Program Grid and Descriptions
listed in Alphabetic order by Panel Title
9s Has Hacked The System
Sunday 10:30am-11:30am Coral D
9s has hacked into the bunker system and has found some pretty juicy search histories (created by the audience). Enjoy as the dirty laundry is aired out! Hosted by Zero and Sushi
Austin Hour
Sunday 12:30pm-1:30pm MainStage
Q&A, Guest Panel
Austin Tindle is a pretty awesome guy! Do you have a question about his roles, the industry or even his life and likes? Bring them to this panel and enjoy an hour with Austin!
Hosted by Austin Tindle
Battle of the Beach Episodes!!
Sunday 2:00pm-3:00pm MainStage
Gameshow
Are you passionate about beach episodes? Isn’t everyone?? Don’t we all have a beach episode that we SWEAR is the best out of all beach episodes? Well nerds, now is your time to vote for your favorite and make sure it takes home the crown! Come vote in this bracket showdown to see which is the best of the best!
Hosted by killercosplays
Brushbug Hide and Seek
Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm Oakdale 3
Interactive, Fandom
In Witch Hat, there is a wonderful creature called Brushbug. He often shows up in unexpected places. Can you find him?
Hosted by Eternal Starlight, Ever Dreams Creative and Foxcrofty.
Button Making
Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Duke Slater
Arts & Craft
Bring your own designs or use our blanks and markers to make your own 1 ¼” pin back button and take home the best souvenir from the conventions! Limit to 5 per person.
Hosted by TJ Van
Closing Ceremonies
Sunday 5:00pm-6:00pm MainStage
Presentation, Con Run
Every con must come to an end. Come join the AnimeIowa Con Executives to recap the weekend and release some special announcements!
Hosted by AnimeIowa.
Cosplay 102: All About Fabric
Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Coral E
Cosplay
This is a beginners guide to working with fabric.
Hosted by Bailey and Becca.
Craft/Cosplay Supply Swap Meet
Sunday 10:00am-11:00am Duke Slater
Arts & Crafts
Just finished a project and have extra leather? Maybe you ended up not using a zipper and don’t want it holding up space in your craft box. Bought one to many wig brushes and now your tackle box won’t shut? Stop on by and trade your wares with fellow attendees and go home with a new project!
Hosted by Kat.
DnDoodles
Sunday 2:30pm-3:30pm Coral E
Hobbies
Think you’re familiar with DnD Monsters? Join our drawing game where you draw them from their monster descriptions!
Hosted by LuckyPupCosplay, Wormungandr and The Pufferfish.
Dungeon Court
Sunday 12:30pm-1:30pm Oakdale 3
Community
Crit is now in session! Victim of a TPK? Dissent in the party? Submit your case before the judge and let the jury decide your fate!
Hosted by Blushing Violet Cosplay, Kei and Tyler.
Epic OST from Anime You Don’t Know
Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Wallace
Cultural
Explore the soundtracks of forgotten and underrated Anime. Because even obscene series can have amazing music.
Hosted by DT
Fanfiction Bingo
Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm Duke Slater
Gameshow
Come play some good old fashion bingo! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
Hosted by Emma and Cassandra
Guess The Anime!
Sunday 3:30pm-4:30pm MainStage
Gameshow
Come join us in guessing that Anime! This is a gameshow where we give you a poorly described Anime and you have to guess what it belongs to.
Hosted by Whiskycow, Hannah and Dirk.
Historical Tips for Modern Cosplay
Sunday 9:30am-10:30am Wallace
Cosplay
How is a Lolita skirt like a 1700s shirt? Learn this and more on how to level up your cosplay with lessons from the past!
Hosted by Blushing Violet Cosplay and Kei.
Hopes Peak Vacation
Sunday 2:30pm-3:30pm Wallace
Fandom
A hope filled event that is filled with games and interactive events such as Q&A, class trials and a game of hangman!
Hosted by River, Mason, Aidan, Leon, Aoi, Gundham, Toko and Mason.
How To Make a Successful Group Cosplay
Sunday 3:30pm-4:30pm Oakdale 3
Cosplay
Want to get a group cosplay together but it never seems to work? Come and learn some tips and tricks by someone who made it happen!
