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9:00 AM
- Customer Service Open Orange County Convention Center - Customer Service Desk
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
- Attendee Check-In Orange County Convention Center - Registration Desk
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans Question Challenge Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Many of the actors who were a part of the Harry Potter films get asked the same questions time and time again. Mike Schubert from Pote...
- Panel
- Magical Us: A Q&A with Chanel Williams and Cherry Wallis Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Q&A Session
- Sorting Session - Disney Characters Orange County Convention Center - Flamel Room (W231ABC)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Would Belle be a Ravenclaw or a Hufflepuff? Is Stitch the world's most chaotic Gryffindor? Debate these important questions with us in the Sorti...
- Sorting Session
- Nature vs. Nurture: How Little Orphan Tom Became Lord Voldemort Orange County Convention Center - Hypatia Room (W232ABC)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Every villain has a story. Explore how the lineage and upbringing of Thomas Marvolo Riddle sculpted the magical world's most dangerous wizard, d...
- Lecture
- Chocolate Frog Card Collecting Orange County Convention Center - Kristina Room (W240)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- It's not just Ron's favorite pastime, collecting chocolate frog cards has become a big hobby for many people worldwide! Did you know that there ...
- Meetup
- Grief into Activism: An Engine for Positivity Orange County Convention Center - Fang Room (W330ABC)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Fandom isn't always fun. How do you take the grief, the frustration, and the anger, and turn it into something beautiful? Join Team Awesome as t...
- Panel
- Ickle Firsties Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Are you new to the Harry Potter fandom? Have you been begging your friends not to spoil you as you make your way through the books? Is th...
- Meetup
- Activities for Young Wizards Orange County Convention Center - Young Wizards Room (W331BCD)
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 8 hours
- Throughout LeakyCon Orlando 2022, the Sina Room will be available as a space specifically for wizards 12 and under, as well as those accompanyin...
- Event Hours
- Sean Biggerstaff Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Josh Herdman Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 3
- 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Sean Biggerstaff Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
- Sean Biggerstaff Autograph Session A2 Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | 15 minutes
11:20 AM
11:20 AM
- Flawed Favorites: Harry Potter Character Discussion Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- There are qualities in every character in Harry Potter that readers find flawed in some way. In this panel, we're going to dive into thes...
- Grassroots Fan Creations Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- The fandom is much more than what you can find at the big-box stores. Since the beginning of the series, fans have been the chief engine of crea...
- Panel
- Musical Alchemy: Songwriting and the Art of Storytelling Orange County Convention Center - Flamel Room (W231ABC)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- Panel
- The Protego Foundation Presents: How to be an Activist, Fandom-style! Orange County Convention Center - Hypatia Room (W232ABC)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- This panel delves into the nitty and gritty of what it takes to bring a fandom non-profit to life! Since 2015, The Protego Foundation has been a...
- Panel
- My Job Is Magic! Orange County Convention Center - Fang Room (W330ABC)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- Hear from fans who turned their passion for all things Potter into a career. Learn about their work life, how they integrate The Boy Who ...
- Panel
- LGBTQIA+ Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 1 hour
- 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 ot...
- Meetup
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- McGonagall Roasts Live Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- McGonagall is known for many things - her skill as an Animagus, her dedication as a teacher - but her most famous skill is potentially her abili...
- Performance
- Where Magic Meets Paper: Fandom and the Artistic Process Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- In this panel, artist Dash of Knutmegg will talk through the artistic process and what it means to be an artist in the fandom. Witness the artis...
- Panel
- Fanfiction: The Good, The Bad, and The Unforgettable Orange County Convention Center - Flamel Room (W231ABC)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- This is a meetup where those who love fanfiction can talk about this extension of our love for media that was once so often looked down upon. Le...
- Meetup
- Muggle Treatments for Magical Mental Health Orange County Convention Center - Hypatia Room (W232ABC)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- What if the Harry Potter characters had had muggle treatments for mental health issues? How would Order of the Phoenix change if H...
- Lecture
- Pub Quiz with Goblet of Wine Orange County Convention Center - Kristina Room (W240)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Game
- Tattoo Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour
- Have a Potter tattoo you’ve been dying to show off? Been wanting a magical tattoo but don’t know what to get? Come join us to talk everyt...
