Panel Application
Share Your Knowledge Aboard the FursonaCon Express
Panels for 2026
FursonaCon is looking for engaging panels, workshops, games, and presentations to entertain passengers throughout the journey. If you have knowledge to share, a game to host, or a topic you’re passionate about, we invite you to submit a panel application.
What Counts As A "Panel"?
- Topic Presentations
- Games / Game Shows / Activities
- Workshops
- Meetups
- Guest Q&As
- Singalongs
- Some Performances (Mock Trial, Acoustic Guitar, Whose Line, etc)
What Does Not Count?
- Host Clubs/ Maid Cafes
- Car Shows
- Podcast Episode Recordings
- DnD/Organized Play Sessions (unless done specifically as a performance)
- DJ or Full Band Performances
- Anything that needs to happen outside a panel / workshop room
Important!!!
Please remember that either Fursonacon or the presenter MUST have the legal rights to play any media that you want to play. This includes songs, shows, movies, etc.
Any panels involving Live Animals or Giving Food/Drink to the attendees must be approved by the venue and may require additional time to approve.
FAQs
When are applications open?
Applications will be open from March 15, 2026 until June 15, 2026.
When can we expect to hear back about our panels?
You should hear back about the status of your application by July 1, 2026.
Who is able to present at Fursonacon?
Anyone with a valid Fursonacon badge is able to present. That means attendees of any level, vendors, staff, etc. Our only caveats are that those under the age of 18 will not be allowed to present 18+ content, and must be accompanied by a guardian for panelist check-in.
What kind of content is Fursonacon looking for?
We look for unique, entertaining, and educational programming. Programming that fits the theme of the convention is also desirable. Diversity is also something we strive for, to try not to overload the schedule with too many programs of the same subject matter.
What is this year’s theme?
Murder on the Fursonacon Express, an Agatha Christie inspired mystery set on a train for the perfect locked room murder
Do I need to be pre-registered to submit an application?
No. You are able to buy your badge on site and still present.
If I apply, does that mean I will get to present?
At this time, we are able to accept most of our panel applications, however there are some panels that we are not able to accept. Reasons for denying a panel include but are not limited to time, technical, and legal restrictions.
Can I apply for an 18+ panel?
If you will be 18 years old by September 5th, 2026, you can apply for an 18+ panel. We will be checking IDs at the panel doors, even for the panelists. Please note that 18+ time slots are limited, as 18+ content will not start any earlier than 9pm.
Wait, there’s 18+ content?
Yes. We have three levels of content at Fursonacon. Most of our content is appropriate for all ages, but we do offer the option of 18+ content starting no earlier than 9pm, and we also offer a 13+ designation. Anyone entering an 18+ panel, including the presenter, must show ID. You must have a physical ID showing your picture and date of birth. We do not accept digital IDs or pictures of IDs. We do not check IDs for 13+ content; this designation is a courtesy discretionary warning.
Why does the application ask for personal information?
We ask for your legal name so that we can verify who you are for panelist check-in and in case we need to cross reference our records with registration. We ask for a date of birth because we require panelists to sign a tech waiver at panelist check-in, so any minor panelist must have a guardian sign for them. We ask for a phone number in case we need to contact you during the event. We will never divulge anyone’s personal information or use it for any other purposes.
What is the tech waiver?
Our tech waiver is a simple document that states you will not disturb our technical equipment during your panel. All panelists are required to sign one (or have a guardian sign for them in the case of minor panelists) before presenting. This will be done when you check in as a panelist.
What sort of tech setup does Fursonacon provide?
Panel rooms are equipped with at least 2 wired microphones, an LCD projector with s-video and standard monitor hookup, an audio jack for PC-RCA (Red and White connector) audio, HDMI, screen, and set of speakers. If your computer uses a hookup not on this list, we ask that you please bring your own adapter, as we may or may not be able to provide one for you.
Does Fursonacon provide computers or internet for panelists?
No, you must provide your own device to present your panel with. We are unable to provide dedicated internet for panels so we recommend that you have your presentation downloaded in a way that it can be presented offline should the venue internet get overloaded or go down.
Will we be compensated in any way for presenting?
Panelists who provide two (2) hours of content will be eligible for a free badge for Fursonacon 2027.
How does panelist check-in work?
Check in is very important- it lets us know that you are at the convention and ready to present! At least 30 minutes before your program is scheduled to begin you will need to come to Panel Check In to complete the check in paperwork. You will only need to complete the paperwork once if you are doing multiple panels. Panelists will receive an email regarding the location and times for panelist check-in. We recommend checking in early so that you can enjoy the rest of the convention at your leisure.
How much setup time will we get before the panel?
There will be at least 15 minutes of setup and breakdown time between panels this year unless otherwise discussed with the panelists prior to the convention. Extended setup and breakdown time will be given as available upon request.
What if I am running late or need to cancel my panel?
15 minutes after your programming is scheduled to begin, if you haven’t shown up to your assigned room, your panel will be canceled. If you find that you cannot host your programming please let us know as soon as possible via email to panels@fursonacon.com.
Will there be a staff member in the panel room to help me?
There will be panel staff assigned to rooms to ensure that the panelists arrive, assist with set-up or call in someone who can do so, keep time, and reset the rooms between panels. There may or may not be a staffer in the room throughout the whole panel, but there will be staffers available nearby if you need one.
Are rooms closed off at any point?
Rooms will only be closed in the event that there are no seats left in the room, or for mature (18+) programming (which will occur after 9pm). Our convention staff will check IDs at the door. Room clears may also occur. These are times when there are no attendees in the room other than panelists and staff.
Ask The Team
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our staff or email panels@fursonacon.com directly!
Mother Possum's Morning
A mother possum climbs aboard in the early morning, her joeys clinging tightly to her back as she heaved herself onto the first bench in sight.
“Alright, kids, go on. But behave, please!” she groans, pulling them off one by one. “I’ll just… catch my breath.”
The children scattered immediately, sending dice tumbling and program flyers fluttering across the floor. She flopped back with a sigh, tail curled around herself, eyes half-lidded.
“With how many of them there are, they wore me out even before we’ve left the platform,” she sighed.
Despite the chaos, she allowed herself a few precious moments of rest, watching her tiny adventurers head off to the Panels & Programs Car with overflowing curiosity.
If you believe your panel will be loved by those traveling aboard, feel free to apply!
Applications open March 15th and close June 15th.
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