9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Cosplay Check-In McCormick Place - LC Programming HQ
- 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- To be considered for our Cosplay Contest, you must check-in at Programming Headquarters on the morning of Sunday, August 6th.You will be ...
- Event Hours
- Marketplace Hours McCormick Place - Marketplace (S100A and S102)
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
- The LeakyCon Marketplace is the hub of the convention where you'll find artists, vendors, and craftspeople showcasing everything from apparel an...
- Event Hours
- Customer Service Open McCormick Place - Customer Service
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
- If you've lost something important, have a question you need...
- Event Hours
- Attendee Check-In McCormick Place - Registration Area
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 9 hours
- Welcome to LeakyCon!Once you arrive at the McCormick Place, head to the Registration Area with a printed or digital copy...
- Event Hours
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Photographs with Kiran Shah McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 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...
- Photograph Session
- A Minerva McGonalogue: The Life and Trials of a Cat in a Hat McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Our favorite teacher is known for many things - her skill as an Animagus, her dedication as an educator - but her most famous skill is potential...
- House Mates: Spot the Liar McCormick Place - Second Stage (S105)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Finding Balance: The Characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender McCormick Place - S101A
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- It's the Avatar's job to bring balance to the world, but what about balance on a smaller scale? How do the Gaang's personalities complement each...
- Panel
- Water Dancing with Miltos Yerolemou McCormick Place - S101B
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Workshop
- Outgrowing Our Houses McCormick Place - S103A
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Many of us Harry Potter fans identify strongly with one of the Hogwarts houses, using that identity to explain our actions and understand oursel...
- Panel
- Pottered Parents McCormick Place - S103BC
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- As the Harry Potter generation begins to raise kids of our own, how are we going to introduce our children to the books we grew up loving so muc...
- Panel
- Enchanted Faces - Special Effects Makeup for Wizarding Cosplay McCormick Place - S103D
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
- Learn special effects makeup techniques for use with your cosplay or fan film! We'll be taking you step by step through scars, facial hair, woun...
- Panel
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Photographs with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 10:15 AM - 10:30 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...
- Photograph Session
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Photographs with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 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...
- Photograph Session
- Autographs with Kiran Shah McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 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...
- Autograph Session
11:15 AM
11:15 AM
- Photographs with Chris Rankin McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 11:15 AM - 11:30 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...
- Photograph Session
- Spotlight: Tom Felton - From Surrey to Superstar McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
- In 1987, he was born in Surrey. Today, he's one of the most recognizable magical actors in the world. Let's go on a journey through the magical ...
- Bards to Barbarians: Charting the Vibes of Classic Characters McCormick Place - Second Stage (S105)
- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
- Is Harry really a wizard? Or does he have more of a Sorcerer energy? Come join fellow TTRPG fans as we chart the vibes of some of our favorite f...
- Panel
- Poetry and Songwriting Workshop McCormick Place - S101A
- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
- Embark on a creative journey with Jill and Brian in the Poetry and Songwriting Workshop. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or have never writt...
- Workshop
- The Next Great Adventure: Harry Potter and Death Positivity McCormick Place - S103BC
- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
- “The last enemy that shall be defeated is death”—or is it? What can the Tale of the Three Brothers teach us about the nature of existential grie...
- Panel
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
- Photographs with Sean Biggerstaff McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 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...
- Photograph Session
- Autographs with Chris Rankin McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 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...
- Autograph Session
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
- Nerdy Fiber Arts: A Look Beyond Traditional Fan Art McCormick Place - S103BC
- 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | 1 hour
- When crafting and nerdiness combine, great works of art come into the work! But considering the medium and materials, our fiber fan art can diff...
- Panel
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- Autographs/Selfies with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 12:30 PM - 12:45 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...
- Autograph Session
- 2 Fast 2 Fabulous - Cosplay Karaoke the Sequel, Karaoke with Chris Rankin Part 2 - The Squeakquel McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | 45 minutes
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
- Photographs with Stanislav Yanevski McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 1:15 PM - 1:30 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...
- Photograph Session
- Autographs with Sean Biggerstaff McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 1:15 PM - 1:30 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...
- Autograph Session
- Detention with a Generic Scottish Witch (Chanel Williams) and Smarmy Boy Wizard (Em Wallbank)! McCormick Place - Experiences Area (S100A)
- 1:15 PM - 1:30 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...
- Experience Session
- LeakyCon Chicago 2023 Cosplay Contest McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour
- Special Event
- PUFFS the Play! A Theatrical Staged Reading from Otherworld Theatre McCormick Place - Second Stage (S105)
- 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM | 2 hours 15 minutes
- Written by Matt CoxDirected by Tiffany Keane Schaefer & Vhenan Armitage StrangeRun time: 2 Hours with no intermission
- Grishaverse 101: An Into the Fold Podcast Live Recording McCormick Place - S101A
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour
- Are you looking for a new fantasy universe obsession? Seen Shadow and Bone on Netflix and want to know more about where it comes from? Welcome t...
