Hybrids of all kind come down to meet other unique sonas! (wusky, drolf, folf, etc.) Have chats and meet new wonderful furry friends of all kinds and even learn what hybrids are!
Like to hike and explore? Have a fursuit you want to take cool pictures/videos with but are on your own(or with friends)? Willing to travel or just interested to see some of what goes into cool outdoors fursuit photos? Stop by for a show and tell with Talexis on how they plan, prepare and take fursuit photo and video out in the wild!
I tell tales! I like to dabble in visual art and illustrations, from digital art to photography, videography, writing, fursuit making and more. How do I manage it all?! (short answer: I don't) Traveling and exploration are additional pursuits alongside fandom events and fursuiting... Read More →
Every December, rodents of all sorts gather together in America's rattiest city to meet, greet, and squeak! Depending who you ask, this is either a casual gathering, a party, or a global domination meeting, but everyone agrees it's the place to be for rodents and rodent lovers. At the end of the panel we will take group photos, then begin a rodent parade through the hotel and convention center!
I'm Master Emperor Dittman! - a supercriminal mastermind who also plays music, composes, draws, games, comic strips, etc. I like all sorts of creative stuff. I like to play the drums. I'm interested in things. I'm not a real furry but I am a real rat I am an ac-tu-a-l rat.
Are you currently serving, formerly served, looking too serve, or even just a supporter? Then come along and enjoy as people tell their stories, and experiences and make some new friends along the way.
A Meet & Greet for animals from the African Savannah, such as: aardvarks, aardwolves, African wild dogs, antelopes, caracals, cheetahs, crocodiles, elands, elephants, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, impalas, jackals, leopards, lions, meerkats, rhinos, warthogs, wildebeest, and zebras, among others! A group photo will be taken, and predator/prey group photos will be taken as well. Fursuits encouraged, but not required.
A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Pre/post-convention BlueSky/Twitter/Mastodon networking group links available at https://linktr.ee/scifurs
On your marks....let's start....THE FAMILY FEUD! Join us for this furry fandom themed version of the classic game show with all the sights, sound effects, and music cues of the real show! Topics range from fursuiting, to artwork, pop culture, and everything in between! Ten members of the audience who wish to participate will be selected to play for the chance to win prizes after winning in the qualifying round!
Have you ever wanted to begin a fitness regimen, but didn't know where to start? Or perhaps, despite your best efforts to commit to a fitness plan, the idea of going to the gym is just too daunting? Well look no fur-ther! We will cover both the brain and the brawn that goes into the start of your fitness journey in a very friendly and open environment, discussing mental tricks to overcome all of the anxious thoughts that plague every gym's newcomers, along with creating challenging, but achievable goals to push you beyond what you thought possible for yourself. We will also discuss fitness programming/progression broadly, and end with a Q&A. Whether you come for the knowledge or just to ogle at gym hunks, it would be great to have you!
Calling all dogs, wolves, coyotes, and, y'know, animals that aren't as cool! If you like howling, tennis balls, and yapping, this is the place for you! WARNING: This panel usually descends into chaos.
Meet & Greet for protogens, synths and digital robot beeps alike! Come by to meet, chat and learn about these fantastic digital robo animal things in the fandom! Suiters and non-suiters are all welcomed!!
A husky protogen thing! Name is DAT and is into cars, vintage computers/games and even build beep boops! You can find me on following sites @DatBlueHusky on Twitter and Instagram
Tips and tricks to make sure you have the best experience at any con you attend. How to put together a convention "survival kit" Making sure to take care of yourself, including my tricks to fall asleep faster at the end of a long convention day!
Keiro is a deaf attendee and advocates for Deaf interests and accessibility when and where possible. He works in tech support for a large hosting company and has been attending MFF since 2017.
A panel discussing the pop culture phenomenon that is "Ghostbusters"... From the movies to the cartoons to the comics and video games, this panel will allow fans of the franchise to meet and mingle, too!
Attention creatures of all shapes and sizes! Join us for a one-hour social event for the biggest and smallest folks in the fandom. Whether you're a giant wolf, a tiny tiger, huge hoofer, or an enormous eel, you belong here!
I've been suiting for a many years now and have taken my suits all over the country and world. Public fursuiting is a passion of mine and I'd love to tell you more about it!
Want to get involved with puppetry but unsure how to start? Already a pro and want to connect with your fellow puppeteers in the fandom to talk shop and share your projects? Come chat with The Furry Puppetry Group and learn about fun ways to get involved with puppetry in the fandom! We’re a community of performers, builders, and puppetry enthusiasts of all skill levels bringing puppetry shenanigans to conventions around the country. Bring a puppet if you’d like, or just bring your enthusiasm!
This panel is a Meet & Greet for all aquatic based furs. This is a family friendly event and all furs are welcome! Come by take some videos/pictures while meeting all the furries under the sea.
This dance panel is designed to teach people about cyphers and battles. Come learn history, techniques, and more advanced stuff within the culture! Panel ends with a mock cypher and possible callouts.
