ABOUT MULTIVERSE PROGRAMMING

Multiverse offers a broad and exciting selection of panels, gaming, demos and workshops, crafting, art, parties, and special events across all three days of the convention.

Programming starts at 1pm on Friday of the convention with Opening Ceremonies, and continues until 4pm Sunday with Closing Ceremonies.

Panel and event blocks will last 60 minutes unless otherwise noted, and there will be a 30 minute break between the end of one block and the start of the next. Access to programming and events is automatically included with your convention membership unless otherwise noted (typically for age-restricted events or workshops that have a materials cost). We will release a detailed programming schedule closer to the convention start date.

SENIOR PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR: Venessa Giunta

There are 10 “Tracks” of programming at Multiverse:

GEEK TRACKS

Three rooms dedicated to geeking out about your favorite things. These tracks are divided broadly by genre:

• GEEK: Fantasy
  Track Director: M. Haynes, Assistant Director: William Alexander Lawson

  From Epic Fantasy to Urban Fantasy, Sword and Soul to Dark Fantasy, and everything in between: the fantasy genre is an expansive one full of imagination and wonder. As we explore how deep the rabbit hole goes, we’ll look at fantasy on the page, screen, and gaming table. Grab your world map, gather your party, and join us on a quest for the ages!

• GEEK: Horror
  Track Director: Michelle LeBlanc, Assistant Director: Kat Trent

  The human mind is fascinated by fear. Monsters, murderers, the supernatural, things that go bump in the night, and all the thrills and chills that go with them. From the silver screen to the printed page, we will explore the antagonists that make us shiver… and uncover why we keep coming back for more. If you like to be scared, you’ll love what we have in store for you!

• GEEK: Sci-Fi
  Track Director: Woodrow Hill, Assistant Director: TBA

  Artificial intelligence. Biotech hackers. Cybernetic organisms. Digital immortality. Exocortex systems. First contact. Galactic empires. Hive minds. Interstellar travel. Whew! There’s SO MUCH to talk about in science fiction, we can't fit it all into one weekend... but we’re going to try!

PLAY Track
Track Director: S.M. Hillman

From live play to game design and discussions about video games, RPGs, and board games, the Play Track brings you panels on all the most timely topics in the Gaming world.

Game Room Coordinator: Phil Collins

Under the purview of the PLAY Track, but in a separate space, the Multiverse Game Room is a fun, comfortable space to meet up with friends (or make new ones) and play or learn the best tabletop, collectible/card, and RPG games.

WRITE Track
Track Director: Venessa Giunta, Assistant Director: TBD

All about the business, craft, and art of writing. A mix of workshops and panel discussions for writers of all experience & career levels. Come hear what our accomplished publishing professional have to say about the writing life; get exclusive advice and tips, ask questions, and walk away with a new perspective to help you become the best writer you can be.

The WRITE Track has a few “advance submission” panels that require signup ahead of the convention. Learn more here.

ART Track
Track Director: Mason Adams, Assistant Director: Amy Brewer-Davenport

When you look at art, do you like the colors and want to lick it? Are you an artist that wants to learn more about the business and the craft? Then this is the place for you! The ART Track features panels, demos, and opportunities for you to try your hand at creating your own works of art.

CREATE Track
Track Director: Lanie Barmore, Assistant Director: Crystal Calhoun

Make something cool and take it with you, or learn a neat new skill! Workshops on all sorts of geeky crafts, from costuming to drawing, chainmaille to calligraphy! Space is limited and may require advanced signup and, in some cases, a workshop fee. Specific workshop subjects TBA.

MEET Track
Track Director: Gigi, Assistant Director: Anna Puerta

A place to meet and interact with creators and other fans! A mix of games, activities and dynamic discussions where you can get to know the people behind the creations you love, in a low-stress and fun social environment. Find out what other interests you share, the cool stuff about them that you won’t hear anywhere else, and maybe make a new friend or two along the way. Come discover something new, and create happy memories that can only happen here!

LEARN Track
Track Director: Kenneth Broome, Jr., Assistant Director: R. J. Joseph

Come feed your brain some tasty new information. LEARN is a track of interesting, accessible academic presentations designed for the discerning geek who’s always curious and seeking knowledge. From obscure history to cool new science, there’s something in LEARN to pique anyone’s interest.

If you are interested in doing an academic presentation for the Multiverse LEARN track, please review our Call for Papers regarding presentation guidelines.

GATHER Track
Track Director: Kelly Lynn Colby, Assistant Director: Kevin Colby

Live podcasts, Karaoke, Dance Parties, Cosplay Showcases, Guest of Honor Spotlight Hours, and more! This is the big room, the Nexus of the Multiverse.

ADVENTURE Track
Track Director: Ranger Cannon, Assistant Director: Jess Rayman

Our newest track is just for the kids! We’ve crafted a variety of experiences that will keep the younglings entertained, engaged, and enchanted throughout the convention. Come join us for story read-alongs, crafting sessions, and activities to keep those bodies moving! The ADVENTURE Track offers something for every young explorer.