’25 Panels/Events

Challenges of Working at NASA This Past Year: A List

On Sunday at 11:30AM, Dragon Con’s Space Track brought together a slate of recent NASA staff to talk about working at NASA, which saw a new Administrator—and even wildfires—shake things up at the storied agency this year. A.C. Charania, Scott G. Edgington, Les Johnson, Trina L. Ray, and Kim Steadman provided insight into not just the challenges but also their… Read more →

Steampunk Powered by the Cracks in History

Steampunk Powered by the Cracks in History

On Sunday at 4PM, the Hyatt Embassy AB filled with fans of gears, goggles, and “what ifs” for the “Steam Power is SF… Right?” panel on the Sci-Fi Literature track. Moderator Gail Martin, an urban fantasy and paranormal author, was joined by authors Patrick Dugan, David Boop, Philip Ligon, and Robert Ross. Together, the authors explored the roots, inspirations, and… Read more →

WTF is Grass?

WTF is Grass?

Earlier this year, Mouse Hecht had an unusual dream. The Science Track moderator dreamt that Dragon Con 2025 hosted a panel all about grass—and that she was woefully unprepared. Angry attendees clamored for botanical knowledge that she and her fellow track staff were unprepared to provide. After waking, Hecht swore that her nightmare wouldn’t come true. Gradually, she assembled a… Read more →

Happiness Machines

Happiness Machines

Astromechs, R2D2s, K-Nines, and Wall-E units invaded the Marriott A601-602 Sunday afternoon 4PM for the Star Wars Track session “Droid Builders.” The panel, composed of veteran droid builders from across the country including Andrew Schwartz, Cricket Lee, Rob Emery, and Tim Hebel, offered their advice along the way as moderator Eric Cummings took the audience through the process of creating… Read more →

Never Easy

The Fantasy Literature Track opened their Sunday programming in the Hyatt Embassy CD at 10AM with the panel “Military Veterans Who Write,” exploring the relationship between military service and writing. Rachel A. Brune, Jason Cordova, Darin Kennedy, Melissa Olthoff, and Robert W. Ross discussed the impact of military service on their work as authors. The group represent decades worth of… Read more →

A Conversation via Podcast

A Conversation via Podcast

To be a good guest, treat the host like a human being with whom you are having a conversation. On Sunday at 1PM, the Digital Media Track hosted “Be A Podcast Guest Pro: How to Get Booked (and Invited Back!)” at the Hilton Galleria 6. Moderator Clint Hall, a science fiction and fantasy author, led the panel featuring author-podcaster Bob… Read more →