BKCC ‘23 Panel Schedule

SATURDAY 

1PM - Women in Gaming: Culture, Inclusion & Community

We are joined by a group of panelists that are power players in Gaming. These hard-working ladies will delve into their experiences in the competitive world of professional gaming, esports, streaming, social gaming and building an inclusive community. Catch this female empowered panel to learn about competing in tournaments, game-night fundraisers, and game focused events. 

  • Moderated by: Xero Gravity (Entertainment Host/ Podcaster)

  • Panelists:  Letta J, Sachi, Aziza Brown

  • Jaye Letta J Founder & CEO Coexist Gaming / Artist

  • Sachi Chibith0t Streamer/ Cosplayer/ Host 

  • Aziza Brown Owner Dynamik Focus Esports team

2PM - Comic Collecting with Ming Chen 

Keynote Q&A Panel Discussion

  • Moderated by: Nadya Martinez aka GothamGeekGirl Geek Journalist, Programming Coordinator

  • Panelists: VIP Guest Ming Chen

3PM - Keynote Q&A with Debra Wilson

Keynote Q&A Panel Discussion 

  • Moderated by: Nadya Martinez aka GothamGeekGirl Geek Journalist, Programming Coordinator

  • Panelists: VIPGuest Debra Wilson

4PM - Pop-Culture Content Creation: Creating Your Own Brand 

This panel will be a discussion about using your niche, and content creators that have created a name for themselves in the geek space. Whether it's comic books, anime, movie reviews, acting or hosting. This panel of talented creators have all shown us they are power players in their respective fields and fandoms. Catch this creative panel to see how you too can build your own brand. 

  • Moderated by: Xero Gravity (Entertainment Host/ Podcaster)

  • Panelists:  Nicque, Uneeb, Michael, Fantastic Frankey

  • Nicque Marina Actor/ Content Creator/ Recording Artist

  • Michael Simeon BlackGayComicGeek You-Tuber/ Content Creator

  • Frances Smith Fantastic Frankey Digital Creator/ Nerd Commentator

  • Uneeb Khan WatchWithNeebz Digital Creator/ Podcaster 

5PM - Prop Building and Special Effects with Carl Paolino

Learn from some industry professionals as they discuss their experiences in prop building, animation, special effects, set design and production. 

  • Moderated by: Jerrell T. Williams (EYECON) RedEyezEntertainment 

  • Panelists: MisterAbsFitness, Carl Paolino, Dark Knight Father

  • Carl Paolino (Celebrity Death Match) Animation/ Film Producer / Author/ Filmmaker

  • Levi James MisterAbsFitness (Masked Dad Workshop) Award winning cosplay/ supply

  • Roberto Williams Dark Knight Fathers Production Design/ Costume & Prop Construction

SUNDAY

12PM - 3PM - Kids Party - Painting, Bubbles, Toys, Cosplay Runway, Snacks, Music

1PM - Building a Community Through Cosplay

This group of talented cosplayers discuss their experiences in cosplay from learning techniques, and crafting skills to building friendships and networks. Learn about crafting DIY tips, and ways that you can get involved and give back to the community. 

  • Moderated by: Sade' Paige aka Whatpaigeisit Geek Blogger/ Cosplayer

  • Panelists: MisterAbsFitness, VantaCreates, Elenablueskies, Codename Citadel, Capes For a Cos

2PM- Breaking into Comics Storytelling

We are joined by talented and professional writers, artists and publishers on a panel to discuss their individual journey in the comic book industry and how they all started their own careers. 

  • Moderator: Ronald Simmons aka You Don’t Read Comics - Comics Media Website 

  • Panelists: Women in Comics, Mina Elwell, Earthtone Kingdom, Bigfoot Knows Karate

  • Regine L. Sawyer Writer/ Publisher Founder Women in Comics Collective

  • Mina Elwell Writer of Hellicious Comic for Starburns Industries 

  • Earthtone Kingdom Independent Publisher of Hip-Hop and Graphic Novels

  • Bigfoot Knows Karate Dan Price Creator of the indie comic BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE

3PM- Geeks Assemble: Creating Your Own Podcast

We are joined by various podcasters that have built platforms based off their knowledge and love of anime, comic books, movies, the horror genre and more. Listen to this diverse group of panelists talk about what got them into fandoms, and how they incorporated their passions into podcasting and what kind of work it entails. 

  • Moderated by: Justin D. Williams (Imaginative Visions/O&G Founder / Comic Writer)

  • Panelists: Ming Chen, Blerdy Massacre, Black Ramen Podcast, Otakus and Geeks, LAN Party