AMV Competition | Cosplay Competition | Panelist Guidelines| Weapon & Costume Policy

We are looking for new and exciting panels in the areas of:

Children's Programming
Anime/ Manga Series
Video/ Table Top Games
Art
Japanese Culture
Cosplay
Dance/ Movement (ParaPara, Martial Arts, etc.)
Workshops on cool, fun things!!
Plus our theme for 2011- Steampunk

The Panel application is now available! Please read through the guidelines listed below before you fill out the panel application. If you have any questions please contact info@ohayocon.org.

As a panelist for Ohayocon, you have the ability to earn a free badge just for talking about stuff that you love!! The Comp badge gets you into all of the activities that Ohayocon has to offer. In order for you to take advantage of the comp badge, You (or your group) need to perform a specific amount of programming hours as explained below.

Guidelines for Ohayocon 2011 Panelists

1.) Age is NOT just a number:
Lead panelists must be 18 years or older and more than 60% of panel presenters must be 18 or over. Unless the panel is in the children's track (programming for kids by kids) and then a parent or legal guardian must supervise the panel.This is not negotiable and panelists who do not comply may find their panels refused or removed from the schedule.
2.) Language & Content
All panels, unless otherwise noted, and arrangements are made to ID attendees, are to be PG-13 and under. Appropriate language & Content is an absolute must. Remember, Ohayocon is a Family Friendly event!
3.) Comp Badges are a privilege, not a right
1 panelists Comp Badge= 3 hours of Con Programming. (3 one hour panels or a combination to make 3 hours) A panel group of up to 4 may be eligible for badges. All panelists must be involved in in the total 3 hours of programming to receive badge.
Groups that require more than 4 badges will have to contribute more hours of programming for additional badges. A group of 5- 6 will need to perform at least 5 hours of Con Programming (5 one hour panels, or a combination to make 5 hours) and may receive up to 2 more comp badges. For any group that requires MORE than 2 additional comp badges the Live Events Coordinator & the Panel Liaison will review on a case by case basis.
NOTE: You can have as many people in your panel as you want but the maximum comp badges is four (for 3 hours of programming). When applying for your panel, all participants are to be listed on the form. The first four names on the panel form will be eligible for the Comp Badge. Any remaining parties will receive a co-panelist badge. Your co-panelist(s) will have to purchase a regular Ohayocon admission to attend panels & events.
4.) Duplicate Panel Content:
Ohayocon tries to offer a variety of programming. We can support only so many FMA panels, yaoi panels, etc. If multiple panel requests are submitted on the same general subject matter, there are a couple different scenarios:
A.) Panelists will be given the chance to merge into one complete panel or to adjust the subject so they are covering different parts of the same whole topic.
B.) If panelists cannot work together- The first panel submitted with a clear outline of topics & content will be given priority.
5.) Ohayocon is not a dating service:
In previous years, Ohayocon has hosted dating panels or singles meet-ups as a way for attendees to intermingle. Due to numerous complaints and problems, Ohaycon has decided to stop supporting this type of programming. If you are looking to meet fellow Ohayocon singles, talk to people in the halls & make new friends.
6.) Ohayocon reserves the right to refuse grant panels to any prospective panelist based on content, capacity, or previous panel history at Ohayocon. Just because content is submitted- you are not guaranteed a panel spot in Ohayocon 2011 programming.
7.) Scheduling:
We will do our best to fulfill your requests however- no one is promised any slot until the final schedule is approved and even that may change at-con due to uncontrollable circumstances. Please prepare to be flexible.
8.) Stand-By:
After panel registration officially closes on November 30th, there is normally a flood of people who apply. These applicants will be placed immediately on a Standby list. As the Schedule takes shape we will contact all panelists needed. We will contact everyone prior to the con to let you know if you are still on the Stand-by list. If you are you will need to come to Ohayocon prepared for an Standby situation. If another panelist does not show for their scheduled panel, you may be called upon to step in and fill the slot. NOTE: the standby list does NOT count for a comp badge. You will still need to register & purchase an attendee badge. If for some reason your filling a panel slot AT con bumps your programming over the 3 hour mark, a refund may be issues on Sunday afternoon on a case by case basis.

All questions on these policies may be taken to the Panel Liaison atpanels@ohayocon.org at any time.



