Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION PANELS & EVENTS Hours of Operation . pg 1 Weekend Schedule . .pg 57 Letter from the Directors . .pg 2 Panel descriptions . .pg 67 Rules & Policies . .pg 3 Guest panels . .pg 91 Accessibility . .pg 4 Harassment Policy. .pg 6 Security & Props Check . pg 7 ACTIVITIES Registration . pg 8 Lost Badge . .pg 8 Exhibitor Hall. pg 100 Volunteers . pg 10 Art Room . .pg 103 Lost & Found . .pg 12 Action Room . .pg 104 AMV Contest . .pg 105 Festival . .pg 103 Tabletop Room . pg 106 SPECIAL GUESTS Video Game Room . .pg 107 Tournaments . .pg 108 Guest Biographies . .pg 14 Dream wars . .pg 32 DJ Biographies . .pg 33 SPECIAL THANKS TO... Autograph Policy . .pg 38 Our Partners . .pg 112 Restaurant Guide . .pg 113 2019 Staff List . .pg 114 COSPLAY INFORMATION Cosplay Island . .pg 39 Cosplay Contest Rules . .pg 40 Cosplay Guests . .pg 49 Hallway Cosplay . .pg 109 Hours of Operation DAISHO CONVENTION REGISTRATION HOURS Thursday: 10:00PM - 12:00AM Kalahari Convention Center Friday: 10:00am - 11:00PM 12:00 PM Friday - 4:00 PM Sunday Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00PM Sunday: Closed ACTION ROOM TABLETOP ROOM Friday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM Friday: 4:00PM - 2:00AM Saturday: 10:00AM - 12:00AM Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00AM Sunday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM ART ROOM VIDEO GAME ROOM Friday: 4:00PM - 1:00AM Friday: 4:00PM - 3:00AM Saturday: 8:00AM - 1:00AM Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00AM Sunday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM - 3:00PM Exhibitor Hall FESTIVAL Friday: 4:00PM - 9:00PM Friday: 12:00PM - 3:00PM Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00PM Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm COSPLAY ISLAND Friday: 3:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM - 10:00PM Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00PM From Our Con Directors... General Info Letter from the Directors Nerds, Geeks and everyone in between, Welcome everyone! It's time for Daisho Con 2019! We hope you are ready to hit the ground running for this fandom-packed, off the hook, event-filled spectacular! We have worked tirelessly this year to deliver the best geek experience on the planet and we don't think you are going to be disappointed! We were so excited to announce the EXPANSION! Check out our layout! Daisho Con has doubled in size this year. It's a beautiful space and we are proud to be here. It took hours of decision making, debating and effort to fill the space to the best of our ability and we are so amped to invite you to it. New rooms in the convention center gave an innovative new look to our regis- tration, exhibitor hall (previously known as vendor room and artist alley), table top gaming room and cosplay island. We were able to open up to provide more panels than ever before. Our video game room leveled up to 3x the size it has been! We rolled out a renovated volunteer program. We added a new hallway cosplay contest. Our guest lineup is more packed than ever before. We didn't just expand our space; we expanded our programming to fill the weekend! EXPLORE and ENJOY! It's our hope that you have the very best weekend. Daisho Con is a place for you to find friends and fun. It has been a pleasure to plan the raddest nerdy party ever. You are the reason we keep bringing back a (literally) bigger and better Daisho Con every year. Keep your eyes on us because we are just getting started. Sincerely, Missy Honeybee and Paige Haberkorn Daisho Con Convention Directors Rules & Policies General Convention Rules: * Follow any rules or policies of the specific room or event. * Follow requests and directions of Daisho con Staff, Kalahari Staff, and Security. * Do no deface or damage any property or equipment owned by Daisho Con, any of Daisho Con's affiliates or the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. * Do no attempt to ride or mount any of the statues located in the Kalahari Re- sorts and Convention center. * Daisho Con, any affliates of Daisho Con and the Kalahari Resort and Conven- tion Center are not responsible for personal items. Unattended and lost items will be turned over to the proper authorities. * Appropriate attire is required at all times. If you do not wear appropriate attier while in the convention center, you may be asked to leave until you change. Inap- propriate attire includes but is not limited to: revealing too much skin/parts, use of profanity or language on clothing, bare feet, or any attire that is hazardous to the wearer or anyone else attending Daisho Con. * Every event room has limited space and seating. Seating is not guaranteed to any person(s). Standing room is allowed only at Daisho Con or Kalahari Staff Discretion. * Lining up is permitted no earlier than 30 prior to any event. Documented