Discover the art of embroidery in this panel for beginner-friendly panel! Learn basic stitches, tools, and simple techniques to get started. This session will help give you ideas to begin stitching your own designs for your cosplay.
Join your fellow Monster Hunter fans as we meet to debate and theorycraft the lore of Monster Hunter, CAPCOM’s hit action game! The hosts, Jakob & Chadimus, will provide insightful (and comedic) analysis on this wild franchise!
AMVs can be more than just footage cleverly cut to music alone. Learn how sound effects and voice over can be utilized to take AMVs to a whole new level!
Are you wanting to step into the world of competitive cosplay but all the terminology confuses you? Are you wondering what goes into a “good” competition piece? Let us make competitive cosplayers out of you!
Ever wondered who invented manga? Or where your favourite mangaka got their influence? Then this panel is for you! From conflicting theories of manga's origin to cults inspired by 80s shoujo, this panel has it all!
Want to learn how to build a world? Join Dork Tales for an interactive worldbuilding session! Together, we'll build a world from scratch and teach you techniques to help you build unique settings for your own stories and campaigns!
Cosplay and artist talk about Indigenous experience in identity and cosplay, heavily focused on Kristicles' experience overlapping her artist and cosplay experiences into 1 career. Also come to learn basic Treaty 7 history!
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Beast Wars: Transformers (or Beasties for us Canucks!) But over in Japan, they did much more than just localize a Canadian show! An exploration of the history of the Japanese Beast Wars cartoons and toys!
Come learn to draw manga with an artist! Learn techniques like lettering, cinematic panels, thumbnailing, and more! All participants are welcome - if you can sketch out a manga page (using our provided template), there’s a prize waiting for you!
Want to be a streamer? Want to Be a Vtuber? This Panel is for you! Experienced Streamers can help break down your channel and show you where to look into improvement! Veteran or new this panel is for you!
Ever looked at a cool anime robot and thought, "I want that on my shelf—but I want to be the one who built it"? This panel will be a crash course on Gunpla basics, tools you'll need, and a buying guide to help you pick out a kit you'll be happy with!
Have a burning desire to share your vision with others online? Interested in seeing the behind-the-scenes process for how videos are made for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok? Chadimus and Jakob Dawson have the answers for you! Come to this Q&A-style e
Want to start with Cosplay but don't know where to start? Have a friend or kid that really wants to dress up and you need help figuring out what's up? Stop by and I'll give you the basics of Cosplay, the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.
Ever wanted to get into cosplay making but are afraid of patterns, sewing, and hand crafting each detail? Worry not! Come learn with us as we dive into the world of Cosplay Upcycling!
Ever wanted to get started in voice acting? Calgary local voice actors, Mike Anthony and Nancy Situ, take you through everything you need to know to get started in your journey!
If you want to make your own manga this panel is for you. I'll be covering all the ins and outs of how to take a manga from just an idea in your head to a fully finished piece!
A brief exploration of Victorian-era history and aesthetics in anime, focusing on gothic atmosphere, class conflict, and how 19th-century settings are reimagined through stylized storytelling.
A look into the overlapping patterns found in media with monsters and why people desire the monsters in question, carnally. (Also know as THAT monster lover panel)
Alien Stage has taken the alien world by storm, and its upcoming season is planned to be just as exciting! Contestants must sing for their survival, as the loser faces on-the-spot termination. Let me introduce you to the show and then we'll watch it!
Do you miss the look of retro anime? Do you still watch your worn-out bootleg tapes on a CRT? Are you just an old soul? Come join a bunch of like-minded weirdos for a celebration of the classics!
Lights, music, and more! In this panel learn new and exciting ways to spice up your tabletop play from experts in the field. Learn from our experiences and mistakes how to take your gaming to the next level!
Does fabric baffle you? Are seams scary? No more! Learn about the basics of fabric and sewing, and what you need to get started in creating your first sewn cosplay!!
Power Rangers? Masked Rider? Spider-Man? Tokusatsu is a diverse & long-standing genre of media involving special effects. But why should you, an anime fan, care about it? In this panel, you will learn what Tokusatsu is & its influence on anime.
