Plan your weekend ahead of time and see what events on offer at Queen City Anime Con 2023!
The schedule is subject to change
Sunday Convention Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Check out the map to see where all the rooms are located here!
Info / Registration Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Vendors Room Hours: 10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Games Room Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
D&D Campaigns: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cosplay Photography Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Food Truck Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Autographs with Cirque du Cosplay: 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Autographs with Ciaran Strange: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Cancelled)
Main Events
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Cirque du Cosplay
Cirque du Cosplay is a Charlotte based group of ground based and aerial circus performers who love to cosplay! These performers take cosplay inspired acts into the air for an unforgettable and one of a kind show.
Doors open at 11:30 AM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Ciarán Strange Concert (Cancelled)
LIVE IN CONCERT w/ Ciarán Strange — high-energy Main Stage performance to tracks
Doors open at 1:30 PM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Mermaid Cassie Bubble dance party, ft Tiana! Sugar High Siren!
Doors open at 1:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Ceremonies
Join us as we bring Queen City Anime Convention 2023 to a close!
Panel 1
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Dungeon Creation and Adventure Writing 101 with Goblins and Growlers
Learn the ropes, and some nifty shortcuts on TTRPG writing from award winning writers and adventure creators!
10:15 AM – 11:15 PM: Inosuke bootcamp
Come test your might and see if you can survive Inosuke bootcamp. Get your day started with a good workout (It is advised to bring deodorant, cologne, perfume. You may sweat during this panel)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Q&A with Ciarán Strange
From the Borderlands, to Wonderlands, Ciarán Strange has had many roles in between, and we invite you to take a look at how far they’ve come, and maybe where they’re going in their career. This is an exciting session with a renowned Voiceover expert you wont want to miss.
1:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Quid Pro Roll Podcast Live Show with Goblins and Growlers with Goblins and Growlers
A live recorded performance of the Quid Pro Roll Podcast
3:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Mystic DREAM! Presents: K-Pop Random Dance Panel 2023
Whether you know the dances or not, stop on by for some K-pop fun! Featuring a wide range from what’s popular now to classic hits. Everybody is welcome to participate.
Panel 2
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: How to Make Sushi at Home
Have you ever wanted to make sushi from the comfort of your own home? Learn the steps for making sushi rice, creating maki and futomaki rolls, where to find fresh ingredients, and much more!
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Sew Much Knowledge Quiz Game with Kiwi Ninamori
A test of cosplay construction and sewing knowledge in a jeopardy style quiz game. Do you know your sewing notions? How to read a pattern? How about building props? Compete against other members of the audience for prizes.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: The Davy Back Games with Solar Cosplay
Join us for the Davy Back Games! The Davy Back Fight is a traditional pirate game held in homage to the mythical Davy Jones, meant to challenge—and conscript—members of opposing crews. In this panel 2 teams will go head to head in a series of quick and simple games to see who will claim victory for their crew in true One Piece fashion!
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Guide to Paneling with Boderline Panels
Ever binge an anime and want to tell everyone about it? Afraid of public speaking? Have a panel idea but no clue what to do? Come join us for a celebration of the craft as we give you some helpful tips on everything from research to presentation! We’ll give you everything you need to run a successful panel, so come on down!
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Japanese Vocabulary Challenge!
Wanna learn some new vocabulary? Wanna better understand kanji? Want to have the chance to win cool prizes? This panel will allow you to guess various Japanese vocabulary based just on the meaning of its kanji. Each correct guess will earn you points, and the top three participants will win awesome prizes! You do not need to know any Japanese to participate.
Panel 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Reality Becomes Fiction
Have you ever seen an anime, manga, or video game character and realized they were similar to a real person? In this panel we’ll be covering many characters who are based on real people, causing reality to become fiction!
11:45 PM – 12:45 PM: Intermediate 3D Printing
Your new robot minion has finally finished your print, what do you do now?!?!Come join AssortedCreates as they lead you through the various ways to finish and paint 3D prints, as well as discussing more advanced printing materials and techniques.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Positioning Your Business or Side Hustle For Success with HokuProps
Are you an aspiring artist or maker looking to take your small business or side hustle to the next level? Join Chad of Hoku Props as he discusses key strategies for positioning yourself for success. During this panel, Chad will share his insights on everything from branding, marketing, hitting your goals, and knowing when it’s time to pivot. Growing your brand may seem scary, but at the end of the day, all it takes is proper positioning.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Blogging for Fun and Profit
Are you an aspiring blogger or interested in starting your own blog? Would you like to earn money by creating content for your hobby or pastime? This panel will teach blogging tips for improving content quality, building a following, putting money in your pocket, and much more.
Lounge
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: All Ages Karaoke
Join us for a family-friendly karaoke session! Whether you want to come sing your favorite songs or simply cheer for your fellow con attendees, we welcome all levels of participation!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Drag, Anime, Cosplay OH MY with Vanity House
Covering all that in between. Along with a special sequent called ask a drag queen.