Brian (he/him) has been attending, volunteering, working, and presenting at fan conventions since 2012. He recently graduated with a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati. When he is not applying and interviewing for full-time work, Brian can be found watching The View, searching for hard-to-find albums on vinyl, or baking his favorite cranberry orange scones.
Sessions in which Brian Acunis participates
Friday 29 July, 2022
Join our LGBTQIA+ representative panel as we discuss the emotional cost of engaging in the Harry Potter fandom. We'll discuss the cost of this engagement, the changing nature of fandom in the face of challenging surroundings, and how we manage to engage while maintaining our individuality, ethics, and morality.
Saturday 30 July, 2022
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you an ally to the queer community? If so, this meetup is a great place for you to hang out, meet other LeakyCon attendees, and talk all about how fandom, gender, and sexuality collide!We do not police identities at LeakyCon and all who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome to attend. Please respect that this is a dedicated space for LGBTQIA+ people.
Sunday 31 July, 2022
You're all invited to the Slytherin common room for an in-depth discussion regarding the strengths of, misconceptions about, and complicated legacy of Slytherin House! We'll examine famous figures from Slytherin history to learn what we can from their stories, as well as celebrate all the good in our ambitious, cunning members.