- Podcast
- The (Friendly) Great Snape Debate McCormick Place - S103A
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour
- Join Retta and Michelle, the hosts of the Gryffindor Common Room podcast, as they discuss Severus Snape and debate whether he is a good guy who ...
- Panel
- If Fred and George Can Run a Business, So Can You McCormick Place - S103D
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour
- Have you ever wondered what exactly a business expense is? How do you sell fandom inspired art while being cautious of trademark and copyright l...
- Panel
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- Photographs with Tom Felton (Beyond the Blonde Pass) McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 1:45 PM - 2:00 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...
- Photograph Session
- Autographs with Stanislav Yanevski McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 1:45 PM - 2:00 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...
- Autograph Session
- Explore the Forest with Smarmy Boy Wizard (Em Wallbank)! McCormick Place - Experiences Area (S100A)
- 1:45 PM - 2:00 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...
- Experience Session
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Photographs with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 2:00 PM - 2:15 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...
- Photograph Session
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Autographs/Selfies with Tom Felton (Beyond the Blonde Pass) McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 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...
- Autograph Session
- Cast a Protection Spell with your Werewolf Professor (Trey Beachum)! McCormick Place - Experiences Area (S100A)
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 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...
- Experience Session
- Spotlight: Stanislav Yanevski McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- Spotlight
- Children of Prophecy McCormick Place - S101A
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- Verb (used with object), proph·e·sied, proph·e·sy·ing. to foretell or predict. to indicate beforehand. to declare or foretell by or as if by div...
- Panel
- Cosplayer Figure Drawing McCormick Place - S101B
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- In this program, volunteer cosplayers will pose in cosplay for brief sessions for artists of any level to practice their drawing. If you're an a...
- Panel
- Poetry and Songwriting Open Mic McCormick Place - S103A
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- Calling all wordsmiths and melody makers! Showcase your creations at the Poetry and Songwriting Open Mic! This inclusive event invites all atten...
- Performance
- The Fics are Going to Isengard McCormick Place - S103BC
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- Lord of the rings is a big part of fandom as a whole and what better way to celebrate it then through fanfiction itself. We will be reading alou...
- Panel
- Oops! All Kowalski's! McCormick Place - S103D
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 1 hour
- Join the hosts of SpeakBeasty as they discuss Fantastic Beasts fan theories, rank them as Flobberworm (it’ll never happen), Blast-Ended Skrewt (...
- Panel
2:45 PM
2:45 PM
- Autographs/Selfies with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 2:45 PM - 3:00 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...
- Autograph Session
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Photographs with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 3:00 PM - 3:15 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...
- Photograph Session
3:45 PM
3:45 PM
- Autographs with Miltos Yerolemou McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 3:45 PM - 4:00 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...
- Autograph Session
- Sorting with Generic Scottish Witch (Chanel Williams)! McCormick Place - Experiences Area (S100A)
- 3:45 PM - 4:00 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...
- Experience Session
- Spotlight: Sean Biggerstaff McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- Spotlight
- Potterless Live! McCormick Place - Second Stage (S105)
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- Mundane or Miracle: The Morality of Magic McCormick Place - S101A
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- In some universes, magic is something that is so highly dangerous that its use is labored over and considered as a moral hazard. In other univer...
- Perspective Drawing for the Terrified McCormick Place - S101B
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- This drawing workshop is for fan artists, new or experience, who never add more than solid colors, swirls, and forests to the backgrounds of the...
- Panel
- Brian Ross Presents - Songs from A Galaxy Far, Far Away McCormick Place - S103A
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- Immerse yourself in the epic world of Star Wars as Brian Ross from Draco and the Malfoys takes you on a musical journey through a galaxy far, fa...
- Performance
- Wolfstar: A Recollection McCormick Place - S103BC
- 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | 1 hour
- Delve into the almost 25 years of history shipping Remus Lupin and Sirius Black, starting with early speculation and continuing to the recent Ti...
- Panel
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
- Photographs with Miltos Yerolemou McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 4:15 PM - 4:30 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...
- Photograph Session
- Autographs/Selfies with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 4:15 PM - 4:30 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...
- Autograph Session
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Photographs with Stanislav Yanevski McCormick Place - Photographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 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...
- Photograph Session
- Photographs with Tom Felton McCormick Place - Photographs Area 2 (S100A)
- 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...
- Photograph Session
- LeakyCon Chicago 2023 Farewell McCormick Place - Mainstage (S100BC)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- After a magical weekend at LeakyCon 2023 Chicago, let's gather to celebrate with new friends and old ones and reminisce about the amazing experi...
- Special Event
- Spotlight: Miltos Yerolemou McCormick Place - Second Stage (S105)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Hog's Head Hootenanny McCormick Place - S101B
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- Want to wrock out one last time an...
- My Problematic Fave: Acknowledging When Fandom Isn't Perfect McCormick Place - S103BC
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
- We all have a problematic fave. Join us as we come together to discuss critical fandom, apply it to our own favorite fandoms, and share your own...
- Panel
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Autographs with Stanislav Yanevski McCormick Place - Autographs Area 1 (S100A)
- 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...
- Autograph Session