Panelist Application 2026
About the event
About the application
So you want to host a session at Tekko 2026? Fabulous! But first, we are going to need to understand a bit more about what you would like to present to make sure it's a good fit for this event. Please answer the questions below for your panel or workshop. If you'd like to submit more than one application, that's awesome! You will just need to submit separate forms for each panel application. Once finished, you should receive a confirmation including the details of your submission. If you don't receive one, please let us know at programming@pittjcs.org
IMPORTANT Please review our reimbursment policy below in our "Terms & Conditions" as it has greatly changed since last year.
Please feel free to contact our Programming Team with any questions or concerns via email: programming@pittjcs.org We look forward to reviewing your submissions!
Terms & Conditions
Tekko reserves the right to accept or decline panel applications for any reason.
**New**For 1 hour of content, you are eligible for reimbursement up to the full cost of your General badge (not including card processing fees. Tekko does not keep this fee, the credit card people do). You may not be reimbursed for more than what you paid for your badge. Reimbursement may be given to a head panelist or a co-panelist at the discretion of the head panelist. Please refer to https://tekko.us/panels#reimbursement-policy or email us at Programming@pittjcs.org
**New**Reimbursement will only be issued electronically except in limited circumstances.
Electronic reimbursement can be requested by email up to 24 hours after the convention ends. All electronic reimbursement will be returned to the same payment method on file with Eventeny within 1-5 business days.
Cash reimbursement can only be obtained if requested before the convention and only if one of the following applies to you:
-Badge will be paid for in cash (please let us know as soon as possible that this is your plan so we can arrange a cash reimbursement)
-the card used to purchase the badge is no longer valid
-you have a very good reason and got permission in an email from Programming
Panel & Workshop Applications will remain open until April 26th, 2026 11:59 pm EST. Any submissions received after this deadline will have a much lower rate of acceptance, and at best may be offered a spot on our Wait List.
For all applicants, we will send an email to the email address you provide below to let you know if your panel or workshop has been accepted within one month of application close. All applicants should utilize the same email that they plan to register and purchase a badge with.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Preferred First Name / Published Name
- Co-Panelist(s) Name
- Panelist Group Name
- Email (if different from Eventeny Account)
- Phone (if different from Eventeny)
- Is this your first time paneling at a convention?
- Panel Title
- What cons have you paneled at before?
- Panel Published Description
- Panel Detailed Overview
- Panel Rating
- How would you categorize this panel?
- What topics does this panel fall under? Choose all that apply.
- Panel Length
- Additional Requirements
- What days are you planning to attend?
- Known Conflicts During the Weekend
- Have you submitted or plan to submit multiple panels?
- If this panel were to be placed on our waitlist, what is the minimum lead time do you need before presenting?
- Does this Panel participate in the Ribbon Game?
- I acknowledge that PittJCS/Tekko will only provide standard hookups (HDMI & AUX) for A/V and Microphones. I will provide my own laptop, any non-standard hookup cables, and other accessories or printouts I may need for my panel.
- Of your submissions, which panels would you like to have priority consideration?
- I acknowledge that I have read the Terms and Conditions regarding reimbursement at the beginning of this application.
- If you are approved for multiple panels, are you comfortable running them back-to-back in the same room?
- Comments and Concerns
