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8:30am EDT

9:00am EDT

P.A.W.S. on CPR
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Have you ever been worried about what to do if you come across an emergency? Come learn from an EMT and nationally certified CPR instructor on how to perform compression only CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and how to use an AED safely. This "paws" on class will give you the basics on how to help before emergency crews arrive to include the steps to follow to get you started on your journey.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 407

9:00am EDT

REGISTRATION HOURS FRIDAY
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Registration Hours for Friday
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall D-E

9:00am EDT

Con Ops Hours - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
Con Ops Hours
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
DLCC 309

9:00am EDT

DLCC Access Hours - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:30am EDT
Convention Center Access Hours
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:30am EDT
DLCC

9:30am EDT

Popping with Strobes
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Come one, come all to learn the basics of the dance style of popping, including history, foundational moves, and time to practice and learn together in various ways. This workshop is taught by Strobes, one of the members of the AC 2024 Floor Wars' winning crew Paws For Effect.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 403-405

10:00am EDT

Your Next Tattoo: How To Find an Artist & Other Tattoo Basics
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
An introduction to the basics of tattooing and knowing what to expect as a client, including how to find an artist, how to book, and a breakdown of red and green flags in a tattooing space.
Speakers
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Alekivs

i’m kingsley! (he/him) i am a full-time tattoo artist and illustrator in richmond, virginia; i’ve been attending and selling at conventions since 2015. my work focuses on natural elements, especially botanicals and the relationship with life, decay, and the odd ways nature remembers... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 315

10:00am EDT

Tokens' Arcade Tech Panel
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Learn all the ins and out of how vintage arcade machines work with TikTok Arcade Tech TokensArcade! From the monitors to the coin doors you'll learn the 101 of how all the major parts of how your favorite vintage arcade games work and how to fix them. Come learn the secrets of where to find these machines and how to start your collection!
Speakers
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TokensArcade

I'm a Red Panda Furry TikToker with a passion for fixing and collecting vintage arcade games, as well as hosting game shows at conventions!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 334

10:00am EDT

Puppetry Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Want to get involved with puppetry but unsure how to start? Already a pro and want to connect with your fellow puppeteers in the fandom to talk shop and share your projects? Come chat with The Furry Puppetry Group and learn about fun ways to get involved with puppetry in the fandom! We’re a community of performers, builders, and puppetry enthusiasts of all skill levels bringing puppetry shenanigans to conventions around the country. Bring a puppet if you’d like, or just bring your enthusiasm!
Speakers
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Yve

Panelist / Puppetry Track Lead
Puppeteer, puppet builder, and stop motion fabricator!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 411-412 "Puppetorium"

10:00am EDT

Let's $ew Nub Tails
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Come join the nub club with this beginner friendly sewing panel! The $45 fee covers all materials, including fursuit-grade fur and a take home sewing kit. Spots are limited, email hollysnep@gmail.com to preregister and choose your colors! (subject to availability)
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

10:00am EDT

So this is your First Furry Con!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 319-321

10:00am EDT

Christian Furs Panel!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Welcome to the Fourth Annual Anthrocon Christian Furs Panel! Come and hear talks from Christian Furries from an Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant background, included is a meet and greet along with entertainment, Worship Music and Q&A!
Speakers
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Giles

Speaker
A forty year old fur who's been around for far too long, but still keeps on going. I'm a Catholic and a discerning Eremite (Catholic Recluse) I'm also a fursuiter and you'll usually see me walking around in my hermit's habit as Brother Giles. 
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 333

10:00am EDT

Furry Language: The Game Show!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Let your fur do the talking! In this twist on furry charades based on TV’s “Body Language,” teams of two use pantomime to convey clues to furry-themed puzzles. Winners receive a small prize and play a bonus round for the convention charity! (Fursuiters, please note that every player has to speak at some point in the game.)
Speakers
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CCritt93

Writer/Developer/Lackey, Bark Woofson Productions
Every good agent needs a cover, right?

Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 406

10:00am EDT

Furry Disco Rehearsal
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
This is a closed event for the furry disco studio! Any musicians interested please contact me @Anemmanem on Discord, Telegram, Twitter or Bluesky!
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 408-410

10:00am EDT

Writing Foundations: The Beginning Basics
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
A starting talk to attend if you’re just beginning to put some words to paper or maybe you’ve written a few stories and you want to expand your craft. We’ll discuss some of the basics of plot structure, ways to improve writing, and how to benefit from the heirarchy of talent in writing. Seasoned writers are also welcome for review or adding experienced opinions.
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 310-311

10:00am EDT

Tabletop Gaming - Bring Your Own Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Westin - Butler

10:00am EDT

Tabletop Gaming - Open Gaming Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Westin - Cambria

10:00am EDT

Video Gaming - Open Gaming Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00am - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Westin - Westmoreland

10:30am EDT

Transit and Furbanism
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Interested in cars, trains, buses, bikes, urban planning, and how cities function? Come meet other furry urbanists and learn about urbanism, Pittsburgh transit, and how transit and good urbanism creates a better fandom! Join us after the panel for a ride to East Liberty on the East Busway.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 316

10:30am EDT

A Queerer Furry History
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
You are already aware of the history of the furry fandom, but when, how and why did furries get to be SO QUEER? In this talk, Arrkay from the award winning video series "Culturally F'd" takes a second look into the queer origins of the furry fandom. Our journey takes us through homophobia fueled flame wars, a convention described as a "pride parade on acid", all the way to litterboxes in classrooms. Together we'll peer into the past of queer and trans furry artists, marches, frolics and raves, and even some pre-fandom stuff just for fun.
Speakers
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Arrkay

Producer, Culturally F'd
Arrkay is lives in Toronto and has been producing video for 10 years. He works in the arts for a small theatre company.
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

11:00am EDT

"So Your Kid Dragged You To Anthrocon"
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
So your kid dragged you here as a Parent In Tow to this "Anthrocon" thing and you're not quite sure what's going on or what we're about. Come share your questions with other chaperones and get to know other people in the same situation as you! Handouts will be provided.
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

11:00am EDT

Trans Umbrella Furs
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Are you trans? Non-binary? Gender-fluid? Agender, demigender, or genderqueer? In this panel come meet others that are under the trans umbrella! This is an all ages event!
We have something special once again this year…
Free chest binders you say?!
You heard me!
Are you in need of a chest binder? Not sure what size or style you need? Want information on healthy binding? Stop by and chat to my buddy Bidge! [They/He]
They will be providing free chest binders, hands-off sizing instructions, and info on healthy binding habits.
Free chest binders are available on a first-come first-serve basis and while supplies last! For your safety, you will need to size yourself before receiving a binder.
Speakers
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Joji

Hiya! The names Joji (He/him) You’ll see this kitty at AC 2024!You can find me on these socials with the handle “ @Jojibabz “ Twitter, Instagram, Telegram
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

11:30am EDT

Being a Furry and Maintaining a Jewish Lifestyle
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
The Furry Rebbe will show you how to balance being in the Fandom without compromising our religious beliefs. Open to ALL. The ideas put forward here apply to all religions and lifestyles!


Rabbi Elli, "The Furry Rebbe" has been a Chassidic Rabbi for close to 50 years. He is also known as "The Actors Rabbi" an accomplished actor/singer/voice over artist and Cantor.

Rabbi Elli is a Certified Life Coach who has counseled thousands from all walks of life.
Speakers
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Broadwaybear - TheFurryRebbe

Rabbi, The Furry Rebbe
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

11:30am EDT

Reviving Dead Online Worlds
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Is there an online-only game near and dear to your heart that shut down years ago? Great news: it may be possible to bring it back! Lilia Roo will demonstrate how to write a new server for a long-dead game. Basic knowledge of software development is recommended.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

11:30am EDT

Dissecting Dance
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Dive into this educational panel on dance and experiment with new perspectives on movement. This panel will consist of a guided warm up, a short lecture/demonstration and (mostly) time for exploration/practice.

