Dazzling Stage Guidelines
Hello! Thank you for applying for the Dazzling Stage at Akaicon 2025. Before we dive into the application, here are a few guidelines to read over!
- All panelists must be at least 15 years old or older. Panelists for 18+ panels must be at least 18. Exceptions may be made for panels geared toward children, but the panel must still be supervised by someone 15+
- All panelists MUST have a badge.
- For every panel that is accepted, the lead panelist and up to 2 co-panelists will receive $10 off their badge price. You will receive a code for your badge discount when your panel has been accepted and your time slot given. Please note that we cannot refund any discounts for badges already purchased.
- Please be respectful of all performer stage staff and equipment.
- Our goal is to offer as much panel variety as we can. With that being said, we will be accepting a maximum of 3 panels per fandom. So make sure you clearly outline your panel/performance. What will you be doing on stage, what sort of props will you have, etc…
- Scheduling. Please note that while we cannot promise any given time slot, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please specify all times that you and any applicable co-panelists are available on the submission form. This includes any panelists that are involved in other obligations during the con. For example, artist alley, cosplay contest, etc. Give us as much to work with as possible.
- Panelists must specify any requested equipment at the time of your application submission. We will let you know what we can provide if/when your panel is approved.
- You must notify us beforehand if you plan to hand anything out during your panel. Please note that due to convention center rules, we cannot provide nor sell any food or drink items during a panel.
- Panelists are expected to plan for setup and tear-down time in their panel application. Staff will enforce that you end in time for the next panelist to get started. If you arrive and start late, you will not be granted extra time to make up for your own lateness. Please arrive at your panel in a timely fashion.
- NOTE: If you are more than 15 minutes late, your panel will be canceled.
- Panelists and co panelists may NOT drink alcohol just before or while conducting a panel.
- Please note that the majority of panels are expected to be G, PG, or PG-13/TV-14.
Important Dates:
May 4th- Panel submission form closes
May 11th- Response emails will begin to be released
May 18th- Panelists must confirm acceptance
Thank you for your interest in conducting a panel at Akaicon 2025. We look forward to seeing your submissions! Any questions may be referred to akaiconpanels@gmail.com.