Examples of Past Panels
Cosplay Senpai Round Table
The art of building a Cosplay following can be daunting. But have no fear, for your Senpai are here! Come join our fantastic Cosplay Senpai to learn about establishing your social media presence as a Cosplayer and more!
It Has Pockets! Cosplay Logistics
Presented by 2025 Senpai Lutavia Cosplay
You’ve finished your cosplay, and then you realize: “Oh god, I can’t sit down!” Lutavia Cosplay is here to teach how to engineer cosplays from the beginning to be “human-friendly”, from where to put your phone to making sure you can head to the restroom without a handler in tow! They'll break down both fabric and armor cosplays, how they've adapted them to stay cool, warm, or comfortable, and how to utilize everything from theatre tricks to historical costuming tips to make your costumes wear and last longer.
Let's Make a Cosplay Pattern!
Presented by 2025 Senpai Team Kirari Cosplay
Join Kira and Ari of award-winning Team Kirari Cosplay for a fun interactive workshop on making a basic cosplay pattern for armor or sewing out of plastic wrap, masking tape, and Sharpies! We'll walk you through the basics, and making a basic pattern of your choice that you can take home with you.
Eva Foamsmithing 101
Presented by 2025 Senpai Akakioga
Have you ever been curious about how you can make armor or props using something as simple as EVA foam? Come with questions and join Akakioga as she goes over the basics of EVA foam, supplies, and techniques to help get you started on your armor making journey!
Learn Cosplay Armor, All of It, With JohnnyJunkers
Presented by 2025 Senpai Johnny N’ Junker
Come learn armor craft from the team at JohnnyJunkers. With industry clients including Riot Games, Marvel Entertainment, Tencent and Crunchyroll we have seen a great deal over the 15 years in industry. Topics will include basic armor patterning, manual plastic forming and 3D printing options. In this panel we aim to give everyone their ideal option to make armor and props.
Step Up Your Skit: Cosplay Performance 202
Presented by 2025 Senpai Luluko Cosplay
Join acclaimed performance judge and AX Cosplay Senpai Luluko for her tips for crafting an award-winning masquerade performance! (This panel is aimed at intermediate-level competitors, but all are welcome to attend!)
