Welcome to our preliminary program. Listed, we have a host of speakers and panelists who specialize in books, video games, roleplaying games, board games, literary heroes, horror, and more. You will also find some of the activities and games we’ve planned out so far.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have opted to pause our planning. We will monitor the situation and announce when planning proceeds. Expect to see changes to the programming schedule below to accommodate the reschedule. Keep up to date with our mailing list subscription or social media accounts to hear about updates in real time.
Over the weeks we will continue to embellish this list with more professionals, attractions, and vendors. The programming schedule will be a work in progress up until the day of the event. Stay tuned via our mailing list, or follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) @ConquerConExpo for news and updates!
Main Stage
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Convention Welcome
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An informational morning greeting
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J.R.R. Tolkien's Creative Genius
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William Fliss, curator of Marquette University’s renowned Tolkien manuscript collection, will give talk on the influential author
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Magician
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Watch an enchanting performance by a professional magician
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Angela Vanden Elzen
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A talk on the history and culture of video games by a top gaming expert from Lawrence University
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Gaming Panel
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Experts answer questions and talk about their experiences in the gaming industry
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Cosplay Panel
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Local cosplayers line up to give you their well-earned tips and tricks.
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Cosplay Contest
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Vote for the day's best costume or compete for a chance to win a prize
Secondary Stage
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Readers are Leaders
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A panel of super-readers and book enthusiasts
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What Editors Want
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A workshop on editing and submitting your work with Sarah Read
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Horror is Healthy
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A panel on the horror genre, its benefits, and how it explores the darker sides of being human
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Bite-sized Science Fiction
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A unique sci-fi story game hosted by Richie Zaborowske
Games & Activities
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Fantasy Art Demonstration in Miniature
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Sam Lenz will demonstrate his process of painting award-winning miniatures
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Vendor Scavenger Hunt
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Search for clues throughout the convention for a chance to win a prize
All-Day Attractions
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Indie Game Developer
Talk to a developer in the process of releasing a brand new game
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Tabletop Gaming
Play board games and card games onsite
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Instagram Alley
Take shareable photos with fun sci-fi props
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VIP Room
A special lounge room just for VIP Ticket holders
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Vendor Hall
A marketplace of local shops that sell sci-fi and fantasy goods