Programming
Con-G:Geeks@Home 2026
Tentative Schedule – some panels and times may change.
FRIDAY February 20TH
OPENING CEREMONIES – 7:30 PM EST
Welcome back to another great line up of content for 2026! Thank you so much to our staff, volunteers, sponsors, panelists, and you the attendees for making this event happen in support of such a great cause – the Canadian Mental Health Association National.
FMV CHAOS – 8:00 PM EST
Join us to watch some really cool FMV’s (Fandom Music Videos) that have been submitted to our showcase. Turn up the volume!
HELP I’M TRAPPED IN A ISEKEI! – 9:00 PM EST
A guide to the genre in case one day Truck-kun takes YOU to some random, vaguely European medieval society with magic and tells you to make the best of it… Hosted by Lenore.
NAME THAT SOMETHING – 10 PM EST
Will it be NAME that TUNE or NAME that SCREENSHOT or something completely different?! Tune in to find out! Hosted by Dart.
BUILD YOUR OWN CREATURE – 11 PM EST
Build your our Mascot/Creature/Fursuit costume! There is no one right way to build these so come find out some of the many ways you can bring your creature to life! Tricks and Tips from a Master Maker on supplies and materials, while keeping in mind your budget. Hosted by Dart.
SATURDAY February 21ST
SURVIVING CAPITALISM AS A CRAFTER – 11:00 AM EST
An unfiltered talk about the realities of sustaining a handmade craft business in today’s hyper-capitalist marketplace. How can makers fairly price their work when stagnant wages and consumer affordability collide? Hosted by Caitlin.
BLUE PRINCE AND THE WORLD OF PUZZLE GAMES – 12:oo PM (NOON) EST
Discuss the puzzle game Blue Prince, what makes it revolutionary, what its drawbacks are, where it draws its influences, and it’s comparison to the puzzle hunt community. Hosted by Amanda.
THERE’S AN INDIE FOR THAT VI – 1:00 PM EST
Dan The Video Ninja returns again with another collection of indie video games that remind you all of some of your favorites from ages ago. Have your wish lists ready, because if there’s a classic game you can think of, there’s an indie for that!
A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE COSPLAY MAKING – 2:00 PM EST
A guide to sustainable cosplay making, and how to scout out supplies (trash is treasure!) and repurpose old ones. Emphasizing the importance of being environmentally conscious and minimizing waste in the craft. Hosted by Shrouded Scales.
THE HIDDEN MENTAL HEALTH LESSONS OF FINAL FANTASY 14 – 3:00 PM EST
Looking at the last three expansions (ShB, EW and DT) and how they bring Buddhist beliefs/mental health themes into the plot. Hosted by Stephanie.
MASKS (AND ARMOUR AND PROPS) OUT OF MACHIE AND AIR DRY CLAY – 4:00 PM EST
Believe it or not, you can make masks (and armour and props…) out of machie and air dry clay. The trick is balancing the weight of it and making it look the way you want. Let’s talk of various techniques to turn paper fibre into long lasting creations. Hosted by CarrHunger Creations.
PRESSING AND SEAM FINISHES – 5:00 PM EST
How to elevate your cosplay and achieve a more crisp, professional result in your sewing! Hosted by Sarcasm-Hime.
MASQUERADE – 7:00 PM EST
The digital stage is set, sit back and enjoy some amazing costumes and great skits. We have some truly fabulous entries this year. Hosted again by our fabulous MC Chief MacBeth.
MYSTERY SLOT – 8:00 PM EST
Something will happen… but what?! Hosted by SOMEONE.
GAME SHOW! – 9:00 PM EST
Something will happen… but what?! Hosted by SOMEONE.
THE DRINKS PANEL – 10:00 PM EST
Tasty drinks and no worries if you don’t drink, AND we have mocktails too. Hosted by Teri and Kia’arra
GET THE GROCERY LIST (link will be active shortly)!
Note: We have organized the ingredients in no particular order to avoid spoilers. In case you want to follow along with only one or two of these drinks rather than buying a whole mini-bar worth of alcohol, you can click on the SPOILER link to get a list organized by drink.
THE TALES OF CONVENTIONS – 11:00 PM EST
Horror stories, feel good stories or just plain funny ones! Come share! Hosted by Dart.
SUNDAY February 22ND
SUNDAY MORNING CARTOONS! – 10:00 AM EST
Come by our Discord, sit back and eat your breakfast while chilling with us and watching some great older cartoons and anime. Hosted by Teri.
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS – 12:00 PM EST
Sparkles mean business! Hosted by Pretty Heroes.
LEARN ABOUT VISUAL NOVELS – 1:00 PM EST
Learn about visual novels! Hosted by Nick T. of The Zeal Archives Podcast
COZY QUEERS AND FOOD – 2:00 PM EST
Examining cozy stories centring around both food and queer narratives, as well as a few honourable mentions. Be prepared for lots of food porn and found family vibes, along with the occasional romance. Hosted by C-Chan.
3, 2, 1 – COSPLAY !! – 3:00 PM EST
How do I make that? There is never a “right” way to make a cosplay, Come challenge a variety of Cosplayers about how they would make something. Hosted by Amy.
KON’S MYSTERY CHALLENGE CONCLUSION – 4:00 PM EST
The “Kon”clusion of the Mystery Challenge. Come by and see if you guessed correctly for a chance to win a $80 gift card for an Outdoor Adventure at ClueSolvers. Hosted by Teri and Amy.
CAKE PANEL – 4:30 PM EST
Wrap up, thank you’s, prize give aways and feedback! Hosted by Con-G staff.
