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Friday Panel Stage: Evil Ted Foam Amour Workshop
Learn the art of prop and cosplay creation with Evil Ted’s Foam Armour Workshops! Whether you’re building your very first costume piece or looking to sharpen your crafting skills, these hands-on workshops will guide you through the techniques used to create incredible foam armour, cosplay props, and convention-ready builds.
Join legendary cosplay creator Evil Ted as he shares professional tips, construction methods, shaping techniques, assembly tricks, and the creative process behind bringing characters to life. From beginners to experienced builders, these workshops are designed to inspire makers of all skill levels.
Get ready to cut, shape, build, and level up your cosplay skills at Canada’s largest gaming expo!
Friday Panel Stage: Kids / Family Workshop with Michelle C. Smith
A fun and beginner-friendly introduction to cinematic lightsaber movement. Students will learn basic spinning techniques, coordination, movement patterns, and simple partner drills inspired by film choreography.
All attendees participating in one of Michelle C. Smith’s Lightsaber Workshops will receive an exclusive $25.00 discount toward the purchase of her signature lightsaber, available at the SaberX Booth #328.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 19th, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Friday Panel Stage: Making Of the Fool’s Gold D&D Campaign Setting
A fun and beginner-friendly introduction to cinematic liDingo Doodles and Hit Point Press team up to take you behind the sheets of the Fool’s Gold campaign settings for D&D 5e to share their experience of how to translate their animated story retelling into a blockbuster Kickstarter. Including topics like how to organize the chaos of a D&D campaign, how to find the right publishing partner, manufacturer gotcha’s, and common pitfalls to avoid.
If you’ve ever wanted to publish your own campaign setting, this panel may inspire you, shortcut your way to success, and save you countless headaches.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 19th, 11:45 am - 2:45 pm
Friday Panel Stage: Legends of Logomancy, Roll for Wishes
Leveraging the Roll For Wishes format, Audience members in person and watching from home can influence the game in real time via Tiltify donations to Make-A-Wish.
More info at: https://tiltify.com/@logomancy/gcc2026
SATURDAY
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 20th, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Saturday Panel Stage: Wheel of Game Con
Players spin the wheel and solve the puzzles in this gaming-themed version of a classic gameshow!
Saturday Panel Stage: Beginner Adult Cinematic Lightsaber Workshop (16+) with Michelle C. Smith
Train cinematic lightsaber movement with professional stunt performer Michelle C. Smith. This class covers foundational spinning mechanics, movement flow, transitions, and beginner combat concepts designed for film-style choreography and performance.
All attendees participating in one of Michelle C. Smith’s Lightsaber Workshops will receive an exclusive $25.00 discount toward the purchase of her signature lightsaber, available at the SaberX Booth #328.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 20th, 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Saturday Panel Stage: Sorry Not Sorry presents TALES FROM THE VAULT!
Join Sorry Not Sorry for an unforgettable panel experience.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 20th, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday Panel Stage: Chaos Tattoos presents Inked for the win!
Welcome to the Inked for the Win Finals & Awards Presented by Chaos Tattoos! Watch as gaming, cosplay, pop culture, and body art collide in this celebration of incredible tattoo artistry inspired by the worlds we love.
From legendary video game characters and fantasy creatures to tabletop adventures, anime, and iconic fandoms, competitors will showcase their best gaming-inspired tattoos as they compete for top honours and community recognition.
Join us as finalists take the stage, judges reveal the winners, and we celebrate the creativity, passion, and artistry that bring gaming culture to life through ink. Whether you’re a tattoo enthusiast, cosplay fan, or gamer, this is one showcase you won’t want to miss!
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 20th, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Lotus 8 x Manitoba Scholastic Esports Association: The Future of Esports, Education & Wellness
Join Lotus 8 Esports and the Manitoba Scholastic Esports Association (MSEA) for a discussion on the rapid growth of scholastic esports across Manitoba and how wellness is becoming a major part of student success both in and outside of gaming.
This panel will explore how esports is creating new opportunities for students through competition, teamwork, leadership, and career pathways while also addressing the importance of mental health, mindfulness, communication, fitness, and performance habits.
Lotus 8 Esports will share insights into their PMM (Performance Mindset & Mindfulness) system and how wellness-focused esports programming is being introduced into Manitoba schools and First Nation communities. The panel will also highlight how Lotus 8’s professional Rocket League and Warzone teams have reached the international and world stage through a combination of structured management, performance mindset coaching, mindfulness training, communication systems, and wellness-focused development.
MSEA will discuss the continued growth of scholastic esports in Manitoba and the positive impact organized gaming programs are having on students and schools across the province.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 20th, 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
Saturday Panel Stage: Dork Tales, Session 0 – Rolling Initiative on Your Campaigns
Tired of Dungeons? Sick of Dragons? Fear not! There’s a whole world of incredible tabletop games waiting for you! In this panel, we’ll showcase must-play TTRPGs that offer fresh mechanics, wild settings, and unique roleplay experiences. From cozy slice-of-life games to intense narrative dramas, there’s something here for everyone!
Note: Your favorite game may not be included in this list. This was a deliberate choice Jeff. You know what you did.
SUNDAY
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 21st, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Sunday Panel Stage: Sorry Not Sorry presents, Magic: The Improvising
Get ready for high-octane combat improv in our competitive short-form show: Sorry not Sorry presents Magic: the Improvising!
Created and hosted by SNS OG Liam Creswick, Magic: the Improvising takes inspiration from a sealed pack of Magic: the Gathering cards that will be opened onstage and used as suggestions for our competitors’ zany improv scenes. Each scene they create earns them points—may the crowd favourite win! You could win, too— lucky audience members can throw out an instant card to change the scene immediately! Best use of an instant card take home the show’s card pack!
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sunday Panel Stage: Intermediate / Advanced Cinematic Lightsaber Workshop (16+) with Michelle C. Smith
Designed for students with previous experience in lightsaber spinning, staff spinning, martial arts, stunt performance, or movement training. This class focuses on advanced spinning combinations, movement integration, timing, cinematic combat application, and choreography
All attendees participating in one of Michelle C. Smith’s Lightsaber Workshops will receive an exclusive $25.00 discount toward the purchase of her signature lightsaber, available at the SaberX Booth #328.
Sunday Panel Stage: Evil Ted Foam Amour Workshop
Learn the art of prop and cosplay creation with Evil Ted’s Foam Armour Workshops! Whether you’re building your very first costume piece or looking to sharpen your crafting skills, these hands-on workshops will guide you through the techniques used to create incredible foam armour, cosplay props, and convention-ready builds.
Join legendary cosplay creator Evil Ted as he shares professional tips, construction methods, shaping techniques, assembly tricks, and the creative process behind bringing characters to life. From beginners to experienced builders, these workshops are designed to inspire makers of all skill levels.
Get ready to cut, shape, build, and level up your cosplay skills at Canada’s largest gaming expo!
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 21st, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Sunday Panel Stage: Vikings Vinland Presents, Real Steel Combat with Vikings Vinland
Join us to experience a live combat show featuring steel weapons. Vikings Vinland is not for profit living history organisation that prides itself with museum grade displays and live action combat, to bring history to life. You have seen us walking around the con, now come enjoy some non choreographed viking fights.
📍 Where: Room #107/107A EXPO Centre Main Promenade
🗓️ June 21st, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Sunday Panel Stage: The Art of Making Worlds, Inside the Mortal Roles Universe
Join the Mortal Roles team as they discuss the development of their expansive world and Pantheon, from its rich lore to its detailed world map. Discover the tools, techniques, and creative process behind building an immersive setting — and learn how you can bring your own worlds to life