- Meetup
- Afshan Azad Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Sean Biggerstaff Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 2
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- Cherry Wallis Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Afshan Azad Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
2:20 PM
2:20 PM
- Spotlight: Sean Biggerstaff Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- Interview
- Pairings That Should: Non-Canon Romance in Harry Potter Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- WolfStar, Neville X Luna, and more! "Pairings that Should" will dive into the non-canonical relationships that captured our hearts and passions,...
- Panel
- What it Means to Be a Potterhead Orange County Convention Center - Flamel Room (W231ABC)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- What does it REALLY mean to be a Potterhead? Is there true diversity in the Wizarding World? "What It Means To Be A Potterhead" presents to you ...
- Panel
- Defending Cursed Child Orange County Convention Center - Hypatia Room (W232ABC)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- Cursed Child has been debated amongst fans since it was published. This panel is for all fans that want to get on a discussion about the ...
- Roundtable
- Musical Magic: The Wizard Rock Panel Orange County Convention Center - Kristina Room (W240)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- One of the most celebrated and beloved aspects of Potter fandom expression is Wizard Rock. Join artists from the LeakyCon 2022 Wizard Roc...
- Panel
- Leathercraft Cosplay: A Practical Guide Orange County Convention Center - Fang Room (W330ABC)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- Join Bientro, LLC as they discuss leathercraft cosplay in the Harry Potter community. Topics include the planning, creation, and care of ...
- Panel
- Spoonie Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | 1 hour
- Are you or a loved one affected by chronic pain or disability? Join us in a safe space as we discuss life as a spoonie, share tips for navigatin...
- Meetup
- Chris Rankin Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Cherry Wallis Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Afshan Azad Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 2
- 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
2:50 PM
2:50 PM
- Chanel Williams Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Chris Rankin Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
3:40 PM
3:40 PM
- LeakyCon Game Show Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- Have you ever wanted to witness your favorite Potter celebrities competing for eternal glory in the silliest of games? This is your chanc...
- Game
- Wandmaking Techniques and Approaches Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- Join fan creators OrchardWorks as they reveal the-real world magic behind wandcraft. This session will feature a 30-minute presentation followed...
- Panel
- Protecting Meaningful Consent: A Case for Why Love Potions Should Be Categorized as Unforgivable Orange County Convention Center - Flamel Room (W231ABC)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- The muggle world may not have the myriad of benefits that come with the gift of magic. However, muggles are leading the charge in a global conve...
- Panel
- Why the Wizards Use Old-Fashioned Things Orange County Convention Center - Hypatia Room (W232ABC)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- The witches and wizards in the Harry Potter novels use many old-fashioned things, such as quills, parchment, and torches. Some other cont...
- Lecture
- Support Trans Wizards! Orange County Convention Center - Kristina Room (W240)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- How can queer, trans, and gender-non-conforming people care for themselves and each other amidst the current state of the world and the mental h...
- Fans of Color Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM | 1 hour
- Are you looking to nerd out with other Potterheads of color? Come to this meetup to discuss the students of color at Hogwarts, diversity in the ...
- Meetup
- Stanislav Yanevski Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 3:40 PM - 3:55 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Cherry Wallis Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 3:40 PM - 3:55 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Chanel Williams Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 3
- 3:40 PM - 3:55 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
4:10 PM
4:10 PM
- Stanislav Yanevski Autograph Session A Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 4:10 PM - 4:25 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Chanel Williams Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 3
- 4:10 PM - 4:25 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
4:25 PM
4:25 PM
- Stanislav Yanevski Autograph Session A2 Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 4:25 PM - 4:40 PM | 15 minutes
4:40 PM
4:40 PM
- Stanislav Yanevski Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 2
- 4:40 PM - 4:55 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Cosplay Karaoke Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Back by popular demand, Cosplay Karaoke takes the MainStage ...
- Wizard Rock Singalong Orange County Convention Center - Cortese Room (W230ABC)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Singalong
- Crafters' Meetup Orange County Convention Center - Sina Room (W331A)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Josh Herdman Photograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Photograph Area
- 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
- Chris Rankin Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 3
- 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Josh Herdman Autograph Session B Orange County Convention Center - Autograph Area 1
- 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM | 15 minutes
- Please arrive to your designated session at least 15 minutes before the end of the session. Those who arrive later will be accommodated if possi...
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Esther Earl Ball Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (West Hall F)
- 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 3 hours
- Whether you wear your favorite costume, nicest outfit, or comfiest clothes, come party with your friends and dance the night away at the Esther ...
- Special Event