask the right questions, narrow down the possibilities, and use your Disney expertise to help identify the mystery character.
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Musical performance of songs about Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Coraline, Dr Who, Anime Characters and more fantasy characters!
Presented by: Christie Mowery Eddie Mowery Leah Hamm Phoenix Mowery
From 2009-2024, LeakyCon was a cornerstone of the Harry Potter fandom. The expansion into Enchanticon, and the pressure to shift the focus of the convention away from Harry Potter, symbolized the end of an era for many long-time attendees. Luckily, many of these long-time attendees are here at CONjuration this fall! This will be a meetup and round table discussion in which past LeakyCon participants can find each other, discuss the transition, and support one another in the journey of finding and creating new cornerstones.
Presented by: Ella Heipt Lillian King Elf Zimmerman
Props are what ground a film, they’re the glue that bridges actors and scenery to make a film come to life. Join a property specialist for a behind the scenes look at the history and evolution of property design in film, from early cinema to modern fabrication techniques and materials. Explore how designers use research, craftsmanship, materials, textures, and finishes to create objects that blend seamlessly into a story. We’ll look at how seemingly ordinary objects can reveal character, establish a setting, and become lasting symbols audiences remember long after the credits roll. Whether you’re interested in filmmaking, crafting, design, or simply love movie props, this panel offers a fascinating look at the artistry behind the objects that bring fictional worlds to life.
Presented by: Alysia Grace
With the help of the audience, we will be sorting the characters from the Netflix show Outerbanks into Hogwarts houses!
Presented by: Trinity Edwards Laya Smith Barbara V. Evers
It has been 25 years since the Sorcerer’s Stone came out. Let's take a quick look back, and as the HBO show rises like a phoenix, a look forward.
Presented by: Dan Newcombe Britt Leverett Kelly McCoy
First published in 1950, the Chronicles of Narnia have inspired millions to travel through the wardrobe and enter the lands of magical fantasy. Since 1967, there have been many versions of the stories brought to life via television, radio dramas, and movies. With Netflix taking the reins and releasing The Magician's Nephew early next year, will we finally get a complete theatrical version of the entire series? Come share your Narnia journey and discuss where the Wardrobe will take us next! Andrew Rawles Kim Cheek Chris Seckinger
Deatheaters, based on the party game known as Mafia or Werewolf, models a conflict between an informed minority (Deatheaters) and an uninformed majority (Hogwarts students). Please be advised that this game may contain foul language and participants may be drinking. We reserve the right to make the game 18+ at our discretion.
Presented by: Olivia Seckinger K.R. Morris; Eric Crane Kelly Crane
For all the music and Five Night's At Freddy's fans alike, presenting the FNAF Singalong. Featuring the most popular fanmade songs of the franchise for everyone to sing and dance to!
Presented by: Millie Smith Talena Smith Macee Davis
Panelists will be giving examples of ways fandoms we know and love having structural changes in new versions that may be hard to accept at first but welcoming or even supporting if we give them a chance. Using Percy Jackson books vs movie vs show as focus point.
Presented by: Lexie Bee Jax Holt
Magic, music, and a whole lot of heart! May Will Bloom is the father-daughter magical Celtic folk pop duo featuring May and her dad Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Expect the kind of playful chemistry only a real father and daughter can bring to the stage. Come early, stay late, and leave with a song stuck in your head and a smile on your face.
Presented by: Marc Gunn Inara Gunn
How well do you know songs from Broadway and movie musicals? Step into the spotlight and put your ears to the test. Teams will face off in a toe-tapping showdown to name the most shows from 10-second song clips. Let the musical challenge begin!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Inconceivable is a podcast game show on the Incomparable Network of podcasts. The format is based off an old radio game show called Says You. Questions cover all sorts of fandom areas, but mostly sci-fi/fantasy. A lot of the rounds use puns or play on words - which just makes it funnier 😁 Come and play or just join our audience!
Presented by: Sunny Thayer Claud Bowman
Come discuss and vote for your favorite fantasy movie from the 1980s! Do you have fond memories of Dragonslayer, or loved the Beastmaster? Perhaps Krull or Conan have a special place in your heart. Help us decide which movie reigns supreme!
Presented by: Aaron Myerson Kimberly Myerson
You've all heard the catchy sea shanties like Wellerman. Come sing along with your favorite songs from Sail North, The Longest Johns, and other musicians. Drift away and pretend you're adventuring on the high seas with your crew.
Presented by: Mel Williams Ian O'Donnell
Join us in sorting the Shadow and Bone characters into Hogwarts houses! There will be a discussion followed by an audience vote. Chaos encouraged!
Presented by: Nathan Van Zant
The best part of Wizard rock is sharing it with friends. So, bring your instruments, your voices, and your enthusiasm as we sing through some of the greatest hits of Wizard rock. Lyrics and chords will be provided, so no need to memorize anything!
Presented by: Geoff Hutton Eli Flith
A roundtable discussion concerning Snape and his part in both of Sybill Trelawney's True Prophesies- the layers of choices that led to both the death and resurrection of the Dark Lord. How many things needed to line up for there to be a Boy-Who-Lived? How did one man's immaturity and impulsiveness guarantee the Dark Lord's return?
Presented by: Dag Currier
Ready to go Back to Hogwarts, become a Starship Ranger, or take a detour to Hatchetfield? Maybe you're a Guy Who Doesn't Like Musicals? Join this annual tradition celebrating the music of Team Starkid, the independent theatre troupe that launched award-winning careers and broke crowdfunding records.
Presented by: Sarah Malkin
Bearing the name of the Crown Prince of Amber, and looking like the lovechild of Lemmy and a disco ball, Corwyn the Bardbarian strums, sings, and shreds his way across the cosmos. His recent releases have paid tribute to a certain group of vampires from Staten Island, and asked hard-hitting philosophical questions like: "Why is the Rum Gone" and "Dammit, Skywalker, won't stop your whining?” Corwyn the Bardbarian
As fans of fictional worlds, we often find ourselves emotionally attached to the characters we read about or watch onscreen. When a fictional character dies, it has as much of an impact on us as though these characters existed in our reality. Join us for our annual group therapy session as we discuss the fictional deaths that affected us the most this year, and what their deaths can teach us about how to process our own grief and loss.
Presented by: Hanako M. Ricks Anthony Liggins Michael Collins Nick Frutiger
Join us as we share and celebrate our fantastic fantasy and fandom tattoos! This category is broad by design: whatever you’ve got, we want you to share it! No tattoos necessary to attend, just an appreciation of art and a curious mind. Panelists will share their own tattoos and then open it up to the audience to share theirs. Time permitting, we may even be able to share future and potential tattoo ideas!
Presented by: Molly Sullivan Dag Currier Meg Robinson Sunny Thayer Abby Evangelisto
Funyons & Flagons is Atlanta's most interactive Dungeons and Dragons improv show where YOU create the quest and make many choices for our heroes. epic adventures await you, dear traveler! Rated "R".
Presented by: Matt Metzger Parker Patzke Katie Wickline Diana Spieller Mike Metzger Jr
Eight Potterheads go head-to-head, bracket style, to convince you that their ship is the best one. Seven have had time to prepare their arguments and one will be pulled from the audience to defend the honor of their One True Pairing. The audience will vote on every debate until the One True Ship is determined.
Presented by: Bess Carnan Irvin Khaytman Libby Weber Adam Davis; Geoff Hutton Mia Greenway Abby Evangelisto Nolan Flynn
Come join this panel as we view a compilation of fan-made Dungeon Crawler Carl music videos.
Presented by: Scott Ash Elizabeth Thiel
Enjoy acoustic wizard rock and slam poetry about self love sorcery, trans liberation, and Azkaban abolition from the notorious, glorious Bisexual Harry. Their music explores political themes through the language of fandom as well as the raging bisexuality of one Harry James Potter. Adult Only 18+
Presented by: Nolan Flynn
A first glance look at The Forbidden World of Varon, an indie science fiction, fantasy, and dystopian art project created by visual artist Hayden Delaney.
Presented by: Shinkcole Evans
Events are arranged by their currently scheduled start times. Multiple events may take place at the same time in different rooms.
This is a fun, live version of the popular game show from TV, designed and themed around nerdy topics & magic-related fandoms! Join your host & Emcee Ian O'Donnell, along with CONjuration celebrity guests musicians authors, & other entertainers as we play Match Game, Live and in-person!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell
Magic is a part of many books, RPGs, and movies, but how can we bring a little magic into our daily routines. This panel explores simple ways to add a little magic to everyday life, whether through rituals, mindfulness, tarot, crystals, storytelling, or other practices. We’ll talk about grounding creativity in magical habits and making the ordinary a little more extraordinary. Bring your curiosity and discover how to live a more enchanted life.
