Application
Panelist or Workshop Host
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Deadline: Feb 23, 2026 8:00 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: May 01, 2026 10:00 am - May 02, 2026 6:00 pm (EST)
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Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Free
About the application
What began as the beloved Free Comic Book Day event has grown into a full convention experience. And this year, in honor of our 10-year partnership with Galactic Quest, we’re celebrating with a new name and a fresh new look for the event! Celebrate with us and dive into DTL CON-Quest!
We’re looking for Panelists and Workshop Hosts to bring dynamic and engaging content to our event. We’d love to hear your ideas! If you’re passionate about a topic that inspires creativity and connection, let us know.
To spark inspiration, here are some ideas we’d also love to see:
- Creating Community in Nerdy Spaces
- How to Draw Manga or Comics
- Voice Over workshop
- How to Use Hot Glue for Cosplays
- Inclusivity in Cosplay
- Hands-on Workshops where participants leave with a finished project
- Panels on the history of fandom, cosplay, comics, or manga
Details:
- Panels and workshops should be 45 minutes in length.
- Workshops may be between 60-90 minutes in length.
- Hosts are required to prepare the space for their workshop and remove any supplies following their workshop.
- We try to offer these free to the public unless we are unable to cover all cost of the workshop. Please fill out the supply requirements in detail and any associated costs.
- Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so don’t wait to apply!
- Please note: this is not an official booking. Accepted applications will be contacted for confirmation.
Let’s make this year a celebration of creativity, fandom, and community! We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the event.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Panelist and Workshop Host Criteria:
- Panelists and Workshop hosts must adhere to City Event Safety Guidelines, https://www.downtownlawrencevillega.com/health-and-safety/
- If a Panelist or Workshop host requests a booth, they must provide all necessary equipment for the booth space. Booths must be checked in at the Lawrenceville Arts Center by 9:00 a.m. and set up and ready by 10:00 a.m.
- Indoor Vendors are permitted to have a 6ft table and 2 chairs. If you require a 10x10 space or larger, an outdoor booth can be arranged. Indoor Booth Spaces are limited and not guaranteed to panelists. Indoor Booths will not be able to load out before 5:00.
- Panelists and workshop hosts will have access to a separate event area to relax away from their booth; however, the city will not be held responsible for your booth if it is left unattended.
- Specific load-in details will be sent before the event and after approval.
- All Panelists and Workshop hosts are responsible for the load-in of their booth equipment and inventory.
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Tell us a little about yourself.
- Tell us a little bit about your Panel/ Workshop.
- How long is your Workshop/Panel?
- Please provide your social media handles below.
- If you would like a booth space, what size will you require?
- What technical needs will your panel/workshop need? (Outlets, HDMI cords, Microphones, etc. )
- Do your attendees require supplies for participation? If yes, please list them and whether or not you will need us to supply them.
- Additional Notes:
Panelist or Workshop Host
DTL CON-Quest