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Important Updates for Sunday, March 16
Canceled Session: Future Fashion: AI’s Role in Cosplay and Sci-Fi Character Design
11:00 AM-
11:30 AM
Agree or Disagree: Shonen Jump
Panel 1
In this interactive panel hosted by the content creation team F1nal 4RM, participants will engage in debates around popular and controversial opini…
11:00 AM-
11:20 AM
11:00 AM-
11:50 AM
11:00 AM-
07:00 PM
Magic Academy Learn to play for free!
Challenges Games and Comics
No prior experience or cards are required, and your first deck will be provided to you free of charge! This is an open-play event, running all day …
GamingKhayman Bliss
11:00 AM-
HeroClix: 300 Modern Pulp at ASFE
Challenges Games and Comics
We’ll throw down for 3 rounds of Swiss with a cut to top 2. This will be a Pulp event for lower barrier of entry. Build your best 300-point, highla…
GamingKhari Sampson
11:00 AM-
6:30 PM
Open Gaming
Open Gaming
Open Gaming at the Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo is the perfect place to dive into worlds of strategy, adventure, and imagination. Whether you’re…
Gaming11:30 AM-
11:50 AM
12:00 PM-
12:50 PM
Same Shield, But With a Twist: Sam Wilson as Our New Captain America
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Author Kyoko M., a USA Today bestselling writer known for her urban fantasy series The Black Parade and the science fiction series Of Cinder and Bo…
Kyoko M
12:00 PM-
12:20 PM
12:00 PM-
TBD
Castles & Crusades TTRPG Demo
Open Gaming
A demo of the Castles & Crusades RPG, which is a rules-lite version of the d20 D&D in publication since 2004. Players Handbooks, pre-gen ch…
12:30 PM-
TBD
Beyblade Lessons and Tournament
Beyblade Stadium
Join Blade Breakers ATL for our Beyblade X Tournament! Never played before? No problem. Blade Breakers will also provide onsite lessons for new pla…
01:00 PM-
4:00 PM
Raspberry Pi Jam: Tinker with Tiny Tech
Science Gallery Atlanta
Join Buttercup STEAM and the Atlanta SciFi Expo for an exciting Raspberry Pi JAM! Dive into physical computing with Raspberry Pi, creating projects…
Buttercup STEAM Camp
Aisha Flores
Daniel Flores
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
Stumbling Through The Multiverse: A Sliders Retrospective
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Step into the wormhole as John McGuire and Robert Jeffrey II take you on a journey through the cult classic 90s sci-fi series, Sliders!
Robert Jeffrey
John McGuire
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
Perler Bead Workshop $5 (SAT)
Open Gaming
Ever wanted to design your own retro-style pixel art? Stop by and learn how to create fun shapes and characters using perler beads (aka melty beads…
Megan McClain
01:00 PM-
01:20 PM
01:00 PM-
05:00 PM
Atherdrift Store Championship
Challenges Games and Comics
Do you have what it takes to be crowned Store Champion at Challenges Games and Comics? Bring your best Standard deck and find out!
GamingKhayman Bliss
01:30 PM-
01:50 PM
02:00 PM-
02:50 PM
Learn to Swordfight
Central Staircase
Ever wanted to learn how to use a sword? Join us for a free demonstration of sword-based martial arts!
Justin Tyler Woods
02:00 PM-
02:50 PM
Preternatural Worlds
Panel 1
Join Atlanta-based author Violette L. Meier for an engaging discussion on the role of supernatural elements in fiction.
Violette Meier
02:00 PM-
02:50 PM
Is Your Favorite Anime Character Going to Jail!?
Panel 2
Join defense attorney Angela D’Williams, who went viral for her Bleach reference during the Young Thug YSL RICO Trial, as she brings her legal expe…
Angela D’Williams
2:00 PM-
TBD
Pokemon Pocket Tournament — Rescheduled to SUN 3/16
Panel 3
Compete in a thrilling Pokémon TCG Pocket tournament. no physical cards required! Bring your own TCG Pocket app account and battle through Swiss r…
Brandon Oramas
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
BIPOC TTRPGs
Panel 1
Join creators Balogun Ojetade and Milton Davis for an in-depth discussion on tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) developed by People of Color.
Balogun Ojetade
Milton Davis
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
Creature Creating for Film and TV
Panel 2
Join Shane Morton for an exciting journey into the world of his extraordinary creations for film and television!
