From coffee shops to role swaps, fandoms often like to play with alternate universes (AUs). Which are our favorite AUs? Why are some AUs common or rare, especially in certain fandoms? What can AUs reveal about characters or maybe even about ourselves? Participants: Lyda Morehouse (mod), Susanna Holt, SaraBeth Ray, Nate Wulver, Zakharie
Chuck Tingle, T. Kingfisher, and the expanding landscape of horror and hope! What does it mean that there is such a thing as "feel good horror"? What is the role of queerness and not-straight-white-men in this? Participants: Josiah John Mannion (mod), Filima, KitKat, Lyda Morehouse, T'Yanna L Singleton
Want to get into cosplay but don't have a budget? Worried about the environment? Learn how you can recycle materials to cosplay on a budget AND reduce waste! Participants: Dana Baird (mod), Christine Galey, Katie Heilman, Chris Wester, Dirk Ykema
Ever wondered if you may have ADHD or be autistic? Come hear from panelists about their experiences getting diagnosed as an adult. Learn how to advocate for yourself, what the process may look like, and what benefits a formal diagnosis may hold. Participants: Bobo (mod), Reed Alexander, Charlene Holm, Kiki Joy Latham, Springyboii
