Anthrocon 2024

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Anthrocon 2024

4:00pm EDT

Historic Preservation in the Furry Fandom

Cultural groups may not realize the importance of historical preservation until after knowledge and artifacts have been lost or discarded. Come join a discussion about the challenges of preserving furry history, where the fandom stands today and what needs to be done in the future to build the institutions and infrastructure to preserve the past. This is the third installment of the panel with new content and an group discussion about what aspects of the current fandom should be focused on for preservation.

Speakers

Sturmovik

M

Manick

Thursday July 4, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

Fandom, Educational

7:30pm EDT

Queer Furry After Dark: Comics (18+)

Furry has had a history of engaging and exploring sexual content and ephemera, and comics have specifically played a part of this longer history, particularly with regards to queerness and difference. Join a panel of queer and trans artists and critics, as we discuss furry's wildest aspects and the opportunities they hold for queer and minoritarian fans. Featuring: Tofte, Glopossum, Braeburned, Cooner.

Speakers

Willow

Hi, I'm Glopossum! I'm a Seattle-based furry comic artst & illustrator whose work mostly focuses on queer sexuality, kink, and the trans experience. I've been an active and enthusiastic member of the furry community for nearly 20 years, and drawing for as long as I can remember! Thanks... Read More →

Brandy J. Lewis

University of California, Riverside

Brandy J. Lewis holds a doctorate in English from the University of California, Riverside. She specializes in Comics, Film and Media Studies, Queer Theory, and Science Fiction Studies, and she has interned with the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy, the world’s largest... Read More →

Tofte

Hiya! My name is Tofte, a.k.a. Christopher Polt — I'm an alpaca and a professor of Classical Studies who has taught at UNC–Chapel Hill, Carleton College, USF–Tampa, and currently Boston College. I specialize in Latin poetry, Roman entertainment and spectacle, anthropomorphic... Read More →

Cooner

Artist, Toon Raccoon!

A raccoon who's been a cartoonist, illustrator, and comics writer in the fandom for over three decades. Graduated from Moravian University with a degree in Graphic Arts, where he wrote a thesis titled "Sequential Art and the Use of Anthropomorphic Animal Characters" which earned Honors... Read More →

Braeburned

Hey, I'm Brae! An adult furry comics artist who has been creating queer furry art since 2010. I've attended over 70 conventions since then, regularly vending in furry convention dealers dens selling my original comics and more. In 2023, I was honored to be a Guest of Honor at Anthro... Read More →

Thursday July 4, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 406

Fandom, Educational

8:00pm EDT

Veteran Fur Benefits - For You and Your Families

We will discuss the different federal benefits available as well as how to apply for them. I will include copies of the correct VA forms for applying for each benefit and time permitting we will go through the most common ones step by step.

Speakers

ShadowFox

Air Quality Tech., Allegheny County Health Dept.

I am an army veteran fur from Pittsburgh that has worn many hats over the years. Some of my experiences include, but are not limited to, UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief, security guard, car technician, and Veteran Service Officer for the American Legion. If you have any questions or would... Read More →

Thursday July 4, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

Fandom, Educational

10:00am EDT

Game Mastery 101

An introductory panel for people curious about running their own tabletop RPG! Emphasis will be on fundamentals, that is, stuff to be thinking about before you sit down for session 1.

Speakers

Kevin the Hyena

Friday July 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 333

Fandom, Educational

12:30pm EDT

So Your Kid Dragged You To Anthrocon

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.

Speakers

Arrow Quivershaft

Dr. Elizabeth Fein

Friday July 5, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 317-318

Fandom, Educational

2:00pm EDT

The Early Days of the Furry Fandom

A talk on the early days of the furry fandom before the term furry was even coined and the early days of the 1990's during the formation of the community

Speakers

Faust Wolf

Friday July 5, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DLCC 333

Fandom, Educational

3:30pm EDT

So You Want to be a Ride Operator

Visiting amusement parks is a classic summer pastime, but have you ever been curious about what it's like to actually operate the rides? Come join us as we cover the ins and outs of being a professional button pusher with 6 years of being FUNemployed at parks across the US

