• Panels: A ‘Panel’ type event is typically a presentation or discussion between the host and audience. For instance, many attendee panelists enjoy hosting their panels while in cosplay, often roleplaying their character while they interact with the crowd. Industry panel events often introduce or announce information about their upcoming projects, as well as feature Q&A sessions with the creative staff and/or voice actors.
• Workshops: A ‘Workshop’ type event is focused on teaching the audience something. Past workshops have taught attendees how to play traditional taiko drums, create props for cosplay, and various techniques for model making. Workshop-specific rooms include tables for attendees to utilize. We encourage anyone that is interested to come and share their knowledge with others!

Please see the Panelist Participation Policy on our legal page.

Below is a list of equipment that comes standard with a panel or workshop room. Any additional items must be requested in the application phase. However, please note that these requested items are not guaranteed to be available. Please be sure to plan accordingly.

• 2 – 3 Wired Microphones
• Projector and Screen(s)
• HDMI and VGA hookups for audio/video
• Classroom Style Tables (if in a workshop room)

New panel applications will not be accepted during Anime Expo.
To cancel a panel, simply submit a notice of cancellation via email to programming@anime-expo.org no later than one month prior to the event (May 23, 2025).

If a panel is cancelled, then SPJA may fill that empty slot with another panel from the waitlist. The scheduling of Panels during Anime Expo is done solely for the purpose of filling in a time slot after a cancellation.

In order to be considered for a replacement for a cancellation, prospective panelist or workshop hosts must have already completed Step 1 no later than March 6, 2025 (date subject to change) and received a confirmation of their addition to the waitlist.

Only those who have been placed on the waitlist and applied before the panel application deadline will be considered for replacing a canceled panel.

If you are planning to film your panel, please carefully review the information below:

SPJA’s Filming Location Agreement (Terms and Conditions are Non-Negotiable)
The following information may be subject to change.

A Filming Location Agreement (FLA) is required if you plan to film your panel for commercial purposes, which includes but are not limited to any of the following:

• The purpose of sale to anyone
• Bonus content for home release (DVD/Blu-Ray)
• Concurrent live-stream (outside of the AX Live-stream)
• Post-event streams
• Television broadcast for non-press related reason (i.e. variety show, documentary, etc…)
• Videos posted on website, social media, and other promotional platforms
• Documentary film
• Filming/recording with professional camera person or crew

The following provisions must be met in order to capture footage of your panel for commercial purposes:

• To ensure proper handling of the application we are requesting that you submit an application no later than May 16, 2025.
• Signing a Filming Location Agreement
• Obtaining, and providing your certificate of insurance for, liability, property damage insurance, and media liability insurance
• Payment of a Filming Location Fee to be determined by SPJA (starting at $2,500 per day)
• Please reach out to marketing@spja.org for more information and a Filming Location Agreement. The deadline to submit an application for a Filming Location Agreement is May 16, 2025. Click on the Filming Location Agreement application below to start the process.

FLA Application

Things that do not require a Filming Location Agreement:

• Cell phone footageFootage captured outside AX event areas (AX Event Areas Include: Los Angeles Convention Center, JW Marriott)
• Event Recaps, Highlights, Still Photography, Social Media Stories

**No photo/video capture is permitted in adult content areas such as booths, events, or panels.**