The “Dive into Diversity: Your Media Adventure Awaits!” panel kicked off 2025’s Diversity in Speculative Fiction & Literature Fandom Track on Thursday, 7PM, at Hyatt Hanover AB. Moderator Joy Stephens asked the guests how representation is changing and what we may see and want to see in spec fic and fandom. Panelists Noel E. Plaugher, Afua Richardson, and Sorah Suhng answered… Read more →
You can tell when someone is being authentic versus faking it or using gimmicks just to get noticed. On Sunday at 2:30PM, the Digital Media Track hosted “Using Social Media for Real-Life Success” at the Hilton Galleria 6. Moderator Michelle Pokopac, cofounder of East by Southeast, led a candid discussion with filmmaker Naomi Smith, comedian Jack Ha, and musician/actor Alan… Read more →
On Monday at 11:30AM, the Science Track presented panelists from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Defense (DOD), and academia to discuss the broad strokes of receiving or applying for government funding generally and specific to science. As an overview, the panelists stressed that the U.S. Government (USG) is the largest supporter of science and research and development (R&D)… Read more →
The parade is a yearly tradition at Dragon Con, one that brings out attendees and Atlanta locals alike. Here are just a few photo highlights from this year’s event. Photos by the Dragon Con photography team.
The High Fantasy track closed out its Dragon Con 2025 schedule with an examination of the final chapter in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. “The Scouring of the Shire” panel brought together Kacy Lyn Ezell, Alicia Fox Lenz, Kristin Cairns, and Constance Wagner to Marriott L401-403 on Monday at 11:30AM to discuss the place, purpose, and ultimate meaning… Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 Mouse was woefully unprepared. Angry attendees clamored for botanical knowledge that they and their fellow track staff were unprepared to provide. After waking, Hecht swore that their nightmare wouldn’t come true. Gradually, they assembled a… Read more →
