Join Bartleby Jones as they recount their experiences as an interdisciplinary furry artist making their way through multiple degrees in Studio Art, and as they discuss the unique cultural perspective that furries have to offer the fine art world. Join us after the presentation for an open, round-table discussion. Topics include: Cultural Positionality of the Online World; Furry as an Art Historical Movement; Material Studies for the Immaterial Artist; Graduate School: Is it Worth It?; Questions & Answers to follow.
MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024interdisciplinary and material ambivalent image-maker based in Chicago, ILerrant twitter illustrator and funny cat online
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!
This is the fursuiter version of The Price is Right, where fursuiters are called to come on down to contestants row. Winner plays a pricing game and goes on to the showcase showdown where the winner of which goes on to the showcase. The fursuiter that has won the most in cash and prizes wins a badge commission.
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!
HELP! My wife won't let me have a romantic night with our friendly neighborhood Mizutsune! If I can convince them that I'm not the only one who would take them out on a very "romantic date" then I might have a fair chance! Let's come together hunters, and find out which monsters we'd rather slay or lay! This panel is for those 18 years of age and older; ID required.
I am the owner and lead creator of fantasy toys at streamstoys.com. This panel will teach people the process of making custom silicone toys. We will go in depth into the digital sculpting process and turning 3D models into parts to create a molds and make multiple toys. We'll also go over the different types of silicone, printing materials and pigments to use in order to color your final product. Finally, we will also explain the mixing process and curing of platinum based silicones. There will be examples and pieces to show.
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.
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.
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.
If you want to learn how to repair and maintain fursuits, but have never used a sewing needle or hot glue gun before, then this panel is for you! Learn the tools, techniques, and rizz it takes to have your current or future suits last for years to come. This panel will be informative, interactive, and full of memes. No experience is required. Goodie bags will be provided for those who come early
Ready to unleash your inner fur with some fursuiting fun? Before jumping in, keeping your cool in more ways than one is essential. Did you know that temps above 85˚F / 29˚C can cause your body to struggle to regulate its core temperature and lead to serious health issues? Additionally, temperatures at 95˚F / 35˚C or higher can decrease your performance by up to 45%! But, fear not! We've got your furry back with expert tips for before, during, and after fursuiting to help you stay cool and keep the good times rolling without any issues. Make your well-being a priority to enjoy more time in your fursuit. Get ready for a chill session! Here's what's on the menu: Feeling the heat: the scoop on overheating and how it affects everyone, The importance of regulating body temperature, Recognizing signs of overheating and how to address them, The different types of cooling vests and how to pick your perfect match, How to make a cooling plan for maximum fursuiting fun, Tips and tricks for staying cool during the convention.
Hi there! I'm Julia, hailing from Kansas (Rock Chalk!). I work for ThermApparel, where we make coolness our business. I love helping folks find the perfect cooling gear to keep comfy and chill in their fursuits and everyday life. Our gear isn't just for cons—it's perfect for workouts... Read More →
A general education panel for people looking to get tattooed in the future; discussing different styles, industry standards, red flags, furry tattoo artist recommendations, and more.
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.
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!