This workshop is taught by Atsu, one of the members of the AC 2024 Floor Wars' winning crew Paws For Effect.

Speakers
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Atsu

Atsu is a choreographer, dancer and fursuit performer. Relatively unknown in his earlier years, he first took the stage at Anthrocon’s 2012 dance competition and since then has been making appearances at many conventions. He is most well known for his performances with the dance... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
DLCC 403-405

11:30am EDT

UwU! The Furry Game Show Spectacular
Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Join the Game Show Furs for a star-studded team-battle game show marathon! Contestants chosen from the audience will partner with furry celebrities in a variety of classic game show formats for the chance to earn lots of money for this year’s con charity!
Speakers
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CCritt93

Writer/Developer/Lackey, Bark Woofson Productions
Every good agent needs a cover, right?
avatar for TokensArcade

TokensArcade

I'm a Red Panda Furry TikToker with a passion for fixing and collecting vintage arcade games, as well as hosting game shows at conventions!
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Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!I also am looking for living kidney donors--go to https://iggyland.org for all the information on that.F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022
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Cirrus

Leader, Rhode Island Furs
"When you’re curious, you can find lots of interesting things to do." - Walt Disney
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Kijani

Host of Game Show Extravaganza
Hiya! So excited to be back at Anthrocon assisting in the Web Services and Programming departments! I will be hosting a couple game show panels on Friday: UwU the Game Show Spectacular (for the con charity) at 11:30am and my usual Wheel of Furtune and Furry Jeopardy! at 5:30pm. Hope... Read More →

Friday July 4, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 406

12:00pm EDT

Anthro Academy: Mastering the Art of Teaching in The Furry Fandom
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
This session is meant for furry educators of all experience levels who want to enhance their teaching skills and improve the effectiveness of their classes. We’ll look at educational approaches that have been successful within the furry community, as well as research-supported practices that have good furry potential. The desired outcome of this course is that participants will begin to formulate and/or refine their teaching philosophy and pedagogy so that their future furry teaching efforts are improved. No previous teaching experience is required to attend.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

12:00pm EDT

So You Want to Be a Voice Actor!
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ever heard a voice in a video game or cartoon and said “…yeah, I wanna do that!”? Join an informative panel hosted by an audio engineer who’s been on both sides of the mic to find out more! There’s so much more to learn than just making silly voices. Learn about how to give a performance and the tech involved. Who knows, maybe you'll learn a thing or two about it, so let’s have some fun with it!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
DLCC 333

12:00pm EDT

TN Furs (& Surrounding States) Meet & Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
This is a meet & greet for those that are from TN, surrounding states, those that visit, or are planning to move to any of those states! All are welcome! It's a great way to get to know others in your areas! We may announce local meets planned, future ideas, and maybe bring a game or something. It's very relaxed, so no worries! We can't wait to meet you!
Speakers
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Aisu

MFF Director of Finance & Board Member, Anthrocon Deputy Director of Public Safety
Just your friendly Ice Cream foxy, lover of anime, poker and all things cute!
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Clem

Assistant Director of Public Safety
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

12:00pm EDT

Fursuit Repair: Sew If You Dare
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
If you want to learn how to repair and maintain fursuits, but have never used a sewing needle or hot glue gun before, then this panel is for you! Learn the tools, techniques, and rizz it takes to have your current or future suits last for years to come. This panel will be informative, interactive, and full of memes. No experience is required. Goodie bags will be provided for those who come early
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

12:00pm EDT

Working With Others: Writing Groups
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Writers often need critique and beta readers to help them improve and catch flaws in their own writing. After all, there's only so much one can catch by staring at their own work for so long! Join the panelists in exploring how writing groups helped them grow, their experiences, and what you might expect from a writing group you join or start.
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

12:00pm EDT

Fursuit Uno
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Make and lose friends with fursuit friendly Giant Uno cards.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Westin - Butler

12:00pm EDT

Diplomacy
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
In the game of Diplomacy you will take control of one of the 7 great powers in Europe during World War 1 with the objective to conquer the most strategic supply centers in a given amount of time/turns. But here's the catch, all units you control have a strength value of 1 and you must have a higher attack value to dislodge other players' units in their territory meaning you will likely need to secure support from another nation to complete your conquests. That is where the "Diplomacy" comes in as you will negotiate for support, alliances, establish demilitarized zones, or even stab former allies in the back to secure your objectives and the best part of the game is anything you say or "agree" upon with another player is non-binding.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Westin - Pennsylvania

12:00pm EDT

Yu Gi Oh TCG
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
It's time to duel!! Bring all your strongest decks and cards and get ready to duel to become the king of games!! Mini prizes will be awarded to the winner! Also bring binders and singles you'd like to train but do keep ancient spirits possessing you at the door please!!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Westin - Pennsylvania

12:00pm EDT

Guilty Gear -Strive-
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ready to put your l337 g4m1ng 5k1llz to the test? Come join us for our first ever Paws of Fury tournament series at Anthrocon! Each of our six events is open to players of all skill levels, and all proceeds will go directly to Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue! $5 Charity Donation for Entry
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Westin - Westmoreland

12:00pm EDT

Con Store Hours - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Con Store Hours
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Con Store

12:00pm EDT

Dealer's Room Hours - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dealer's Room Hours
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall A-B

12:30pm EDT

Sightseeing Cruise Boarding
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Boarding for the Sightseeing Cruise (departs PROMPTLY at 1pm). All passengers must provide a cruise ticket in either print or electronic form.
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Waterfront

12:30pm EDT

Nuclear Furs
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
An event for all furs who who are in the nuclear field or interested in nuclear science hosted by a nuclear reactor operator. No fission outside containment please.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

12:30pm EDT

Fursuiting 101 with Gale Frostbane
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Fursuits! Chaos! Nonsense! It's Fursuiting 101! Come learn about bringing your fursuit to life from posing for a photo to walking around to giving a performance. This is an educational entertainment panel, where you will learn through laughter! What will be the most nonsensical thing that happens this year? Join us to find out!
Speakers
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Gale Frostbane

Hey guys! My name is Gale Frostbane and I've been active in the fandom since January 2011. I love fursuiting so much, you'll often find me at cons running around being a fluffy creature. I like running panels as well. I run panel called Fursuiting 101 with Gale Frostbane that is chaotic... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Westin - Allegheny Ballroom

1:00pm EDT

Sightseeing Cruise - Cruise Time
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Waterfront

1:00pm EDT

Ask Me About My Shells: Seashells Explained
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ever picked up a seashell on the beach and wondered what it was, how it got there? Come learn all about the weird world of mollusks, some of the coolest types of critters on the planet! Bring your own shells from home to be identified, so you know what treasures you've found!
Speakers
V

Vicky

Biggest Gator
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 315

1:00pm EDT

The Alterhuman Connection
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Therian, Otherkin, and Fictionkin!? What do they mean and what do they have to do with the fandom!? Welcome to a presentation and discussion where we will cover just that! We will discuss terms, meanings, experiences and how the world of non-human identities intersects with that of furry.
Speakers
avatar for Siris Vulpecula

Siris Vulpecula

Life time aviator and therian kitsune.
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 335

1:00pm EDT

Puppet Workshop: Rod Puppets
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Join us for a beginner level puppet fabrication workshop making simple FISH rod puppets! These fun fishy critters will have a central rod for head control and a moving mouth. The panel will have supplies for 20 participants, and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Participants must be comfortable working with scissors and hot glue, but no other experience is required! Young children must be accompanied by a helpful adult guardian for maximum fun. Once we've finished creating our new puppets we'll start to explore some performance and character basics!
Speakers
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Yve

Panelist / Puppetry Track Lead
Puppeteer, puppet builder, and stop motion fabricator!
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 411-412 "Puppetorium"

