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Friday, May 16
 

10:00am MDT

Case Closed / Detective Conan 101
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Regardless if it's Jimmy or Shinichi you know, join us to learn about one of the longest running anime series with more than 1000+ episodes!
Speakers
TY
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Con-Survival 101
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
Going to your first con? Feeling overwhelmed with everything? Need a refresher on what to do? Come together to learn how to have the best con experience for you and others.
Speakers
NY
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

10:00am MDT

Learn to Play! Beyblade X
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
A session in learning how scoring works in Beyblade X
Speakers
Z
Friday May 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Con Survival: Eat Without Breaking the Bank
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Fuel your con days without breaking the bank! Learn low-cook, budget meals and snacks that don't need a fridge or microwave. Stay energized, save money, and avoid lines with these con survival foods
Speakers
AF
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

11:30am MDT

Generation One is Generation Fun!
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Explore the world of the first generation of Pokémon as we see the wild and whacky history of the franchise. From questionable game design to insane worldbuilding, find out how Pokémon got its start!
Speakers
AR
Friday May 16, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

From Idea to Edit: How to Plan and Create Content
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Are you interested in learning how to create better videos? In this panel, we'll discuss how to bring your ideas to life, filming/audio techniques and editing tricks to elevate your content.
Speakers
MH
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

12:00pm MDT

Rookie Cosplayer: Convention Safety
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
A guide from convention veterans for convention rookies. Learn about convention etiquette, do's and don'ts, red flags to watch for and tips for staying safe while still having a great time.
Speakers
JL
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

1:00pm MDT

How to Survive Cosplay Pre-judging with Autumn Cosplay
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Come learn all the tips and tricks to surviving cosplay competition pre-judging with Autumn Cosplay, a veteran of the international cosplay competition circuit!
Speakers
avatar for Autumn Cosplay

Autumn Cosplay

Autumn, a cosplayer from Alberta, Canada, has a deep passion for creating costumes and bringing her favourite characters to life. Autumn has been cosplaying and competing for over 10 years, with over 50 designs under her belt and more than 20 awards. Autumn has also proudly represented... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Guest Content

1:00pm MDT

Connecting Indigenous Cultures: Canada & Japan
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Bringing Indigenous peoples of Canada and Japan closer together one step at a time!
Speakers
IK
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Official Otafest Content

1:30pm MDT

Getting Started in Voice Acting
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
Ever wanted to get started in voice acting? Calgary locals, Mike Anthony and Nancy Situ, take you through everything you need to know to get started on your journey!
Speakers
NS
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Official Otafest Content

2:30pm MDT

Fighting Hunger Like A Hero: The Calgary Food Bank
Friday May 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Fight hunger like a hero with Calgary Food Bank staff as they discuss how anime, food, and community are intertwined while discovering the ideal volunteer roles for your favourite anime hero.
Speakers
JL
Friday May 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

2:30pm MDT

Introduction to Origami
Friday May 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Want to learn about the Art of Origami? Come to this workshop for a hands on learning experience!
Speakers
CZ
Friday May 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

3:00pm MDT

Pokemon Stuffie Stitching
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
Come make your own Pokémon plushie! All skill levels welcome. Pre-registration at the Pokémon League Room! 50 spots available!
Speakers
KB
Friday May 16, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 205
  Official Otafest Content

4:00pm MDT

Indigenous Identity & Cosplay | Kristicles edition
Friday May 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Hear about life as an Indigenous Artist, cosplay with cultural education, and Treaty 7 history in this panel by Kristicles AKA Kristy North Peigan, a fulltime Blackfoot artist from Piikani Nation!
Speakers
K
Friday May 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

4:00pm MDT

Zapp's Spaceship of Love: Critical fail!
Friday May 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Do you like D&D? Do you hate D&D? Do you not care either way and just want to see a bunch of nerds embarrass themselves? Join our D&D audience improv game and have your wish fulfilled!
Speakers
DE
Friday May 16, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

5:00pm MDT

Just Do It: A Panel on Panels
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Ever wanted to run a panel, but didn't know where to start? Or just needed that little extra push to hit "submit"? If so, this is the panel for you!
Speakers
RF
Friday May 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Plus Side of Plus Size
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Telus 103
Bringing awareness and support to the fat community and appreciating cosplayers and fans of all sizes and body types.
Speakers
KV
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

5:30pm MDT

Wig Styling 101 - Elevate Your Cosplays!
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
When will you wear wigs? When you learn how to style them! Join us as we share our most used, beginner-friendly wig styling techniques that are sure to elevate and enhance your next cosplay!
Speakers
R
Friday May 16, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

6:30pm MDT

How Come You Can't Dance Yet?
Friday May 16, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
3rd time's the charm, welcome back to our panel, you will now be blessed with dancing skills~ Join us for a short tutorial and a K-pop random dance for everyone to enjoy.
Speakers
A
Friday May 16, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

How to Make Cosplay & Cons Neurodivergent Friendly
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Telus 103
Cons and cosplay can be a lot for neurodivergent people, so take it from a couple or neurodivergent cosplayers on how you can avoid cosplay overstimulation!
Speakers
OL
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Telus 103
  Community Content

7:00pm MDT

Sewing Machines 101 for Cosplay
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Join us for an hour-long crash course on sewing machines tailored for beginners with no prior experience! This panel will introduce you to the basics of sewing machines and how to wrangle them.
Speakers
AF
Friday May 16, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

7:30pm MDT

What the Twitch 101 - A Beginners Q&A
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
New to streaming? Wondering how to start or grow? Let Prof.Niff be your guide. A Q&A meets how to! Its for you!
Speakers
N
Friday May 16, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT
Glen 201 / 202
  Community Content

8:00pm MDT

Lace and Rhinestones: How to Elevate Your Cosplays
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Learn about applying Lace, appliqués, and rhinestones to already existing cosplays. There will be different grades of stones for you to look at, and the best tips for applying appliqués.
Speakers
SB
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

8:30pm MDT

How to Create Manga 101
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
Want to create comics or manga and have no idea where to start? This panel will go over all the ins and outs of tools and steps to get ideas from out of your head and right into your own manga!
Speakers
T
Friday May 16, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Glen 203 / 204
  Community Content

9:00pm MDT

Japanese Music Recommendation Corner
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
Do you like Japanese music? Do you want to broaden your horizons? Do you want to impresses everyone on the aux cord? Then this panel is for you! Come learn & talk about music with like-minded people!
Speakers
Q
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

9:30pm MDT

Traveling to Japan: Best Bang For Your Buck
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
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!
Speakers
SH
Friday May 16, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Anime That Destroys The Soul
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
Have you ever had your heart torn to shreds by anime? well fear more because all these recommendations will do the same thing.
Speakers
M
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Glen 205
  Community Content

11:00pm MDT

Seinen & Salarymen: Anime for the Disillusioned
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
Tired of high school power fantasies? Dive into seinen anime—gritty, surreal, and full of disillusioned businessmen. From Kaiji to Lain, explore the best of mature, thought-provoking anime.
Speakers
EC
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday May 17, 2025 12:00am MDT
Telus 101 / 102
  Community Content
 
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