Drop off your abandoned, clean, and organized hobby tools/materials and go fishing for new ones amongst the donated goods. Any leftovers can be recollected, donated to Costume Wars/Sandbox, or leave an "In Search Of" sticky note with your room number. Participants: Ashley Haapapuro
Want to casually talk shop and/or network with fellow creatives, including attendees with art on display in the Art Show and Artists Alley? Then this is the event for you!
For first timers or veterans who are pretty sure they don't know everything, this panel will try to teach you everything you need to know. Participants: Rhea Wessendorf (mod), Nikki Armstrong, Brian Etchieson
Let's pack snacks and make tracks to each others' islands! Do you have duplicate DIYs, fossils, art, fish, or bugs that you'd like to share with other players? Get your island ready, invite fellow players, and let's share during this panel. Participants: Dawn Krosnowski
The local nonprofit GPS exists to support our local fan community. Find out how they can connect you to your fandoms and grow partnerships. Learn about their events and activities.
Everything you wanted to know about running this con, but were too afraid to ask! Come meet the CONvergence Board and ask all the questions you maybe don't want the answers to. (We won't bite...hard.) Participants: David Bianchi, Hawthorne Fasching, CJ Mantel, Rachel Poleke, William Verburg-Cunningham, Rhea Wessendorf, Tim Wick
A panel to discuss everything about The Magnus Archives and get together to share enthusiasm about the podcast! Participants: Cetius d'Raven (mod), Zaydden Johnson, Mordecai Mika, TG
For first timers or veterans who are pretty sure they don't know everything, this panel will try to teach you everything you need to know. Participants: Rhea Wessendorf (mod), Nikki Armstrong, Brian Etchieson, Carly Preston
What tribe of dragon would you want to be? What were your favorite twists in the series? Answer these questions and more, and offer your reactions to the latest book, The Hybrid Prince. Participants: Becca Justiniano (mod), Cassius Bastian-Stendahl, Kenzie Fleschner, Rose Grumdahl, Danielle McKay
Oye, beltalowda unte beltawala! Lang Belta is the creole language of the Belt in The Expanse universe, created by linguist Nick Farmer for the show. Be sure to come to class for study resources and an in-person lesson. Kom! Du wang wit milowda! Participants: Melanya
Each year North Country Gaylaxians chooses one book a month to read. Our charter is to read books either by LGBTQ+ authors or books with positive LGBTQ+ content. This panel will discuss the books we have read since CONvergence 2025. Participants: Donald Kaiser, David Lenander, Claudia Slovacek
This panel will introduce the audience to two local conventions: ConFABulous, a GLBTQ+ and allies gaming relaxicon in October, and CONsole Room, the Minnesota Dr. Who convention in January. Participants: Amber Raden (mod), Ben Ellis, Donald Kaiser, Natasha Jo Krentz, David Lenander
