2025 Dragon Con Schedule
It’s that time again! Time to head to Atlanta and spend several days with 75,000 of my closest friends. My programming schedule is below, so come find me! And if I’m not scheduled to be on a panel, I’ll probably be in the American Sci-Fi Classics Track Room (Marriott M103-105), where I’m a track volunteer.
Dragon Con Newbie Walking Tours
Thursday, August 28, Noon-3:30pm
Main Programming (Marriott A601-602)
Want to get the lay of the land & find your way around the Dragon Con Campus? Did you know there is even a food court? Meet others new to Dragon Con by touring with veteran con-goers. Guided groups leave every 30 minutes. The last tours of the day will depart at approximately 3:30PM.
Dragon Con Newbies Discussion with Q&A
Thursday, August 28, 4:00-5:00pm
Main Programming (Marriott A601-602)
First Dragon Con, eh? Or, maybe you still find yourself confused or overwhelmed, even if it’s your 2nd or 3rd Dragon Con. Savvy Convention attendees will share tips & tricks to navigate this amazing pop-culture event. Audience Q&A.
Ultimate Starfleet Fantasy Draft!
Thursday, August 28, 8:30-9:30pm
Trek Track (Hilton Galleria 2-3)
Fortune decides the crew, you decide the mission! Each panelist will endure a draft to create their ultimate Starfleet crew, then you’ll decide who can take it all the way!
Dragon Con Newbies Discussion with Q&A
Friday, August 29, 10:00-11:00am
Main Programming (Marriott A601-602)
First Dragon Con? Do you find yourself confused or overwhelmed, even if it’s your 2nd or 3rd Dragon Con? Savvy convention attendees will share tips & tricks to navigate this amazing pop culture event. Audience Q&A
Red Alert: Murder at Starbase Sentinel
Friday, August 29, 8:30-9:30pm
Trek Track (Hilton Galleria 2-3)
A high ranking diplomat has been found dead aboard Starbase Sentinel! Now, with tensions at a breaking point, you are a Starfleet investigator tasked with solving the murder before an incoming fleet arrives to avenge their fallen leader and destroy the station! Play solo or as part of a team.
Classic Sci-Fi Fandom Feud
Saturday, August 30, 2:30-3:30pm
American Sci-Fi Classics (Marriott M103-105)
We asked 100 Dragon Con attendees to tell us their favorite answers for this 100% geek adjacent game show. Let’s play the Fandom Feud!
*It’s Classics Track Irregulars versus the audience, and I’m the host!
Exploring Strange Old Fics
Saturday, August 30, 11:30pm-12:30am
Trek Track (Hilton Galleria 2-3)
Fan fiction has always been an integral part of Trek fandom, with prominent and noteworthy works dating back to the first issue of Spockanalia in 1969 – works that have entered the cultural zeitgeist, launched careers, and even influenced on-screen Trek lore. But have you ever actually read them?
Wheel of Trek! Rotating Discussions
Sunday, August 31, 2:30-3:30pm
Trek Track (Hilton Galleria 2-3)
If you’ve ever wanted to program your own Trek Track panel, here’s your chance! Audience suggestions will be placed on the Wheel of Trek, and panelists will have to discuss whatever subject the Wheel lands on. Spin the Wheel and decide their fate!
The Star Trek Salamander Awards – Trek’s Best of the Worst!
Sunday, August 31, 7:00-8:00pm
Trek Track (Hilton Galleria 2-3)
Practice the art of democracy, and vote on the best worst episodes of Star Trek! Removing brains, turning into salamanders, evil goatees, space hippies, sexy space ghosts – Trek has had some doozies. So, which deserves to take home the top Salamander Award this year? Only you can decide!
Asexuality on Screen: Visibility & Beyond!
Monday, September 1, 11:30am-12:30pm
Diversity Track (Hyatt Hanover AB)
Delve into the nuanced portrayal of asexuality in media. This conversation explores representation, identity, and the importance of visibility in storytelling.