Programming

The Programming department is responsible for scheduling events and panels.

The programming department strives to create a better experience for our attendees by collecting information on what panels they prefer to attend. In addition to keeping attendance, comment cards will be made available so that attendees can share their opinions about the panels with us. We are also strictly managing mainstage to keep the content clean for all ages.

General

It is the goal of the programming department to have two volunteers managing each panel so that badge checking, counting, and comment cards can be properly managed. If you find yourself at a panel alone for whatever reason get the attention of a staff member who can help resolve the problem.

Badge Check

Check each and every person’s badge! (With the exception of the video room) If they flash their badge too quickly than stop the person and ask to see the badge again. However DO NOT forcefully prevent someone from entering the room, refer to the con's hands off policy.

Comment Cards

Comment cards will be made available to attendees and should be passed out while entering the panel room along with a pencil used to fill the card out. These cards will then be collected while the attendees are leaving. Don’t forget to also check the room’s chairs for comment cards that are left behind. All cards will be kept in an envelope for the room they are filled out for.

Counting

You will be provided with a mechanical clicker to track how many attendees enter the panel you are monitoring. This number will then be recorded. Badge checking should be performed at the same time as counting.

Counting should be done when people enter the panel, then about half-way through the panel, and one final time before the panel ends.

Main Stage

Any mature content on main stage should be kept to an ABSOLUTE minimum. From 6am-11pm no 16+ content will be tolerated at all. Breaking this rule will result in immediate ejection from the stage. Main stage is for performers and contestants, and the number of people on stage should be limited. There should be no ‘dead air’ on main stage regardless of the number of people out in the crowd.

Time Check

Two colored signs will used in each room. A ten and five minute warning to be used discreetly in the back of the room for the panelist. Make sure to get some sort of confirmation from the panelist such as a nod or wave.

Video Room

One person will be watching the video room however they WILL NOT be checking badges. This person’s primary job is to watch over the equipment and manage any comment cards the viewers might fill out. Here is our current video list: [1]