1:00pm EDT

Furry Cosplayer Meetup
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Love cosplaying your favorite anthro characters from tv shows, movies, video games and other media? Have a group that decided to cosplay together? Then come show off and meet fellow cosplayers here!
Speakers
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Minty Coco

I'm a furry Vtuber who wants to spread fun and silliness to the world! C:
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA A

1:00pm EDT

Streamer / Content Creator Networking and Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Come Meet Furry Streamers and Content Creators.
Speakers
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Raven

Owner, Raven Pup Creations
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA C

1:00pm EDT

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
This light-hearted RPG system was borne of frisky fantasy, silly stories of over-the-top shenanigans, inspired by popular flash games like Corruption of Champions, Trials in Tainted Space and Flexible Survival! Gameplay gives players a different perspective on the psychology behind modern-day sexuality and taboo as they adventure in a world where just about everything is over-sexualized (including combat!) to offer silly-fun and sex-positive escapades!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Westin - Armstrong

1:30pm EDT

Friendly Feline Furry Fiasco
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
This is the place for all the cool cats to come and hang out! Get to know your fellow felines, and have fun! Feel free to bring your own cat toys, or just come to hang out! Not a cat? Come and learn more about us kitties in a round table style discussion! All felines, big or small, are welcome to join in the fun, and non-felines are welcome to ask all the questions they like about us, especially if they bring us treats!
Speakers
avatar for Mizuhiro Neko

Mizuhiro Neko

Catwings Shapeshifter
I'm a catwings shapeshifter who loves having fun and making friends! How are you?
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA D

1:30pm EDT

Fish Keeping 101
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ever wanted to take care of a pet fish? Don’t know how to set up a tank or don’t have one? Look no further than here, at Fish Keeping 101! We’ll discuss all the basics, the dos and don’ts, and more to keeping freshwater fish, along with diving into more advanced setups and aquascapes. To top it off, we’ll be hosting a raffle for a 10 gallon fish tank kit at the end of the panel that comes with all the equipment you’ll need to start your new fish addiction! Each entry is $5 and goes to our con’s charity! Did I reel you in? Swim on down and check out our panel!
Speakers
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Mysthix

Aquarium Hobbyist
Guppy/shrimp breeder and betta master.
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
DLCC 333

1:30pm EDT

Sticker Trading
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Want to collect stickers in one spot Well come on down "please keep them SFW"
Speakers
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Blaze Shepherd

A Gshep from Cleveland Oh yes ohio.....DJ, Gamer, IT nerd and makes fursuit bandanas 
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P.I.F.

Pronouns: They/Them Zie/ZirMain Fursona: P.I.F.Species: Shap-shifting bunnyEllo all~ I am an agender, furry Satanist baker who is an activist in the LGBTQ+ Community. I'm always down to make new friends, play some games, or just chill.Feel free to stop by and say ello~ (:
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Jay Gryphon

Hello! I'm Jay! I'm not the only Jay Gryphon out there, but I am the green one! I love passing out stickers, it's one of my favorite things to do at a con :> 
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

1:30pm EDT

Venturing into the Corporate Jungle: A Job Hunt Survival Guide
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
" These days, it seems like everything costs money, even though all you want to do is be an animal on the internet. You clearly need a job and - rodents aside - the rat race doesn't come naturally to your average creature. That's where this panel comes in! Glyren is a bear who's worked in leadership for over ten years and has been directly responsible for interviewing, hiring and ultimately managing dozens of employees globally - and he wants to help YOU get a job!

Come get hints on:
* resumes
* cover letters
* interview trick questions
* follow-up communications
* salary negotiations
…and much more!

Lets get you hired so you can afford the fursuit of your dreams!

Bring a digital copy of your resume/CV for a chance to have it critiqued and edited live! Time permitting, we may also do some mock interviews, so bring your best self, too."
Speakers
avatar for Gly

Gly

I'm a bear!
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
DLCC 334

1:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Animation Dance Workshop
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Step into the uncanny valley as Jamage teaches the foundations behind Animation Dance! Learn about speed control and dimestops as a way of evoking robotics, illusions, and glitches within movement. This information will help you to take most dance moves and change their timing and texture, so you can dance to anything.

This workshop is taught by Jamage, one of the members of the AC 2024 Floor Wars' winning crew Paws For Effect.

Speakers
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Jamage

Jamage is a coyote pup who loves to dance and make people smile with silly antics!Professionally, he works as a VR/AR game developer.As a primary hobby, Jamage has been dancing for 13+ years. While he specializes in Animation and Waving, he enjoys studying many styles to create performances... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC 403-405

2:00pm EDT

Tail Lover's Intervention - It's okay to love tails!
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
"Do you love tails? Do you think having one would feel really good? Maybe a bit too much?

Then we might need to have an intervention...about how that is completely okay!

Hosted at MFF to great success the tail panel is here again with a similar format!

This wonderful appendage is a major part of furry, but sometimes I don't see it get the attention it deserves! We will start with a short presentation where I - Mika_TailLover, will go over the reasons I love tails, as well as some of the reasons I see others love tails. Then we pass the mic to you in the audience to come up and tell us all about why you love tails!

The panel will end with a meet and greet where we will all say hi and talk about how amazing tails are.

Let's show some appreciation to a unique appendage almost every fursona has!"
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

2:00pm EDT

Demonic Creature Meet & Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Come meet the demon furries of AnthroCon at our own little personal slice of Hell. Demons, hellhounds, and anyone infernal won’t want to miss this!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA B

2:00pm EDT

Furry Fiction Showcase
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
A panel for furry readers! Come watch a dog who reads way too many books tell you about the best furry fiction of the year. I'll give you the resources you need to get your paws on great furry stories from great furry writers. You might even leave with a free book!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

2:00pm EDT

Make and Take Fur Ears
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ever wanted to make your own fur ears? In this workshop you will be able to make your own pair with EVA foam and fur attached to a headband to take home! We will also talk about materials and designing your own ear and tail patterns to bring your character to life!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

2:00pm EDT

Super Password Plus
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
The game of secret words! You and our celebrity guests team up to give the right clue to get your partner to say the secret word. Alkali also hates this game, need I say more.
Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!I also am looking for living kidney donors--go to https://iggyland.org for all the information on that.F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 406

2:00pm EDT

Boozy's Legal Funhouse
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Boozy Badger

Boozy Badger

Attorney/Law Talking Guy, L&L
Boozy is a lawyer and comedic performer who has a bad habit of being shouty and enjoys the occasional libation. That’s about it.
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 319-321

2:00pm EDT

Art Show Hours - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Art Show Hours
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
DLCC 323-330 "Art Show"

2:30pm EDT

Sightseeing Cruise Boarding
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Boarding for the Sightseeing Cruise (departs PROMPTLY at 1pm). All passengers must provide a cruise ticket in either print or electronic form.
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Waterfront

2:30pm EDT

Adventures In Homebrew
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Come and learn about the hobby of homebrewing and the many different forms it takes on! I will cover some of the most common brewing styles including beer, mead, cider, and Kombucha. You will also hear about my experiences to show how you can indulge in both the creative and scientific sides of yourself through while making something tasty. I am by no means an expert, but I think my stories and maybe the experiences of others will get you well on your way to making your first brew and having fun while doing it. Cheers!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

2:30pm EDT

Fursuiting, J-Fashion, and a Little Red Book
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Come with us to learn about the intersection of Japanese street fashion and Chinese fursuiters!
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

2:30pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

Macro/Micro Meetup
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Attention creatures of all shapes and sizes! Join us for a one-hour social event for the biggest and smallest folks in the fandom. Whether you're a giant wolf, a tiny tiger, huge hoofer, or an enormous eel, you belong here!
Speakers
avatar for Equus Silvermane

Equus Silvermane

Anthrocon Public Safety Staff, MFF Crowd Mgmt Staff - Lead, TFF Staff - VIP Liaison, FWA Staff - Hoppy Hour/VIP Relation
I've been suiting for over a decade and have taken my suits all over the country and world. Public fursuiting is a passion of mine and I'd love to tell you more about it!
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA A

2:30pm EDT

Trash Friends Unite!
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Calling all trash friends! Raccoons, opossums, skunks, rodents, corvids and anyone else that wants to join us in getting down and dirty meeting the least trashy furries in the community! Whether you be trashy or classy, this is the place for you. Meets your fellow dumpster dwellers, participate in the group photo, get individual photos with trashy props, and win prizes for in a trivia quiz!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA C

2:30pm EDT

Young fur meet up and dance party
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Come meet and mingle with fellow young furries of the fandom! Play games, icebreakers, and finish off with an epic dance party!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

2:30pm EDT

Furries? At my university?
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
"It's more likely than you think!

