Panels 2025

Panel Application Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in hosting a panel at PopCult Anime Con 2025!

PCAC is a multi-genre convention, so we welcome panels of all types! Please feel free to apply with a panel/workshop about any popular culture or convention community topic.  Panel submissions will be open from March 22 to July 1, 2025. Submissions received after this date will be accepted on an as-needed basis and may be waitlisted. 

Please read our panel guidelines carefully before applying for a panel.

• The Following Panel Types Will Not Be Accepted:
  • Duplicates of existing staff-run events such as: Idol showcases/performances (please apply to the Idol Festival instead!), karaoke, game shows such as Family Feud, Jeopardy, Match Game, Cosplay Newlyweds, Whose Line Is it Anyway?, The Dating Game, and Lip Sync contest.
  • Any panels which mock or are negative towards other fans (ex. bad fanfiction readings, unsolicited critiques of fan work, etc). PopCult Anime Con believes in providing a positive and supportive fandom environment! 
    
• Time
  • Panels will be given a block of 60 minutes, with 15 minutes in between panels for set-up/break down.
    
• Equipment
  • Our panel rooms are equipped with large televisions and an HDMI cable. You must bring your own laptop/tablet if your panel requires it, and your own adapter if your device does not have an HDMI output.
  • Please save any necessary files for your panel to your device. The hotel WiFi is not consistent and should not be relied upon for panels. 
  • Please avoid messy materials such as glitter/confetti, etc in your panel.
    
• Age Restricted Panels
  • If your panel contains R-rated language, sexual content, nudity, extreme violence, or obscene material which would be unsuitable for minors, it must be submitted as an 18+ panel.
  • If an “all ages” panel is found to have content which is NOT appropriate for all ages, PopCult Anime Con staff reserves the right to end the panel immediately.
    
• Group-Run Panels
  • Groups applying for a panel must choose a panel leader who will act as the main contact. Your panel leader will submit their name & email on the panel application. Your group name(s) as you would like them listed in the program will be entered under “Presentation name” on the application form. 
    
• Panel Acceptance
  • You will be contacted by staff in regards to your panel’s acceptance by July 15. If you have any questions, please email Kelly at popcultpanels@gmail.com.
    
• Registration
  • Panelists must pre-register for the convention if their panel is accepted & confirm they will be able to present. Accepted panelists will be able to register at a discounted rate of $35 with a promo code. If you host 3 or more panels, your badge cost will be reimbursed to you (minus processing fees) after the convention. 

Apply Today!