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Friday, March 27
 

2:00pm PDT

Bootleg Cosplay: Hacking it Together
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Are you a cosplay goblin? Have you thrown together more than one cosplay on a hope and a prayer? Or are you perhaps a cosplay perfectionist trying to embrace the "perfect is the enemy of good" philosophy? The cosplayers of SheProp share how to create amazing cosplays on a budget, as well as how to make sustainable crafting choices while building. The panel covers garment hacking, thrift cosplay, and other sustainable costuming practices. Panelists are pros at creating amazing cosplays without breaking the bank (or even without knowing how to use a sewing machine). Audience participation is highly encouraged, with plenty of time for questions.
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

2:00pm PDT

Comic-Con Lost Videos of the 1980s Part ll: The Trilogy
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
This panel explores how digitizing media can help preserve the histories and legacies of creators and loved ones who are no longer with us and considers the question: Will A.I. help? This important issue for collectors, videographers, and archivists is highlighted through new, previously unseen videos that aim to educate and entertain, with additional surprises in store. Greg Koudoulian (Shel Dorf Archives) and Ron McFee (archivist for Comic-Con) can help answer your questions on preservation for the future.
Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Historical, Humor & Satire, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Television

3:00pm PDT

Eco-Friendly Cosplay
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Rachael Sanderson Rachael Sanderson (LuckyGrim, SyFy fantorials) and Philip Odango (Canvas Cosplay, SVP ambassador) discuss their endeavors to create fantastic costumes while being eco-friendly. Fashion and costume production can be extremely wasteful, but this panel highlights ways to help the environment while making amazing cosplays.
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education

3:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Mixer: Meet Other Creatives and Get Time with the Experts
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204C
This mixer brings together creatives from across television and film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, writing, and comics to connect with peers both within and outside their own fields. Attendees can network across disciplines to find collaborators whose skills support every stage of a project, from creation through promotion and marketing. The event also offers dedicated one-on-one time with experts from the Success in Creativity panels—including Luke Cheesman, James Frye, Ron Coleman, Ph.D., Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., Stephen Burns, Marsia Powers, Batt Rivera, Gene Turnbow, and Topher Davila—who can address questions on topics ranging from digital art, writing, and podcasting to management, accounting, taxes, event planning, and more. Attendees receive resource postcards drawn from past panels and have a chance to win a One by Wacom tablet. Bringing business cards or contact information is recommended to make the most of the networking opportunities.
Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 204C
  U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Horror and Suspense, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Horror and Suspense, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

4:00pm PDT

The Five Secrets of Cosplay Leathercraft
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Cosplayers interested in working with leather but unsure where to start can learn how to approach a project from concept to completion using a fantasy leather armor piece (a shoulder pauldron) as an example. Amy and Brayton Carpenter (owners, Legendary Costume Works; Fallout Season 2) reveal their methods and techniques in this lecture and demonstration.
Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Seminars & Workshops

5:00pm PDT

Cosplay Photography 101: The Dos and Don'ts
Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Pat Loika (published photographer; author, Four Color Realities, Photo Works), Jim Donnelly (published photographer), Amanda Lynne (cosplay cover model, X-Men), Sara Moni Cosplay (published model, streamer), Maid Of Might Cosplay (cosplayer, actress), Amazing T Cosplay (cosplayer), and moderator Taffeta Darling (podcaster, cosplayer) share their best practices and approaches in the realm of cosplay and cosplay photography. What should you always carry with you? When is the best time to take photos at a con? Panelists answer these questions and more.
Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education

5:30pm PDT

Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them
Friday March 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 300C
Nicole Maines (actor, writer), Nathaniel Dolquist (actor, cosplayer), Jesse Ledina (artist), and Ember Vain (drag queen, cosplayer) discuss how favorite geeky fandoms can become flourishing careers, the challenges and rewards of growing up LGBTQIA+, seeking diversity and representation, and how being part of the community has influenced their work. The panel includes a special performance by Ember Vain and is moderated by Julian Jetson (stylist and host).
Friday March 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 300C
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

JAKKS Pacific and Disguise Costumes: Exclusive First Look at Upcoming Releases
Friday March 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
This panel offers a preview of new figures and collectibles based on Nintendo, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Simpsons, and more. Disguise Costumes also unveils a lineup of costumes scheduled to hit stores this year. After the reveals, the session features a Q&A and a trivia challenge that gives attendees a chance to win special prizes. Panelists include Danielle McLachlan, Kevin Feely, Jeremy Sueper, Amritz Lay, Alex Tello, Jennifer Gracia, Maddie Gerety, and Chelsea Tenney.
Friday March 27, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Kids, Movies, Superheroes, Video Games

