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Elder Scrolls 6: What’s Next for the Lands
of Tamriel?: The Elder Scrolls has produced
an enthralling world that has grown with each
installment of the video game. Join us as we
discuss what might be the next adventure in the
lands of Tamriel. Where might we head next?
Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Gabriel Lim,
Heather Grant When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 226A
Elder Scrolls: “Notes on Racial
Phylogeny”: A genealogical, ethnographic
look at the major races of the Elder Scrolls. We’ll
look at the development of each race in the
world of Tamriel, explore the biodiversity, and
consider the possible reasons for specific traits
in each. Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke,
Gabriel Lim, Heather Grant When: Fri, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 227A
Embarrassing Author Con Stories:
Everyone’s got one. Our authors relive hilariously
awkward and light-heartedly embarrassing
experiences at conventions. Panelists: Patrick
Rothfuss, Kevin Hearne, Sam Sykes, Mary
Robinette Kowal, Leanna Renee Hiever, Shannon
Messenger, Pierce Brown When: Sun, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 128B
Emma Caulfield Spotlight: Emma Caulfield
is an award winning actress known for her
starring role as the young and beautiful demonturned-mortal,
Anya on the hit series Buffy the
Vampire Slayer and can currently be seen as the
Blind Witch on Once Upon a Time. Panelists:
Emma Caulfield When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: West 301A
Energizing your fan base: Fans have
amazing power to influence creative projects,
both creatively and financially. Panelists
talk about how building and energizing their
fan base influenced their ability to create
their comic book projects through fan
sourcing. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121C
Engineering Design Challenge: Create
A Top!: This engineering challenge fires
up participants to create a spinning top from
everyday materials. Learn about engineering,
design, and have fun! Panelists: Dana Hansen,
Payne Junior High Cats (4 panelists)
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 101ABC
Bookmans Art Room Event Area
Engineering Design Challenge: Toxic
Popcorn: This engineering design challenge
has participants working together on an
impossible design task! Participants will be
moving materials and working out logistics
problems as they complete this entertaining and
complex task. Panelists: Dana Hansen
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 106ABC
Activities
Epic Proportions Tour and 80/20 Records
Presents: Enjoy live music? Come check
out what your community has to offer with
these incredible local artists. Panelists: 80/20
Records, Epic Proportions Tour When: Fri, 4:00–
9:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage
Eve Myles Spotlight: Q&A with Eve Myles-
Gwen Cooper of Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood!
Panelists: Eve Myles When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM
Room: West 301A
Evening Erotica: With Gini Koch: It’s
that time again! Time to learn a little bit about
what erotica is and isn’t, but mostly it’s time to
play The Euphemism Game! As always, there
will be tons (and we do mean tons) of prizes.
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Gini Koch
When: Fri, 7:30–10:30PM Room: North 128A
Evil As Heck: It’s not enough to have a
faceless villain who hides in the shadows,
our authors discuss whether villainy can be a
sympathetic motivation. Panelists: Bradley
Beaulieu, Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal,
Michael J. Sullivan, Victoria V.E. Schwab
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128B
Evil Dead 2 and More from Space Goat
Publishing: Senior VP Dave Olbrich (Malibu,
Ultraverse) and friends will provide a sneak peak
of Space Goat’s upcoming releases including
award-winning Monster Elementary, Evil Dead 2
and many others. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
121C
Evolution of the Stormtrooper: In the
Evolution of the Stormtrooper, we’ll take
an up-close and personal look at a classic
Stormtrooper, a couple different Clone
troopers and a new Episode VII Stormtrooper!
