Friday
11 a.m.

Intro to underwater diving

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Want to learn about scuba or not sure if the adventure is there? Well swim on over and let me teach you a few things. I'm a 5 year seasoned commercial diver and I would love to have you in my talk about the world of both scuba diving and commercial diving. I hope that by the end you find it fun to join a massive community of water goers and underwater sight seers.

Hosts: Cyprus
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Friday, 11 a.m. to noon (1 hour)
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Dad Advice

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Dad Advice is where Bayou will use his advanced knowledge (level 44) about life, insurance, car and house buying, and other adult stuff. I'll be the dad to ask questions to and give answers about all the things school didn't teach you. I'll ramble about jobs, starting a business, and life planning.

Hosts: Bayou
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (30 minutes)
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11:30 a.m.

Your First Furry Con

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Main Events (Columbus)

Is this your first time at a furry con? Or even just your first time at MCFC? Well come on in and learn the dos and Don’ts of being at a fur con. From dealing with fur suits to the 6/2/1 rule. A great way to start your convention and learn the best way to have a good time.

Hosts: Pandez
Room: Main Events (Columbus)
Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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noon

Funny animals/furry history (1UP)

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Attention students: You've been given a 1UP and get to retake our course in 'Furry history and Funny animal comics!' This unit will be exploring the Golden Years of funny animal comics, 90s and 80s. Come visit the past with us and visit the founding of the furry fandom!

Hosts: Sirfluffymilo and Reggiepossum
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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1 p.m.

Furry yoga (chair edition)

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Neck, back or wrist hurting from all that gaming? Join your fellow furs in some chair yoga while we do some breathing and gentle stretches. The total time of breathing and movement will be 20-25 minutes

Hosts: Faye
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Friday, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (30 minutes)
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Meet the GOH

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Join us for an exclusive and inspiring conversation with our esteemed Guests of Honor! This special panel offers fans a unique opportunity to engage with Pandez and Quack Quack Honk. Hear about their creative journey, behind-the-scenes stories, and the experiences that have shaped their work. Come Chat and hang out with them.

Hosts: MCFC Staff
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Friday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour)
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2 p.m.

Ironclaw Intro Game

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Tabletop Gaming (Brule)

Generate characters and learn how to play the current version of IronClaw Anthropormorphic Fantasy RPG! All materials provided, just bring your imagination!

Hosts: Table Top Gaming
Room: Tabletop Gaming (Brule)
Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (3 hours)
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2:30 p.m.

Meet the Charity

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)



Hosts: Come meet our Charity to learn what it takes to care for a pack of wolves. Get your questions answered and answer some of ours to win some swag.
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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3:30 p.m.

3, 2, 1, Con Tech!

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

What tech goes into a furry convention? Servers and security, code and other cool things abound. Take a peek at the various components behind the scenes, learn about how things work now, and maybe hear about what we might have in the works for the future!

Hosts: Drykath
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (30 minutes)
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4:30 p.m.

Beyond Cats and Dogs: Caring for Unique Companions

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

A visual presentation and discussion on uncommon pets such as ferrets, rats, sugar gliders, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. We’ll cover Topics such as care, costs, and the level of experience needed to own each type of pet. The panel will conclude with an open Q&A and an opportunity for attendees to share their own experiences with these unique animals.

Hosts: Riley Shep & Atlas Ram
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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6 p.m.

Furry Thoosies

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Come out and enjoy talking about our crazy experiences at theme parks. We will talk about our favorite coasters/rides and our experiences along our park ventures.

Hosts: AnarchyStar
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (1 hour)
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The Trans Experience

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Want to learn more about what it's like to be transgender, prep for your own journey, or insight for potential relationships? Sigma had vaginoplasty surgery in July of 2022 & documented it all. From HRT, hair removal, surgery/recovery, post-operative life, & NO RESTRICTIONS to your questions!

Hosts: Sigma TheWolf & Absinthe
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Friday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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7:30 p.m.