Shane Morton
3:00 PM-
3:50 PM
Cartoon Singalong
Central Staircase
Join Renee C., Atlanta’s own Convention Princess, for an hour of pure nostalgia and fun as we sing along to your favorite cartoon classics!
Renee C.
04:00 PM-
04:50 PM
Building Bridges
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Join Greg Burnham, award-winning writer of Tuskegee Heirs, as he introduces his latest creation, a thrilling world where four teenage superhero gir…
Greg Burnham
04:00 PM-
04:50 PM
Preview "Axanar" Star Trek's most eagerly anticipated film!
Panel 2
Alec Peters
Crysstal Hubbard
Dale Simpson
04:00 PM-
05:50 PM
04:00 PM-
05:50 PM
Across the Multiverse: Cosplay Fashion Show
Central Staircase
Get ready for an epic showcase where cosplay designers and fashion designers bring your favorite characters from across the multiverse to life! Fro…
05:00 PM-
05:50 PM
Moving from SFF Fan to SFF Reviews: A Discussion with Hugo Award Winning SFF Reviewers
Panel 1
Join Hugo winning podcaster Lori Anderson of the Hugo Girl podcast and author Ann Michelle Harris of the Hugo Winning Fanzine, Nerds of a Feather, …
Lori Anderson
Ann Michelle Harris
Nicki Salcedo
05:00 PM-
05:50 PM
Where to Play Pokemon — Rescheduled to SUN 3/16
Panel 3
Just starting on your Pokemon Journey? Looking to step out of your friend group and jump into competitive play but don’t know where to start? Come …
Brandon Oramas
06:00 PM-
06:50 PM
From Invisible to Invincible
Panel 2
An empowering presentation designed to encourage shy nerds, minority or otherwise underrepresented people let their voices be heard and stories be …
Hotep
06:00 PM-
06:50 PM
Audio Drama in the 21st Century
Panel 1
Join members of the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company for a lively discussion of what it takes to write, produce, and perform audio drama. Learn what i…
David Benedict
06:00 PM-
7:00 PM
07:00 PM-
11:00 PM
The Interdimensional Ball
Doubletree By Hilton Northlake
The Interdimensional Ball, a charitable fundraiser for the Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo that includes an extraordinary evening that transcends t…
12:00 PM-
12:50 PM
Game of Life Reimagined
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BE THE GREEN is a grassroots creative campaign to communicate the Green New Deal – to all of our communities. The Game of Life Reimagined is a BE T…
Be The Green Creative
12:00 PM-
12:50 PM
How to Survive as a Freelance Writer/ Indie Comic Book Creator
Panel 2
Join John McGuire and Robert Jeffrey II for an engaging discussion on thriving as a freelance writer and independent comic book creator.
Robert Jeffrey
John McGuire
12:00 PM-
12:20 PM
12:00 PM-
06:00 PM
Magic Academy Learn to play for free!
Challenges Games and Comics
No prior experience or cards are required, and your first deck will be provided to you free of charge! This is an open-play event, running all day …
GamingKhayman Bliss
12:00 PM-
5:30 PM
Open Gaming
Open Gaming
Open Gaming at the Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo is the perfect place to dive into worlds of strategy, adventure, and imagination. Whether you’re…
Gaming12:30 PM-
TBD
300 Modern Pulp HeroClix Tournament
Challenges Games and Comics
This is an example of a Session text. You can add as many details as you want. This is the best place to express why attendees should attend the se…
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
How to Be An independent Visual Artist
Panel 1
Illustrator Aaron Perry (akpsketches.com) shares valuable insights into starting your journey as an independent visual artist. From overcoming chal…
Aaron Perry
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
Skelly & Beyond: Building Your Own Animated Universe
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Kayla M. Davis, the multi-award-winning creator of Skelly, for a deep dive into the world of indie animation: the challenges, the creative freedom,…
Kayla Davis
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
Classic Black Cartoon Characters 101
Panel 3
Animation aficionado Darius Washington will take you on a nostalgic journey through American animated classics from the 60s to the 90s.
