GUESTS AND PRESENTERS

Multiverse’s Professional Guests are the heart of convention programming, providing a diverse and fascinating set of opinions, skills, and knowledge about everything under the sun. Want to join us as a Professional Guest, Academic Presenter, or Workshop Instructor? Read on to find out how!

WHO ARE MULTIVERSE GUESTS, PRESENTERS, AND INSTRUCTORS?

Guests and Presenters at Multiverse are qualified individuals (industry professionals such as writers, artists, performers, academics, scientists, or those with other specialized knowledge and experience) who apply to be guests and are accepted by the Multiverse Programming Team. As a guest or presenter at that year’s convention, they will participate in programming such as panels, demonstrations, presentations, workshops, or other such events.

Guests and Presenters are listed in the “Also Appearing” section of the Guests page of the Multiverse website and have their name listed in the Multiverse programming guide for the year of their appearance, as well as announced via Multiverse’s social media throughout the year. They are also welcome to promote their appearance at Multiverse as they wish.

Workshop Instructors are skilled individuals or teams who are approved to lead art, craft, or demo workshops in the CREATE Track.

There are very limited number of Guest, Presenter, and Instructor slots and complimentary memberships available each year, so unfortunately the convention cannot extend an invitation to everyone who applies. Guests, Presenters, and Instructors are selected based on the needs of the convention in any given year, so even if you don’t receive an invite one year, don’t let that discourage you from applying in the future!

BECOMING A MULTIVERSE PROFESSIONAL GUEST

Each individual who wishes to be a Multiverse Professional Guest must submit an application each year that they wish to be considered, and an acceptance is for that year only. The Multiverse Programming Team will review applications through the year and extend invitations to approved applicants.

Each approved Guest will receive:

  • A complimentary badge for the weekend.

  • At least three one-hour programming events (more or less may be negotiated with the Multiverse Programming Team) such as signings, panel discussions, meetups, film screenings, or readings.

  • Option for discounted space to sell books or goods, either in the Dealer’s Hall or one of the pre-function areas (must complete Dealer application).

  • Listing in Convention materials and on the Convention website for that year.

BECOMING A MULTIVERSE ACADEMIC PRESENTER

Each individual who wishes to be a Multiverse Academic Presenter must fill out the Call for Papers each year that they wish to be considered, and an acceptance is for that year only. The Multiverse Programming Team will review submissions throughout the year and extend invitations to approved applicants.

A Presenter will receive:

  • A complimentary badge for the weekend.

  • A guarantee of at least one one-hour programming event (more may be negotiated with the Multiverse Programming Team).

  • Listing in Convention materials and on the Convention website for that year.

BECOMING A MULTIVERSE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR

Each individual who wishes to lead a CREATE Track workshop must submit an Instructor application each year that they wish to be considered, and an acceptance is for that year only. The Multiverse Programming Team will review applications through the year and extend invitations to approved applicants.

A Workshop Instructor will receive:

  • A complimentary badge for the weekend.

  • At least one planned workshop event in the CREATE Track (more may be negotiated with the Multiverse Programming Team).

  • Listing in Convention materials and on the Convention website for that year.