Anthrocon 2025

A look into the subsurface oceans of the other planets and moons in the solar system

Deep Sea Adventures... DSA... Data Structures & Algorithms... Join us for a depth-first search into computer science puns!

So you're a beginner interested in Amateur Radio... or maybe you're a long-time operator who wants to meet fellow furries in the field... or perhaps you fall somewhere in the middle? Ask yourself, do you want to get a chance to ask those burning technical questions to a panel of long-time radio operators and examiners? Want to get hands-on and a chance to handle various types of Amateur Radio gear and technology? No matter where you are on the experience spectrum, if you answered yes to the above questions, then you should come out to our Ham Furs Amateur Radio Q&A Session at Anthrocon! Based on the great audience questions we had at last year's meet-and-greet panel, we've slightly restructured our panel this year to offer an official Q&A session in addition to show-and-tell. Our team of Volunteer Examiners will be on hand before the FCC Amateur Radio Exam to answer your questions about anything from basics of Radio Frequency operations, to specific how-to for today's technology. Our panel has a combined 40+ years of RF, Engineering, and IT/Cybersecurity experience to draw on, and is happy to talk about our nerdiest hobby. If you have specific or very technical questions you'd like to have answered during the panel, please feel free to send them to sdwolf@sdwolf.com so our panelists can prepare an answer.

This panel is geared towards the shy, anxious, or otherwise socially awkward folk in the fandom. Do you have trouble making friends? Talking to artists? Finding communities? Going about your day? Then stop by and get some advice on where to start and how to enjoy your time!

"Welcome to the team! So today is your first day at the SCP foundation? Trainees will join Dr. Groening (Puzz) for your initial introduction you the SCP foundation. The foundation's mission statement is to Secure, Contain, and Protect anomalous items, ideas, and lifeforms.

Often the only thing that protects the non-anomalous from the anomalous (and vice-versa) is a lack of knowledge, so secrecy is of utmost importance!

We will discuss the mission of the SCP foundation, discuss notable anomalies, and do our best to keep as many of our trainees as possible safe from losing all threads of sanity in the process.

Amnestics will be provided for trainees who wish to leave the program."

Ever wondered how people throughout time have conquered the waves? Come learn about how different cultures around the world built vessels for the same purpose, and the major innovations that have brought us to where we are now.

"At MIT our motto is ""mens et manus"", and we value above all, education for practical application. If we want a protogen, we are going to build one ourselves.

That was where we left off with at ANE 2025, but what's next? Showing it to the general public at the MIT Museum of course! Join Bunsen as he presents his year long journey from planning to making to presenting his Made-In-miT Protogen."

CyberConnect2 is a game development company located in Japan, best known for their games featuring Japanese manga such as the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja STORM series, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! They are also the developer and publisher for the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series.

In this panel, we will talk about the ins and outs of game development, along with the latest news and anecdotes from the most recent installment of the Fuga trilogy, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3.

Are you a furry interested in getting on the air in amateur radio? Want to get licensed so you can transmit on the amateur bands? Then come out to our FCC Amateur Radio Exam at Anthrocon. Our furry team of FCC-authorized proctors can provide all elements of the FCC amateur radio exam, up to the Amateur Extra level. Regardless of which level(s) of exam you take, there is a required exam fee of $15.00 (we can accept cash or Venmo) to cover our Exam Coordinator's (ARRL) fees. Re-tests are time-limited and require an additional $15.00 fee. For maximum success, we recommend all candidates study the FCC question pool using the ARRL's exam practice tool or similar, prior to taking the desired test(s): https://www.arrl.org/exam-practice If possible, please RSVP for this event by emailing sdwolf@sdwolf.com, to ensure we have enough materials for all candidates. Likewise, any questions on the panel or test can be directed to Shadow at the above email.

Do you love Kaiju? Are you a furry? Maybe you want to learn the dating habits of Giant flying turtles. Maybe you're wondering if King Ghidora likes video games? Maybe you have an idea for a Kaiju that calls Pittsbugh home? Come along to Kaiju Kaos, where giant monster lovers will present and discuss their love of kaiju and how these massive rubber titans fit into the furry community.

RWAAAR! Ahem erm I mean welcome to the hoard. Come and display your unneeded or unwanted treasures for the chance to swap it out with new treasures. Whether it's furry related or anime come on down and see what new treasures for the hoard you can get your claws on and enjoy your new shinies!

The furry fandom is getting more attention all the time. With that attention, comes media attention. Anthrocon's PR Director, K.P. will host a direct and frank discussion about the impacts of traditional, digital, and social media on furry conventions and the furry fandom.

Always wanted to learn more about the deaf community? Well, you're in luck, I'm here to teach you about the deaf community!

Are pooltoys your playtime kink? Or maybe you're drawn to the art of shibari? Whether you're into one, both, or just curious about exploring, come hang out with us by the "pool" (no actual pool present)!
This kink-friendly space welcomes you to practice your shibari ties, ride an inflatable, or maybe even tying up a pooltoy... or 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 to a pooltoy.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own inflatables, pumps, and rope. It's time to make some waves ;)

This class will begin with covering the basics of Petplay; which is usually described as, but not limited to, a person who enjoys "becoming" an animal. The class will include a run down of ways to define petplay, a brief history, the mental and physical equipment to bring to the scene, as well as a summary of a petplay scene from the starting line of negotiations to the finish line and aftercare. Whether this is your first taste and have no idea what your getting yourself into (a world of fun, I assure you) or an experienced animal or handler looking for some new ideas and tricks, there will be something here for you. So don't be shy, come play with us!