Do you go to university? Want to find out what starting or running a university furry club entails? Or maybe you'd like to ask for general college advice or talk and connect with furries of similar majors! If so, this is the panel for you!"
Speakers
avatar for Carbon

Carbon

Furries at Berkeley, Anthropomorphic Animal Appreciation Association
President/Founder of Furries at BerkeleyWolf/Biochemistry/BioengineeringAvid fan of board gaming, SCUBA diving, traveling, photography, and more!HMU for a chat on any of the topics above or if you want to start your own university furry club!@Carbon_the_Wolf on "Twitter", Telegram... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

3:00pm EDT

Your City Listens to Furries
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
A two-paragraph email to the right person can put actual infrastructure on your street. In this panel, Lilia Roo will share techniques that actually work for getting things fixed or improved in your city, all while keeping your free time intact.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

3:00pm EDT

Charity Poker Tournament Registration
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Come and join the return of the Anthrocon Charity Poker Tournament!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Westin - Pennsylvania Prefunction Space

3:00pm EDT

Sightseeing Cruise - Cruise Time
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Waterfront

3:00pm EDT

Handling Your Fursuiter
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hey there reader, Did your Partner, friend, or, child drag you to a fun fluffy fluster cuck and you seem to be feeling quiet lost? Well let me tell you this is the panel for you. It will be an education on how to handle your furry companion and insure their survival at this fun getaway vacation. All are welcome, to this introduction of fursuit handling. Hope to see you there!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 333

3:00pm EDT

Blackjack and Hoofers - Hoofer Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Feel free to put back-back with the Goat Screamup and even in the same room if you like. That'll help both myself and the other goats.
Speakers
avatar for Giza White Mage

Giza White Mage

AWS, CyberSec, DMARC, Docker, Splunk, White Mage.  Staffs way too many furry cons. he/him, Eagle Scout, Undertale fursuiter.
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA B

3:00pm EDT

Kemono meetup
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
You've read the title. Calling all Kemono suiters!!! Come meet your brothers and sisters and take a group photo at the end. Can't wait to see you there!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA D

3:00pm EDT

The Bark Park! Canine meet and greet
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WHO'S A GOOD PUPPY?? WHO'S A GOOD PUPPY? IT'S YOU!!! This is a meet and greet for all good doggies to make friends and get up to some mischief! Everyone is welcome, even non-canines! (but you should seriously consider becoming a dog. dogs are the best)
Speakers
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ARKA!!

stupid gay dog
Gay dog 2
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

3:00pm EDT

Writing Effective Plots
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
So you’ve got your fox (or other characters), but now what? Why go on an adventure, of course! But what will that adventure entail, and will it keep your readers engaged throughout? This panel will help you plot out your story whether it’s a galaxy spanning romp or just a trip to the local Starbucks that leads to self-discovery.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

3:00pm EDT

Fuzzy Tales: Under the Turbulent Sea
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
A century has passed since the events in Greece and Atlantis is abuzz with new rumors. A fleet of ships vanished during a storm weeks ago, carrying cargo of unknown origin. Recently, fishermen claim to have seen a strange glow beneath the waves, and whispers of a curse have begun to spread.You are part of an expedition, ordered by Poseidon to investigate the wreck and recover what remains of its cargo. But as you prepare to swim into the depths, you begin to wonder: What really happened to The Fleet and why do the fishermen refuse to sail near the site?
Speakers
RE

Red Eye

Owner, Fuzzy Tales Publishing
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Westin - Lawrence

3:00pm EDT

Mass Effect: Unity
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Although not quite pony-related, this is one of many other systems being crafted by SteelTheWarrior that, due to massive special requests, we'll be bringing for you to enjoy! Play as almost any race and class combination imaginable in this fast-paced, heavy-action setting that takes place during the events of the third Mass Effect game!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Westin - Armstrong

3:00pm EDT

MTG Cube Draft
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Come draft a quirky 720 Magic Cube with a heavy focus on multicolor cards and a higher than average concentration of planeswalkers. $5 entry, 3 rounds, everyone gets at least 1 prize pack (more for favorable win records).
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Westin - Somerset

3:00pm EDT

Fursuit Parade Signup - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The number of participants in the parade will be limited, and as such, all participants must be pre-approved. You must either wear or bring the costume that you intend to wear in the parade, or alternatively a photo that shows all elements of the costume, to the registration point outside of Room 309 on Friday between 3 pm and 9 pm, or on Saturday from 9 am until 12 pm. We cannot register any participants after 12 pm on Saturday.

Parade Rules
  • All participants must have a costume that is “anthropomorphic” in nature. The parade is not for general cosplay. (i.e. the addition of ears to existing costume armor does not qualify for participation in the parade.)
  • Full-body fursuits are encouraged. Partial fursuits must incorporate additional elements in addition to a head, hands, and (optional) tail (these at the wearer’s discretion based upon their interpretation of the species/character). Examples include: footpaws, sleeves or leggings, or other costume features that define the character. No human skin should be showing. All clothing and costume elements must conform to the Anthrocon Standards of Conduct.
  • Handlers will be permitted to assist with the donning and preparation of a costume in the staging area; however, handlers will not be permitted to walk in the parade. Exceptions will be made for handlers who are assisting performers with mobility challenges and participants under the age of 13 who need a parent or guardian to accompany them.
  • Due to the nature of the parade lineup area, the presence of escalators on the parade route, and other aspects of the parade, Anthrocon strongly recommends that fursuiters whose costume design requires a handler (i.e. an oversized or overly bulky suit) should opt to participate in the Block Party as an alternative to the parade.
  • Even if a costume has been pre-approved, any costume that is determined not to meet these standards at parade time will not be allowed to participate.
  • Any elements that are in violation of our standards of contact (examples: tactical gear, fetish wear, etc.) are not permitted in the parade. Individuals causing disruption or interference with parade operations may be refused participation as well as face revocation of convention membership.
  • All fursuiters must hydrate before the fursuit parade. It’s for your own safety!
  • No stopping in the parade route - we require fursuiters to continue moving in the parade except in case of emergency. Staff and volunteers are positioned along the route should you require assistance.
  • No flags are allowed, as they obstruct other fursuiters in the parade.
  • People with ADA accessibility needs or young children are permitted handlers.
  • No photography or video is allowed inside the lineup area. This includes selfies whether handheld or on selfie-stick.
We understand that these changes may not be universally popular and we want our attendees to know that these decisions were not made lightly. As both the convention and parade reach unprecedented levels of attendance and participation, it has become necessary to implement these new rules to keep the parade safe for all attendees. We are confident that the Fursuit Parade and Block Party will continue to provide a unique and wonderful experience for Anthrocon attendees and Pittsburgh citizens alike.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 309

3:30pm EDT

I've Made Too Much Pasta
Friday July 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Westin - Allegheny Ballroom

3:30pm EDT

Iggy's Pyramid
Friday July 4, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
The eighties were full of game shows. This was one of them. Come play the game of listing things loudly until your teammate says the word!
Speakers
avatar for Iggy

Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!I also am looking for living kidney donors--go to https://iggyland.org for all the information on that.F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022
Friday July 4, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
DLCC 406

4:00pm EDT

Intro to Paganism (for furries!)
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ever wondered where our reverence of animals & respect for nature comes from? Curious about the curios? Back for a second year in a row, come by & learn all about ancient religions of antiquity & beyond, how they’re practiced in modernity & how you can customize your own spiritual work. Whether a full-on spiritualist or just starting to dip your toes in, all are welcome to learn!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
DLCC 407

4:00pm EDT

25+ Furcons in 1 Year: How I Did It and Why
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
In 2024, Riley Winters attended over 25 furcons in just one single year, an assumed record. During this panel, Riley will highlight what he learned, things he loved, things he regrets, and how he did it all while on a budget. This will include tips on packing (Riley packs his entire fursuit and clothing in ONE carry on?), traveling and more when it comes to furcons! Riley will also answer any questions at the end about his experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Riley

Riley

DJ
Riley WinterLion is a hard pop and nostalgia DJ currently on his second tour. Riley's first year on tour consisted of 30+ performances across 20+ furcons and 10+ furry bar/club events in 13 states and 2 countries. Pop Nostalgic DJ spinning top hits from every decade 80s to now. Dance... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
DLCC 335

4:00pm EDT

From VRchat to Indie developer
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
"this panel is for anyone looking to transfer their vrchat avatar and udon knowledge into making a standalone game in unity from scratch, this is an entry level talk for anyone that has poked unity enough to upload a world or an avatar.

some of the main topics seen on this panel are, mono behaviour, input system, c# and unity components, animators, colliders and rigid bodies, we will assembly a super quick minigame that will help you understand the workflow of unity in a standalone project"
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
DLCC 315

4:00pm EDT

Metro NYC Furries/Bronies Meet ‘n Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
To paraphrase the opening of a 1950s TV series set in New York, “there are eight million furries in the Naked City.” Well, maybe not quite, but if you live in one of New York City’s five boroughs or its nearby suburbs (Long Island, Westchester or New Jersey) you’re one of the hundreds (if not thousands!) of furries and bronies in the region—most likely including quite a few close to where you live. Come by and make new friends or catch up with folks you haven’t seen in a while!
Speakers
avatar for Joe Strike

Joe Strike

Author, “Furry Nation” and “Furry Planet”, furry since 1988(!)
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

4:00pm EDT

Model Railroading at AC
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Brought some trains along to the con? Want to meet other model railroad furs? Just want to take some time out to watch the trains go by? We should have you covered! This panel will have temporary layouts in N, HO, & Lionel O-gauge for you to operate your equipment or potentially some of Transit's under watchful eye. There will also be a short presentation discussing Realistic Operations, Turning your Model Railroad into a boardgame! So stop by and get to know some Railfurs.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

4:00pm EDT

"Who Are You?" - Characters
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Some character spring to life your head (and then won't shut up about their story). Others have to be carefully crafted over time. Whether it's herd the cats of wild characters you have in mind or steadily coaxing their full story out, we'll talk about fleshing out your character through history, relationships, and how to make them feel realistic to your reader, relative to the story and world you're creating.
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

4:00pm EDT

Floor Wars Prelims
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
It's time for the Annual Floor Wars Prelims! If your team has signed up online, you must compete in the preliminaries in order to qualify for the main event. There are NO sign ups in-person. For group performances and pre-approved exceptions for the Fursuit Dance Competition, they will be covered in this event.
Speakers
avatar for Ronnie Noodles

Ronnie Noodles

Board Secretary, Director of Digital Services, Anthrocon, Inc.
Your friendly and wiggly noodle that does lots of things, including organizing for the convention and running Floor Wars and the Fursuit Dance Competition!Part of the Anthrocon, Inc. leadership and Board of Directors, a veteran fursuiter performer and stage presence of 15+ years... Read More →
avatar for Atsu

Atsu

Atsu is a choreographer, dancer and fursuit performer. Relatively unknown in his earlier years, he first took the stage at Anthrocon’s 2012 dance competition and since then has been making appearances at many conventions. He is most well known for his performances with the dance... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
DLCC 403-405

4:00pm EDT

Fursuit Marching Band Rehearsal
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Members of the Marching Band. All others contact Bennie Tiger
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C

4:00pm EDT

Charity Poker Tournament
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Anthrocon Charity Poker Tournament is returning this year! Join us for a fun marathon of Texas Holdem with your friends. All funds raised by entry registrations go directly to this year's charity organization! And the top few players will enjoy some excellent prizes.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Westin - Pennsylvania Room

4:00pm EDT

MTG Commander
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Come have fun with commander and lots of friends with varying power levels!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Westin - Butler

4:30pm EDT

Customer Service Horror Stories
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Come and listen to us tell stories of working the jobs you all dread but also have worked in at some point. If you've got a story to share, we'll toss you a mic and you can tell it! You're bound to laugh as we've got some interesting stories!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 333

4:30pm EDT

The Relaxing J-Pop Oldies Social Hour
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
This is a simple panel showcasing oldies J-Pop music from Japan throughout the later 20th century, from the 1960's through the 1990's. A simple panel where people can come in, listen to some great music, learn about the history of certain music groups, and also get to know about where music like this can still be purchased online. This is also a panel where people can talk about their experiences in Japan as well, and/or if they have any questions about traveling to Japan.
Speakers
avatar for Junir the Lion

Junir the Lion

Hi everyone! This is Junir the Lion. I have been going to furry cons since 2015, and have had my lion fursuit from ByCats4Cats since 2020. I tend to run both game shows and music panels at various conventions around the country, and I look forward to meeting everyone that attends... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

4:30pm EDT

The Alkali/Boozy Comedy Hour
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Boozy Badger

Boozy Badger

Attorney/Law Talking Guy, L&L
Boozy is a lawyer and comedic performer who has a bad habit of being shouty and enjoys the occasional libation. That’s about it.
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom "Main Events"

4:30pm EDT

Manokit Meet-Up
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Swim on over to hang out with other fellow Bark Sharks! Come chat, play some silly fish games, and snap a few pics of your fellow fishie friends.
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

4:30pm EDT

Let's Lego
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Hi there, do you like Lego in anyway shape or form? Me too. How about you stop on by and build with Lego with others as a relaxing space from convention going. Afterall both the Lego Fandom and the Furry Fandom go brick in paw as both creative and fun places to meet new people.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

5:30pm EDT

Culturally F'd Turns 10! Screening and Q&A
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Culturally F'd! The Ursa Major Award winning video series celebrates 10 years of making videos by, about and for furries, exploring the many different forms of media that furries take part in and celebrate. Screening clips from our entire 10 year history including "Fursuit History" "The Bone Zone" "Puplift: A Dogs Guide to Space" and more! Q&A with show creator Arrkay and writer/producer Tempe O'kun!
Speakers
avatar for Arrkay

Arrkay

Producer, Culturally F'd
Arrkay is lives in Toronto and has been producing video for 10 years. He works in the arts for a small theatre company.
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

5:30pm EDT

Going to the Gym 101
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Want to match the physique of your fursona, but don't know where to start? Well this is the panel for you! We'll cover the basics of finding a gym, developing a workout program, learning basic exercises, and giving you to the tools to get started on your fitness journey!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

5:30pm EDT

How to Host Effective Panels and Presentations
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Have you ever been to a panel or event that just didn't work out how it should have? There are ways to improve the effectiveness and quality of your event. Please come and join KP, Anthrocon's Director of PR, for tips that can help your panel or presentation - whether fandom or professional) be better. This panel is for both first tine panelists and seasoned presenters.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

5:30pm EDT

Uncle Kage's Story Hour
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Uncle Kage