Presented by: Tyra Burton Hollis Jo McCollum Sarah Malkin Sunny Thayer
Funyons & Flagons is Atlanta's most interactive Dungeons and Dragons improv show where YOU create the quest and make many choices for our heroes. epic adventures await you, dear traveler! Rated "PG".
Presented by: Matt Metzger Parker Patzke Katie Wickline Diana Spieller Mike Metzger Jr
Put your Wizarding World knowledge to the test in this magical guessing game! Players will take turns asking yes-or-no questions to uncover the identity of a mystery Harry Potter character. Ask clever questions, narrow down the possibilities, and use your Harry Potter expertise to help identify the mystery character.
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Fear of, and fascination with, microbial illness has been part of humanity since we learned what sickness was. It's no surprise that this curiosity has followed us into the media we consume. But for every fact our entertainment gets right, a million other examples are wrong. Whether you want to portray a disease yourself or just need a little reassurance, this will help you distinguish between correct and corrupted.
Presented by: Hallie Dolin
Draw designs on styrofoam printing plates with an ordinary pen or pencil, then use them to make colored ink prints! Suitable for adults and for children with adult assistance/supervision. Water-soluble inks are used. Take home your prints and the printing plate with your design.
Presented by: Patty Panek
Come and sing along for a performance of wizard rock, fandom fun and songs about characters we all know and love! This performance will feature a selection of original wizard rock songs, with Harry Potter inspired music making up the heart of the set. Expect songs celebrating favorite characters, memorable moments (both canon and Fanon), magical mischief, and all the wonderfully strange things that make the wizarding world so much fun. I’ll also be sprinkling in a few songs inspired by other fandoms and covers for a little extra variety. Whether you’ve been listening to wizard rock for years or you’re completely new to the genre, this is a chance to sit back, have some fun, and experience fandom through music. And, of course, if you know the words, sing along!
Presented by: Mia Greenway
Join your favorite Superheroes as they embark on their craziest adventure yet: a KPop Concert tour! This show features high-energy, fully choreographed tap dancing, scripted comedy, and delightfully unhinged improv acting, all set to a soundtrack of some of the best KPop & Pop hits!
Presented by: Jenne Vermes Sean Mansfield; Alex Rubio Kaelin Eubanks; Christie Woodson Olivia Shipley; Finn Reed Henry Steiner
Parody and satire are more than just jokes - they’re serious artistic business! In this combination history lesson/analysis, we’ll learn about the surprisingly ancient roots of satire, the different kinds of referential and transformative comedy, and how we can use it to critique the world around us. We’ll discuss music, film, and literature, with a heavy focus on pop culture spoofs in particular and why they are a valid form of criticism. We’ll also discuss how parody can lead to a better understanding of pop culture’s place in society and help us become more conscious media consumers.
Presented by: Abby Evangelisto Geoff Hutton
A great discussion on how to weather and age a wide variety of materials, from subtle applications to the dramatic.
Presented by: Pamela Cole
What if different decisions were made in the HP books? How would that impact the story line? What if Lily chose Snape? What if Harry wasn’t the chosen one but just the final horcrux? What if the Aurors used timeturners to save the Potters? Let’s dive in and see!
Presented by: Aaron Myerson Chris Seckinger Aiden Myerson
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt something was different? Or met someone and instantly felt comfortable—or uneasy—without knowing why? In this interactive presentation, we’ll explore those moments of intuition, sensation, and awareness, how they help us experience the world around us, and how different traditions understand them. Through simple hands-on exercises, guided observation, breath, intentional listening, and a brief sound experience, participants will explore their own responses to energy and vibration. Whether you're a curious skeptic, an experienced practitioner, or simply ever wondered, "Did I just feel something?"—come find out for yourself.
Presented by: Rebecca Campbell
Are Bowser and Peach actually a couple? Is Link dead during the events of Majora's Mask? Are the Pokedex entries made up by children? Last year, we talked about the worlds of Nintendo. This year, we talk about what we read between the lines. What isn't confirmed, but you still believe is true about your favorite Nintendo games?
Presented by: Vincent Thorn Sarah J Sover Ellie Raine Nick Frutiger
Discussion of what the world of DCC is. Characters, settings, storyline, themes. Visuals will be provided
Presented by: Scott Ash Elizabeth Thiel Tyra Burton
Create your very own Eye of the World (God's Eye) out of sticks and yarn. Materials will be provided whether you choose your house colors, your favorite fandom or random colors. All ages welcome. $1 will be charged per Eye. Cash, Venmo, or Cash app.
Presented by: Kari Bond Toby Bond
When a reader picks up a book, you don’t want them to put it down. Many readers read the first page. Some read the first and last pages. Writers need to give them a reason to walk to the cash register and buy your book. And, remember, those first few lines form a promise to the reader. Learn how to make that opening stellar—and then follow through with a great book.
Presented by: Nancy Knight Berta Platas Ben Meeks Bobby Nash Bob McGough
What is the top five favorite superheros in Paris? Come find out in this family feud style game! Where you and a few people get to come up and try to find out who are the fan favorites of Miraculous Ladybug! You and a few others go against another team in the style of Family feud, but watch out, get three strikes and the other team could steal!
Presented by: Marin Grant Joshua Johnson Kim Cheek
Come to sing, come to dance, come to WROCK! Libby and Adam of Potterwatch will play some of your favorite tunes from their album Follow the Light, and perhaps a sneak preview of a tune or two you haven't heard yet!
Presented by: Adam Davis Libby Weber
An interactive reading of Terry Pratchett's children's picture books: The Feegle Alphabet and Where's my Cow.
Presented by: Davina Stuart Tom Stuart
A fantasy novel that first rebooted the classic Wizard Of Oz went on to become a musical extravaganza and a major movie duology! Grab your broom and get Galindafied as we defy gravity with what we love about this wonderful franchise.
Presented by: Jer Alford Sarah Malkin
Pre-judging for the Costume contest will take place on the 17th floor in the Dark Tower - Georgia 10 at noon on Saturday. For more information go to www.conjurationcon.com/cosplay
Presented by: Pam Cole
Step into the wonderful world of Disney for an exciting twist on the classic game show. In this Disney-themed version, players take turns describing secret words or phrases to their teammates—all inspired by Disney movies, songs, and characters. The team with the most correct guesses wins the game!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
What is the value of a person? When looking for clicks and likes, are you still valuable? Do you have agency? Do you learn to "play the game" in more ways than one?
Presented by: Scott Ash Elizabeth Thiel Tyra Burton
The award-winning Chaos Theory Improv Team, known for being the house improv team of Lionheart Theatre, will spontaneously create a show, each scene based on one or more new audience suggestions.
Presented by: Greg Hirsch Ashley Behrend Carmanda Derek Meuller Ben Hirsch
Join us to learn the art of paper folding: Origami! We’ll be created some magical themed items. Paper will be provided so just need to bring your hands, some patience, and be ready to amaze yourself.
Presented by: Aaron Myerson
Sharpen your quills and your minds for this challenging Harry Potter trivia experience! Hopefully you've been following Hermione's color-coded study schedule and shutting yourself in your room like Percy, because these questions are guaranteed to be more difficult than Arithmancy or Ancient Runes. Be warned, all you Legilimens out there... the host knows Occlumency. Only canon information (books 1-7) will be included. This will be bar-style trivia, so bring your friends, but solo players are welcome! Participation in more than one session is not required.
Presented by: Nadia Mulvihill
From the Netherbrain to Priestess Gut, you run into a lot of villains during the events of the video game, Baldur's Gate 3. Help us rank the absolute worst-and yes, that can include "The Absolute" itself-based on the events that transpire in the game.
Presented by: Valerie Schwartz Janie Durham
The band Toucan Dubh is known for fun, high-energy shows with audience involvement. Performers at Ren Faires, Conventions, Music Festivals and Pubs, entertaining with Irish / Celtic music, plus original comedy & parody songs, with plenty of jokes and banter to keep everyone smiling!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell Linda Hoopes Julia McPeek
Many people want to write a book and often have a great idea. The question is how do you take that idea and transform it into a novel or short story? Just like heart surgery, there are skills and techniques you need to know. Luckily, it doesn't take a medical degree to write a great novel, but it does take constant learning, openness to feedback, and willingness to learn what works and what doesn't. This panel of authors will offer some of the pointers and unwritten "rules" we either learned or wish we'd known before we started writing. Who should attend? Anyone who is writing a novel or short story or thinking about writing one.
Presented by: Barbara V. Evers Marlena Frank Ben Meeks Bob McGough
Your whimsical guide to fictional foods, and, more importantly, if you would eat them. This year we'll discuss all-new menu items with a sprinkle of fan favorites from last year!