Panelists: Clint Randall, Dune Sea Garrison
501st Legion, Matthew Shaw, Timothy Wiant,
Victoria Rogers, Will Rogers
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 125AB
Evolution of the Zombie: Author and special
effects artist Craig W. Chenery will provide an
in depth look at how Hollywood has changed
the appearance of the zombie over the past 80
years. For additional information about Craig,
please visit here Panelists: Craig Chenery
When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129B
Exploration and Development of Space
- the Science of Interstellar Habitation:
Find out the answers to these questions with
the Students for Exploration and Development
of Space from the School of Earth and Space
Exploration. This interactive exhibit features
several hands on activities including landing
a Martian rover using and Xbox Kinect and a
meteorite exhibit Panelists: Center for Meteorite
Studies (9 panelists)
When: Thu, 12:00–1:30PM Room: North 231A
When: Fri, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A
When: Sat, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A
When: Sun, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A
Extreme Comicbooking: Welcome
to the Danger Zone: Join Action Lab
President, Dave Dwonch, writers Jason Martin
(Vampblade), Adam Orndorf and Michael Martin
(Blood+Dust), Nick Marino (Holy F*ck), and
creator Dan Mendoza (Zombie Tramp) as they
talk about pushing the boundaries of Mature
Reader comics. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Adam Orndorf, Jason Martin, Michael
Martin, Michael Martinez
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B
Eye in the Sky: The Science of Drones:
In 1849, Austria bombed the city of Venice
with over 100 pilotless balloons. In this
panel, experts will discuss the science behind
drones and where the technology is heading.
Panelists: Benjamin Koval, Jim Crowell, Michael
Mackowski, Nikhil Kalige
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227BC
Fae vs. Foe: Not All Fairies Are
Godmothers: Where did they come from?
What was their original intent? What have they
become? Examining old folklore of fae proves
these creatures were once feared by the masses.
Panelists: Alyssa Garetson, Jacqueline Chikos,
Sarah Ferguson
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226A
Fairy Tales Retold: Body Painting
Extravaganza: If you like shows like FaceOff,
Skin Wars, and Naked Vegas, you’ll love getting
the opportunity to see this edgy art form
performed live by some of the top body art
artists in Arizona. Must be 18+ to attend!
When: Fri, 8:00–12:00AM Room: West 212ABC
Stage Shows
FAKKU Q & A (18+): General question and
answer session with the creator and moderators
of FAKKU, the largest English speaking hentai
website in the world. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Fakku
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 221ABC
Fallout Fans Unite: Costumes and Props:
Hello Wastelanders! Are you a fan of the Fallout
video game series? Are you looking to take your
fandom to the next level with Fallout inspired
costume and props? Then consult your Pip-boy
and head to this panel. Panelists: Allen Amis
Creations, Anabel Martinez, Robert Webb, Shawn
Mennenga, Victoria Frias
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124A
Fallout/Wasteland Meetup: Fallout and
Wasteland meetup! When: Fri, 11:30–12:00PM
Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging
Fan Art/Fiction and Fair Use: Geek lawyer
Ruth Carter discusses how copyright law
intersects with fan art and fan fiction. Find out
what you can legally do and what is likely to
result in a cease and desist letter or a lawsuit.
Panelists: Ruth Carter When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 121A
Fan Car Showcase - Friday: Come and
get an up close look at some of the Car Show’s
most impressive vehicles. The vehicle owners
and builders will be on-site to show off the
finer details as well as answer any questions
you might have about their unique vehicles.
Different cars will be showcased each day!
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street
Performance Area
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street
Performance Area
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street
Performance Area
Fantastic Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings:
Powerful, mysterious, sometimes evil, and often
magical beings exist in the fantasy realms
of Middle Earth, Shannara, Rivia, and other
universes. This panel will discuss how races
of magical beings are used differently through
these types of fantasy worlds. Panelists: Isabel
Mae, Karen Collins
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226A
Fantastic Harry Potter News and Where to
Find It: This year Fantastic Beasts and Where
to Find Them and the Cursed Child are slated
to hit floor. What lies in store for our beloved
Hogwarts alumni? Panelists: John Murphy,
Marina Sharpe When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 227A
Fantasy costume Meetup: Meetup for all
the Fantasy Fans and cosplayers!
When: Thu, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C
Costuming Meetups area 1
When: Fri, 5:30–6:30PM Room: North 126C
Costuming Meetups area 2
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
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