Uncle Kage

CEO, Anthrocon Inc.
Known as "Uncle Kage" to his fans, Dr. Samuel Conway is not only a research scientist, but also an experienced raconteur who has performed on stage all around the country and even in such far-flung places as Germany, Australia, England and the Czech Republic. He has been called by... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom "Main Events"

5:30pm EDT

Wheel of Furtune & Furry Jeopardy!
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Furry game show fans: Kijani’s Game Show Extravaganza is back at Anthrocon! As usual we will play two classic game shows, Wheel of Furtune & Furry Jeopardy! Contestants are chosen out of the audience via qualifying rounds & contestant exams. Great prizes will be won, including free Sponsor reg for AC 2026! Don’t miss out on this authentic game show experience!
Speakers
avatar for Kijani

Kijani

Host of Game Show Extravaganza
Hiya! So excited to be back at Anthrocon assisting in the Web Services and Programming departments! I will be hosting a couple game show panels on Friday: UwU the Game Show Spectacular (for the con charity) at 11:30am and my usual Wheel of Furtune and Furry Jeopardy! at 5:30pm. Hope... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
DLCC 406

5:30pm EDT

Iggy's Improv Expo
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
The secret society of dear tricks on cruel friends presents to you an improv show with a variety of both short and long form improv games.
Speakers
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Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!I also am looking for living kidney donors--go to https://iggyland.org for all the information on that.F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022
Friday July 4, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
DLCC 319-321

6:00pm EDT

Pepper Coyote Live (SFW)
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Speakers
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Pepper Coyote

PepperCoyote's music table
Pepper Coyote has been singing and playing guitar around the fandom since 2010 when he started performing concerts with his first band look left. Now Pepper plays with Fox Amoore across the globe nearly 3 times a month.PepperCoyote has been making music at conventions for 12 years... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Westin - Allegheny Ballroom

6:00pm EDT

Talk the Talk - All About Dialogue
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Everyone has a particular way of talking. Even characters from almost the exact same backgrounds may develop their own idioms, grammar patterns, and unique forms of dialogue. How a character talks can reveal so much about them, and we'll discuss how to structure everything from slice of life conversations to villainous monologues in your story.
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

6:00pm EDT

Martial Arts Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
"What is it about martial arts that makes us stick with and suffer through endless training? Are we in it because it's a nerd-friendly sport? Fantasy and historic cosplay? Self-defense? Magic and mystery? Fitness with style? Something else?

Come to listen, talk, show off your favorite moves. I'll bring my gear.

Your host is a former USANKF competitor and tournament official, but all styles are welcome."
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

6:00pm EDT

Trinket Trade
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Do you have a few extra trinkets laying around? Stuff from a Fandom you don't connect to anymore? Or do you just want to diversify your trinket collection? This is the panel for you! Bring your trinkets to be able to trade with others, some free stickers and trinkets will be handed out as well. 
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

6:00pm EDT

6:30pm EDT

So You Want to be a Con Artist
Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Are you an artist trying to break into vending at con? Are you a dealer looking to improve the way you vend? Join us for this long running panel as we cover the many different elements one should consider with con vending including: different types of cons, applications, merch design, travel, booth set up, taxes, and more.
Speakers
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Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags
Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!
Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

6:30pm EDT

Puppet Workshop: Bird Marionettes
Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Join us for an intermediate level puppet fabrication workshop making fun dancing BIRD marionettes! The panel will have supplies for 20 participants, and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Participants must be comfortable working with hot glue. This workshop requires fine motor skills as we'll be working with fishing line and knot tying. All children need to work with an adult guardian, as this puppet takes a bit of coordination to finish. Once we've finished our marionettes we'll put them through their paces in a funky Puppet Dance Party!
Speakers
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Yve

Panelist / Puppetry Track Lead
Puppeteer, puppet builder, and stop motion fabricator!
Friday July 4, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
DLCC 411-412 "Puppetorium"

7:00pm EDT

Avian Anatomy
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
A discussion, with images, of avian anatomy, hosted by a veterinarian who specializes in avian medicine. Whether you're new to birds or already know them well, you should come away with something new. There will also be time to answer questions from the audience.
Speakers
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Aetus

Artist, Aetus Arts
aetusart.com
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 333

7:00pm EDT

Con History: From Costume Masquerade to Fursuit Parade
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
"85 years at Chicon, the 2nd Worldcon in 1940, a female costume maker known by the alias Morojo opened up her room, 689 in the Hotel Chicagoan, as a changing room for the first Costume Masquerade. Morojo’s room would be considered the first Con Suite and Cosplay Lounge. 50 years later these elements would evolve into the Headless Lounge and Fursuit Parade at the first furry cons. Join us for a 85 year long journey from the first fan conventions to the modern cons to today, and show how we are all part of one larger fandom family.
"
Speakers
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Con History

Convention History Project
Founded in 2013, the Convention History Project is a group founded by university students meant to document the history of modern fan conventions, covering all genres from stf, sci-fi, comics, anime, furry, Trekkie, brony, and more, all extending from the 1939 Worldcon model. Convention... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 407

7:00pm EDT

Shedding Inhibitions: A Guide to Public Fursuiting
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
"So you own a fursuit, know how to care for it and are having a blast with it at conventions? Great! Perhaps you've also considered bringing your fursona out into everyday areas, but the idea makes you uneasy, uncertain or insecure. This is very common, and understandably so - its a big step!

I'm Ferdinand, a ferret with fifteen years of public fursuiting under my belt, and I'd like to pass my experience and hard-won nuggets of knowledge down to you. In this informative panel, learn the important differences between con suiting and public suiting, as well as:

- where to go and not to go
- what to bring
- proper etiquette with the general public
- when to interact(and when to steer clear!)
- keeping your suit safe

...and more!

I hope you'll join me, and learn if public fursuiting is right for you!"
Speakers
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Ferdinand Ferret

A furry for 31 years and fursuiter for 16, I'm a black-footed ferret who loves cartoons, art, cosplay, Dr. Who and, most of all, EGGS! 🥚 I recently began staffing at furry conventions in New England, and am looking forward to hosting my very first panel at Anthrocon 2025!Bluesky... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

7:00pm EDT

Pokemon Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Calling all Pokémon, Trainers, Enthusiasts, and fans! Are you interested in catching them all? Snapping some pictures of your favorite Pokémon, hanging out with your fellow fanatics, or maybe you want to share your collections? Well this panel is for you!! We aim to celebrate a hobby that has brought together fans of all ages for over 25 years! So come on down to the Pokémon Meet & Greet! There will be a Fursuit Photo near the end of the panel!
Speakers
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Pyrra the Charizard

Indigo League Champion, Pokémon Furs
Hey there!Pyrra the fluffy Charizard here! Just your average, every day Sunshine State fursuiter here!
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C

7:00pm EDT

…and Action! - All About Description and Scene
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
With a world populated with vibrant character, how you tell the story can be almost more important than the core story itself. At the heart of writing is finding the right expression for the action in your story, and we'll discuss how to find the rhythms, word choices, and scene structures to best make your moments come alive for your readers.
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

7:00pm EDT

Grooves and Footwork Foundations Dance Workshop
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
"This workshop is a class to teach those attending to develop and apply an understanding of foundational movement within improvised street dance. This workshop (presented through a popping lens) will give dancers of all levels and styles the opportunity to develop grounding in how to use and create your own grooves, and to actively move around in space with rhythm. This workshop will be a participatory panel, so please be prepared to use your body to be one with the funk.

