Panels and Speakers
How Making and Playing Games Helps Mental Health
Saturday
10:30 AM
Games promote cognitive function, strategy, community and creativity! There are so many reasons as to why games help in the space of mental health and I’d love to talk about it!
Nostalgia Flash Game Music Quiz
Saturday
11:00 AM
How well do you remember the music of early to late 2000s flash games, test your luck with 50 flash games from the early to late 2000s.
Solo Presentation on Writing & Publishing
Saturday
12:00 PM
I have several writing-focused presentations I have given all over the southeast. My two most popular are - "I've finished the book, now what?" That talks about all the different types of publishing, avoiding scams, and how to decide the best route for you as a published author. The other is "10 Things I Hate About Your Book" where I go over things that beginning writers do that keep them from getting their books or stories accepted for publication.
Building a One-Shot 101
Saturday
1:00 PM
The aim of this panel is to provide the audience with ideas, tips and tricks, keys to success and pitfalls to avoid when crafting a one-shot for any RPG system. We aim to go through several main points of focus, and include an interactive section where we engage with the audience and put into practice the points we have discussed to show the rough outline of how to write these types of RPG Sessions.
Voice Over in Video Games
Saturday
2:00 PM
I am a professional voice actor with work on games such as Warthunder (US Tank Commander), Ready or Not, The Mortuary Assistant, and a lot more. My panel focuses on how to work as a voice actor and offers both fun and educational opportunities for those interested in learning the craft.
Presentation about Tom Kalinkske
Saturday
3:00 PM
Goes over some accomplishments and milestones of Tom Kalinske before and while he was President of Sega of America
Retro Collecting 101
Saturday
4:00 PM
Want to get into collecting? Why? Seriously, stop! Okay Fine come learn some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your money and not get scammed.
How to Make a Game in 48 hours: An Intro to Game Jamming
Saturday
5:00 PM
In this Q&A session, you will learn all about game-making marathons known as Game Jams. Join a panel full of experienced Game Developers as they share their experiences and give tips on how to start making games.
Cosplay Showcase
Saturday
6:00 PM
Rock the runway with your Cosplay!
Civ 6 Auto-Play Raffle
Saturday
7:00 PM
Civ 6 Winners rejoice! Come to the stage and get a raffle ticket if your civilization won. We will raffle off prizes!
Tournament - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Semi Finals / Finals
Saturday
7:30 PM
Do you have the need? The need for Mario Kart Speed? Watch the Mario Kart finalists race for our amusement.
Tournament - Smash Ultimate Singles Semi Finals / Finals
Saturday
8:30 PM
SSMB Ultimate Finals... What are the odds they aren't in elite smash?
How to Run RPGs for Pre-Teens and Young Teens
Sunday
10:30 AM
Are you trying to get your child into RPGs? Join Rachel, professional DM with 5 years of designing and running after school and summer RPG programs for 7-15 year olds (and full time teacher), as she shares tips and tricks for running RPGs for youth. There will be time for questions afterword to address any issues you have encountered in your own home games.
Gaming in the Classroom
Sunday
11:00 AM
Games are an excellent, interactive way to teach students. A veteran of educational simulations discusses the potential, problems, and purpose of integrating games into your classes and lesson plans.
Let's Just Dance at Playthrough
Sunday
12:00 PM
Grab your dancing shoes and head to the dancefloor! Whether you’re a Just Dance pro or a newbie come by and get your groove on to some of the games iconic maps! Want to know more about the game as well? There will also be a Q&A near the end of the panel. Don’t forget to bring some water so you can stay hydrated. Hope to see you there!
Learn Solitaire from the Pros! - A fictional panel
Sunday
1:00 PM
The MidAtlantic Regional Solitaire League (MARS League) champions have just finished their most recent tournament. Panelists consist of some of the reigning champions of the June 2025 Summer tournament, here to talk about computer solitaire. History, commentary, and gameplay tips and tricks will be shared along with live gameplay, followed by a brief Q&A. *NOTE:
This is a fictional panel where actors play the roles of professional computer solitaire players. In this show, educational information surrounding the game of solitaire is blended with wacky, larger-than-life characters constantly squabbling and one-iupping each other
Building an Adventure with Improv
Sunday
3:00 PM
Got an idea for an adventure but not sure where to start? We'll review starting steps and then how you can mold your adventure to be more engaging for players and for Game Masters. Lastly, your suggestions will be used to improv an encounter sized adventure. I will post the results on DriveThruRPG for you to keep for free. Attending will allow you to vote for what systems the adventure will be designed around.
Indie Dev Contest Showcase and Winners and Civ 6 Auto-Play Raffle
Sunday
4:00 PM
Come and join us as we showcase some of the great indie games at the con and crown the winner of our Indie Dev Contest. We will go right into our Civ 6 Rattle once after crowning our winner!