You ever just stop and wonder why you became a furry? Your childhood cartoons may be the reason! In this panel, Fiver Bunny will analyze the history of animation and cartoons while explaining how it manages to somehow tie into the development of many furries and how it continues to shape the lives of many in the fandom!
Interested in trains, buses, and walkable/bike-able communities? Come meet other transit-oriented furry urbanists and learn about urbanism, convincing urbanism skeptics, and spatial inequality in the furry fandom. Afterwards, feel free to join us on a trip on the Chicago L train to Union Station.
With so many Meet & Greets dedicated to specific animals like Canines, Birds and other Fauna, why hasn't there been any for Hybrid furs? Well here's one! A place for Furs who have Sonas/Suits that include 2+ animal species mixed together to hang out and socialize! All Ages welcome!
A meet for any fur who is a fan or a practitioner of combat sports, or who just want to know more about them in general. This Includes, but not limited to, boxing, wrestling (scholastic/professional), MMA, or any Eastern martial art (Karate, TKD, Muay Thai, etc). Fursuits are welcome and encouraged for photos! (equipment/gear for photos will not be provided)
I will provide an overview of fitness to include general diet/nutrition advice, workout and exercise science, motivational tactics, and dismissing myths and misconceptions about fitness.
Fursonas - we all have 'em. Big or small, beautiful, vibrant and fantastical. But, are they really that unrealistic? Navigate what might be achievable with current scientific understanding.
The TikTok panel is a place for every TikTok furry to come and chat with fellow content creators! Meet your favorite TikTokers and TikTok fursuit creators!
Duncan has been part of Midwest FurFest since its inception, and could not be more proud of what this little shindig has become. He has served as Registration Director, Hotel Liaison, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Board member for Midwest FurFest, and has been on staff at Anthrocon... Read More →
Ready to hear some stories in Furst Response from Bandit, Flint, and Fraye? Then stop on by while we talk about some of the shenanigans that we have gotten into from cons to the real world and the lessons we have learned in our careers. After we get the stories started join in and tell your story as a Furst Responder.
33| Bi | Single | Furry trash | IT pro | Pokémon fan | Professional Suicune enjoyer | @BenFolds fan | Fortnite player | Bowler | I pretend I'm a kangaroo
Calling all critters; scaly, slimy, aquatic, and insectoid! Stop by to mingle, take photos, and chat with your fellow non-mammalian furs. Fursuits not required; come as you are! Free buttons will be provided to the first 50 attendees.
Are you interested in unions at work? Have you ever wondered what goes into it? What it would take to start one, or if there's just resources available to learn from? Stop on by to see.
Since the birth of the internet in 1983, both it, and computers have evolved quicker than anyone could imagine, and so have the tactics that bad actors used to deceive you, steal from you, and harvest your data. Join a panel of infosec practitioners as we explore the evolution of the internet and hacking, give you some common sense techniques to keep yourself safe while surfing the World Wide Web, and introduce you to the world's largest information security conference and our furry enclave within it.
A low level hyena with passion for games, preservation of history, and trying to generally keep the world just as good, if not, a little better than when it was found. Working on get the best ROI on everything possible.ギンジ has spoken at DEFCON for several years on various topics... Read More →
Junaos has 16 years working across tech as a hacker for hire, system/network admin, site reliability engineer, and engineering manager. Vice-chair of Hack Your Lives, the 501(c)(3) behind DEFCON Furs.
The last decade has seen a meteoric rise in imported vehicles from Japan. Thanks to the United States' "25-year" rule, classic vehicles that were prominently featured in movies, shows and video games are now obtainable. We'll look into how to do exactly that, the pitfalls of importing and how to maintain your JDM joy machine.
Interested in transformation and the TF Fandom? Whether you're a seasoned fan or brand new to the community, come join us at the TF Meet & Greet! Connect with TF friends both new and old, share your unique sub-interest(s), and explore new ideas by mingling with different groups. TF triggers may or may not be included with the panel.
Everyone becomes a graymuzzle Sooner or later. We are the backbone of many functions in conventions, Fur meets, and supporting one another. In this “Meet & Greet“ We are coming together to share our experiences in the fandom.
Debuted at Painted Desert Furcon 2024, this panel is exactly what it is! A snow leopard staring at a wall for the entirety of the panel! Will the red dot appear again? Will it make its escape? Come by and see!
A deeper dive on communication with the deaf, along with examples of scenarios for chatting with attendees! With bonus examples of interacting with furries in suit.
Keiro is a deaf attendee and advocates for Deaf interests and accessibility when and where possible. He works in tech support for a large hosting company and has been attending MFF since 2017.
Looking to land that dream job? Join Edwin@Work in a discussion about how to conduct a job search, write a resume, and prepare for an interview. Edwin has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has analyzed jobs from a wide range of professions. Come join the panel for an inside scoop on how to get a job! There will be an open Q&A at the end of the presentation, so bring your job-searching questions!
