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- Attendee Check-In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Lobby A/B
- 8:00 AM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT | 9 hours
- Thursday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Welcome to LeakyCo...
- Event Hours
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Marketplace Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A)
- 9:00 AM CDT - 6:00 PM CDT | 9 hours
- Marketplace Hours of Operation:Thursday: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Exclusive preview hours for Marauder Pass holdersFriday: 9 a.m. – ...
- Event Hours
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Welcome Message (ASL) (OC) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Multiple Locations
- 10:00 AM CDT - 10:15 AM CDT | 15 minutes
- "To our new students, welcome, to our old students, welcome back!"The LeakyCon Welcome Message will be available to w...
- Special Event
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Acting as a Young Wizard (ASL) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Hear what it was like to be a child on a film set from three people who got their start in the Potter films, and learn what they recomm...
- Panel
- Writing Epic Ladies Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- These authors' girl characters are powerful in every way write-able. Come hear first-hand how they're changing the image of who a strong protagonis...
- Panel
- What Happened to Lavender Brown? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- The last we heard of Lavender Brown, she was brutally attacked by Fenrir Greyback during the Battle of Hogwarts. Did she survive? This has been a b...
- Panel
- How Do You LeakyCon? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Is this your first LeakyCon? Do you want to make sure you're getting the most out of your weekend? Come listen to a panel of veteran LeakyCon atten...
- Panel
- Civil Rights and Segregation in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Panel
- The Failure of House Unity After Deathly Hallows Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Throughout the series, we read about the tensions between the different houses. It went beyond the friendly rivalry of trying to win the House Cup....
- Panel
- Canon Is Like An Onion. It Has Layers. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- A roundtable discussion of what it means for something to be Canon in the wizarding world, and how experiencing only certain portions of it (solely...
- Discussion
- Ilvermorny and Beyond: Wizarding Education Outside Hogwarts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- We'll be exploring the different ways witches and wizards learn their ABCs and mathematics before receiving their Hogwarts acceptance letter. This ...
- Panel
- Ravenclaw Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- The Useful, the Dangerous, and the Dark: an Overview of Magical Objects in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- In this session, we will compare and contrast enchanted objects, cursed objects, and Horcruxes. We will discuss the elements, effects, and purpose ...
- Panel
- Portkey to Potter Parties Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Join us for a magical guide to throwing Potter-themed events! From educational programs for libraries and schools to adult trivia nights, we...
- Panel
- Pop-Up Library Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 7 hours 15 minutes
- One of the best ways to relax is to curl up with a good book. Join the Dallas Public Library as they offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of ...
- LeakyCon Speed Meeting Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Whether you're a Prefect or a third-year, come mingle with fellow LeakyCon attendees. We'll be moving groups around the room so you'll get a chance...
- Meetup
- Young Wizards: Morning Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Additional Seating: Acting as a Young Wizard Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.Hear what it was like to be a child on a film set from three ...
- Simulcast
- Alison Sudol Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 10:15 AM CDT - 10:16 AM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Christian Coulson Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 10:30 AM CDT - 10:31 AM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- In Defense of Slytherin Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- From early on in book one, our heroes — and we as readers — are told that all evil wizards come from Slytherin. But these panelists know that ca...
- Panel
- What is Canon? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A discussion that explores what constitutes canon for Harry Potter and the larger Wizarding World properties. Is it limited to only the...
- Panel
- #WizardTeam Live Podcast Recording Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Join #WizardTeam, a Harry Potter podcast, as we record live and discuss the Real MVP of the series, Hermione Jean Granger. We’ll talk about ...
- Podcast
- Pumpkin Pie & The Good Ship: Revisiting Shipping Wars in the Harry Potter Fandom Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The ship wars of the early 2000s were no joke. We’ll run through the tumultuous history of shipping in the Harry Potter fandom, and debate our favo...
- Panel
- Our Favorite Headcanons Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Headcanons are our beliefs about what happened between the gaps in the Harry Potter story that can't be proved or disproved. (They're t...
- Discussion
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Memes Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We live in the Age of Memes, and our favorite fandom is not excluded from it. We'll be rounding up the memes throughout internet history for a bit ...
- Panel
- Researching Wrock! Academics on Loving Wizard Rock Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Little in the Harry Potter fandom compares to the joy and community that is experienced at a wrock concert. Because of this, wizard rock has...
- Roundtable
- Gryffindor Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Regional Differences in Muggle Relations Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A conversation that explores how witches and wizards from around the country relate to no-majs in their area. Can we imagine a witch or w...
- Panel
- Morsmordre Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Cafe Mortels (or Death Cafes) are international social events that encourage the community to talk openly and safely about death and dying. Let’s m...
- Meetup
- Wizarding Crafts: Friendship Bracelets Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Gather with other crafty witches and wizards to weave some beautiful friendship bracelets! Make one to match your costume or one to give away to a ...
