I will be sharing how to start playing the world wide game of geocaching, going over the basics, describing what a geocache is, how to go about finding them, game mechanics and much more!
This panel will be going over how to remain healthy and safe while in fursuit to avoid heat related injuries, sprains, breaks, situational awareness, and other things that could happen while fursuiting. Come by to learn about maintaining your health and safety while in fursuit so that we can help prevent injuries together!
An inspirational/instructional panel meant to encourage and educate artists just beginning or mid-way on their journey to making a full time living wage from their art/creative work. Using personal history/examples and delving into what makes other artist-led brands generate revenue, the aim of the panel is to motivate the audience to think practically about what it takes to make a living as an artist/designer working independently.
“Acting with Art” is a traveling, in-depth art workshop for all skill levels to learn from a professional how to utilize drawings in sequential acting to tell a story or convey emotions. The workshop is approachable, delivered with humor and encouragement to let loose and not focus on how "good" a drawing is, rather, how well it communicates. AwA has been a popular, room-packing workshop panel at many conventions across the United States
"It's easy to understand how furries are remarkably well-suited for social platforms like VRChat, but what's the big deal with it? Are there any pitfalls to VR, and does VR have the potential to be the definitive future for online furry spaces?? This panel will have a similar high energy to my FWA 2024 panel, I'M NOT A FURRY (BUT I AM A FURRY) AND WHO ARE YOU (AND WHERE AM I), and will come complete with an unhinged PowerPoint AND includes an audience Q+A!
The Atomic Cloud: Powering The Digital Age explores the hidden energy demands of our rapidly expanding information infrastructure. Learn how tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are building data centers that consume hundreds of megawatts of power, driven by skyrocketing AI and internet use. Discover why nuclear energy is becoming the inevitable solution to fuel these digital behemoths sustainably and securely. Uncover the future-punk synergy of cutting-edge technology and atomic power, shaping the future of our connected world and redefining the limits of innovation.
All of you kids get off the lawn - this is for Greymuzzles who want to look at the latest research in “successful aging.” Topics covered include “train your brain” and social strategies to get the best out of the second half of your life. Joe Bear will also offer for older Fursuiters tips to stay happy and healthy while frolicking in fur around crowded con space.
An overview of what it takes to create and run a business in the furry fandom, both in-person and online. No trade secrets here. We'll answer any question in this interactive panel and share our approach to it all. Everyone is welcome to join!
Curious about polyamory? How do people manage it? Come learn, ask questions and share experiences and/or struggles. RopeCollie and their partners have been practicing it for 4 years, have experienced multiple styles, and been through formal coaching on it. One of their partners is even a therapist!
Dr. Wildlife is a zoologist focused on saving endangered species through creative solutions. They have been working in the zoo and aquarium world for over fifteen years now - with experience caring for and conserving everything from big cats to crocodilians.