Message me on social media to schedule a job coaching session during MFF for free!__https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/__Looking for help building a resume, mastering the job search process, or interview preparation? Look no further! As a PhD-level IO psychology practitioner I can... Read More →
Welcome to the Bimbo Meet 'n Slay, where Bimbos, Himbos, and Thembos can meet and mingle with likeminded individuals. Come discuss the Bimbo aesthetic, fashion, partake in the Heist themed outfit contest*, and discuss the philosophy of bimboism! *to participate in the outfit contest, please reach out to Fiona prior to the convention. (Intended for mature audiences.)
Meet your fellow demons, imps, hellhounds, and all other creatures of infernal origin! A friendly reminder to please avoid the consumption of souls within the convention center.
Got a broken laptop? Bunch of old electronics sitting around? Maybe you just want to learn about reducing E-waste in the world? Join Amethyst and Twin on an introduction to making your devices last longer, and reusing them for other projects!
Ever look at furry events abroad and think they're unreachable? It's cheaper than you think! Join Shugnussy and friends while they explain the world of frugal travel and explore a couple of international furry events outside the United States!
A panel dedicated to trading Pokémon cards with other collectors! Got a few doubles kicking around? Got holes still in your collection that need to be filled? Got some bulk to give away? Feel free to drop by with your cards and collection and let's trade some cards!!
A meetup for all feathered, beaky, or part-bird peeps! Whether you're an avian or just want to hang out with them, stop on by! We will take a group picture close to the end of the event.
A meet 'n greet for all Fallout fans! Come meet fellow fans and discuss the games, lore, and post apocalyptic retrofuturistic world of Fallout! Bring a cosplay, show off your vault suit, or even your best impression of Joshua Graham!
Cultural groups may not realize the importance of historical preservation until after knowledge and artifacts have been lost or discarded. Come join a discussion about the challenges of preserving furry history, where the fandom stands today and what needs to be done in the future to build the institutions and infrastructure to preserve the past. This is the fourth installment of the panel with new content and hopefully a group discussion about what aspects of the current fandom should be focused on for preservation.
Have you ever wondered why characters like Donald Duck, Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, or even Princess Sally Acorn wear little to no clothing? This panel is a PG-13 get-together discussion of our favorite cartoon animal characters that have an interesting fashion choice of wearing nothing below the waist or sometimes nothing at all. We talk about the possible reasons why this is the case and how it has become one of the norms in animation for anthro characters. Does your fursona also follow this fashion or take inspiration from these characters? Please feel free to join in and discuss!
This is a casual panel for furs who are manual laborers, or in the skilled trades, at any skill level. If you're starting an apprenticeship or you're a seasoned pro, forklift certified or not, come mingle with furs who like getting their paws dirty! Expect a brief opening but this will be a fun, free discussion panel!
Let your inner cat out of the bag with props, boxes, balls of yarn, prizes, and absolutely zero cucumbers! All pretty kitties and box-loving creatures welcome! Fursuits recommended, but absolutely not required!
Are you a bit on the small size? Want to meet other furs that match your size? Come to our fun little Meet & Greet! The little gremlin fur gang will always stick together with this fun gathering!
This panel is for the furries in the fandom who just love tails, maybe too much, or maybe just a bit. Tails are a BIG part of the fandom that sometimes don't get the attention they truly deserve! This panel starts with a short presentation from me, Mika, where I discus what makes tails special to the fandom. We will go over the various ways people in the fandom can appreciate them, from aesthetics, to practical use, to wanting to have one ourselves! Plus sharing some characters from media that have particularly nice tails! We will then open the panel to the audience, where they can admit they have a tail problem and chime in on why THEY love tails! They can discuss how their tail love began, and some of their favorite characters in media they think have nice tails! We will conclude with a Meet & Greet where everyone can mingle and discuss tails with other fellow tail lovers! For an appendage almost every fursona has, and one of the few that isn't just a different shape of something we already have, tails are really special. Let's give them the attention they deserve!
Want to discuss the latest chapter of One Piece? Want to discuss the latest episode of Bleach? Looking for more Anime to watch or Manga to read? Whether you're a fan of Anime or Manga, this Meetup is for you! Come discuss any series that has peaked your interest or listen in on any potential series that might sound interesting. Warning: Potential Anime / Manga Spoilers!
Are you a clown? A jester? Maybe even a mime? Or perhaps you're just a fan of carnivals! Come meet fellow carnies and don't forget to bring your best joke! From creepy to cute, colorful to monochrome, all are welcome under the bigtop!
A casual meetup for Pokéfurs and Pokémon fans! Socialize with friends, meet fursuiters, and take pictures. We’ll take two group photos at the end—one with fursuits, kigus, and cosplays, and one with everyone.
From 100 miles to 1000 miles, your car is your lifeline when you're on the road. Are you sure it's up to the task? This panel will go over a tiered list of maintenance and other things you need to verify before taking your car on a road trip. These are important considerations to have in order to prevent you from becoming stranded on the way to/from MFF or any other convention you will be driving to. KNOW your vehicle!
Come trade current and past year custom MFF keycards! I will also have a binder and Power Point presentation of the custom key cards throughout the years.