Presented by: Elara Dunn Nick Frutiger
Remember the Twilight vs Harry Potter meme wars that dominated the internet during the mid-to-late 2000’s? We do too. What was that all about, anyway? What caused the aggressive rift between these two seemingly unrelated fandoms in the first place? How did the youth culture of the time encourage animosity between specifically female fans? Why did this particular fandom war get so heated and so nasty, and then come to such an abrupt end—and who won? Join fellow veterans of the Great Twihard/Potterhead War as we dissect and examine this iconic rivalry. Vampires and wizards welcome.
Presented by: Abby Evangelisto Dag Currier
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Step into the Wizarding World for a magical twist on the classic game show. In this Harry Potter-themed version, players take turns describing secret words or phrases to their teammates—all inspired by the Wizarding World. The team with the most correct guesses wins the game!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
From mind-warping fungi to magic transplants, The Magicians books and TV series are an almost endless source of creative biology. But how does it all work? Join a pathologist in exploring the Magicians multiverse's most fascinating (and sometimes creepy) scenarios. Bring your imagination, your memory, and your stuff touchers to catch prizes!
Presented by: Hallie Dolin Jora Anderson
It's a musical concert! I'll be performing a mix of wizard rock and other filk to brighten your day! Get ready to be entertained, with topics as diverse as Hermione Granger, the dishwasher, and other things.
Presented by: Harrison Tu
Pub Sings are the famous end-of-day concerts at Renaissance Faires all over the country. Multiple bands get together, led by a Master of Ceremonies, and put on one last blowout show before closing, with plenty of audience sing along and revelry. Starring your favorite CONjuration music acts: Hawthorne & Holly, Draco & the Malfoys, Blibbering Humdingers, Toucan Dubh, hosted by your Emcee, Ian O’Donnell!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell
An introduction to Terry Pratchett's Discworld series covering the people, places and themes in Terry Pratchett's series of novels.
Presented by: Davina Stuart Tom Stuart Elizabeth Silverloc Corbet
Have you ever wondered about Fairy Legends? What about Fairy houses? How did the famous Fairy myths of magical artifacts begin? Better yet, is there any truth or factual evidence in archaeology or history to support their existence? Join us for a fun romp through Fairy and explore Fae sites and folklore.
Presented by: Dea Mozingo-Gorman
From popular fiction to mythology there are endless things that can cause Lycanthropy- and many that contradict themselves. What's truly necessary to make that lunar change? Let’s join together to dissect and discuss the specifics and try to define what it is that truly makes a werewolf.
Presented by: Dag Currier Abby Evangelisto Jenica Kramer
What adventurer’s gear is complete without a bunch of bags and pouches? Add another to your kit—we’ll help you make a drawstring leather coin pouch that you can add to (or begin) the collection on your belt! $25 materials fee.
Presented by: Snow Daly Rob Solorio
With the help of the audience, we are going to be sorting the characters from the Netflix show Wednesday into their respective Hogwarts houses!
Presented by: Trinity Edwards Laya Smith Jax Holt Hannah Cohen
There have been at least four different animated productions based on JRR Tolkien’s works. We’ll look at each one and how faithful they were to the source material.
Presented by: Jer Alford Dan Newcombe Chris Seckinger
Tired of being awesome alone? Join Tyra Burton, Charles McFall, and guests for a discussion about creating, connecting, and building something people care about. Whether you’re an author, podcaster, streamer, YouTuber, influencer, artist, speaker, or just getting started, this panel is for you. We’ll explore finding your voice, building your brand, creating engaging content, growing a community, collaborating, promoting your work, and navigating digital media. Bring your questions, share your experience, or just listen and learn. Creativity meets community. Let’s Be Awesome Together.
Presented by: Charles McFall Tyra Burton; Ben Meeks Bob McGough Joseph Ard Hollis Jo McCollum
For all the music and Cartoon fans alike, presenting the Cartoon Singalong. Featuring popular songs from a wide variety of cartoons for everyone to sing and dance to!
Presented by: Millie Smith Jax Holt Talena Smith Macee Davis
We seek the water for this kind of magic. You will find us around the pool (if not, the new location will be known by the info table). This gathering is a cosplay meetup for some photos. All attire is welcome to come be in or take some pictures, but the theme is creatures that seek the watery depths. If you arrive on time with an outfit that fits that theme, you may randomly find a familiar to keep you company in the Georgia humidity. Be you a bog witch, swamp thing, mermaid, fae, kraken, or water itself; you are welcome at this small cosplay meetup. Please consider this meetup trinket sharing friendly!
Presented by: Kim Cheek Joshua Johnson
Let's sit back and discuss at what we have coming this year and the future TV series for Harry Potter premiering this December with the Sorcerer’s Stone, we can discuss the casting, the set design, and what all we're excited to see and what we hope to see, we are keeping us a positive light-hearted discussion
Presented by: Kelly Morris
From Snape's first dramatic entrance, he clearly has a soft spot for Draco Malfoy. But as his story intertwines with the Malfoy family, we're left to wonder about his relationship with the wizarding world's richest and blondest purebloods. Were Snape and Lucius really friends? What was Narcissa willing to do in exchange for Snape's assistance? Was Snape brewing Wolfsbane Potion for Draco in Year 6? This lively discussion will feature the perspectives of two authors who have written books about the respective characters: Irvin Khaytman (Malfoy: The Most Treacherous Family) and Lorrie Kim (Snape: The Definitive Analysis).
Presented by: Lorrie Kim Irvin Khaytman
In addition to being internationally recognized nerd rockers, Scott & Kirsten of the Blibbering Humdingers also perform historically informed medieval & renaissance music, as well as original and traditional tunes based on the time period. We will talk about the music, composers, culture and history of the pieces we perform.
Presented by: Scott Vaughan Kirsten Vaughan
A bean, by definition, in this context, is a character who is considered by many to be adorable, lovable, precious, worthy of protection at all cost, etc. In this panel, we will be taking some fantasy characters who are widely considered to be good beans, and we will be putting them in a bracket style tournament to determine which is the best bean!"
Presented by: Geoff Hutton Eli Filth Abby Evangelisto
What would happen if some of fantasy’s most complicated characters finally sat down with a therapist? Therapy in the Tower returns with three new clients: Bellatrix Lestrange, Elphaba, and Daenerys Targaryen. Through an engaging, often humorous mock-therapy format, this panel explores the trauma, relationships, identities, and choices that have shaped these iconic women. We’ll examine Bellatrix’s obsessive devotion and radicalization, Elphaba’s experiences with rejection and being labeled an outsider, and Daenerys’s journey through trauma, grief, power, and loss. Blending real psychological concepts with the worlds we love, the audience will help explore one big question: Are these characters misunderstood, in need of therapy, or, in some cases, beyond the therapist’s couch?
Presented by: Anthony Liggins Nick Frutiger Michele Liggins Laura Walker
We will once again fire up the tank and make a batch of mead on site. Questions about the process will be entertained and a very educational talk will be delivered as we cook the batch
Presented by: Philip Sacco Kat Retro
The Librarians have stumbled upon a book describing an age old tradition among wizards- Wizards Chess! It seems they're a little short on players and need your help to play the game! Sign up to take a spot on the board alongside your favorite characters and get ready to fight, dance, sing, improv, impersonate, pose and more to defend your square! And as always, make sure you're ready for a surprise or two as anything can happen when you're dealing with wizards!
Presented by: CRH Productions
Attendees will fold, glue, and assemble their own 360-degree Harry Potter Pop-up Card. The completed card will have 6 Pop-up panels that tell the chapter 'The Silver Doe', where Harry follows the doe into the forest and discovers the Sword of Gryffindor in the pond. The card is flat when closed but opens into a circular column where each of the 6 panels can be viewed or displayed. Great for a gift or to keep and display. Class limit: 15 (per session). First come, first served.
Presented by: Chris LoPresto Cindy LoPresto
Many of us are rightfully obsessed with Jim Henson's Labyrinth movie starring David Bowie. Personally, I watched it at least once a week for most of my childhood. It's the 40th anniversary of its release this year! Let us celebrate and gush over the Goblin King and all the fantastical characters together! Who knows? Maybe we will even get down with the fun gang or howl over some rocks Ludo style. As long as we don't end up in the Bog of Eternal Stench, we'll be just fine.
Presented by: Hollis McCollum Nick Frutiger Sarah Sover; Amber Hansford R. Alan Siler Charles McFall
The password is…enchanting. Put your Disney expertise to the test with a magical twist on the classic game show. Teams will compete to identify secret Disney-themed passwords using only single-word clues. Think fast, choose your clues carefully, and see if your teammate can make the Disney connection before time runs out. Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Hallie Dolin is a fannish nerd, hobby singer, and pathologist who wants to show you the fun side of microbiology in song. Join her to hear (and maybe sing along to) songs about everything from brain-eating amoebas to bacterial testing.