6:00pm PDT

Fallout: The Okey Dokey Law of the Wasteland
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 207
What is the state of the law after a nuclear war? How could the Enclave be held accountable for starting the Great War 200 years later? What is the liability for Vault-Tec, RobCo Industries, West Tek, REPCONN Aerospace, and Big MT for their part in ending the world? What is the legal status of the New California Republic and the Legion? Can the Brotherhood of Steel go around killing ghouls? A panel of lawyers and judges' journeys into the Wasteland to discuss the medical ethics of human experimentation, ghoul rights, child labor, and more. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Wright (U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota), Judge Carol Najera (Los Angeles County Superior Court), Katrina Wraight, Esq. (Best Best & Krieger LLP), Vanessa Palacio, Esq. (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined podcast). Moderated by Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks). Panel organized by The Legal Geeks.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 207
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Cosplay, Education, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games

6:00pm PDT

Dungeons & Dragons 101: How the Game Actually Works
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
North 153
Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure how it actually works? This beginner-friendly session breaks down the fundamentals of the world's most popular tabletop role-playing game in a clear, practical way. In Dungeons & Dragons 101, attendees learn what players actually do at the table, how dice determine outcomes, what a Dungeon Master is responsible for, and how storytelling and rules work together to create unforgettable adventures. The session walks through character basics, combat flow, skill checks, spells, and the rhythm of a typical session without overwhelming jargon. Whether you've only seen D&D in shows like Stranger Things or you're thinking about starting a group with friends, this session gives you the confidence to understand the mechanics and jump in. Curiosity—and maybe a sense of adventure—is encouraged.
Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
North 153
  D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference, Games, Tabletop Games, Cosplay, Seminars & Workshops |   1: Programs, Games, Tabletop Games, Cosplay, Seminars & Workshops

7:00pm PDT

Thrift, Upcycle, and Cosplay
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Cosplayers BethCosplay, SindirooCosplays, Pepperjaq, AgeOfAmber, Katerpillerkosplay, and Cosbunnycosplay will explore transforming everyday objects into extraordinary costumes and props through thrifting, upcycling, and creative repurposing.
Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

8:00pm PDT

Cosplaying as a Couple
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Four couples—Shawn Richter and Lisa Richter, Miguel Capuchino and Lucy Capuchino, Trevor Newton and Wendy Newton, and Ed Gonzalez and Shelly Grace—describe their experiences and challenges and answer questions about what it's like cosplaying together. These couples all have many years of experience at conventions and provide countless hours of community support through cosplay.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

8:00pm PDT

Golden Healing: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300A
Irene Yu (credentialed counselor) appears as Rumi for an uplifting discussion. She unpacks self-worth, identity, and belonging through K-Pop Demon Hunters' storytelling and fandom. Attendees gain simple, powerful ways to talk about self-worth while celebrating fandom's joy and creativity. The session closes with a Golden Singalong, sealing The Honmoon in song, unity, and joy.
Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300A
  1: Programs, Animation, Cosplay, Education, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes
 
Saturday, March 28
 

11:00am PDT

Showcasing Your Culture Through Fandom Cosplaying
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Lucy Capuchino (costume designer, cosplayer), Giraffe (educator, podcaster, cosplayer), Shelly Grace (content creator, cosplayer), John Phung (traveler, budget cosplayer), and Lonnie Lucas (writer, army veteran, cosplayer) discuss how they celebrate their cultural heritage while overcoming the challenges of cosplaying their favorite fandoms, especially given the limited representation in pop culture. Moderated by Miguel Capuchino (internationally known cosplayer, content creator).
Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom

12:00pm PDT

The DisneyBound Blog: Styling for Fandom Fashion
Saturday March 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E
In the 15 years since The Disneybound Blog became a viral sensation, it has brought together a global community sharing their love of Disney fandom and creative fashion expression by incorporating both into daily styling. Disneybounding pros Logan Allison, Shannon Kiang, Jazmine Liew, Clarione, and Tory Hatcher present tools for bringing whimsy and favorite fandoms to personal wardrobes. Moderated by Kelsey Walmer.
Saturday March 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  U: Updated, Animation, Cosplay, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television |   1: Programs, Animation, Cosplay, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television