Speakers

S

Stormy

Friday July 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
DLCC 334

Fandom, Educational

5:00pm EDT

Rollercoaster Enthusiasts Meet Up / Ask A Ride Op 2: Electromagnetic Launchaloo

The theming for this year is in our favor, so let’s have a meetup like never before! Throw on your favorite coaster T-shirt and bring every CoasterDynamix nano you’ve ever come to own because this is the roller coaster enthusiast meetup! No matter your credit count we welcome you to come and discuss any and all things related to rides. We also want to welcome all ride operators and other park representatives that would like to discuss aspects of the industry they feel comfortable sharing. Whether you work for Six Wags, Unifursal, or even IOwOE, we’d LOVE to hear about your experiences! (Note: we strongly recommend keeping your employer’s confidentiality policies in mind as not everybody has the same access to information as you may do)

Speakers

Shaccks

26/Furry/Coaster enthusiast/Ride op (kinda)

Friday July 5, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

Fandom, Educational

5:30pm EDT

Shifter School Presents: The History of Shapeshifters

Welcome to Shifter School, today’s class is on the history of shapeshifters, werebeings, and therians. You might know about werewolves, but did you know of the different types? How about fox (huli jing, kitsune) and hyena (bouda, bultungin) shapeshifters? How about tanuki, nagual, tikbalangs, kelpie, selkies, adze, and more? Join us for a look at how cultures from around the world have portrayed us shapeshifters.

Speakers

Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags

Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!

Friday July 5, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 315

Fandom, Educational

7:00pm EDT

Celebrating 90 Years of Conventions - From Worldcon to Anthrocon

From the Worldcon July 4th weekend in 1939, the first 3-Day fan convention, to this July 4th Weekend in Pittsburgh, we celebrate a triumphant journey of the history of fan conventions. Let’s look back on how we got here, the birth of the hotel block, party floor, cosplay masquerade, artist alley, dealers hall, programming track, filk music, all the way to us furries and everything we brought to the scene. A special 2024 panel presented by Convention History and the Brave New World comic series in a year-long celebration of 85 years of conventions. This panel is dedicated to our dear friend Sy/Mark Merlino.

Speakers

Convention History Project

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 5, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

Fandom, Educational

8:30pm EDT

Furry History: A Conversation

What makes history, and how do fans step into the historian role and toy with a system traditionally bent towards upholding power and normative culture? Join us for a panel and discussion invested in furry as a difficult-to-cement abundance of stories and histories. Featuring: Tofte Alpaca, Bash Piñata, & Chipper Wolf.

Speakers

Chipper

Arf! I am a furry historian specializing in the evolution of furry digital media (and still with so much to learn: please teach me!). When not TFing into a derpy werewolf or imperious bat, I also teach academic humanities, incl lit, writing, and queer stuff.

Brandy J. Lewis

University of California, Riverside

Brandy J. Lewis holds a doctorate in English from the University of California, Riverside. She specializes in Comics, Film and Media Studies, Queer Theory, and Science Fiction Studies, and she has interned with the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy, the world’s largest... Read More →

Convention History Project

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 →

Tofte

Hiya! My name is Tofte, a.k.a. Christopher Polt — I'm an alpaca and a professor of Classical Studies who has taught at UNC–Chapel Hill, Carleton College, USF–Tampa, and currently Boston College. I specialize in Latin poetry, Roman entertainment and spectacle, anthropomorphic... Read More →

Friday July 5, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 335

Fandom, Educational

12:00pm EDT

Finances: Beyond the Basics

Go beyond the basics of finances to really kick off your financial independence journey. *Note: Panelist is not a licensed financial advisor, and you should always do your own due diligence or seek professional assistance when it comes to financial mattersl

Speakers

Loween Redtail

Saturday July 6, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

Fandom, Educational

12:30pm EDT

Tigers and Bears and Coasters Oh My: A History of Japan's Oldest Theme Parks

Once a botanical garden and a zoo, the Hanayashiki of Asakusa, founded in 1853, is Japan's oldest theme park. In keeping with this year's Anthrocon theme, this talk will introduce its early history, its evolution, and how it measures against other, newer parks and related innovations in late 19th and early 20th century Japan. How has such a relatively small venue survived? And what does all of this have to do with Super Smash Brothers? The answers may surprise you!

Speakers

Quuxum Mephitida

Slide Rule Skunk, WPAFW et. al.