Presented by: Hallie Dolin
Bring your quill & parchment for a generative writing workshop that follows a fun prompt- walk away with a new piece started! All experience levels welcome.
Presented by: Brian Ross
After ten years and eight tumultuously emotional seasons, we have said goodbye to Jamie and Claire Fraser and the rest of their extended family. We will discuss the good (emotional reunions), the bad (they killed WHO?!?!), and what's next for the Frasers in the final installment of Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series. Did the show meet your expectations for concluding the story? Were you pleased or upset by the major changes from the book? Let's have an imaginary dram and toast farewell to our favorite Scots as we settle in for television's permanent Droughtlander
Presented by: Hanako M. Ricks Michele Liggins Barbara V. Evers
Is Captain America a Hufflepuff? Is Thor a Ravenclaw? Come out to this panel as we decide what Avenger belongs to which house
Presented by: JaLeigh Kilpatrick Jallen Allen Matthew Quinn Hannah Cohen
You may think you know how to cast spells (swish and flick!), but do you know how to spell the incantation? Forget the fancy wandwork, and come test your trivia knowledge and spelling prowess when it comes to all of the spells cast in the Harry Potter books. Across seven increasingly difficult rounds, we will see who has the wisdom and the mettle to be the Supreme Speller of the Wizarding World.
Presented by: Irvin Khaytman
This panel will discuss how the series explores the human psyche: Themes of loss and abandonment, Self reliance, Self Worth, Found Family, Trauma bonding, Abuse history, Perception of bad people, and Nurture vs Nature
Presented by: Scott Ash Tyra Burton
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Are you low on funds but still want to feel bonita? Do you enjoy the challenge of finding a new way to do things? Are you interested in saving the environment by recycling old materials instead of buying new ones? Or do you have a dream cosplay that you think is just out of your reach? Then I want to see you at my panel, where you can watch me build a wig out of water bottles while I talk to you about alternative methods for cosplay and crafting. Nothing is out of reach, whether it be money or experience that you think is standing in your way. If you want to make it, you can make it, and I'll help you figure out how.
Presented by: Eli Filth Geoff Hutton Abby Evangelisto
Deatheaters, based on the party game known as Mafia or Werewolf, models a conflict between an informed minority (Deatheaters) and an uninformed majority (Hogwarts students). Please be advised that this game may contain foul language and participants may be drinking. We reserve the right to make the game 18+ at our discretion.
Presented by: Olivia Seckinger K.R. Morris; Eric Crane Kelly Crane
Fan favorites go head-to-head, pitting their skills and abilities against each other to see who comes out on top! Who would win in a battle between Rumi and Percy Jackson? What if Zim faced off with Pikachu? The panel will split to represent each side of our battle pairings, and the audience will determine the ultimate victor!
Presented by: Sarah J. Sover Vincent Thorn Elara Dunn Jax Holt Ellie Raine
Audience members and panelists will participate in the reading of a fantasy OTR script together. The catch? Nobody knows what radio script the group is doing! Except the moderator. Bwahahaha!
Presented by: Sean Taylor Hollis Jo McCollum Tyra Burton; Nick Frutiger Ellie Raine Ian O'Donnell
Sign up and share your song, poem, comedy bit, or Smeagol impression! All levels and experience welcome.
Presented by: Brian Ross
Come vote on what Hogwarts house you think your favorite Six of Crows characters fit in! We'll have a discussion with an audience vote, so make sure to give your input!
Presented by: Nathan Van Zant
Come to the Jittery Wizard and enjoy a beverage while listening to a reading of the beginning of "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Presented by: Elizabeth Corbet
Fans are a self-selecting group, and our focus on the media we love often overlaps with disabilities and differences that inform our fandom choices. However, many of us are drawn to jobs that require professionalism. How do we reconcile a more restrictive setting with our fan fixations and the conditions that influence them? Every fan's answer is different. Join a diverse group of fan friends in an accepting environment to share your perspectives and hear ours.
Presented by: Hallie Dolin Celia Buell Christine Fleming
When a dark shadow lurks in the woods and the chocolate mousse tastes chalky, you might be in a horror film. In this chat, Heather Greene, a film historian and author, will share the history and representation of witchcraft in American horror films and television. Why weren't witches in early horror movies? Are their rituals really practiced? From the Naked Witch to Weapons and beyond, it's time to talk movie magick. Don't forget the salt!
Presented by: Heather Greene
Can magic exist in a sci-fi universe? Or is all the hand-waving explained away with hand-waving technobabble? Bring your universes where you think it works and lets discuss. Part one was in 2015, so lets see how Dungeon Crawler Carl has changed this conversation.
Presented by: Dan Newcombe Chris Riker Tyra Burton Jax Holt
Whether you made your cosplay or not, anyone and everyone can participate in the CONjuration Fashion Show. There will be prizes for winners for both entry types, Craftsman & Costume. For more information go to www.conjurationcon.com/cosplay
Presented by: Pam Cole
Join a hilarious game of animal mashup where a panel of authors create beastly and strange animal characters using a creatures mashup card deck. Each panelist will imagine the beastly animal and write a 1-3 sentence intro of the creature as it first appears in a story. Bring your craziest sense of humor and your wildest imagination. Audience votes on their favorites. One author goes home with bragging rights …and maybe chocolate!
Presented by: Barbara V. Evers Chris Seckinger Ellie Raine Vincent Thorn
From Darth Vader to Tywin Lannister, from Denethor to Stannis Baratheon, fantasy is full of fathers who break their children instead of building them up. This panel dives into the most memorable “worst dads” in fantasy literature, film, and television — the absent, the abusive, and the emotionally unavailable. Why does fantasy lean so heavily on father figures as sources of trauma and conflict? What does this say about inheritance, legacy, and generational wounds? Join us for a mix of fandom fun and critical reflection on the dads who make us grateful for our own.
Presented by: Anthony Liggins Hanako M. Ricks; Michael Collins Gary Mitchel
The twin towers of power from Eternia have been adapted several times both in animation and live action. Now, a new live-action movie came out along with another She-Ra series, so show up and gab about the Power of Grayskull.
Presented by: Jer Alford Nick Frutiger
In the complex literary worlds of SF and fantasy, non-human characters are a must. This workshop provides ideas on how to make them more believable, more interesting, and more cohesive with the world you’ve crafted.
Presented by: Nancy Knight Berta Platas Ben Meeks Bobby Nash Bob McGough
A Conjuration tradition continues. Come use Perler Beads to create magnets, keychains, and/or ornaments to keep for yourself or gift to others.
Presented by: Kimberly Myerson Aaron Myerson
In Chamber of Secrets, Harry must fight the Basilisk, but is the Basilisk a purely evil monster that the audience should have no sympathy for? What about the fact that the Basilisk is probably underfed, has been isolated for centuries, cannot control the fact that its gaze is fatal, and is being controlled by someone who probably cares about them little or not at all? This panel explores the extent to which the basilisk was a tragic figure, how much moral culpability they had for events in COS, and how much sympathy for them and sadness for their final fate we should feel.
Presented by: Charles Boyd
Call it filk, wrock, or fandom rock, there’s nothing better than jamming with friends! The first half of the circle will be spent singing songs about Harry Potter and the Wizarding World and then everything else will “come out to play”! Musicians and listeners welcome to connect over fan tunes new and old in a pick, pass, play, bardic filk circle!
Presented by: Lillian King Dag Currier Mia Greenway
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Do you need new supplies? Do you have craft supplies you no longer need? It is time to put them back into the hands of your fellow makers. No buy, just a clean out to a good home. This event is open to most supplies! If you thought it was worth keeping, someone else may agree. Please DO NOT bring open resin or open liquid adhesive. Extras will be offered to the con craft room. Some will be taken to Scraplanta after the con, if there are no takers. This event is trinket trading friendly!
Presented by: Kim Cheek
This panel will talk about the key events in the Maasverse leading up to "A Court of Splintered Harmony". We will not tolerate any spoilers for the book that just came out a week and a half before this panel. Due to the fact that there are people who won't have the opportunity to finish the book before this panel (including the panelists). However, this panel will have spoilers for Throne of Glass, ACOTAR 1-5, and Crescent City.
Presented by: Taylor Bridges Teagan Newcombe Alexa Berry
Whether you’re rolling stats for an RPG, customizing a video game avatar, or drafting a novel, your characters are rarely accidents. Every protagonist, backstory, and stat sheet carries a piece of its creator—their values, masked traits, unmet needs, or unspoken strengths. Hosted by therapists with over eight years of experience in therapeutic gaming, this interactive panel explores the deep psychological link between creators and their creations. Through guided discussions, practice-based research, and a live crowd-driven analysis of sample character sheets, we’ll examine how playing and writing different personas helps us process identity, practice agency, and better understand who we are IRL.