3:00pm PDT

Set Decoration of Marvel's Wonder Man
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A
Marvel dropped its newest show in January, set in the weird world of Hollywood and the MCU. Set decorator Lizzie Boyle, SDSA and members of the set decoration department (assistant set decorator Nicole Riley and set dec buyer Avery Ferguson) talk about the sets of this stylish show. Moderated by Rae Deslich, SDSA and Michelle Hall, SDSA. Part of the Set Decorators Society of America's series of panels on film and TV set decoration.
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Comics, Cosplay, Education, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

3:30pm PDT

Breaking into Entertainment Media and Content Creation
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300C
Fans-turned-entertainment-media-superstars share stories of how they got their starts in journalism, content creation, and the movie world in general. Brandon Davis (Phase Hero), Joe Deckelmeier (MovieWeb), Perri Nemiroff (Collider), and Taya Miller (content creator) offer stories from press and influencer trips, experiences working with brands, and tips for breaking into a media outlet or winning the algorithm's favor, drawn from a combined five-plus decades of working the biggest entertainment events, interviewing the biggest stars, and collaborating with major movie studios.
Saturday March 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300C
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Web

4:00pm PDT

How to Build Cosplay Armor and Props with Anvil Station
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
With more than a decade of Halo cosplay and beyond, the crew of Anvil Station share guidance on where to start and how to choose among the many available techniques and tools. The panel reviews common methods used today to construct armor, props, and costumes, including 3D printing, casting and molding, foam construction, laser cutting, microcontroller programming, and more. Featuring Cary Gunnar Lee (Legacy Effects), JP Polilo (Legacy Effects), Chris Loomis (CrazedOneCosplay), Matt Hendricks (Matterhackers), and James Hall and moderated by Benedict Choy (SpacemeatTheCosplay).
Saturday March 28, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

5:00pm PDT

Avengers Assemble! Suiting Up and Serving Others with Marvel Causeplay
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Marvel fans! Are you interested in cosplay but not sure where to begin? Or have you suited up before and want to learn how to use your fandom for a good cause? Members of the Avengers Initiative, a national fan organization of Marvel cosplay volunteers, fill you in on how to get started in cosplay and how to give back to communities via charity service events, visiting kids in hospitals, and more. The panel also explores how cosplay can be used to inspire and support others. Bryan Lee (head executive officer, Avengers Initiative) hosts Karen Katich (head membership officer, Avengers Initiative), Ron Alix (volunteer member, West Coast Avengers of California), Tom Iwata (membership officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Kate Tidwell (executive officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Coby Thornton (executive officer, Avengers Mid-Pacific of Hawaii), and Victor C. Joe, M.D., MBA, FACS (UCI Health Regional Burn Center).
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Kids, Superheroes

5:00pm PDT

Middle Eastern/North African Representation in Media
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 209
The importance of Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) representation in arts and entertainment remains strong today, but there is still more to be done and much to recognize and celebrate. A panel of talented MENA American artists and entertainers explore how their backgrounds and experiences have shaped them and the progress still to be made toward further representation. Moderated by Jasmin Joestar (content creator/cosplayer, Twitch). Q&A to follow.
Saturday March 28, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 209
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Seminars & Workshops

6:00pm PDT

Building Cosplay Props on a Budget
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Cosplay prop maker Sesame.cos, pattern creator and LED specialist ChrisekaiCosplay, and master Gunpla cosplayer Eric.craftworks offer an in-depth look at crafting cosplay props without breaking the bank. The panel covers the entire process, from concept and materials to construction and finishing, while sharing practical tips, money-saving techniques, and creative solutions to help you stick to your cosplay budget. The session concludes with an interactive "Cosplay Prop Petting Zoo," where attendees can see the work up close, handle the props, and ask questions during a live Q&A segment with moderator Katerpillerkosplay—
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Seminars & Workshops

6:30pm PDT

What Peggy Carter Taught Us
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
This March marks the 10th anniversary of the cancellation of Marvel's Agent Carter. Jennifer Redelle Carey, M.A. (educator, Ariadne's String), Dr. Mercedes Samudio (licensed psychotherapist, author, and cultural commentator), Sara Elizabeth Santana (indie YA and romance author, former blogger and professional fangirl), Dr. Janina Scarlet (psychologist; author of Superhero Therapy), and moderator Dawn M. Bourn (The Geek Girl Project) discuss why Agent Carter, as a character and a TV show, continues to be transformative to American culture and why Peggy Carter's iconic quote "I know my value" matters more than ever.
Saturday March 28, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 213AB
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries, BIPOC, Comics, Cosplay, Education, Fandom, Historical, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Closet Cosplay: Crafting Without Breaking the Bank
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Cosplay in this economy? This panel explores how to use everyday materials to create cosplay looks without overspending. Cosplay creators Sesame.cos, Dianitecosplay, Magicalgirlmarina, and moderator Katerpillerkosplay discuss how to repurpose clothing and accessories and reimagine items from the closet into creative, customized cosplay. These experienced cosplayers share how they transform simple, everyday pieces into distinctive, character-driven looks. The panel concludes with a Q&A segment, giving attendees the chance to ask questions, get personalized advice, and walk away inspired.
Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