Gaming, musteloidae, Linux/Unix

River Soorjcat

Saturday July 6, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

Fandom, Educational

5:30pm EDT

Shifter School Presents: So You Want to be a Shapeshifter

Welcome to Shifter School, today’s class is an orientation for all you new to the Shifter World. We will cover the history of our fine institution and teach you the ins and outs of how to adjust to your new transformation. Life might be a big change if you are a new werewolf, but might be even more difficult if you are an elephant or goldfish shapeshifter. Don’t worry we will help get you on the right track for living a fulfilling life as a shapeshifter. (Or if you are a human, this panel will give a lesson on how to write werewolf and shapeshifter characters for your own creative endeavors. Covering narrative elements, tropes, as well as showcasing TF comics from different creators.)

Speakers

Bash the Pinata

Furry Flags

Bash the Piñata!Artist, historian, scholar!

Saturday July 6, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
DLCC 335

Fandom, Educational

8:00pm EDT

90 Years of Fantasy, Furries, and Fandom

A companion to our 90 Years of Conventions panel, this panel looks at the historian of modern fandom and the early roots of furry fandom. From the anthropomorphic heroes of early science fiction and fantasy zines from the 1930’s, to the talking animals in the funnies, cartoon animals in comics, cartoons, and animation, to the fanzines which gave rise to Steve Gallacci’s Albedo, the birth of the Cartoon Fantasy Organization, and birth of furry room parties and furry cons. This panel is dedicated to furry pioneer Mark Merlino and celebrates 90 years since the founding of the SFL, the first organized fan club.

Speakers

Brandy J. Lewis

University of California, Riverside

Brandy J. Lewis holds a doctorate in English from the University of California, Riverside. She specializes in Comics, Film and Media Studies, Queer Theory, and Science Fiction Studies, and she has interned with the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy, the world’s largest... Read More →

Convention History Project

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 →

Joe Strike

Saturday July 6, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
DLCC 407

Fandom, Educational

9:00pm EDT

Welcome to Heck

Saints & sinners are invited to a lighthearted look at the underworld as depicted in anthro media, from Looney Tunes and Rocko’s Modern Life to fandom faves like Hazbin Hotel and Jack!

Speakers

Vaz

27 | he/him | toon cat type thingI've been hosting panels for four years, including "Welcome to Heck" at ANE and "I Want My FMTV: Furries In Music Videos" at TFF and FWA!I work in the music industry during the day and eat too much Thai takeout at night.

Saturday July 6, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DLCC 316

Fandom, Educational

10:00am EDT

Boozy's Basic Law

Are you getting law advice from Reddit? Do you believe you don’t need a lawyer because “you’ve seen enough Law and Order”? Boozy tells you why you’re wrong, and explains common misconceptions about the legal system.

Speakers

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.

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DLCC 319-321

Fandom, Educational

10:00am EDT

Furry Yoga

Furry yoga is a weekly free program hosted on Youtube! The purpose of this panel is to spread the reach of this twist on Yoga! Over the course of the panel workshop Fuzz Buttons teaches everyone the basics of Yoga with a furry costume twist! Feel the power of yoga & entertainment with Furry Yoga.

Speakers

Linxfox

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
DLCC 408-410

Fandom, Educational

11:30am EDT

Furry Storm Chasers

The Science of Chasing Tornadoes

Speakers

M

MAWDOG

Sunday July 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
DLCC 316

Fandom, Educational

1:00pm EDT

Furry Business Basics

An entry-level intro to furry-focused business. This is a general information panel and will cover topics such as marketing, taking commissions, business practices, and navigating the unique opportunities the furry fandom offers for aspiring creatives.

Speakers

Auki_Kitty

Sunday July 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DLCC 334

Fandom, Educational

1:30pm EDT

Furry Travel Tips and International Furry Events

Ever look at furry events abroad and think they're unreachable? Travel is cheaper than you think! Join Shugnussy and friends as he shares tips and tricks on how to maximize your travel potential.

Speakers

Shugnussy

I miss the dollar menu

Sunday July 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
DLCC 333

Fandom, Educational

3:00pm EDT

CyberSecurity and You

Cybercrime has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Cmdr Kitsune is himself a victim of cybercrime who has worked with information systems for more than 30 years. Come and get some tips on how to be less vulnerable, protect your identity, and your money.

Speakers

Rev Cmdr Kitsune

I'm just zis guy, you know?

Sunday July 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
DLCC 333

Fandom, Educational