Presented by: Olivia Bekker Mike Fields Ryan Sokolowski Rebecca Lanier Thomas Adkins
Join us for a magical twist on the classic game show! Spin the wheel, solve Harry Potter-themed word puzzles, and put your wizarding knowledge to the test. Get ready for some magical fun!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
The award-winning Chaos Theory Improv Team, known for being the house improv team of Lionheart Theatre, will spontaneously create a show, each scene based on one or more new audience suggestions.
Presented by: Greg Hirsch Ashley Behrend Carmanda Derek Meuller Ben Hirsch
Not every fantasy story needs an epic battle or a dark prophecy—sometimes, the magic is in the characters and settings. Cozy fantasy offers readers worlds filled with warmth, friendship, found family, and meaningful adventures. In this panel, we’ll explore what makes a book a cozy, why cozy fantasy is resonating with audiences today, how cozy has moved beyond mystery and fantasy genres and tips for those wanting to write their own cozy magical tales. Perfect for readers, writers, and anyone who wants to curl up with a little enchantment.
Presented by: Tyra Burton Joseph Ard Hollis McCollum Berta Platas
Mother knows best… or does she? From Margaret White’s terrifying devotion in Carrie to Alicent Hightower’s tangled loyalties in House of the Dragon and Queen Isabelle’s deadly family traditions in Damsel, these mothers make “because I said so” sound like a threat. Join us for a lively discussion of maternal power, manipulation, and the dangerous line between protecting your children and controlling their lives. When does “I did it for my family” become the worst excuse in fantasy and horror?
Presented by: Anthony Liggins Hanako Ricks MIchael Collins Nick Frutiger
Who's your favorite animated Disney Villain that we didn't mention last time? Madame Medusa? Mother Gothel? Maybe it was toxic masculinity, generational trauma, or gravity? Are you triggered by a matriarch that won't listen? What makes your favorite Disney villain the absolute worst? Or the best? Join us as we look back at the classics and what makes a villain supremely villainous. Little Disney fans are welcome! We need the audience to share their favorites.
Presented by: Nick Frutiger Elara Dunn Sarah Malkin; Sunny Thayer Heather Greene
Lady Sybil Ramkin of Terry Pratchett's Discworld will discuss her favorite topic--dragons! Dragons from several fantasy universes (Kenneth Grahame, E. Nesbit, and others) and their characteristics will be mentioned. She will pay particular attention to the noble dragon and to the swamp dragons of Discworld. Kids welcome. Q&A after to discuss your favorite dragons of literature!
Presented by: Patty Panek Elizabeth Silverloc Corbet
What are some things in the Harry Potter books that made you just roll your eyes? Now, what are some things that made you raise your eyebrows in admiration? Let's talk about the dumb and the truly Dumbledore moments in our favorite series of books!
Presented by: Chris Seckinger Hannah Cohen Katherine Villyard
Learn how to draw your own fashion figures in under 5 minutes! A useful skill for any artist who enjoys costumes, fashion, or drawing in general. Participants will watch a brief demonstration to how to draw a croquis. They will then get the opportunity to draw one themselves. They’ll get to go home with a skill instrumental to any creative hobby or career!
Presented by: Alysia Grace
Fueled by the satanic panic of the 70s and 80s, horror has helped shape viewers’ perspectives of pagan beliefs — for good and ill. Join for a critical retrospective highlighting portrayals of witchcraft in horror movies.
Presented by: Kelley M. Frank Marlena Frank Jessi Ann York Sean Taylor
Musical performance of songs about Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Coraline, Dr Who, Anime Characters and more fantasy characters!
Presented by: Christie Mowery Eddie Mowery Leah Hamm Phoenix Mowery
Over the past year, I have worked collaboratively with an original author to translate a fanfiction into English. Translating fanfiction has come with its own hurdles and expectations that I never expected. And it's on the rise, with newer, faster ways of doing it as well as more people taking an interest in fanfiction. In this panel, I want to discuss: * the process (securing permission, working with the author, etc.) * Why do this in the first place? * What is different about translating fanfiction rather than anything else? * How do you get started if that's something you're interested in?
Presented by: Harrison Tu
The Taberna Diana is a mother/daughter act filled with fantasy songs and stories. Come join us for a fantasy tavern experience full of music, laughter & drinking (bring along a mug of your favorite beverage).
Presented by: Andrea Stehle Amanda Stehle
Roman Daze is please to attend once again and put on this informative lecture/tasting. For those that have never had mead before, this is a 'must attend'. Participants are encouraged to bring a mead of their own creation or a purchased bottle to compare in a taste test directly against what we cooked last year at the convention. ID's will be checked at the door as adult beverages will be served. Door fee is $15 per person. Logistics demand a 'no visitors' policy. Everyone in attendance will be served. Sample cups will be available to compare our product to that brought in by participants. Additionally all in attendance will be served a full glass of our mead made at Conjuration 2025. The tasting will be accompanied by a lecture on the various types of mead and how to evaluate mead. Bottles will be available for a donation.
Presented by: Philip Sacco Kat Retro
Wise_N_Nerdy is where fatherhood meets fandom. Join our parliament of nerdy dads as we navigate the highs, lows, questionable decisions, and hilarious realities of raising kids. We tackle parenting struggles, share hard-earned dad wisdom, laugh at our mistakes, and talk about the things keeping us up at night—besides our children. But the nerdiness never stops. Expect comics, movies, video games, pop culture, passionate debates, recommendations, and plenty of dad-level humor. Whether you’re a parent, a nerd, or both, pull up a chair for honest conversations, ridiculous tangents, and genuine camaraderie.
Presented by: Charles “Rock God of Podcasting” McFall Joseph Ard Ben Meeks Bob McGough
Calling all Broadway fans! Are you ready to sing-along to some of your favorite songs from Broadway and movie musicals? From The Sound of Music to Hadestown, and everything else in between. Come let your inner Broadway star shine.
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Like the idea of cosplay but don't have the skills or budget? Need props to go with your costume, but they’re too expensive or you just can’t find what you need on Etsy? I’ll be presenting a variety of methods and materials you can use to make tools, masks, medallions, jewelry, and even crowns with little difficulty or cost. Come see what a little imagination and creativity can make!
Presented by: Jack Peredur
A mix of generational family epic, political drama, and high adventure, Erin Hunter’s “Warriors” series is perhaps the most successful xenofiction series of all time, with a cult following of dedicated fans of all ages. But what makes it so special? This discussion will explore the Warriors series and its fandom, with a focus on newcomers to the series and the impact of the uniquely dedicated fandom’s artistic accomplishments. We’ll also discuss the fascinating world of xenofiction, and how anthropomorphic stories help us examine ideas not often found in stories about our own species. Welcome to the Clans!
Presented by: Abby Evangelisto Jessi Ann York
Are vampires making a comeback with the popularity of the AMC+ TV show? What are the "rules" of being a vampire in various books and media? Where did the vampire myth come from? Who are some of YOUR favorite vampires?
Presented by: Katherine Villyard Chris Riker Susanne Allen; Matthew W. Quinn Elisabeth Allen Claud Bowman
A Discussion and Ranking of Tamora Pierce's Iconic Heroines (and Their Best Boys) We will be discussing Tamora Pierce's world of Tortall, diving into what makes her heroines so compelling and who is "best girl," as well as which of her male main (or side) characters make the best "book boyfriend." The discussion will be in two phases (for each of the described main questions), wherein we will discuss the high points of what makes each character stand out in their category, followed by a live voting poll where those who attend get to vote for their favorites. We'll announce the winners at the end.
Presented by: Kellie Dixon Rebecca Bell
We will discuss the many roles that women hold in Terry Pratchett's Discworld--from respected witches, esteemed guild leaders, entrepreneur business owners, warriors, and more. Pratchett's women have agency, and lead fulfilling lives of their choice. You may be inspired!
Presented by: Patty Panek Elizabeth Silverloc Corbet
This panel will be a discussion on building fantasy worlds inspired by non-Western histories and mythologies, and how setting influences character, politics, and story. We'll talk through our approaches, share examples from different works, and leave time for Q&A.
Presented by: Amber Hansford Vincent Thorn
You heard right, WZRD Radio podcast's first ever live recording! Hostwitch Bess will be doing a series of mini interviews with CONjuration's wizard rockers and there will be live music.
Presented by: Bess Carnan
Witches, wizards, and magical folk of all ages are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind event! Music! Dance! Live performances! An enchanted evening for all! Formal attire is NOT required! DJ Runningmouth (Sean Mansfield)
Deatheaters, based on the party game known as Mafia or Werewolf, models a conflict between an informed minority (Deatheaters) and an uninformed majority (Hogwarts students). Please be advised that this game may contain foul language and participants may be drinking. We reserve the right to make the game 18+ at our discretion.