8:00pm PDT

Klingon Lifestyles WonderCon
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
For over 30 years, the crew of the IKV Stranglehold has had some interesting adventures, but events from the past can eventually return and cause new problems for them in their latest special WonderCon mission, which may lead to future missions. All alien races are welcome.
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

8:00pm PDT

The Dad Batch Podcast: Walking Workbench
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Steven Schultz, John Rodriguez, Luke Yates, David Neth, and Kiefer Jenkins dive into the cosplay scene at WonderCon as they bring the costuming community together to share tips, tricks, and encouragement for costume builds from all around the con.
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

8:30pm PDT

Life Drawing on the Go
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 210
Artists Brenda Chi (IDW variant cover artist, TMNT, Transformers, Godzilla Rivals), Don Nguyen (Pablo the Gorilla; sketchcard artist, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Spongebob), Marcus Newsome (Lightning Strike, Sincere: American Nightmare; sketchcard artist, Marvel, Halo, X-files) and Nathaniel Osollo (Dark Mouse, Sewer Boyz) lead the audience in a life-drawing session featuring cosplayers Crystal Rose, Patricia Rabago, Warpath_Dylan, Jimmy Sherfy, and Jeanie Herger. Attendees are encouraged to bring their preferred drawing tools, whether digital or analog. All skill levels are welcome, and there may be surprises.
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 210
  U: Updated, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

8:30pm PDT

The WonderCon 2026 Masquerade
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
North 200A
The annual onstage costume competition celebrates the amazing cosplay creativity and talents of WonderCon attendees. This is not a dance or party, but a series of onstage presentations of fan-crafted costumes, with trophies, generous cash prizes, and other awards, judged by professional costume designers. The show emcee is Ashley Eckstein, founder of the Her Universe fashion and lifestyle brand and the voice of Ahsoka Tano for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, and more. There is also special entertainment during the judging break, with a new performance by the talented Corps Dance Crew and a big new Star Wars–inspired show by the Lucasfilm-approved Saber Guild lightsaber group. Doors open at 8:00 for audience seating, but the line for choice seating always starts to form earlier. No flash photography, please.
Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
North 200A
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games
 
Sunday, March 29
 

11:00am PDT

Cos-Ability: Cosplaying While Disabled
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Creating cosplays and attending cons can be as fun and exciting as they are stressful and exhausting, and those stressors are amplified when working with a disability. This panel features cosplayers who create, compete, and volunteer while working with mental or physical disabilities. The discussion explores the crafting techniques they use to build, how they pattern and create to accommodate themselves, and how they navigate cons with their varying abilities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming

11:00am PDT

Cosplay Is a Drag V: Drag Queens: First Class
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Chad Hatter (Queer for Fear, Robot Chicken) sits down with Pam Demic (costume designer, Workaholics; drag performer since 1989) and Broadway diva headliners Claire Voyance (Voyance Productions, Broadway Divas SCFTA), Leeko Rae (headliner at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Mama St. Merman (Broadway Divas SCFTA; headliner, Long Beach Pride), and April Showers (Showers Productions, Late-Night Divas @ Hamburger Mary's) to discuss the crossroads where cosplay meets drag, as well as navigating these artforms in the modern world.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Historical, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+

12:00pm PDT

Nerdy Arts and Crafts for All Ages 20 to 80 and Beyond
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Arts, crafts, and cosplay are fun for all ages. Sarah Scheidegger (artist/cosplayer), Amber Frakes (seamstress/cosplayer), and Summer Pull (crafter/cosplayer) participate in a discussion with Q&A moderated by Phil Acosta (cosplayer), answering questions about painting, sewing, crafting with reclaimed items, among other topics.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Kids

