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We need your help to shape our convention agenda. Explore our community's session ideas below, cast your vote (click the heart) and submit workshop or panel sessions (green button) you would like to see happen at BOOM RATTLE BOOM CON 2025. Most requested session topics get priority and we will keep you updated on the progress.
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From Concept to Creation: How to Bring Your Cosplay to Life
Are you ready to build your own epic cosplay? In this panel, award-winning maker Kristy Podelnyk (The Honest Cosplayer) shares the process of turning...
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Create Your Cosplay Workshop: What You Need to Get Started
Are you ready to start making your own cosplays? Between sewing, fabrication, and painting, there are tons of ways to create props and costumes, and...
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The Transportation Nightmare: Are Convention Centers Designed for the Able-Bodied?
Many large convention centers, like the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit and Arch buildings, require long walks, difficult terrain, or poorly...
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The Voice Actor’s Battle for Audio Rights: AI Cloning, Royalties, and Contracts
AI voice cloning is blurring the lines of ownership, leading to unauthorized use of voice actors' performances in games, anime, and audio books. How...
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The Accessibility Pricing Problem: Why Do Cons Charge Extra for Disability Services?
Some conventions charge extra for accessible seating, interpreters, or special accommodations...
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Disability Representation in Fandom: Are Pop Culture Conventions Missing the Mark?
Pop culture conventions celebrate characters from comics, anime, and games, but how often do we see authentic disabled representation? This panel...
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Crowds, Sensory Overload, and Con Safety: Are Neurodivergent Fans Being Considered?
Loud music, flashing lights, massive crowds, and chaotic environments make conventions overwhelming for autistic attendees, people with sensory...
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The Future of Animation & Illustration Education: Are Schools Keeping Up?
Do you really need a degree to succeed in animation or illustration? As more artists turn to online tutorials, mentorships, and self-learning, this...
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Breaking Into the Industry: How to Land a Job in Animation, Film, and Comics
The transition from school to studio is tough—how do you stand out? This panel brings together animation recruiters, film producers, and comic...
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Inside the Influencer Economy: How Brands & Conventions Work with Creators
Conventions are partnering more than ever with influencers—but how do you land press badges, work with sponsors, and get invited as a featured...
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Going Viral vs. Building a Legacy: Social Media Strategy for Con Creators
Whether you’re on YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, or Instagram, the algorithm controls your reach— but should it? This session explores how content...
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The Copyright Crisis: How to Avoid DMCA Strikes on YouTube & Social Media
Con vloggers, reaction channels, and AMV editors are constantly hit with copyright claims. Is fair use a real defense, or just a myth? This panel...
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From Panels to Podcasts: How to Grow Your Show in the Convention Space
Pop culture podcasts are booming, but how do you stand out in a crowded market? This workshop breaks down how to land guest interviews, create...
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The Business of Con Coverage: How to Make Money as a Convention Content Creator
Many YouTubers, podcasters, and streamers cover conventions for passion, but how do you turn that passion into real income? From sponsorships to...
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PLUR vs. Fandom: Are Conventions as Inclusive as Rave Culture?
The PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) philosophy of the rave scene has created an inclusive, judgment-free environment. But are conventions as...
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Rave Fashion vs. Cosplay: Expressing Identity Through Costumes & Clubwear
Ravers and cosplayers both embrace self-expression through style, but what makes them different? This panel looks at how cyberpunk, anime, and...
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The Business of Immersive Experiences: What Cons Can Learn from EDM Festivals
EDM festivals like EDC and Tomorrowland are masters at immersive event planning, with interactive art, themed stages, and larger-than-life...
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The Cosplay Rave Scene: Why DJs, Light Shows, and Glowsticks Are Taking Over Cons
More conventions are hosting cosplay raves, but how do they compare to real EDM festivals? Are they just casual parties, or is the scene becoming a...
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From Warehouse Raves to Convention Halls: How Fandoms and EDM Collide
From underground raves to anime conventions with DJ sets, the lines between nerd culture and electronic dance music have blurred. How did these two...
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The Fan Dub and Cover Song Controversy: Legal or Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Fan dubs and cover songs have been a part of anime fandom for decades, but where does the law stand? Can you post anime song covers on YouTube? What...
