Trans Umbrella Furs Meetup

Are you trans? Non-binary? Gender-fluid? Agender, demigender, or genderqueer? In this panel come meet like minded others that are under the trans umbrella! This is an all ages event. 💚

11:00am-12:00pm Panel 2

Demystifying Furry Convention Operations - An FAQ

Ever wondered why your favourite furry convention might have taken a specific decision? From organisations, hotels, elevators, convention spaces and the ins and outs of running conventions. This panel will be hosted by an organiser from another furry conventions and is not associated with Furcationland. We will be covering general points which will give you a better idea of what goes on behind the scene and how you might be able to help.

11:30am-12:30pm Panel 2

Meet the Guests of Honor

Join us for a special spotlight on this year's incredible Guests of Honor, GOJII and Kilo! Learn more about their work, experiences, and contributions to the furry community. This is a great chance to ask questions and get inspired!

12:30pm-1:30pm Panel 2

This Was In MY Game?! Cut Content in Retro Games!

It's back for another round of wild and crazy video game archaeological shenanigans! Join Rick Fox, longtime staff member of the popular video game website "The Cutting Room Floor", as they embark on a wild quest to show off things in video games you didn't expect were even lying around! Debug modes? Check! Unused graphics and assets? Check! Game Prototypes?! Double check! With so much to show, you'll never look at your old games the same way ever again!

2:00pm-3:30pm Panel 2

Meet the Charity

Stop by to learn about our incredible charity partner, Short Folks For Hope. Learn about their mission, the incredible work they do, and how you can help support their cause throughout the weekend.

4:00pm-5:00pm Panel 2

Plurality 101: Six Raccoons in a Trench Coat

Are you a plural furry? Or maybe you're thinking "what the heck is a plural furry???" Well you're in luck! Come join Cryptid Codex and Siytron for a Plurality 101 panel! The first 30 minutes will be a presentation on all the basics, terminology, origins, and system types. The second half will be a meet and greet for systems and singlets (non-systems) alike! We will also have some free plurality badges and buttons for anyone who comes!

5:30pm-6:30pm Panel 2

Super Furry Press Your Luck

The TV game show famous for Big Bucks and Whammies is now supersized!

Four players will answer questions to earn spins on the Big Board where thousands of dollars in (fake) cash and prizes await. In the new, exciting and insane third round, they will play for the biggest bucks ever seen! But those dreaded Whammies are still out there, so watch out because they'll take everything away! (Players will be chosen from the audience and the winner will receive an Amazon gift card as a prize.)

7:30pm-8:30pm Panel 2

Hanky Codes and Mating Signs: Communication for Furrykind (18+)

Ever wish it was easier to tell what that cute fur on the dancefloor was looking for without having to scour Barq for their profile? Curious about techniques queer communities have used for communication throughout the years? Heard about handkerchief codes and curious as to their origins? Join Soren and friends for a comedic, lewd, and allegedly scholarly presentation on coded communication, gay semiotics, and why Soren thinks furries need a universal flagging code. Oh, and we have free stuff to give away too.

9:00pm-10:00pm Panel 2

Demystifying Protogen Building: You Too Could Be a Toaster!

Have you ever looked at a protogen head and wondered how they're made? Or have you looked before, but aren't sure where to start? This panel will provide you with some background on the design, construction, wiring, and coding of the average toaster as well as provide a repository of knowledge to use if you decide to make your own!

10:30pm-12:00am Panel 2

Queer Ghosthunting 101

Is there an inherent connection between The Queer and The Strange? Do we love ghosts, cryptids and magic because it exists on the margins like we do, or is there something deeper to it? Join award-winning paranormal investigator Dash Kwiatkowski (Liminaltv.com) to learn some fun introductory paranormal investigation techniques and hear about the intrinsic connection between queer culture and the unknown, before closing out the workshop by working together to conduct a paranormal investigation of the space!

12:30am-1:30am Panel 2

Color Film Development - It's not as hard as you think!

Ever wonder how pictures were made before the advent of digital cameras?

Now you can see vintage style photos developed, as I process color film in-front of a live audience. Come and see as I prove the color film developing is something simple, that anyone can do, almost anywhere.

Come check out this lost art that gives photography its physical attributes back, and gain a deeper understanding of what happens when you click a shutter buttons.

In a world that’s full of AI generated photos and AI touchups. Come experience a world of photography that is 100% AI free. A world where Photography is more than just a button click, it’s a craft.

9:30am-11:00am Panel 2

Religion and LGBTQ+

Religion has been the root cause for denouncing and alienating those that are different. Come hear a pastor, who happens to be transgender, speak of her journey as both transgender and with a strong faith. Bring stories of your own journeys and how it may conflict with your faith.