Presented by: Olivia Seckinger K.R. Morris; Eric Crane Kelly Crane
This panel will be discussing LGBT+ representation in fantasy. We will be talking about a mixture of books, movies, and shows. Sticking to media where the main characters are members of the LGBT+ community.
Presented by: Taylor Bridges Alexa Berry Teagan Newcombe
Sorting Bridgerton: Is Benedict a Ravenclaw? Is Daphne a Gryffindor? Into which house would Colin be sorted? Come find out as we, with the help of our audience, sort the characters of Bridgerton.
Presented by: Melissa Humphrey Megan Cosby Nathan Van Zant
In recent years, fantasy and/or genre-based shows and films have led the way in diversity and representation in media: House of the Dragon, The Wheel of Time, Interview With the Vampire, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and our new Captain America - just to name a few. These changes don't always go over with everyone, but why? Are they basing their opinions on "the color of the skin, or the content of the character"? We'll have a discussion about these choices and how representation can be good for all, not just the ones who need it.
Presented by: Hanako M. Ricks Anthony Liggins Michael Collins; Nick Frutiger Gary Mitchel
Opinionated panelists will spin the wheel and be locked into fighting for a Harry Potter character. Which character will they get? Only the Fates can be sure! Come join us for this series of debates where Harry Potter characters are pitted against one another to determine which is the greater character based upon arguments from our panelists and voting from the audience!
Presented by: Chris Seckinger Hannah Cohen Abbie Lyday Aiden Myerson
How well do you know the companions, NPCs, and villains of Baldur's Gate? The game show hosts will display extreme close-ups of characters from the video game Baldur's Gate 3, with the audience getting points based on how quickly they can guess before the whole character is revealed.
Presented by: Valerie Schwartz Janie Durham
Writing your first book and having trouble with the setting? Take the easy way out and set it in the real world! Come hear our expert panelists talk about the benefits and challenges of adding a little magic and technology to our world.
Presented by: Ben Meeks Bob McGough Nancy Knight Berta Platas
Join us as we sing through and act out Epic the Musical! Age 16+ (adult content)
Presented by: Sarah Williams Logan Williams
Two caffeinated internet trolls go head-to-head to prove which terrible answer is somehow “less wrongerer.” But the kids are in bed, the filters are off, and fandom’s questionable search history is fair game. Keeping this dumpster fire barely under control is the Rock God of Podcasting, Charles McFall—part referee, part ringmaster, full-time chaos curator. You decide every outcome. Expect darker humor, adult situations, inappropriate implications, memes, mockery, intentional mispellings, and answers that sounded better before someone said them into a microphone. Fandom Face-Off: After Dark. Same game. Worse decisions. No responsible adults in sight.
Presented by: Charles McFall Joseph Ard Bob McGough
Just when you thought it was safe to read...your deepest fears are rising again. Do you roll your eyes every time there is another 'chosen one'? Do you do a little happy dance when an old wizard with riddled guidance appears in the story? Tell us about it! In this panel, we will be talking about some of the most recognized tropes in fantasy and voting on whether they are a Yuck or a Yum by a majority rules vote! And this time, it's personal.
Presented by: Hollis McCollum John North Aaron Myerson; Meg Robinson Nathan Van Zant R. Alan Siler
Be the first to see and talk about the pilot episode of the SleepyCatFilms Fan Series, Grayson, a DC Comics audio Drama following Dick Grayson, Nightwing. Six months after the death of his Brother Jason Todd, Dick finds himself on his own, finding independence from what he used to know. No Teen Titans. No Batman. Only Nightwing and the City of Blüdhaven. 16+ (foul language)
Presented by: Logan Murray
Think you know the show Hazbin Hotel? Well come test your knowledge with a fun game of jeopardy! Come down, choose a category, and see if you get it right! There are chances for prizes, and the higher the points, the better the prize! Let's see what you got, and if you truly know the show, Hazbin Hotel! This will include questions from Season two, so it is best that you have seen both of the seasons unless you don't mind a few spoilers! Adult only: 18+
Presented by: Marin Grant Joshua Johnson Kim Cheek
Got a great cosplay and want to show it off while lip-syncing to your favorite song? This is the panel for you!!! Sign-up to participate at Info Services!
Presented by: KC Quick Elyjah Velez Nova Swan
In addition to being world-renown wizard rockers, Scott & Kirsten of the Blibbering Humdingers are also living history enthusiasts. In this session, we will present various items of medieval costuming focused on 12th century England & France, dressing 2 people in layers of clothing and talking about their manufacture, their purpose, and cultural significance.
Presented by: Scott Vaughan Kirsten Vaughan
The premiere queer wizard rap duo Azkaban Is Burning takes to the stage! This 18+ performance from Dream Quaffle and Bisexual Harry delivers high-energy flows and magical bars reimagining your favorite characters. Find our album "This EP is Enby" at dreamquaffle.bandcamp.com. Adult Only 18+
Presented by: Nolan Flynn Geoff Hutton
Funyons & Flagons is Atlanta's most interactive Dungeons and Dragons improv show where YOU create the quest and make many choices for our heroes. epic adventures await you, dear traveler! Rated "R".
Presented by: Matt Metzger Parker Patzke Katie Wickline Diana Spieller Mike Metzger Jr
Join a paranormal investigator and practicing medium as she shares personal stories, pivotal experiences, and foundational tools for connecting with spirit. Learn about the different "clairs" and how meditation, ethics, divination, grounding, shielding and protection play vital roles in mediumship and discover how to safely explore your own intuitive gifts.
Presented by: Aaron Warren LeGood
Season 3 discussion of the AMC+ show REAL Description Coming! 18+ ADULT
Presented by: Hanako M. Ricks Michele Liggins
A first glance look at The Forbidden World of Varon, an indie science fiction, fantasy, and dystopian art project created by visual artist Hayden Delaney.
Presented by: Shinkcole Evans
Events are arranged by their currently scheduled start times. Multiple events may take place at the same time in different rooms.
The raging success of Wednesday has brought attention back to the Addams Family. The newest iteration is atmospheric, dark, and creepy, but not very kooky or ooky. This panel will focus on the evolution of the various characters from their origins all the way through the current depictions and celebrate each version along the way.
Presented by: Sarah J. Sover Katherine Villyard Vincent Thorn
No, we aren’t going to feed you food, we are going to feed your imagination! Join us for a reading from “Wee Free Men” by Terry Pratchett, the first book in the Discworld subseries about Tiffany Aching, a nine-year-old who discovers she has the mindset and potential of a witch after defeating a monster in the local river.
Presented by: Elizabeth Silverloc Corbet
This live action choose your own adventure is based in Magehaven! The famed cauldron of Isabella, the founder of Magehaven has been lost for centuries, but clues have been discovered that may lead you and your friends to that mighty artifact! Come Air! Come Earth! Come Fire! Come Water! Join the quest! But avoid detention……
Presented by: Chris Seckinger Olivia Seckinger Kari Bond Toby Bond
Let’s paint baby dragons! Adorable fully articulated baby dragons with paint markers, this panel is fun for all ages and lets you decorate the dragons how you please. Each dragon is 15 dollars.
Presented by: Lynette Bacon-Nguyen
Do you want to share it with the rest of us? Then come on down and join us for IT'S AN OPEN STAGE, where what's inside the box is exactly what's written on the label; there's a stage, it's open, and we'd love to see YOU on it! Feel free to sing, dance, juggle, do magic tricks, bring your comedy acts, or whatever your heart desires. We will have a laptop to open up backing music tracks, if you need them. If this is your own original music that can't be found online, please bring it on a USB thumb drive and we can get you set up to perform for us!
Presented by: Eli Filth Geoff Hutton
It has to happen. Characters must die. But how do you do this effectively? This workshop explores the hallmarks of creating a satisfying death scene, how to make the death of a character matter, and what you need to consider in order for your readers to care that the character is gone. Topics: • Character Development • Believable Reasons • Fridge Moment Avoidance • Scene Setting • Research Barbara V. Evers
Join your favorite characters as they journey through the world of video games, seeking out the best fighters and stages they can find! This show features high-energy, fully choreographed tap dancing, scripted comedy, and delightfully unhinged improv acting, all set to a soundtrack of some of the best video game and pop music from across the digital era.
Presented by: Jenne Vermes Sean Mansfield; Alex Rubio Kaelin Eubanks; Christie Woodson Olivia Shipley; Finn Reed Henry Steiner
For centuries, newspapers were the beating heart of a city. In the Harry Potter books, readers catch a glimpse of a world where the pen really was mightier than the sword. Sucks that they get it all wrong, then, huh? A daily reporter is here to tell you what the author got right, how much more she got wrong, and the way her growing bias against journalism as a whole taught a generation to mistrust the very people dedicated to sharing the truth.