Have you heard that you need to write a “build book” for an upcoming competition and don’t know exactly how? Come to this panel all about building books! We’ll walk you through the “how” of writing a build book and share our own examples as masters.
Learn how to get started making Anime music videos from a editor with over a decade of experience in the hobby! Come to be educated, inspired, and entertained by some cool AMVs in the process!
Want to travel to Japan but not sure how to get the best bang for your buck? Where to stay? How to get around? Where is worth going? Join us to maximize your trip to Japan!
Actors learn improv... And Nerds learn NERDPROV! Join the The 404s in this interactive workshop, where you will look behind the curtains of the comedy they bring to events around the country - and how the fandoms we all love power their shows. Learn some improv exercises, practice some stage games, and create a brand-new comedy team where YOU will lead the laughter!
In this talk I will prepare you for what it takes and what is needed to break into game audio. I will cover tools, skills, networking, contracts, portfolios and much more alongside offering my own experience and opinions on the game audio industry.
Have a passion or lifelong pursuit that you want to bring to cosplay? Favourite anime or manga scene you want to re-enact but in your own way? This panel can help give you ideas.
Learn about wargames and how to command a miniature army of catgirls and bishounen vampires against your friend's shinigami and ninjas! One Page Rules is a free wargame that lets you use any miniatures you want.
Wanna learn your favourite idol dances, but don't know where to start?? Come learn the basics on where to start and how to improve once you start in your favourite dances! Whether its Kpop or Jpop we will teach you how to start your dance journey!
If you've ever taken a world history class, you might recognize the name Hatsune Miku. Scholars across various fields have long debated who or what Hatsune Miku truly is. Until today.
Ever sew a pattern according to your size and have it not fit? Don't understand the language or markings being used? We will be covering how to read and utilize patterns of all types, how to use their fit adjustments and more!
From toxic GMs to creepy players, the world of TTRPGs can be a scary place! Join Havoc from Red Kitten Productions as they go over how to keep your game off r/rpghorrorstories while maximizing the fun!
Join us for an amazing panel discussing how to cosplay on a tight budget and do so in an environmentally friendly way! We discuss handmade cosplay, thrifting cosplay, cosplay competitions and more!
Did you know what inspired the armour of your favourite medieval fantasy character like Guts from Berserk? What about the swordsmanship in your favourite anime like Askeladd from Vinland Saga? Come on down to Summoned to become a Master of Arms!
Discover how to use voice acting to enhance your TTRPG sessions! Learn techniques to create unique character voices, embody their personalities, and add depth to role-playing. Whether you're a player or a Game Master, this panel will help you bring u
Tired of Dungeons? Sick of Dragons? Fear not! There’s a whole world of incredible tabletop games waiting for you! In this panel, we’ll showcase must-play TTRPGs that offer fresh mechanics, wild settings, and unique roleplay experiences. From cozy sli
Welcome to Otafest's Cosplay fair! This event is for cosplayers of all ages to come and learn about new techniques in crafting cosplay costumes, the art of cosplaying on stage, and so many more aspects of the craft. The event is fully interactive, like a science fair, but all about cosplaying! Come take a look at what our contributors have to share, learn something new, and make some new cosplay friends!
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT South Hall
Boo! It's a serger! But let's Scooby-doo take the sheet off this scary monster and demystify what it can and can't do. I'll thread a serger, and make a t-shirt. Come chitchat and have fun!
Ever dreamed of traveling to Japan but your wallet said “yikes”? Join former JET alumni as we take you beyond the anime with real tips to save those yennies! From takoyaki to Tokyo Tower—yes, you can do it all on a budget! Games and hacks included!
Have you ever wondered how games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat came about? Why are they so popular? Come find out as we tell you all about the history of the fighting game genre!
Have you ever been interested in one of the various anime card games out there? We'll showcase each anime-based card game that people play and you can see which one's for you!
Drop on by and learn about how the visual novel medium uses experimental storytelling to reinvent common tropes and conventions while sampling scenes from various genres of visual novels. Beware, this may get lewd... and unhinged. ;)
This panel is to bring awareness before con ends if you pursue your streaming, content creation, etc. have you ever thought about wanting to do something but life gets in the way? come and visit my panel and let's discuss and share ideas!