Darius Washington
01:00 PM-
01:50 PM
Perler Bead Workshop $5 (SUN)
Open Gaming
Ever wanted to design your own retro-style pixel art? Stop by and learn how to create fun shapes and characters using perler beads (aka melty beads…
Megan McClain
01:00 PM-
01:20 PM
01:00 PM-
05:00 PM
Aetherdrift Commander Party
Challenges Games and Comics
We run Commander events weekly at Challenges Games and Comics, and will be running our Commander Party at the Expo! This event will incorporate new…
GamingKhayman Bliss
01:00 PM-
05:00 PM
Mystery Booster 2 Draft
Challenges Games and Comics
ASFE is proud to host a special draft event for this convention-exclusive product! Players will draft cards from across all of Magic’s history in t…
Khayman Bliss
01:30 PM-
01:50 PM
2:00 PM-
TBD
Pokemon Pocket Tournament
Open Gaming
Compete in a thrilling Pokémon TCG Pocket tournament. no physical cards required! Bring your own TCG Pocket app account and battle through Swiss r…
Brandon Oramas
2:00 PM-
2:50 PM
Franchise Mindset
Panel 1
Learn how to craft unforgettable characters, create engaging stories, and turn your ideas into franchises in the entertainment industry. This panel…
David Green
02:00 PM-
02:50 PM
Indie Animation, Carving Your Own Path
Panel 2
Breaking into the animation industry can feel impossible, but what if you didn’t have to wait for permission? This panel dives into the world of in…
Kayla Davis
02:00 PM-
02:50 PM
Intro to Character Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony
Panel 3
Join Tony Ross, renowned animator and educator, for an engaging 60-minute demo and lecture on rigging and animating characters in the industry-stan…
Tony Ross
2:00 PM-
2:50 PM
An Hour with Adetinpo Thomas
Central Staircase
An hour with actress and filmmaker Adetinpo Thomas as she discusses her career, projects, and insights on the entertainment industry.
Adetinpo Thomas
02:30 PM-
02:50 PM
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
Creating Your Own Indie Card Game: The Journey of Agalleius
Panel 1
Join Sagar Patel and Alex Hernandez for an in-depth presentation and Q&A session as they unveil the creative and challenging journey of develop…
Alex Hernandez
Sagar Patel
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
Science Fiction and The Science of Literacy for Education
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Nicholas Hoo, the founder of Daydreamer Academy, discusses how the growing popularity of science fiction and the rise of independent publications c…
Nicholas Hoo
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
Classic Black Anime Characters 201
Panel 3
Join animation enthusiast Darius Washington, a passionate curator of Black anime characters and a dedicated advocate for diversity in storytelling,…
Darius Washington
03:00 PM-
03:50 PM
The Art of Comics: A Conversation with Dexter Vines, Lauren Brown, Don Hillsman II, and Marcus Williams
Central Staircase
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of comic book creation with industry legends Dexter Vines, Don Hillsman II, and Marcus “The Visual…
04:00 PM-
04:50 PM
Cheesy Controller Podcast Live
Panel 3
Join the crew of The Cheesy Controller Podcast for a special live episode at the Atlanta Sci-Fi Expo! This panel brings together gaming, sci-fi, an…
Cheesy Controller
04:00 PM-
04:50 PM
I Left Corporate America to Build a Science Fiction Game
Panel 1
With 25 years of experience at leading technology companies and a AAA gaming studio, Daniel made the decision to leave his corporate career behind …
Daniel Andrade
4:00 PM-
4:50 PM
The Fun in Fantasy and Sci-Fi: Make Your Own Manga
Panel 2
Robbie J. Atkinson, a filmmaker, author, and founder of RPX Media Production, explores how to blend imagination with technology and address common …
Robbie J. Atkinson
04:00 PM-
04:50 PM
05:00 PM-
05:50M
Character Design for Black Fantasy Characters
Panel 3
Freelance artist and animator Melissa M. presents a live drawing and discussion panel focusing on character designs for Black characters in fantasy…
Melissa M
5:00 PM-
5:50 PM
The Business of Creating
Panel 1
Award-winning writer Bobby Nash leds a panel discussion of the business side of being a creator.
Bobby Nash
05:00 PM-
05:50 PM
Mixing Profession and Hobby
Panel 2
Join this intriguing session featuring Attorney Angela, who famously referenced the anime Bleach during her opening statement in the YSL t…
Marc Leary
Angela D’Williams
05:00 PM-
05:50 PM
Where to Play Pokemon
Open Gaming
Just starting on your Pokemon Journey? Looking to step out of your friend group and jump into competitive play but don’t know where to start? Come …
Brandon Oramas