Peer Support: Mental & Emotional Health

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Navigating mental or emotional health or needing insight to support a loved one? Let’s all support our fellow furry community with ideas, references, & input to navigate various struggles. Providing opportunities for open peer-to-peer discussion (and anonymous submissions).

Hosts: Sigma TheWolf
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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8 p.m.

Warrior Cats Trivia

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Make StarClan proud in a fierce trivia battle against your enemy clans! Test your knowledge of the Warrior Cats series (spoiler warning up to the end of Arc 8, ASC) in an hour-long quiz game about our favorite felines. There will be official and fan made merch prizes for the victors!

Hosts: Aeluromancy, Rodi the Snep, Feelinbatty
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Friday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (1 hour)
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9 p.m.

Furries After Dark: The Crossover of Petplay and the Furry Fandom

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

With this panel, we'll cover the crossover between the Furry Fandom and what some furries do After Dark; Pet Play. Some petplayers become furries, some furries become petplayers - we'll touch on the similarities and how one might draw someone to the other. If you're curious about this kinky alternative, come check out this panel.

Hosts: Casserole
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (1 hour)
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9:30 p.m.

Smut Writing Basics (from the eyes of a bird)

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Have you ever wanted to write smut? Do you have some kinky idea that you want to see on some paper that someone else should write? Do you want to commission spicy art without too many awkward questions? Nerytia, a semi-decent author will talk semi-decently about this in a discussion format.

Hosts: Nerytia
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Friday, 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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12:30 a.m.

YKINMK Your Kink Is Not My Kink - Understanding and Tolerance in the Kink Community

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

This discussion is focused on how tolerance and understanding are applied within the context of alternative lifestyles. We will explore topics related to the reasons individuals participate in these practices and acknowledge that such activities may not be suitable for everyone. Additionally, we will cover appropriate etiquette in relevant environments and how to conduct oneself responsibly and respectfully, regardless of personal participation. Fostering tolerance for diverse interests is essential for mutual understanding and mature interactions both within and outside these communities.

Hosts: Bayou
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Friday, 12:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (1 hour)
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Saturday
8 a.m.

Model Trains

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Interested in model trains, stop by and see A miniature railway showing trains, tracks, and scenery built to scale.

Hosts: Rubiks/floyd/winter
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (2 hours)
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11:30 a.m.

Learning the Ropes

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Learn the fundamentals of rope handling. Participants are encouraged to bring their own rope if possible.

Hosts: Smirk
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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noon

Long Form Writing: Plot Structure & Pacing

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Join Furplanet author Bill Siracusa (A Spot Of Murder, Drone 1 & 2, Overnight Shift) and VN head writer Toledo (Campo Largo) to discuss the basics of novel-length writing. Session will cover basic story construction, the 3-act plot structure, when to break it, pacing tips, and character & theme development with respect to 50k-150k+ written works.

Hosts: UnstableBill aka Bill Siracusa, Toledo
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. (1 hour)
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5 p.m.

Hypno and You

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Ever wondered what this hypnosis thing is all about? Been scared to dip your toes in the water? Come sit in on a friendly Q&A that will cover a bit of my history as a hypnotist, how it all works, and perhaps what benefits you could find from it in your own life to enhance both the more innocent and naughty aspects of our lives.

Hosts: Jinn and Sleepy
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Saturday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour)
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6:30 p.m.

Coloring with Quack

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Quack talks about Copic marker techniques. How they work with different papers, blending techniques, and more…

Hosts: QQH (GOH)
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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Sunday
1 p.m.

Job Searching 101

Track: Discussion / Presentation
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Looking to land your dream job? Join Edwin@Work for a discussion on navigating the job search, crafting a strong resume, and preparing for interviews.
Edwin holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has experience across a wide range of professions. Join the panel for an insider’s look at what employers are really looking for.
The session will wrap up with an open Q&A, so bring your job-search questions!

Hosts: Edwin@Work
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour)
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