Presented by: Lillian King
Time to sort everyone’s new favorite dungeon crawling group! Join the Princess Posse to sort our crawlers.
Presented by: Aaron Myerson
Music for nerds about all of our favorite fandoms. From Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars, to Discworld, Marvel, LOTR, Star Trek, and more! Voted “Best Performers” in the 2025 Pegasus Awards for excellence in filk.
Presented by: Scott Vaughan Kirsten Vaughan
Want to get a little more elaborate with your props and accessories? Saw Cosplay on a Dime this year or before, but want to go further? Based on feedback from previous CONjurations this lecture will present several more advanced, though sadly less budget-friendly, methods and materials you can use to make tools, masks, medallions, jewelry, and even crowns…and of course you can combine them with methods and materials from Cosplay on a Dime too. Come see what a little imagination, some creativity and a few “dimes” more can make!
Presented by: Jack Peredur
Dungeons & Dragons Live! And you get to help shape the adventure! Join Voice Actor & veteran DM, Ian O'Donnell, and friends as they improv their way through a fun D&D adventure, with input from you - the audience - along the way! If you've been curious about D&D, if you've seen it played online, or if you're a player or DM yourself, join us for a quick fun adventure, with characters, role-play & improv mixed in. 🙂 Who knows how it will turn out?? Come on down to chime in and to find out!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell Mae Manning; Matt Metzger Katie Downey Amanda Hutchins
Similar to the sorting hat panels, we will discuss characters from other Fandom and whether or not they will survive the dungeon/how far would they get?
Presented by: Scott Ash Elizabeth Thiel Sarah Sover
The password is….magical. Put your Harry Potter expertise to the test with this fun twist on a classic game show! Teams will compete to identify secret Harry Potter-themed passwords using only single-word clues. Think fast, choose your clues wisely, and see if your teammates can make the Harry Potter connection before time runs out Traci Swann Veronica Swann
What do you prefer? An assortment of magical movies face off against one another in a bracket and the audience decides which the BEST magical movie!
Presented by: JaLeigh Kilpatrick Ruby Kilpatrick Jallen Allen
Engage warp drive for the most fun you'll have all weekend! The Celtfather and May Will Bloom blast off with a sci-fi sing-along full of songs for fans of starships, aliens, and galaxies far, far away. Grab your fellow fans, sing at the top of your lungs, and celebrate the stories that sparked your imagination. Live long and sing along!
Presented by: Marc Gunn Inara Gunn
So you finished your short story, what now? We'll discuss finding calls for submission, methods and strategies for self-publishing, and crafting your own short story collection.
Presented by: Marlena Frank Kelley M. Frank Jessi Ann York
This presentation analyzes the history of the trope of the kindly, old bearded wizard who has the villain's number in some capacity. From Arthurian legend, to an oft-forgotten Santa Claus origin story by L. Frank Baum, to Lord of the Rings, to the Chronicles of Prydain, to Harry Potter, I will examine various iterations of the trope, where it may come from, and why it has enduring appeal.
Presented by: Charles Boyd
Attendees will fold, glue, and assemble their own 360-degree Harry Potter Pop-up Card. The completed card will have 6 Pop-up panels that tell the chapter 'The Silver Doe', where Harry follows the doe into the forest and discovers the Sword of Gryffindor in the pond. The card is flat when closed but opens into a circular column where each of the 6 panels can be viewed or displayed. Great for a gift or to keep and display. Class limit: 15 (per session). First come, first served.
Presented by: Chris LoPresto Cindy LoPresto
The follow-up to last year's Disney Vs. X-Men, we'll discuss how our favorite enhanced Disney characters would stack up against the cast of Avengers: Doomsday*. Violet Parr Vs Sue Storm? Flik Vs. Ant-Girl? Baymax Vs. The Thing? This panel is family friendly, so littles are not only welcome but encouraged. *Panelists may add non-Doomsday characters if we find it funny.
Presented by: Elara Dunn Nick Frutiger
The first generation of Harry Potter fans grew up with the books. The second generation grew up with the movies. Now members of those generations are having kids who are learning to love Harry Potter. What does this look like for educators and parents who want to foster and embrace their kids’ love of magical worlds while also recognizing the flaws in the story, and the more recent flaws of the author. How do we learn and teach readers of all ages to both enjoy and look critically at Harry Potter and its creator?
Presented by: Celia Buell Geoff Hutton Lorrie Kim Hannah Cohen
Every hero relies on a support system, yet the characters keeping the party afloat rarely get the spotlight. From quiet emotional anchors and strategists to literal healers, support characters are the backbone of every great story. In this interactive roundtable, mental health therapists break down fandom's most underrated support figures. We'll explore how they provide help—from deep emotional validation to crisis management—and why their contributions are overlooked. Join us to discuss how these characters mirror real-world relationship dynamics and why recognizing, building, and stepping into support roles in everyday life is essential for our collective well-being.
Presented by: Olivia Bekker Mike Fields Ryan Sokolowski Rebecca Lanier Thomas Adkins
Join a professional archaeologist and journey back in time 7,000 years to the coast of Northern Chile. Here we’ll learn about the oldest, and some of the most elaborate mummies in the world. The Chinchorro mummies are unique, not just for their mummification style, but for how these mummies participated in the lives of their living descendants.
Presented by: Dea Mozingo-Gorman
Brian from Wizard Rock band Draco & the Malfoys performs songs about Star Wars, Harry Potter, Whisky, and other important topics.
Presented by: Brian Ross
This panel will discuss how people across the world have looked up at the stars and found different constellations using the same points of light. We will be briefly talking about 26 different sky cultures and mythologies. We will go over how many constellations we know about from different cultures across the world. As well as, a brief discussion about the cultures and mythologies that created the constellations.
Presented by: Taylor Bridges Alexa Berry Teagan Newcombe
For all the music and Steven Universe fans alike, presenting the Steven Universe Singalong. Featuring the most popular songs of the franchise for everyone to sing and dance to!
Presented by: Millie Smith Jax Holt Talena Smith Macee Davis Lexie Bee
The Dancing Death Eaters are the world's first wizard dance troupe. After the Dark Lord fell, his servants turned their attention to more fruitful endeavors - namely, ballroom dance! They have prepared several dance routines, all set to wizard rock songs about Death Eaters. From disco to tango, you'll see that evil has never moved so good.
Presented by: Irvin Khaytman Lane Brettschneider Ella Heipt
A roundtable discussion about what an Unbreakable Vow counts as Truth. Can a Vow sense what the Truth is, even when the person bound by it doesn't have all the information? How much does personal belief influence the Vow? At what point does a Vow kill the person it's Bound to? Does the intent of an action matter when one is Bound by a Vow? Or is it only the action itself that matters? What is objective truth to magic? Will have detailed discussion of the Crimes of Grindelwald's Yusuf Kama, Severus Snape, and how their Vows influenced their actions.
Presented by: Dag Currier
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
So many magic school stories just end there. Sometimes there’s an epilogue or a follow-up series. We’re left to assume the couples always stay together, and the former students don’t need to do anything to repair the psychological damage done throughout the series. But as fans grow beyond the ages of the characters, don’t you ever wonder what’ll happen when it ends? Let’s explore healing and growth after fantasy using series that do explore what can happen after the magic of your teenage years ends and look at why these types of stories are important for young adults today.
Presented by: Celia Buell
Some see her as a savior, and others as a monster— but which perspective is the most accurate?! This panel will explore the complexities done over a series of centuries, determining the burden of responsibilities, and coming to a consensus over the various actions done by one controversial character in Steven Universe.
Presented by: Lexie Bee Jax Holt Nathan Van Zant Nick Frutiger
Funyons & Flagons is Atlanta's most interactive Dungeons and Dragons improv show where YOU create the quest and make many choices for our heroes. epic adventures await you, dear traveler! Rated "PG".
Presented by: Matt Metzger Parker Patzke Katie Wickline Diana Spieller Mike Metzger Jr
Get ready for the ultimate Harry Potter trivia showdown! One contestant takes the hot seat while the audience works together to knock them out. With each round, a new challenger gets their chance to shine, but only one player can come out on top. Score the most points, defeat the competition, and claim the title of Harry Potter trivia champion!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Two teams of three will compete in a game show version of The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Each question starting with an actor from the Harry Potter franchise and they must connect them within six degrees of Kevin Bacon. There will be multiple exciting rounds each with their own exciting rules.
Presented by: Kelly Morris
Musical performance of songs about Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Coraline, Dr Who, Anime Characters and more fantasy characters!
Presented by: Christie Mowery Eddie Mowery Leah Hamm Phoenix Mowery
Have a story you wanna write, a manuscript you wanna publish? Now what? This is a step by step breakdown of the process by someone who's been through it four times. Discussing writing, deadlines and all the nitty gritty details that aren’t as obvious. Come here to learn how your book ideas leave your head and end up bound and ready to sell.