disabled persons, staff, on-duty volunteers and Guests of Daisho Con are not required to stand in line for events. * Possession or consumption of alcohol is only permitted in designated locations. * Legal drinking age is Wisconsin is 21 years of age. Anyone under leage age found drinking/intoxicated will be reported to the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center as well as the local Police Department. * Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes is only permitted within designated locations outside the convention center. * Theft, assualt, drug use and other illegal activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. * Discrimination and/or harassment of any form will not be tolerated. * Any attendee under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult. Under no circumstances should any attendee under the age of 13 be left with Daisho Con Staff. 3 General Convention Rules: * Do not hinder or obstruct the flow of traffic within the convention area. If you are asked to move by Daisho Con staff, Security Staff or Kalahari Staff, you must provide room for those person(s) or immediately vacate the area. General Info * Individuals may be asked to remove large or unwiedly bags, props, or other ac- cessories from the convention center. Accessibility Rules At Daisho Con We strive to make our events inclusive and accessible for all of our attendees. Although we can't remove every barrier at Daisho Con, we will do our best to provide accommodations within the limitations of the convention center, financing, and staffing. DAisho Con is proud to be a safe space for all attendees. Pronoun Ribbons and access to all gender bathrooms are provided at the convention. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of acceptance. The stage in Main Programming has wheelchair access for attendees that wish to participate in the Cosplay Contese or to get autographs from their favorite Daisho Con guests. If you need accommodations for waiting in lines (i.e. difficulty with prolonged standing, etc.) please ask a Daisho Staff member for assistance or request in advance at control room. Main programming will allow for advance seating for our attendees needing additional time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and inform daisho Con staff. Plan appropriately for popular events as seating may be limited. Advance Seating does not guarantee admission to all events or special access. Due to scheduling limitations, advance seating may not be an option outside of main programming. If you would like seating assistance for events outside of main programming, you may request in advance at the control room or ask a Daisho con staff member to assist you. 4 Flyer and Sign Policy * All Flyer or Signs at Daisho Con must first be approved by Daisho Con Staff. * Do not hang, tape, pin, or secure in any fashion any advertisement to the walls, floors, rooms, or ceilings of the Kalahari Resort or Convention Center. If flyers are found they will be immediately removed and the proper authorities will be contacted. If you are found to be hanging flyers or signs in the Convention Center it will result in revocation of Membership and confiscation of Membership Badge(s). * Do not move or obscure other flyers or signs. Any use of material without possession of copyright is prohibited. * Any use of Daisho Con property including, but not limited to, logos, mascots or likeness, is strictly prohibited unless otherwise approved. * Removed flyers or signs will be discarded at the end of the Convention if not re- claimed. Daisho Con Staff may remove flyers or signs for any reason of any time. REcording Devices Remember that recording of footage on the screens during panels is pro- hibited. Also please turn off your devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) and put them away during screening of panel footage. Not doing so interferes with every- one's view quality and causes security to think you are recording the clip. Daisho Con reserves the right to change or modify any policy or rule at any time and without notice. 5 Convention Security If you need assistance, wish to report a violation of any of our rules, have a concern that you feel needs to be addressed, or feel unsafe in any way, please General Info contact a Security Staff member wearing a black SECURITY vest. They will be happy to help you. If you cannot find an on-duty Security Staff member, feel free to speak with any one of our Daisho Con Staff members, as they will help locate a security officer for you. In addition, the main security office is located in the Control Room and is open to the entire convention. Harassment Policy Daisho Con is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experi- ence for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual ori- entation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.