2025 Panels Saturday

Cosplay and Mental Health   Ever felt stressed out while cosplaying or prepping a cosplay? Cosplay and Mental Health will talk about the stressors we have faced while cosplaying and how we intend to overcome them. Also, any personal stories are welcome as I have some myself! Always remember that you are not alone, and we are in this together. This is a safe place to talk about what is on your mind when dealing with the cosplay...

Cosplaying as a Couple   Two couples with a combined 40+ years of cosplaying talk about the (mostly) good and the (occasionally) bad of cosplaying together as a couple. Panelists Miguel and Lucy Capuchino and Shawn and Lisa Richter will talk about buying, making, storing and wearing their cosplays at conventions and events. We might even convince your partner to cosplay with you!   Shawn Richter, Lisa Richter, Miguel...

SUMO   Join Honu Sumo and learn all about Japanese sumo history and its community. A small demonstration follows with light sumo matches.   Honu Sumo https://honusumo.carrd.co/

The Martial Arts of Lightsaber Combat   Join us for an exciting introduction to Lightsaber combat! At SDS, we explore how the canonical Star Wars fighting styles are rooted in real-world martial arts. Our mission is to cultivate high-quality dueling skills by fostering a supportive community built on respect, inclusivity, and a shared passion for the fandom.   San Diego Sabers...

Beginning in Cosplay Construction: Steam Punk Edition   Join FatherChildCos in exploring steampunk fashion and understanding garments! Learn how to break down what you see and turn it into something you can create! FatherChildCos is an actual Father Child Duo! Using their expertise in many fields, they want to make cosplay accessible to everyone!