Presented by: Lynette Bacon-Nguyen Matthew Quinn Bob McGough
Do you have a favorite magical Studio Ghibli movie? Come let us know and hope your movie makes it to the top!
Presented by: JaLeigh Kilpatrick Ruby Kilpatrick
A roundtable discussion of how magic works in the Potter verse- from spellcrafting to the Patronus Charm we are told that powerful magic is difficult- and yet, we are also shown it can be incredibly easy for other people. Let’s discuss magic, belief, and the ways one can influence the other.
Presented by: Dag Currier Jenica Kramer
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Create your very own Eye of the World (God's Eye) out of sticks and yarn. Materials will be provided whether you choose your house colors, your favorite fandom or random colors. All ages welcome. $1 will be charged per Eye. Cash, Venmo, or Cash app.
Presented by: Kari Bond Toby Bond
Discussion of favorite villains in the series. Good/bad attributes, are they really villains, redemption arcs?
Presented by: Scott Ash Elizabeth Thiel
Modern takes on historically classic looks, we will discuss how to lift inspiration from a period costume and make it new and uniquely your own.
Presented by: Pamela Cole
Join Father-daughter Celtic folk duo May Will Bloom as they record a live episode of the Pub Songs & Stories Podcast! Marc Gunn and May Bloom fill the room with songs, stories, and laughs, and you get to be part of the show. Expect live music, harmonies, and plenty of chances to sing along. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your best singing voice. You might even end up in the episode!
Presented by: Marc Gunn Inara Gunn
Think you’re a Disney song expert? Put your skills to the test in this fun game! Teams will go head-to-head to see who can correctly identify the most Disney songs from short clips. Listen closely, trust your ears, and see which team has what it takes to come out on top. Let the Disney magic begin!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Sharpen your quills and your minds for this challenging Harry Potter trivia experience! Hopefully you've been following Hermione's color-coded study schedule and shutting yourself in your room like Percy, because these questions are guaranteed to be more difficult than Arithmancy or Ancient Runes. Be warned, all you Legilimens out there... the host knows Occlumency. Only canon information (books 1-7) will be included. This will be bar-style trivia, so bring your friends, but solo players are welcome! Participation in more than one session is not required.
Presented by: Nadia Mulvihill
From Khyber Crystals to the Wishstones, crystals are found all over our favorite fandoms. But what can they do for us in our daily lives? Come and join us for a fun (and hopefully informative!) overview of different crystals, the energies they bring, and some basic ways to incorporate them into your routines. Already have your own crystal collection started? At the end of the session we’ll be doing a Shiny Rock Swap, so feel free to bring some to trade!
Presented by: Sunny Thayer
You’ve poured your heart into your novel, podcast, art, music, or cosplay—but how do you help others discover it? This panel explores the magical side of marketing for creatives of all kinds. From building your brand to connecting with your audience, we’ll share practical strategies and community building approaches for promotion without losing the fun (or your soul).
Presented by: Tyra Burton Bob McGough Ben Meeks; Hollis Jo McCollum Charles McFall Amber Hansford
Classical Mythology is full of fantastic tales of gods, monsters and heroes. Imagine a future human planet still controlled by the gods of ancient Greece. That is the setting for my sci-fi mythology series - the Gods of Arcadia. Join me for a journey through the many examples of sci-fi mythology found in modern books, TV shows and movies. Bring a cell phone. The session will end with a QUIZ. Win FREE books from by Gods of Arcadia series. Andrea Stehle
The 5-hole Indian flute uses a unique musical scale. The melodies one can create soothing to the ear and often times cathartic. A unique state of tranquility and reflection generally ensues after playing. Participants are encouraged to bring their own 5 - 6 hole flute and learn some basic techniques in how to play this wondrous instrument. Once comfortable with the basics, we will try to create a community song.
Presented by: Philip Sacco
With the newest ACOTAR book being released a little over a week ago, we have of course devoured it and wish to discuss with other obsessed fans our reactions and theories. THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.
Presented by: Janie Durham Valerie Schwartz
Do you know how to think like the crowd? Have you ever wanted to be on the Family Feud but you think to yourself: “But I think like nerds!” Well this is the right panel for you! Introducing: Harry Potter Family Feud! We'll split the room into 2 "families". and we'll play family feud! Similar to the traditional TV show, your goal is to guess the top responses to Harry Potter related questions.
Presented by: Harrison Tu
Do you think you know Wicked the musical? Well prove it in this game where you get part of the song and then have to finish that lyric.
Presented by: JaLeigh Kilpatrick Jallen Allen Ruby Kilpatrick
Your first line is the most important one in your book. Novels and stories need to grab the reader’s attention immediately. Let us help you craft a first line/page a reader, an editor, or an agent will love. Intrigue them from the first words. Or else!
Presented by: Nancy Knight Berta Platas Bob McGough Barbara V. Evers
It’s hard to let go of things that have brought us joy for many years, so how do we move forward? This panel serves as a way to discuss how we can appreciate things we have loved and lost, the importance of ethical consumption and its affects on those around us, and how we can move forward.
Presented by: Lexie Bee Jax Holt
A Conjuration tradition continues. Come use Perler Beads to create magnets, keychains, and/or ornaments to keep for yourself or gift to others.
Presented by: Kimberly Myerson Aaron Myerson
We will be sorting characters from the show The Summer I Turned Pretty into their respective Hogwarts houses!
Presented by: Trinity Edwards Laya Smith
Why does Goosebumps still hold up as a terrifying concept? Who's Afraid of the Dark was genuinely frightening at times. This is a discussion on horror written for children and why it feels so much scarier at times.
Presented by: Claud Bowman Elara Dunn Abby Evangelisto
The band Toucan Dubh is known for fun, high-energy shows with audience involvement. Performers at Ren Faires, Conventions, Music Festivals and Pubs, entertaining with Irish / Celtic music, plus original comedy & parody songs, with plenty of jokes and banter to keep everyone smiling!
Presented by: Ian O’Donnell Linda Hoopes Julia McPeek
In 2016 a groundbreaking anime movie premiered. Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. The film won accolades from across the world and touched the hearts of fans everywhere. On its 10th anniversary, we'll explore how it had people crying happily.
Presented by: Jer Alford
Do you dare come face-to-face with a dragon? Meet a magnificent 14-foot dragon with massive flapping wings, glowing eyes, billowing smoke, and a roar you’ll never forget! Watch this legendary creature come to life, snap an unforgettable photo, and experience the magic for yourself. A thrilling, family-friendly encounter!
Calling all Disney fans! Get ready to sing your heart out on a magical musical journey through Disney’s greatest hits! From timeless classics to modern favorites, we’ll be singing, smiling, and making a little Disney magic together—one song at a time!
Presented by: Traci Swann Veronica Swann
Hey, listen. It’s been forty years since the Legend of Zelda came out, and for some of us, that theme has been playing in our head ever since. Bring your ocarina, your Hyrule Historia, and any loose rupees in case we meet with a terrible fate. Littles welcome. Come share your favorite items, quests, and memories. And bring a friend. It’s dangerous to go alone.
Presented by: Nick Frutiger Sarah Malkin Sarah Sover Vincent Thorn Joseph Ard
Decades before Critical Role was having its campaigns animated, Record Of Lodoss War broke ground with the first full-length OVA that turned RPG sessions into an epic anime legacy. From manga, movies, video games and more, visit Lodoss with elves, dwarfs, and dragons.
Presented by: Jer Alford Kim Cheek
Discussion of Season 2 of the popular spinoff (description will be updated once the season concludes late summer) REAL Description coming
Presented by: Hanako M. Ricks Michele Liggins Barbara V. Evers
Is Katara a Slytherin? Is Bolin a Gryffindor? This panel will involve sorting Avatar The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra characters in Hogwarts houses.
Presented by: Logan Murray Jax Holt Nathan Van Zant
Streaming is quick and easy, but if the streamer decides to remove your access, it's gone forever, and the actual artists get paid $.04 per 10 streams. In this panel we'll walk through where you can buy music and what to do with it once you own it; what apps and equipment you can use to to rip CDs, listen to your music, and even burn CDs like an old school audiophile. We'll have examples of everything so you can test it out yourself!
Presented by: Bess Carnan Kevin Akselrod
Learn how to create characters that don't come off as stereotypes, tropes, caricatures, or "the usual." Learn how to inject real people stuff into your elves, orcs, and dragons (oh my!).
Presented by: Sean Taylor Hollis Jo McCollum Amber Hansford; Bob McGough Meg Robinson
Celebrate the weekend with your fellow Conjurers as we announce the winning House Cup! Join us for the big reveal and one last magical gathering before CONjuration 2026 comes to a close.
Join us November 6–8 for a weekend of unforgettable experiences.
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