Hosted by Dragon
How to Submit and Host Strong Panels
Canceled
Sunday 9:00am-10:00am Oakdale 3
Community Related
Ever wanted to submit and host your own panel but didn’t know where to start? Hi, my name is Ajax and I have been hosting around 10 panels a con season for 7 years now! I am here to share what I do from Q&A panels, In character, game panels and much more!
Hosted by Ajax
Introduction to Embroidery
Sunday 2:30pm-4:00pm Duke Slater
Arts & Crafts
Want to learn how to add embroidery to your cosplays? Check out this panel! All skill levels are welcome and supplies will be provided.
Hosted by Ankhensepnamun and Bridgett.
Lilly Kiss Idols Debut Live!
Sunday 2:00pm-3:00pm Oakdale 3
Idol
We are doing an idol performance with songs from Love Live! The 9 of us will be dancing to entertain you with 6 songs!
Hosted by the Lilly Kiss Idols
Lolita Fashion 101
Sunday 9:00am-10:00am Coral D
Cultural
Are you interested in cute clothes? Come join us for an inclusive beginners guide to Lolita Fashion!
Hosted by Nic.
Mindbridge Board Supercon Meeting
Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm Wallace
Meeting
This is the yearly meeting held at AnimeIowa for Mindbridge, the parent organization of AnimeIowa. This is a closed meeting for Mindbridge boardmembers, if you are interested to hear about Mindbridge please attend the General Meeting that follows.
Hosted by AnimeIowa
Mindbridge General Meeting
Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm Wallace
Meeting
All are welcome to attend this meeting with Mindbridge, the parent organization of AnimeIowa! Learn more about our sister conventions and the organization behind our convention.
Hosted by AnimeIowa
Monogamy? In this Economy?
Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm Coral E
Presentation
A run through of ethical non-monogamy and a Q&A with a panel of experienced hosts.
Hosted by Helia Cinders
Otaku Charades
Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm Duke Slater
Gameshow
Lights, Camera, Action! Let’s play charades! Act out or guess some wacky charades and win prizes. We have multiple animes to choose from so let your weeb flag fly.
Hosted by Wade and Hannah
Planning a Cosplay for Competition
Sunday 10:00am-11:00am Oakdale 3
Cosplay Related
Want to know how to plan your next (or first) cosplay for competition? Then this is the panel for you!
Hosted by CosmicRobin
Progress Day 2025
Sunday 9:30am-10:30am MainStage
Fandom
Meet with Piltover’s finest minds to uncover the truth behind Hextech and the Hexcore!
Hosted by Dragon.
Sponsor Brunch
Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm Coral E
Guest, Interactive
Welcome to the yearly AnimeIowa Sponsor Brunch! This is a special event for all our wonderful sponsors to enjoy alongside our Guests of Honor.
Hosted by AnimeIowa Sponsors Team
Staff Feedback and Recruitment
Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm Wallace
Ever wondered what it took to be on staff for a convention? Have valuable feedback on the convention? Come join the Convention Executives as they discuss what it’s like to staff AnimeIowa, listen to your convention feedback and provide information on how you could join!
Hosted by AnimeIowa
Sunday Swap Meet
Sunday 10:00am-11:00am Duke Slater Room
Have some merch you no longer want? Bring it to the swap meet to trade items with fellow attendees! No monetary exchanges are allowed.
Hosted by AI Paneling Team
The Power of Friendship is… Improv?
Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm Coral D
Interactive
Learn about the basic principles of Improv with different games using tropes and prompts from your favorite anime and fandoms.
Hosted by Seanathan
Watch Me Werk! A Q&A for Drag and Cosplay
Sunday 12:00pm-1:00pm Coral D
Community Related
Come hang out with Werkforce! We are here to answer all pg13 questions cosplay and drag!
Hosted by Werkforce
When Anime Sings: A Music Centric Anime Panel
Saturday 10:30pm-11:30pm Duke Slater
Fandom
If you love anime about music, this is the panel for you! We go through classics like Beck and some more obscure shows!
Hosted by Wade, Heather, Hannah and Steven
μ’sic 0 to 1: Forgotten Love Live Lore
Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm MainStage
Fandom
Revisit the world of Japan’s favorite and the stuff that Love Live forgot!
Hosted by Wade, Heather, Hannah and Steven