Current MIT undergraduate studying software performance engineering, hardware acceleration and design. Hobbyist maker who loves to 3D print. Can also be found rock climbing.Talk to me about anything related software and hardware, bonus if there is pretty math :3
So you're a beginner interested in Amateur Radio... or maybe you're a long-time operator who wants to meet fellow furries in the field... or perhaps you fall somewhere in the middle? Ask yourself, do you want to get a chance to ask those burning technical questions to a panel of long-time radio operators and examiners? Want to get hands-on and a chance to handle various types of Amateur Radio gear and technology? No matter where you are on the experience spectrum, if you answered yes to the above questions, then you should come out to our Ham Furs Amateur Radio Q&A Session at Anthrocon! Based on the great audience questions we had at last year's meet-and-greet panel, we've slightly restructured our panel this year to offer an official Q&A session in addition to show-and-tell. Our team of Volunteer Examiners will be on hand before the FCC Amateur Radio Exam to answer your questions about anything from basics of Radio Frequency operations, to specific how-to for today's technology. Our panel has a combined 40+ years of RF, Engineering, and IT/Cybersecurity experience to draw on, and is happy to talk about our nerdiest hobby. If you have specific or very technical questions you'd like to have answered during the panel, please feel free to send them to sdwolf@sdwolf.com so our panelists can prepare an answer.
"Welcome to the team! So today is your first day at the SCP foundation? Trainees will join Dr. Groening (Puzz) for your initial introduction you the SCP foundation. The foundation's mission statement is to Secure, Contain, and Protect anomalous items, ideas, and lifeforms.
Often the only thing that protects the non-anomalous from the anomalous (and vice-versa) is a lack of knowledge, so secrecy is of utmost importance!
We will discuss the mission of the SCP foundation, discuss notable anomalies, and do our best to keep as many of our trainees as possible safe from losing all threads of sanity in the process.
Amnestics will be provided for trainees who wish to leave the program."
Ever wondered how people throughout time have conquered the waves? Come learn about how different cultures around the world built vessels for the same purpose, and the major innovations that have brought us to where we are now.
"At MIT our motto is ""mens et manus"", and we value above all, education for practical application. If we want a protogen, we are going to build one ourselves.
That was where we left off with at ANE 2025, but what's next? Showing it to the general public at the MIT Museum of course! Join Bunsen as he presents his year long journey from planning to making to presenting his Made-In-miT Protogen."
Current MIT undergraduate studying software performance engineering, hardware acceleration and design. Hobbyist maker who loves to 3D print. Can also be found rock climbing.Talk to me about anything related software and hardware, bonus if there is pretty math :3
Thursday July 3, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT DLCC 335
CyberConnect2 is a game development company located in Japan, best known for their games featuring Japanese manga such as the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja STORM series, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! They are also the developer and publisher for the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series.
In this panel, we will talk about the ins and outs of game development, along with the latest news and anecdotes from the most recent installment of the Fuga trilogy, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3.
After experiencing a career shift from a business company (CG software and game development machine sales) to a CG production company, he joined CyberConnect2 in 2010.He handles internal personnel, financial management, is the point of contact for orders and contracts both in Japan... Read More →
Thursday July 3, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT DLCC 319-321
Are you a furry interested in getting on the air in amateur radio? Want to get licensed so you can transmit on the amateur bands? Then come out to our FCC Amateur Radio Exam at Anthrocon. Our furry team of FCC-authorized proctors can provide all elements of the FCC amateur radio exam, up to the Amateur Extra level. Regardless of which level(s) of exam you take, there is a required exam fee of $15.00 (we can accept cash or Venmo) to cover our Exam Coordinator's (ARRL) fees. Re-tests are time-limited and require an additional $15.00 fee. For maximum success, we recommend all candidates study the FCC question pool using the ARRL's exam practice tool or similar, prior to taking the desired test(s): https://www.arrl.org/exam-practice If possible, please RSVP for this event by emailing sdwolf@sdwolf.com, to ensure we have enough materials for all candidates. Likewise, any questions on the panel or test can be directed to Shadow at the above email.
Do you love Kaiju? Are you a furry? Maybe you want to learn the dating habits of Giant flying turtles. Maybe you're wondering if King Ghidora likes video games? Maybe you have an idea for a Kaiju that calls Pittsbugh home? Come along to Kaiju Kaos, where giant monster lovers will present and discuss their love of kaiju and how these massive rubber titans fit into the furry community.
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!
Are you a kandi kid? Do you love going to raves? Or maybe you just like those cool bracelets people wear and want to learn to make them? Look no further than this panel! Run by multiple hosts we set up a "buffet style" **FREE Kandi event! We supply everything you need from beads to strings to cool charms and groovy tunes, and are happy to teach you the basics and help you throughout the process. There will be a free to enter raffle too of some super cool Kandi prizes! Search around the con for Easter eggs containing Kandi singles and maybe even another raffle ticket!