This workshop is taught by Theome, one of the members of the AC 2024 Floor Wars' winning crew Paws For Effect."
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 403-405

7:00pm EDT

The Classic Culinary Horror Show
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Come explore the crazy world of whacked-out vintage food! Witness Scary veggie-filled Jello molds, bizarre party concoctions, and questionable uses for frankfurters. Walk through the land of disastrous dishes, the perils of "Variety Meats" and Pimentos, Pimentos, Pimentos! This year, we have pictures....
Speakers
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Bushycat

Artist, GrayElf Graphics
Cat and music nut, a lover of everything purple, a fan of all things freakish and furry. Also, a serious foodie and lover of old stuff.
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 334

7:00pm EDT

Albedo: Platinum Catalyst
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The tabletop game inspired by and dedicated to the epic, soft-core sci-fi militaristic comic universe created by Steve Gallacci, which was actually a major influence in the initial coming-together of the Furry Fandom! Does your unit have the wit, grit and spit in order to overcome the invading Independent Lapine Republic forces that have come with xenocentric means of universal domination?
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Westin - Armstrong

7:00pm EDT

Fuzzy Tales: Under the Turbulent Sea
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
A century has passed since the events in Greece and Atlantis is abuzz with new rumors. A fleet of ships vanished during a storm weeks ago, carrying cargo of unknown origin. Recently, fishermen claim to have seen a strange glow beneath the waves, and whispers of a curse have begun to spread.You are part of an expedition, ordered by Poseidon to investigate the wreck and recover what remains of its cargo. But as you prepare to swim into the depths, you begin to wonder: What really happened to The Fleet and why do the fishermen refuse to sail near the site?
Speakers
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Red Eye

Owner, Fuzzy Tales Publishing
Friday July 4, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Westin - Lawrence

7:30pm EDT

Furry Language Exchange!
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
If you're in the furry community, you probably have friends representing different cultures and languages spoken all across the world. You've certainly at some point considered traveling internationally for a convention or a visit. If so, the Furry Language Exchange is a must-stop for you! Join us as we discuss how to learn a language, practice language learning with a "conlang", and meet some members of the international furry community. 
Speakers
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Alekivs

i’m kingsley! (he/him) i am a full-time tattoo artist and illustrator in richmond, virginia; i’ve been attending and selling at conventions since 2015. my work focuses on natural elements, especially botanicals and the relationship with life, decay, and the odd ways nature remembers... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

7:30pm EDT

Transformation and TF
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Transformation or TF has been a big part of the furry community just us for a discussion on transformation in our art, stories, and fandom.
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

7:30pm EDT

Bodybuilding 101: Becoming a Furry Bara Beef Boy
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Do you like Muscle? Want to learn how to get huge IRL and meet other furs with the same iron bug? Whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned lifter, this panel has it all: Training, Diet, Supplementation, and Lifestyle. Taught by the boofiest furry of them all, Dozer will leverage his 15 years of training experience to deliver the most informative and fun panel of your weekend
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

7:30pm EDT

Question This!
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Are you good at Jeopardy? Great - your knowledge will do nothing here! In this odd twist of the late Alex Trebek game show, we will be making the questions up as we go, and we will need audience suggestions for the answers! Join Status Ferret and an array of other characters as we improvise our way through Question This!
Speakers
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Status Ferret

iFC GoH ‘23; Programming Lead, AnthrOhio
I’m the equivalent to Alkali as going to a restaurant and asking for Coke and them saying “is Pepsi okay?,” because the answer is not really but you’ll tolerate it. Furry musician. Comedic performer. Yes, I will be on your panel. Ask me about my Beetles.
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 406

7:30pm EDT

Furry Jury
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
A mock trial featuring your favorite cartoon badger lawyer and real Kentucky Colonel: Boozy Badger, and his cadre of misfit friends who know next to nothing about the law. Watch as they flail around like courtroom muppets, Objecting to things, Overruling things that aren't even objections, and Sustaining the laughs.
Speakers
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Boozy Badger

Attorney/Law Talking Guy, L&L
Boozy is a lawyer and comedic performer who has a bad habit of being shouty and enjoys the occasional libation. That’s about it.
Friday July 4, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Westin - Allegheny Ballroom

8:00pm EDT

Iggy's Sketching A Kidney
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Iggy's own primetime special/skit show!  A collection of different ideas that at least Iggy may have found funny.  Some parts might be heartwarming, some might be depressing.  It's a really personal show and I hope you enjoy it!
Speakers
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Iggy

Song and Dance Dino, Fur Squared
Hey I'm a dinosaur!  Let's have some fun and play some games!I also am looking for living kidney donors--go to https://iggyland.org for all the information on that.F2 Guest of Honour 2019MCFC Guest of Honour 2023FurReality Guest of HonouriFC Featured Guest 2022
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 319-321

8:00pm EDT

Dook Meat'Eggr'eat (Mustelids meet)
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
"Are you a member of Mustelids or Mustelid allies?
Otters, ferrets, weasels, minks, martens, badgers, wolverines, stoats, sables, fishers, polecats, grisons, tayras, and ""relatives"" like skunks or even mongoose (like our host Kippefir)! All noodly tubbly long tail fierce critters are welcome to this greet and meet gathering!
Come meet other species' family members here! We will organize group photos twice (during and at the end of the panel). If you feel nerdy, host Gale Tazzin will have a poster table where you can learn about Mustelidae fun facts. There will be plushie props (egg, fish, bird) for you to pose for fursuit photos with, and you should absolutely bring your stickers to put on our Mustelid phylogenic tree poster! "
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA B

8:00pm EDT

Webcomics Meetup
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
A chance for fellow webcomic creators and readers to meet up in one place! Creators are encouraged to bring their comics.
Speakers
avatar for Charles Brubaker

Charles Brubaker

Smallbug Studio LLC
Cartoonist and animator from Japan! My titles include "Lauren Ipsum", "The Fuzzy Princess", and "Ask a Cat". I have also worked for MAD Magazine, SpongeBob Comics, Pencilmation, and more.
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

8:00pm EDT

Young at Heart: The Inner-Child Furs (18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Do you still like a certain sea sponge and their pals? Perhaps you enjoy bath time with some nautical-themed toys? Are you still awe-stricken and feel giddy with glee at the aquarium? Get ready to dive in for a little fun with others who also nurture their inner child. Make some new friends. Discuss your favourite sea creatures, even if make-believe! Stay for story time, if you'd like. This panel is a place where we're all safe to set aside being an adult for a while, and be Young at Heart once more.
Speakers
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Star Childbrite

Hi, I’m Star, and this is my Sched page. I’m a kid-to-teen cub, not so little, but plenty of time to grow! I love all things 80s & 90s aesthetic. Dayglo and neon make my eyes happy. Junk candy jewelry makes the perfect accessory. Layered shirts, leg warmers, scrunchies - gimme... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 408-410

8:00pm EDT

Street Fighter 6
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 1:00am EDT
Ready to put your l337 g4m1ng 5k1llz to the test? Come join us for our first ever Paws of Fury tournament series at Anthrocon! Each of our six events is open to players of all skill levels, and all proceeds will go directly to Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue! $5 Charity Donation for Entry
Friday July 4, 2025 8:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 1:00am EDT
Westin - Westmoreland

8:30pm EDT

ZOOLOGY 101 (18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
A semester-length zoology class condensed into a single panel time slot. Featuring ridiculous audience polls, weird hands-on experiments, and strange drawing challenges - all taught by real, actual scientists. ZOOLOGY 101 is the only class where attendance is 99% of your grade.
Speakers
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Dr. Wildlife

Dr. Wildlife, often known as "Doc," is a queer and trans zoologist dedicated to enhancing science accessibility through work in zoos and aquariums. With over fifteen years of experience, Doc's global contributions range from rehabilitating injured seabirds in South Africa to tracking... Read More →
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

8:30pm EDT

Fursuit Trouble-Shooting
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Tail in a twist? Zipper won’t stop snagging? Can’t lift your arms above your head? Let’s fix that! This panel is an interactive Q&A where we will discuss common fursuit construction pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to fix them when they happen. Feel free to bring your difficult fursuit items if you need specific advice!
Speakers
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Corgilope

Owner, Corgilope
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC 333

8:30pm EDT

Protogen Meet and Beep
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Fellow beeps and boops coming together to share their fascination with ram, among other things
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA D

