Friday
noon

Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

6 p.m.

Furries in STEM Meetup

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Meet and chat with fellow furries who are aspiring to—or already working in—STEM fields!
Share your career journey, swap advice, and connect with like-minded furs who love science, tech, and creativity just as much as you do. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in your career, this is a great space to learn, grow, and make new furry friends!

Hosts: Bellamare, Blamthis
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (1 hour)
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Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Friday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

Catz: A Feline Frolic

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

A function for feline furs to meet and chat, from the smallest of black-footed cats to the largest of smilodons. A group photo will be taken at the end.

Hosts: Emil Leidy
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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9 p.m.

Dragon-palooza!

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Are you a dragon, wyvern, kobold, a scalie, or just someone who enjoys all things scalie? Then this panel is for you! This is a simple meet and greet meant to form connections and close interactions as well as to potentially make new friends!

Hosts: Aerith Dracenfeather
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Friday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (1 hour)
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Saturday
8 a.m.

Intergalactic Trading Post

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Swap and find all matter of unique items at the trading post! Pins, stickers, charms, oddities and everything in between, let's trade! If you do not have anything to trade, Xanu will have a notebook where you can trade a doodle for something.

Hosts: Xanu
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (1 hour)
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9 a.m.

Red Panda Meetup

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Meetup for red pandas and friends of red pandas alike! This panel is for fellow wahs to meetup and do a sticker swap. Plan on a group photo at the end of the panel!

Hosts: Mutz
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (30 minutes)
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10 a.m.

Metalhead Furs Meet n Greet

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Do you like heavy metal, hard rock, and punk music? Want to meet fellow metalhead furries? Come join and say hello! Show off your

Hosts: Candro
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (1 hour)
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Super Sponsor Brunch

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Super Sponsors please come join our guests of honor for a friendly Saturday brunch. While you are enjoying your brunch you're welcome and encouraged to converse and chat with our guests and staff members.

Hosts: MCFC Board
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon (2 hours)
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noon

Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Femmes & AFABS Meet

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

A casual meet and greet welcoming all women and all AFABs. Join us to connect with other femmes, and share experiences from within the fandom.

Hosts: Verity, Zuri
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (1 hour)
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3 p.m.

Don't Take This Panel For Granite!

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)

Calling all rock, fossil, and shiny enthusiasts—come one, come all! Show off your favorite piece, whether it’s a rock, fossil, or something shiny. Have items to trade? Even better!
Curious where to find Michigan’s state rock and other local shinies? FenFen will walk through where to find them.

Hosts: Coffee FenFen
Room: Panel Room 1 (Joliet)
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hour)
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Babyfur Meet and Greet and Discussion

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Are you a Babyfur or a member of the ABDL community or are you just curious as to what this section of the fandom is about? Come join us for an hour of discussion and mingling and making new friends.

Hosts: Cajaka
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hour)
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5 p.m.

Little Paws Pre-school (An Age Regression Experience)

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Welcome to Little Paws Pre-school, where every day is a field day! Play with toys, watch cartoons, make arts & crafts, participate in fun activities, win prizes, and meet other littles! Wear your cutest little outfit and get your picture taken for our school yearbook! Show off your special talent or prized possession in our first ever Talent Show & Tell! (sign-ups TBA)

Hosts: Mar Mar, Milila (Lass Of Scales), Lanier The Deer
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Saturday, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (2 hours 30 minutes)
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6 p.m.

Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

8 p.m.

Pawfect Match: Speed Friending for Furries & Their Passions

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Pawfect Match is a fun way to make new friends in under an hour! This will consist of 6-8 tables with ice breaker questions and activities! Each group will rotate tables every 10~ minutes with a new prompt/activity.

Hosts: Noivarex
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Saturday, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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10 p.m.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Furs

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Panel for furs who are fans of the Pokemon TCG Pocket game! Casual meetup to talk Pokemon, trade cards or battle. (real cards and other Pokemon games are welcomed!)

Hosts: Totti
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Saturday, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. (1 hour)
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11:30 p.m.

Sketchbook Swap

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

Love art trades? Have a character you just can't get enough art of? Come to the sketchbook swap! Bring a sketchbook and a ref sheet (physically highly preferred) of your character and swap sketchbooks with fellow furries to scratch that art itch! All ability levels welcome! Don't have supplies? Basic paper, pencils, and markers will be provided.

Hosts: Royal and Fallon
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Saturday, 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (1 hour)
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Sunday
9:30 a.m.

FatFur Roundup!

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Come hang out with fellow Fatfurs and Inflation furs! This panel is a meet and greet for anyone into furs of the bigger variety. Snacks not included!

Hosts: Cody Hyena
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (1 hour)
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10 a.m.

Macro/Micro Meetup

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

A relaxed meet-and-greet for size enthusiasts of all sizes. Attendees can enjoy a friendly social atmosphere, as well as photo opportunities with cardboard props.

Hosts: Conrad, Scavengerfox
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (1 hour)
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11:30 a.m.

Trashfurs meetup!

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Raccoons, Opossums, Rats, Skunks and more. The humans forgot to latch the dumpsters properly and we found a way in! Come meet with fellow opportunistic species that specialize in scavenging.

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

Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Sunday, noon to 5:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Retro Tech Meetup

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)

A meet for those with vintage hardware, from Amigas and CRTs to Minidiscs and VHS. Polaroids will be taken. Please bring power strips. S&P Approved.

Hosts: Emil Leidy
Room: Panel Room 2 (Marquette)
Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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1 p.m.

Show Me Your Camera

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

Photography is a passion for a lot of us, whether it’s a hobby or something more. Film, digital, or even tube setups—bring it along! High-end or delightfully weird, all gear is welcome. Come by and show off what you use to capture the shot.
Bonus hint: Fursuiters, this one might be a good one to pop into if you want to get a few more pictures!

Hosts: Drykath
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (1 hour)
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3 p.m.

Sanrio Fans Meet n' Greet!

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)

A meet up for fans of the Japanese brand Sanrio and its characters! Come to meet up with other Sanrio fans and show off your merch/apparel and discuss your favorite characters! There will also be a sticker/pin/merch swap for those interested.

Hosts: Wish(y)
Room: Panel Room 3 (LaSalle)
Sunday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hour)
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6 p.m.

Sponsors Lounge

Track: Social / Meet & Greets
Room: Sponsors Lounge (Mackinac Ballroom)

Welcome to the Sponsor’s Lounge, an exclusive retreat for our valued sponsors! This private space offers a cozy escape from the energy of the convention, providing a comfortable place to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow sponsors.

Enjoy a selection of complimentary Faygo during lounge hours. In the late hours, unwind with alcohol service, perfect for a laid-back evening with friends and fellow convention-goers.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick break, catching up on messages, or enjoying a late-night snack, the Sponsor’s Lounge is here to enhance your convention experience. Thank you for your generosity—sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Sunday, 6 p.m. to midnight