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		AMV Competition \| Cosplay Competition \| Panelist Guidelines\| Weapon & Costume Policy We are looking for new and exciting panels in the areas of: Children's Programming Anime/ Manga Series Video/ Table Top Games Art Japanese Culture Cosplay Dance/ Movement (ParaPara, Martial Arts, etc.) Workshops on cool, fun things!! Plus our theme for 2011- Steampunk The Panel application is now available! Please read through the guidelines listed below before you fill out the panel application. If you have any questions please contact info@ohayocon.org. As a panelist for Ohayocon, you have the ability to earn a free badge just for talking about stuff that you love!! The Comp badge gets you into all of the activities that Ohayocon has to offer. In order for you to take advantage of the comp badge, You (or your group) need to perform a specific amount of programming hours as explained below. Guidelines for Ohayocon 2011 Panelists 1.) Age is NOT just a number: Lead panelists must be 18 years or older and more than 60% of panel presenters must be 18 or over. Unless the panel is in the children's track (programming for kids by kids) and then a parent or legal guardian must supervise the panel.This is not negotiable and panelists who do not comply may find their panels refused or removed from the schedule. 2.) Language & Content All panels, unless otherwise noted, and arrangements are made to ID attendees, are to be PG-13 and under. Appropriate language & Content is an absolute must. Remember, Ohayocon is a Family Friendly event! 3.) Comp Badges are a privilege, not a right 1 panelists Comp Badge= 3 hours of Con Programming. (3 one hour panels or a combination to make 3 hours) A panel group of up to 4 may be eligible for badges. All panelists must be involved in in the total 3 hours of programming to receive badge. Groups that require more than 4 badges will have to contribute more hours of programming for additional badges. A group of 5- 6 will need to perform at least 5 hours of Con Programming (5 one hour panels, or a combination to make 5 hours) and may receive up to 2 more comp badges. For any group that requires MORE than 2 additional comp badges the Live Events Coordinator & the Panel Liaison will review on a case by case basis. NOTE: You can have as many people in your panel as you want but the maximum comp badges is four (for 3 hours of programming). When applying for your panel, all participants are to be listed on the form. The first four names on the panel form will be eligible for the Comp Badge. Any remaining parties will receive a co-panelist badge. Your co-panelist(s) will have to purchase a regular Ohayocon admission to attend panels & events. 4.) Duplicate Panel Content: Ohayocon tries to offer a variety of programming. We can support only so many FMA panels, yaoi panels, etc. If multiple panel requests are submitted on the same general subject matter, there are a couple different scenarios: A.) Panelists will be given the chance to merge into one complete panel or to adjust the subject so they are covering different parts of the same whole topic. B.) If panelists cannot work together- The first panel submitted with a clear outline of topics & content will be given priority. 5.) Ohayocon is not a dating service: In previous years, Ohayocon has hosted dating panels or singles meet-ups as a way for attendees to intermingle. Due to numerous complaints and problems, Ohaycon has decided to stop supporting this type of programming. If you are looking to meet fellow Ohayocon singles, talk to people in the halls & make new friends. 6.) Ohayocon reserves the right to refuse grant panels to any prospective panelist based on content, capacity, or previous panel history at Ohayocon. Just because content is submitted- you are not guaranteed a panel spot in Ohayocon 2011 programming. 7.) Scheduling: We will do our best to fulfill your requests however- no one is promised any slot until the final schedule is approved and even that may change at-con due to uncontrollable circumstances. Please prepare to be flexible. 8.) Stand-By: After panel registration officially closes on November 30th, there is normally a flood of people who apply. These applicants will be placed immediately on a Standby list. As the Schedule takes shape we will contact all panelists needed. We will contact everyone prior to the con to let you know if you are still on the Stand-by list. If you are you will need to come to Ohayocon prepared for an Standby situation. If another panelist does not show for their scheduled panel, you may be called upon to step in and fill the slot. NOTE: the standby list does NOT count for a comp badge. You will still need to register & purchase an attendee badge. If for some reason your filling a panel slot AT con bumps your programming over the 3 hour mark, a refund may be issues on Sunday afternoon on a case by case basis. All questions on these policies may be taken to the Panel Liaison atpanels@ohayocon.org at any time.