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We’re Not In Europe Anymore: European
inspired settings are a tradition in fantasy, but
recently fans and authors have been expanding
their borders. Our panelists discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of these settings.
Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Django Wexler,
Leanna Renee Hieber, Michael J. Sullivan, Sarah
Remy When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North
128B
Welcome to Clone Club - Orphan Black:
“Just one, I’m a few. No family too. Who am
I?” Like riddles? Like clones? Like riddles,
riddled with clones? Join us as we dive deeper
into the world of Orphan Black. Panelists: C.J.
Valenzuela, Dustin Diehl, Paige Pino When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229AB
Welcome to Gensokyo; Touhou Fan Panel:
Are you the biggest Touhou fan around? Or
maybe new to the game and want to know more?
Join us for an open panel discussion on the
crazy popular bullet-hell game and prove your
knowledge in trivia games. Yukkuri!
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224A
Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Army!: Meet
Arizona’s largest geek social club! Centered
around the Phoenix Comicon, the Blue Ribbon
Army (BRA) is a safe and fun group to just be
yourself! Learn how their organization is the best
place to make new and long-lasting friendships!
Panelists: James Laird, Jen Hinds, Matt Hinds
When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226BC
What A Bombshell: Published pin up model
Kat Noir shares shortcuts, tips, and fool-proof
ways of achieving that captivating glamour of
the 50’s! Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and posing
techniques will be covered. Learn how to let out
that inner bombshell! Panelists: Bri Gonzales-
Reynolds, Caitlin Baker, Kasey O’Brien, Molly
Barrett, Stray Kat Cosplay, Whitney Perkins
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124A
What is Steampunk?: Steampunk is often
referred to as the “greatest era that never
was.” Our panel discussion will open the door
to what Steampunk is, for those new to the
genre. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society (3
panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
West 104A
What Makes a Good Doctor’s
Companion?: Do you have what it takes? Are
you adventurous enough to find out? Join us as
we explore what the real qualities are that make
a good Doctor Who Companion. Not everyone
is cut out for it. Would you make the grade?
Panelists: John Wheeler, Josh Benjamin, Matt
Duncan, Shawn Forth, Tina Conger, Tina Worley
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229AB
Where Are My Aliens: Are aliens still cool?
With more science fiction focusing on a future
and a universe devoid of extraterrestrials, it
leaves us wondering “where are our aliens”? Join
our panel of science fictions authors as they
discuss this new trend. Panelists: Jody Lynn Nye,
Howard Tayler, Michael Kogge, Pierce Brown,
Scott Sigler, and Becky Chambers When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B
Where did you come from, Earthling Eye
Joe?: “Where did I come from?” is one of
the most profound questions we can ask as a
species. In this panel, scientists will discuss
the latest research on the origins of life on
Earth and the evolution of Homo sapiens.
Panelists: Harrison Smith, Ofir Levy, Sam
Rochelle, Tessa Fisher When: Sun, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 230
Who Is the Fairest of Them All: Classic
vs. Modern Disney Princesses: Disney
Princesses have come a long way since Snow
White. In fact, there are some current ones that
will hit you with a frying pan! This panel will
look at the evolution of the Disney Princess
and compare and contrast their evolution in
characteristics. Panelists: Casey Pryor, Hunter
Brown, Kat Alarcon, Sarah Ferguson, Very
Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 226BC
WHOA! Battle of the Keanus!: Could Neo
use the Matrix to defeat unstoppable assassin
John Wick? Who would win, Point Break’s
Johnny Utah or Speed’s Jack Traven? Would
Ted Theodore Logan mop the floor with Devil’s
Advocate? Join us for an interactive panel in
which we will determine which Keanu Reeves
character would survive. Panelists: Alice Baker,
ANDREA COFFMAN, Anthony Thornton, Jacob
Talbert, Krissy Lenz, Nathan Blackwell When:
Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 231BC
Whose God Is It Anyway?: Egyptians,
Greeks, and Romans - Oh My! You think you
know your mythology? Well, get ready to
work your pantheons off against your fellow
mythology enthusiasts! Winners will be enshrined
in awesomeness, and receive hearty high fives
from our panelists. Panelists: Laurel Way, Mike
Forrest, Shale LeBlang When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 226A
Whose Line Is it Anime?: Join in on the
fun, geeky-themed game where everything’s
made up, and the points don’t matter. Yes, the
points don’t matter like another TR-8R meme on
the internet. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2
panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North
222AB
place and the character created, use improv to
breathe life into your persona and add verve to
photographs. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie
Kosky When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West
104A
Who’s THAT Pokemon?!: Come test your
artistic skills and knowledge of Pokémon in
the game “Who’s THAT Pokémon?!”, where
volunteers from the audience take turns coming
up and drawing Pokémon. Can you guess
what Pokémon the person is trying to draw?
Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists)
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224A
Why Is The Apocalypse So Dang Popular:
It’s the end of the world as we know it, but
these authors feel fine. Join our panelists
to discuss why the apocalypse continues to
be such a popular trend in science fiction.
Panelists: Alexandra Oliva, Holly Jennings, Jason
Hough, Patrick Hemstreet, Pierce Brown
When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128B
Why so Siri-us? The Science of Artificial
Intelligence: Computers have beaten humans
in Chess, Jeopardy, and Go. How close are we
to a true artificial intelligence, and how much
should we fear our future machine overlords?
Panelists: Alyssa Adams, Hannah Kerner, Prajwal
Paudyal When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 230
Wig Styling Basics with All Is Vanity
Expressions: So you have the wig. Now what?
Live demonstration of basic styling techniques
and tricks from Kay L Townsend (Lady Ember
Brennen Sparks) of All Is Vanity Expressions.
Panelists: Lady Ember Brennen Sparks
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104A
Wildest Deaths 3: Apocalypse!: Fans
demanded it, so this year we’re bringing
it back; an extravaganza of anime death.
They will scare you, and possibly jolt your
sense of decency. We’re serious. Bring your
backbone because you’ll definitely need
it! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: RTC (4
panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room:
North 222AB
Win Friends and Learn: Nerdiness in
one Special ED Classroom: This session
describes the creative process of several nerdy
Special Education Assistants. They will show and
share activities and the positive effects on their
students. Great ideas on a (non-existent) school
budget. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superheroes,
TMNT, and more!!! Panelists: Jamie Descheenie
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 213A
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
When Poop Hits the Fan: What Happens
After You Flush: Have you ever wondered
what happens to the things you flush down
the toilet? In this panel you’ll find out how
cities clean waste water and some of the
strange things they’ve found while doing so!
Panelists: Bradley Lusk, Mario Mendez, Matt
Chew When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North
227BC
When Swords Don’t Cut It: New Weapons
In Fantasy: Guns! Fists! Tanks! Dragons!
As fantasy expands beyond swords and kings,
what new and interesting weapons of mass
destruction will be written about? Our panelists
talk brave new weapons to match brave new
worlds. Panelists: Jody Lynn Nye, Django Wexler,
Holly Jennings, Bradley Beaulieu, Beth Cato,
and Weston Ochse When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 128B
Whose Line Is It Anypony?: Ever thought
you could do what they do in Whose Line is it
Anyway? Well now you can in this fandom-based
rendition of the popular improv show! When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222AB
Whose One-Liner is It Anyway?: Do you
think you know your favorite characters? What
about their one-liners? Think you can prove it?
This Family Friendly Trivia Game is the perfect
test to show-off your knowledge. Whether you’re
a veteran fan or new to geeking out, come play
with us and win some of our AWESOME PRIZES!
Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo)
Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou,
Melissa Bhagwandin When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 228AB
Who’s crumpet is it anyway? Improv with
Madame Askew: Once the costume is in
Win Friends and Learn: Nerdiness in
one Special ED Classroom: This session
describes the creative process of several nerdy
Special Education Assistants. They will show and
share activities and the positive effects on their
students. Great ideas on a (non-existent) school
budget. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superheroes,
TMNT, and more!!! Panelists: Adrian Angulo,
Jamie Descheenie When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: West 213A
Win, Die or Draw!: Horror themed Pictionary!
Bring your team down, where you’ll draw out
your horror-related clues and see if your team
can guess the answer before time runs out.
Art degree not required! Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 132A
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