11:30am-12:30pm Panel 2

Bugtography

Take an up-close look into the unseen world of invertebrate photography with invertebrate zoologist and hobbyist photographer Luminous Limulus. See how camera technology has advanced to allow us to see this hidden world in new ways, learn about some of the unique invertebrates that inhabit the Northeast, find out about recent and relevant conservation issues and how you can help, or just come to see some interesting photography!

1:00pm-2:30pm Panel 2

Intro to Geocaching: the Global Scavenger Hunt

Don’t know what geocaching is? Like the outdoors and finding new destinations? Scavenger hunts sound like fun? Come find out more about Geocaching with Phuzzy Phoenix and Tofu.

3:00pm-4:00pm Panel 2

Transgender 101

As a group of people that are considered "the other", LGBTQIA+ has been misunderstood in so many ways. Come hear a transgender woman who transitioned 15 years ago but who knew she was a girl over 60 years ago talk about their journey comparing past attitudes to now.

"We no longer have to live in secret!" ... or do we as today's atmosphere changes daily!

4:30pm-5:30pm Panel 2

Behind the Staff Badge

Hawk Wingbeat has been involved in many different conventions, competitive projects, and coordinating programming for almost 20 years. This panel will be an interview with Hawk (he/they) and hopefully a few other staffers that they have worked with over the last few years.

Topic for this panel: First Time Volunteering and the skills needed.

6:30pm-7:30pm Panel 2

Indoor Plant Care 101

Do you want to live in a mini jungle but can't see seem to make indoor plants thrive? Join us to learn about a few tips and tricks to help you care for your indoor plants! We'll go over basic indoor plant care, common mistakes, pest prevention and treatment, and general recommendations. Panel attendees are invited to bring cuttings or small plants to trade at the end, too!

8:00pm-9:00pm Panel 2

Tell Me About It!

Based on the talk show / game show podcast of the same name by Adal Rifai, furries are invited up on stage to explain to your hosts Redeye and Sky Ecocat why your passion, hobby, or interest is the most fascinating thing in the world. But there is a catch!

You have a maximum of three minutes to objectively describe your subject in as much detail as you can, in what we call the Wiki round. Contestants are scored in a very scientific and not at all subjective manner on their thoroughness. Following this, in the personal round, you have another three minutes to tell us about your personal history or connection to the subject. WHY do YOU love it so much? Finally, we wrap up with a quick, sometimes zany question and answer round before deciding on your final score.

Subjects can be just about anything! Do you loves squirrels? Grains? Economics? SPAAACE? Get on up here and TELL ME ABOUT IT! One of the best things about this fandom of ours is people getting together to share their passions and weird obsessions, and this panel is all about celebrating it!

9:30pm-11:00pm Panel 2

Furry Im-purr-ov (13+)

Come on down and join in on this two hour whirlwind of improv comedy with your friendly feline host Heathclaw. All levels of experience are encouraged- a quick rundown of improv basics is all you'll need to start performing in a wide variety of improv games, including a few fursuit friendly fan favorites! Come prepared to make stuff up, act silly, laugh, and most importantly, have fun!

While this panel aims to keep content at a PG-13 rating, due to the unpredictable nature of live improv, viewer discretion is advised.

11:30pm-1:30am Panel 2

Crafting with Creaphur: An App Showcase

Come join me, Ginger Jellygrump, for a showcase of my newly created app, Creaphur! This Android app is designed for crafters who want to track their creative projects and tell their crafting stories. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, Creaphur helps you organize materials, track time and expenses, and document every step of your process in a visually engaging way. In this panel, we’ll explore the app’s features and dive into the story behind its creation. Feedback and questions are greatly appreciated!

9:00am-10:00am Panel 2

GMing 101: How to Run a Tabletop RPG Campaign

Running a TTRPG is a lot of work, and everyone can use a helping hand. Come pick the brains of veteran author (Circles, the Pigpen) and game designer (the Isles, Osiris Sanction, Lovecraft Legacies) about his 45 years behind the screen. Questions will be answered! Answers will be questioned! Come join us!

10:30am-12:00pm Panel 2

Merfolk Legends of New England

New England is a place of rocky coasts, deep ponds, and fast moving rivers. Naturally, there are a great many stories about mermaids, sea serpents, and other aquatic wonders. Come listen to a collection of merfolk lore from around the area.

12:30pm-1:30pm Panel 2

GOJII "GIVE ME STRENGTH" Ableton Session Breakdown + Q&A

Elliott, better known as GOJII, breaks down the production of their track "GIVE ME STRENGTH".

2:00pm-3:00pm Panel 2

Beginning Backyard Bird Feeding

Have you ever wanted to get into backyard bird feeding, but you didn't know where to start? I'm here to help! I'll explain types of feeders, what food certain birds like best, how to deal with pesky critters, and so much more!

4:00pm-5:00pm Panel 2