8:30pm EDT

Transformation (TF) Meet and Greet
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Curious about transformation and the TF Fandom more broadly? Well-established and wanting to meet old or new TF friends? Head on down to the TF Meet and Greet to meet like-minded transformation fans and chat with people who share your unique sub-interest(s), or bounce between different groups and get exposed to some fresh new ideas! TF triggers may or may not be included with the panel.
Speakers
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Zil

Photomanipulator & Podcaster
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC Hall C - AREA C

8:30pm EDT

Zoids Fan Meet
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Do giant robot animals sound cool to you? Come chill with us! Meet up with other Zoids fans to discuss the past, present, and future of our beloved animal mechas.
Join our Telegram: ZoidsFans
Speakers
avatar for Varga

Varga

Retro video game and Zoids vendor.
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC 306-307

8:30pm EDT

$ - Mini Monster Plushie Making
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Ever wanted to try your hand at sewing a cute, fluffy plush? Come join us in making your own furry monster plushie! All materials provided, space limited to 25 attendees! $30 materials fee. Recommended for ages 12 and up since needles will be used to hand sew.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

8:30pm EDT

Puppet Workshop: Parade Puppet
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Join us for an advanced puppet fabrication workshop making a giant parade puppet! This large group puppet will be performed in the Fursuit Parade on Saturday! The panel will provide supplies for the construction of a 5 segment Sea Monster to match the year’s theme (the parade puppet will be different EVERY YEAR). Participants will be expected to know how to use scissors and hot glue guns. Join us to learn how to pattern and construct a puppet at a LARGE scale. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, experiment with a large artform, and meet fellow puppetry enthusiasts. If you’re interested in puppeteering for the parade please come help us build! Once we’ve finished building the puppet we’ll take it for a spin at the dance!
Speakers
avatar for Yve

Yve

Panelist / Puppetry Track Lead
Puppeteer, puppet builder, and stop motion fabricator!
Friday July 4, 2025 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
DLCC 411-412 "Puppetorium"

9:00pm EDT

Artists and Dealers Reception
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
(By invitation only) Meet and socialize with artists, dealers, guests, supersponsors and staff.
Speakers
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PeterCat

Art Show Director, Anthrocon
Art Show Director for Anthrocon
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 323-330 "Art Show"

9:00pm EDT

Inanimate Transformation: A History and Look at Statues, Pool Toys, Plushies, and More
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Plushies, pool toys, piñatas, statues, flatten beings, living fursuits, have all been growing in popularity within the furry fandom in the last few years, bringing more interest to inanimate transformation. What is the psychological draw to such transformation and can we trace the history of such shapeshifting in myth and folklore to the Golden Age of Science Fiction and Silver Age of Comics to the cartoons of the 80s and kid commercials of the 90s to the modern day.
Speakers
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Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags
Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 316

9:00pm EDT

Fursuit Tech - Innovations in Fursuit Making
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Fursuit making has never been more high tech! Learn about how laser cutters, 3d printers, sublimation printing, and rapid prototyping are being used to create fursuits in new ways. We'll be leading a discussion about processes and techniques used to bring new quality and style into fursuits.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 315

9:00pm EDT

Fursuiting 101: The basics
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
"Ever wanted to fursuit but didn't know how? Now you can!

Join Sylox in this informative and somewhat hilarious panel as he goes over the basics of fursuiting:
- Commissioning a fursuit
- Making the DTD
- Fursuit maintenance
- Health & safety
- Public fursuiting
- Performance

Anything and everything else!!!"
Speakers
avatar for Sylox

Sylox

My name is Sylox!I love sports, fursuiting, music production, DJing and traveling. I like meeting new folks and making friends!Feel free to hit me up!
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 403-405

9:00pm EDT

Fact or Furry(18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
"Fact or Furry is game where contestants are given 5 descriptions and have the answer if it's a real animal fact or a thing furries made up for chances to win prizes like free art or writing comissions
this 18+ version covers mating details and violence that are not good for children"
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 406

9:00pm EDT

Werewolf
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Find out if you've got what it takes to suss out the wolf...or be the wolf and try to overrun the village in this social deduction game of life and death.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:00am EDT
Westin - Somerset/Fayette

9:30pm EDT

Wolf Tales with NightEyes DaySpring
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Join author, novelist, and poet NightEyes DaySpring for a hour of readings from his extensive catalog of stories, novels, and poems.
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
DLCC 310-311

9:30pm EDT

Anthrocon Nightly Dance - Friday
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:30am EDT
DJ Set List

9:30 - Riley Winterlion (Y2K Pop)
10:30 - B.U.L.F. (Breaks)
11:30 - SUB SAVANNA (Bass House)
12:30 - Wild on Wax (Hip Hop)
1:30 - Ru (Trance)
Friday July 4, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 2:30am EDT
DLCC Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom "Main Events"

10:00pm EDT

Hypnokink 101 (18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
18+ Do you think your OC is the only one who can be hypnotized in a fun way? Come and learn the basics of hypnosis in the bedroom. We will go over all one needs to know to get started in hypnotizing and being hypnotized in this fun kink. Open to anyone with interest in the topic, regardless of experience in hypno or kink.
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

10:00pm EDT

Sovereign Eclipse
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 1:00am EDT
Come test out a new Furry sci-fi game being written by SteelTheWarrior (Mass Effect: Unity, Freedom Fighters & Your Imagined Furry Fantasy). Choose from a massive assortment of species and genetic culture combinations, and explore an immensely dynamic and complex new universe full of mystery, intrigue and betrayal!
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 1:00am EDT
Westin - Armstrong

10:30pm EDT

Creative Growth: Macro, Fatfur, and Inflation Artists Q&A
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Got any big questions for some of the fandom’s biggest creators? (Biggest, get it?) If you want to know how to grow your skills, your audience, or your appreciation of art, writing, music, celebrating size, this is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Buddy Goodboy

Buddy Goodboy

Vice Chair, BasementCon
Lawbradork—law, Gundam, comics, cartooning, furries. I don’t give legal advice! He/him.
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
DLCC 413-415 "Creators' Lounge"

10:30pm EDT

Not Too Grey To Play
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
So what if you're old? Greymuzzles want to have fun in the bedroom too! We'll discuss RL GM intimacy and representations of older characters in Furry Art. (Yes, we will be showing visual samples of same) This panel is for mature audiences who aren't ready to stop having fun yet. Feel free to bring your sketchbook.
Speakers
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Bushycat

Artist, GrayElf Graphics
Cat and music nut, a lover of everything purple, a fan of all things freakish and furry. Also, a serious foodie and lover of old stuff.
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
DLCC 406

10:30pm EDT

Lighting for Latex Photography (18+)
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
"Do you want your Latex photography to go from drab to fab? The secret is lighting and how to control it. Follow along as we teach you how to light your shiny, squeaky, friends.

This is a somewhat intermediate demonstration focused mainly on lighting. We likely will not go over camera settings or basic photography. "
Speakers
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
DLCC 408-410

10:30pm EDT

The Late Show with Boozy Badger
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Boozy Badger

Boozy Badger

Attorney/Law Talking Guy, L&L
Boozy is a lawyer and comedic performer who has a bad habit of being shouty and enjoys the occasional libation. That’s about it.
Friday July 4, 2025 10:30pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
Westin - Allegheny Ballroom

11:00pm EDT

Adult Writing - General
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
Our annual open discussion about writing adult and erotic content. This panel will cover the basics and some of the intricacies of adult writing such as word choice, pacing, and where the adult material fits in your larger work. We'll also look at making your adult work enticing to the reader and just how enticing it should be based on the purpose of your story. Must be over 18, or over the legal age in country of citizenship. IDs and badges will be checked at the door.
Friday July 4, 2025 11:00pm - Saturday July 5, 2025 12:00am EDT
DLCC 310-311
 

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