Elko Cosmic Con Panelist/Workshop Submissions

Panels are a popular and fun way for people to connect with others on topics about which they are passionate, to learn something fascinating, and to ask questions about skills they want to develop. There’s a great variety of panel types to cover many interests!

The topic of the panels is almost always related to comics, pop culture, or geeky topics. They traditionally run for 45 minutes, discussing a pre-arranged subject, with the panel often structured into two segments; the first segment involves the host making a presentation or interviewing a guest, and the second part of the panel is opened up to the fans to ask questions. If instead you would like to do a performance of some kind (for example, a short comedy sketch loosely based on Romeo & Juliet), please reach out to costumes@elkocva.com with those requests before the deadline.

Workshops and Demonstrations are different in that they are essentially “master classes” to learn a specific skill with a knowledgeable teacher. These typically run 45 minutes to 2 hours, and a workshop charge may be included to cover the cost of materials by the instructor on a case by case basis.* Note that no assistance in running the workshop will be able to be provided by Elko Cosmic Con staff, so make sure to bring all the tools, materials, and additional assistants you will require to share your craft.