** Free entry and ability to make 1 free bracelet! If you would like to make more than 1, we kindly ask for a $5 donation to be made to our bead fund to keep the pawty going strong!
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
"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!"
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!
"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"
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.
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!
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.
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 →
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.
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!
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
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.
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 →
"Do YOU like treasure hunting? Traveling? Puzzles? Helping out the environment? Little trinkets? Or discovering secrets hidden ALL AROUND US that a majority of the population has NO IDEA EVEN EXISTS? Then YOU need to learn about the nearly 25 year old GPS game that takes place in almost every country across the globe!
Come learn about the amazing outdoor hobby that is Geocaching and meet other furries in geocaching! Come listen to Kidd explain what the hobby is, why it's perfectly made for furries, and hear her share some of her craziest cache adventures. Afterwords, come socialize with other furs, exchange accounts (and stickers), log trackables, and win some extra goodies for those who attend!"
If you've ever wanted to experience an entire new dimension which few other people have gotten the chance to see, all you have to do is look to the sea. Come learn about how the underwater world can be unlocked with scuba diving; the theory behind it, its applications, why you should get involved, and a live gear demonstration!
Join Casuallynoted as he talks about the process of preserving and archiving Superbia, an unpublished 1980s musical. Learn about the preservation methods, the musical, and why it is especially important that online communities like the furry fandom take on media preservation efforts in a digital age where everything is liable to become lost.
Hello there! I’m Cas. I’m a monkey, and an archivist! I like nerding out about a lot of silly things, including video games, music, and other kinds of media. Get me in a conversation about one of your passions and I’ll be happy to chat with ya for quite a while. :)
Saturday July 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT DLCC 334
Have you ever wondered why birds are so colorful, or why they do funny dances? Or, most importantly, the love life of birds? If so, this panel is for you! Join Jay Margolis, a PhD student in evolutionary biology, for a short educational lecture on bird color and behavior, followed by a Q&A on everything you could possibly want to know about birds and queer animal behavior!
Everyone always says “It’s not rocket science,” like rocket science is some impossibly difficult thing, but the basics of rocket science are pretty simple and easy to learn! Learn from a real life rocket scientist how this all works!
Mental Health Counseling that is Queer Friendly and Queer owned. Our therapist are well versed in sexuality and working with people who are not vanilla. We offer Acceptance And Commitment Therapy. We offer somatic therapy that can include yoga movements with our certified yoga therapist... Read More →
Saturday July 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT DLCC 403-405
Want to work in video games, but can't find a way to get your foot in the door? Or just want to know what it's like to work on a AAA title? Join us for a Q&A session with a team of industry veterans, and we'll answer any burning questions you might have about interviewing, portfolio creation, or working in the industry in general!
Ever wondered what ASMR is and how it's involved in the Furry community? Find out here! We'll go over the basics of ASMR, and show some of the people behind this growing community!
Believe it or not, this is a 100% Safe-For-Work panel... In fact, safety while working is the bottom line when it comes to this topic! This interactive panel is for all those who want to learn the absolute basics of ropes, rigging, and the various types of rope and equipment used in the fire/rescue services. We'll be examining rope access equipment and basics from an absolute beginner perspective, including: Discussing basic Personal Protective Equipment needed for rope rigging; Discussing the various types of rope/webbing, their uses, and safety considerations; Practicing how to properly tie some of the basic knots (figure 8, overhand, water knot) used in the fire service; Demonstrating how ropes can be used to construct basic mechanical advantage haul systems to move a load from one point to another; and Having an opportunity to examine, handle, and ask questions about equipment used by rope technicians, tower climbers, firefighters, and other rope access personnel. Attendees are welcome to come and only observe, however any attendee who handles equipment or participates will be required to don appropriate provided P.P.E (Gloves, Safety Glasses). While not required, long sleeves and pants are encouraged. Disclaimer: This panel is NOT sufficient training to attempt low, intermediate, or high angle rope work or to construct haul systems for overhead/life-safety lifting. Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised. Specific questions for the panelists can be directed to sdwolf@sdwolf.com prior to the convention.
This panel is for folks of all background who are in any way interested in geology. This could include everyone from curious individuals to folks who are currently working in geosciences. The panel will include a brief presentation on regional Western Pennsylvania Geology (made for general audiences, nothing hyper technical), along with some display samples from around the area. Afterwards there will be a little rock swap, and some free Fluorite specimens from the Gardner Quarry in Lillington, NC for those who pop in. It's recommended (but not required in any way), to bring samples of your own to trade with others, though they certainly don't have to be anything special.
Anthrocat is Anthrocon's new mascot and spokescat. Many don't realize how much work and effort it takes to bring Anthrocat to life. Come join the Anthrocat team to hear from the crew that does the VR, develipment, vocal work, body acting, fursuiting, pupwteering, and video editing that brings this loveable character to life. Photo ops with the puppet and fursuit will be available after the presentation.
