Fan Panel Application 2026
About the event
About the application
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Fan Panel at Big Texas Comicon!
This is a special opportunity for our community to come together, share passions, and create memorable experiences for fellow fans.
We are truly grateful to everyone who applies and whether your panel is informative, entertaining, or interactive, we welcome your creativity and enthusiasm.
All Fan Panel applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Applicants under 18 are still welcome to apply, but they must have a parent or legal guardian present during the panel.
Approved Fan Panel applicantions will receive (1) one weekend badge to Big Texas Comicon as compensation for their participation.
Terms & Conditions
By submitting this application, you agree to the following rules:
Compensation
Only the individual that applied for the panel will recieve one (1) Big Texas Comicon weekend badge. There is no payment for hosting a panel. Any money spent on travel, materials, or lodging will not be paid back by the convention.
Your Responsibilities (The Panelist)
Your panel must be safe and follow all convention rules.
You are not allowed to have the following in your panel:
Illegal Acts: No illegal activities or hate speech.
Harassment: No bullying or making others feel unsafe, unwelcomed or unwanted.
Nudity: Zero Tolerance on showing any characters nude during presentations or depicted on prizes given away to attendees.
Characters Depicted as Minors: The display of characters depicted as minors (under the age of 18) in sexual or adult situations is strictly prohibited. This rule applies to any character established as a minor in their respective media or lore.The prohibition remains in effect even if the character is depicted or drawn to appear older than 18.
Supplies: You must bring your own materials (like laptops, cables for connecting to tv/speakers props, or notes).
Safety: You are responsible for making sure your props and activities are safe for the audience.
Consequences
Violating these terms results in panel cancellation and the loss of convention access. All decisions made by Big Texas Comicon are final.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Name (Full/Legal)
- Age
- Panel Name
- Does your panel contain themes not suitable for minors (18+)?
- Select the category that best describes the panel
- Panel Overview (please follow directions in description)
- Panel Duration
- Display Equipment Provided
- Sound Equipment Provided
- Have you hosted this panel before besides Big Texas Comicon?
- If you have previously hosted a panel with Big Texas Comicon, please attach a photo of your panel or a screenshot showing how you promoted it.
- Have you hosted this panel before at any other convetions? If yes please elaborate, if no then type "N/A"
- Images of Past Presentations and Social Media Promotion
- Social Media Accounts (Optional but Helpful)
- If your panel is approved, do you agree to promote your panel on your social media accounts? This includes tagging Big Texas Comicon in your posts.
- Image and Media Release
- House Keeping
- NOTICE: All messages from the Programming Team sent on Eventeny must be answered directly inside the Eventeny portal.
- NOTICE: Eventeny messages can go into your email's spam folder
- Compensation
- I understand that my badge will be available at “WILL CALL” when I arrive at the event. I will go to the Will Call area, provide my name and/or required confirmation information, and receive my badge from event staff before entering the event.
- Agreement & Signature