12:00pm PDT

Solutions for a Cosplay Universe
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Ed Gonzalez (30 years in the film/TV industry; cosplayer), Brooke Wheeler (20+ years working with Smooth-On products; materials and applications specialist in mold making), Mike McGee and Alex McGee (special effects makeup artists/prop makers/costume designers), and Lucy Capachino (textile specialist/costume designer; cosplayer) discuss what it takes to get your cosplays to the next level.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Television, Movies, Cosplay, Costuming

1:00pm PDT

Armor and Prop Building: From Cosplay to Industry Techniques
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Panelists Juda Escalante (The Mandalorian, Fallout), Nathan Seekerman and Ayla Fox (Seeker Design Group), Scott Winn (StarWinnProps), Sean McKinley, Jenna Bergstrom, and Autumn Mrozik (L Garage) work professionally across film and television with practical effects including painting, molding/casting, 3D design, basic Arduino sketches, and sewing. They will break down the techniques used to create characters from concept to use on set and explore real-world workflows, common mistakes, and smart shortcuts used by professionals. Whether you are just starting out or looking to level up your skills, you'll leave with practical knowledge and creative inspiration.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:00pm PDT

dD Cosplay Club for Persons with Disabilities: A Guide for Inclusive Cosplay
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Learn how dD Cosplay Club promotes adaptive cosplay techniques and activities to encourage persons with disabilities to explore and participate in cosplay. Get the perspective of parents of club members, along with feedback from club members, including dDominator, a.k.a. dD (the superhero ambassador and founder of dD Cosplay Club). Club members take part in a presentation and Q&A session moderated by Chris Birmingham (president of dD Cosplay Club).
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Comics, Cosplay, Fandom, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Mixer for Science-Minded Geeks
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204C
Got a science question? This informal mixer invites attendees to ask anything, and a group of friendly scientists will be ready with speculative answers. Among all the pop culture fans at WonderCon, there are plenty of scientists on hand this year. Everyone is welcome, and there is no such thing as a stupid question. What might life be like in a galaxy far, far away? Could gamma radiation produce a Hulk? What would it take for a lion king to sing? Scientists from groups such as Cosplay for Science, Nerd Nite Orange County, and AAAS If/Then ambassadors are ready to talk about how things work in our favorite fandoms. Attendees can mingle with these science-minded folks in a fun, informal setting.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204C
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Cosplay, Education, Fandom, LGBTQIA+, Technology - Science - STEM

4:00pm PDT

Breaking and Rebuilding Your Personal Brand
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Being a content creator involves building a personal brand, whether developed with intention or through the work shared with audiences. There are verbal, nonverbal, visual, auditory, and other factors that identify "you" as "you" to fans. But what happens when a personal brand is not serving those goals as well as it could, or when a rebrand would better support a current content direction? Host Jimmy Arias and panelists Hawkilles (streamer and content creator), MagicalBlackGirlAlia (cosplayer and content creator), Colin K. Bass (marketing director and content creator), Mitch Narito (actor and comedian, The Good Place), and Ana Voltage (podcast host and content creator) discuss the steps of tweaking or rebuilding a content creator brand, the reassessment process for understanding a rebrand, and strategies to better represent a brand to potential opportunities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Podcasts

4:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Talks About Making the Best of Your Resources
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
Tailored to support creatives, this interactive panel provides strategies for managing full-time responsibilities while pursuing part-time passion projects. Learn how to enhance your creative collaborations with practical advice on networking and communication, helping you unlock your creative potential and promoting effective resources, workflow, and time management. Be it comic books, TV/film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, or webcomics, you'll find helpful insights here. Each attendee will get a postcard of useful information, tips, and wisdom made from the information collected from the panelists. Moderator Ron Coleman, Ph.D (molecular geneticist, comic writer) hosts panelists Gene Turnbow (founder of SciFi.Radio; author), James Frye (managing editor, TheConGuy.com; screenwriter), Stephen Burns (Photoshop digital artist, author, and lecturer), and Topher Davila (art director, TheJewelryDragon.com; illustrator and producer).
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Writers & Writing
 

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Autograph Area AA01
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California Ballroom A, Hilton Anaheim
California Ballroom CD, Hilton Anaheim
Exhibit Hall C
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North 100B
North 151
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Room 208
  • 1: Programs
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  • 3: Children's Films
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  • 5: Portfolio Review
  • 6: Autographs
  • D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference
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  • Bandwagon Games
  • Binary Cocoa
  • Blue Rondo Games
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  • Dungeons & Dragons Adv League 5e
  • Friendly Bee Game Company
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  • HeroClix
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