First Time?
Feeling a bit lost as to what to do or where to start? Might we suggest you take a look at our 2019 Pre-Con Survival Guide put together by our friends, The Homeless Network? You can download it below.
FAQs
Where is the Con being held?
Please visit our Hotel page for the most current hotel information.
Can I still apply to be a panelist?
Panelist application will open shortly after the panels have been posted. Keep an eye on the Events page for information.
Can I get the contact information of my fellow panelists?
Yes. After each of the panels have been approved and panelists assigned we will send out an email to all of the panelists that allows for you to talk and plan ahead. If you do not wish to have your email shared with the rest of your panel please email prog [at] 221bcon.com to let us know.
When will the full schedule be posted?
When we are sure it is set in stone. We want to post the schedule as soon as possible, but don’t want there to be any mistakes. We will post it before the Con, but we do not have a set date at this time.
What are the beginning and ending times of the Con?
What are the beginning and ending times of the Con?
Registration usually opens around 3PM. The first panels begin around 5PM on Friday and 10AM Saturday and Sunday. Saturday programming will run until about 1:30AM, and the Con will shut down at 5PM on Sunday. These times could change, so keep an eye on the website and our social media for the schedule to be released.
What is a panel like?
We have had several people email asking what the Con is going to be like. In order to give you an idea, we are posting this generic description of how a panel will run.
Most panels will have 3-4 people sitting on them. We have worked very hard to choose panelists with an expertise in their assigned topics. They will each have an opportunity to speak about the assigned topic and discuss it amongst themselves then the room will be opened for questions. The panelists can query one another or audience members can ask a question or contribute their thoughts.
I am a panelist. Can I bring a visual aid?
For the most part, we ask that you don’t. We will not have projectors and screens in every room, so a PowerPoint presentation isn’t feasible. However, you can bring things like books, actual pictures, and other things that you can carry in to the panel yourself. Keep in mind there are other people on the panel and you will be sharing time with them.