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: Wand Decorating Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Come join Brandy from Simply Potter as she walks you through how to magically make wands. This craft workshop is tailored to late elementary...
- Workshop
- Additional Seating: In Defense of Slytherin Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.From early on in book one, our heroes — and we as readers — a...
- Simulcast
- Alison Sudol Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 AM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Luke Youngblood Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 AM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Team StarKid Photograph Session Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 12:00 PM CDT - 12:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
- Ellie Darcey-Alden Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 12:00 PM CDT - 12:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
- Julie Murphy Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 12:00 PM CDT - 12:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
- There's Only One Like You: A Conversation with Alison Sudol (ASL) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- From making hot cocoa to saving Tina and Newt, Queenie does it all. We'll talk to Alison Sudol about her work in the Fantastic Beasts f...
- Panel
- Obscurials: Before, During... After? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A round table discussion focusing on what we know and what we theorise concerning Obscurials. How traumatic does an experience need to be for an Ob...
- Roundtable
- How to Be the Next Newt Scamander: A Guide to Helping the Magical Creatures in the Muggle World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In this interactive lecture, Tylor Starr, creator of the Harry Potter-inspired animal rights group, the Protego Foundation, guides LeakyCon ...
- Lecture
- Mutual Respect and Kinship: Race and Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- During the backlash against "History of Magic in North America," J.K. Rowling explained away racism in the Wizarding World, saying that “there was ...
- Panel
- 30 Panels in 60 Minutes: Harry Potter Edition Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Panel
- Harry Potter vs. Christianity: Reconciling Faith and Fantasy Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- It seems that sometimes religion is at odds with Harry Potter, science fiction, and fantasy. Fantasy fiction is a natural place for peopl...
- Panel
- Inside the Age Line: Fans Over 30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Were you old enough to be a Hogwarts professor when Harry Potter came out? Are you more of a StarADULT than a S...
- Meetup
- Slytherin Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- What about the Ravenclaws? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We cheered for Harry when the Sorting Hat placed him in Gryffindor, Hufflepuffs got their lead in the loveable Newt Scamander, and Cursed Child
- Meetup
- Evanesco Anxiety! Dealing with Convention Anxiety Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Are the dementors getting you down? Is your patronus not quite as strong as you'd like it to be? In this workshop, we'll discuss ways of dealing wi...
- Workshop
- Wizarding Crafts: Hogwarts Letters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Come and learn how to write in traditional calligraphy and the cool font we've all come to learn and love. Leave with your own personal monogram. A...
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: Potter Pictionary Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Additional Seating: There's Only One Like You: A Conversation with Alison Sudol Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.From making hot cocoa to saving Tina and Newt, Que...
- Simulcast
- Louis Cordice Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 12:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
- Joey Richter Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 12:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Joe Moses Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 12:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Julia Albain Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 12:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- Brian Rosenthal Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 1:45 PM CDT - 1:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no l...
- Autograph Session
- Jaime Lyn Beatty Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 1:45 PM CDT - 1:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Joe Walker Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 1:45 PM CDT - 1:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Me Dad's a Muggle: A Conversation with Devon Murray (ASL) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Devon spent more than a decade in the Wizarding World in his role as Seamus Finnigan. Now he's here to discuss his time in the series and what he's...
- Panel
- The Strong Women of Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Harry Potter is full of strong, powerful, woman role models, from Lily to Molly, Minerva to Ginny, and Tonks to Hermione. But are J.K. Rowli...
- Panel
- The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer Analysis Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Did you see that new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer? From Dumbledore looking into the Mirror of Erised to Jacob meeting Nicholas Flamel,...
- Discussion
- The Making of an Audiobook Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Ever wonder how an audiobook gets made? How narrators or chosen? Come hear author Mackenzi Lee and actor Christian Coulson discuss the process o...
- Panel
- APWBD: Albus Plot Device Wulfric Brian Dumbledore Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Calling Albus Dumbledore a plot device seems like sacrilege, but analyzing how his character functions actually reveals another level to JKR’s skil...
- Lecture
- Writing with Multiple POVs or Unusual Narrators Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Past tense limited narratives of the first- and third-person may be the standard in Young Adult, but these authors create unique voices that turn t...
- Panel
- Back Into the Pensieve: Ridiculous Harry Potter Fan Theories You Forgot About Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Remember those Harry Potter theories you were so sure about? How there was no way Harry was a horcrux, and that Ron would absolutely die. Re...
- Panel
- Harry Potter and the Transmediality of Artistic Expression Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Snape, Snape, Severus Snape, DUMBLEDORE! Harry Potter fans have created their own unique musical and artistic responses to the series, with ...
- Lecture
- Concerning Wandlore: The Special Relationship Between Wands and Wizards in HP Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Wands are the cornerstone of the wizarding world, yet despite their ubiquity they remain shrouded in mystery. Using the Harry Potter books, ...
- Lecture
- LGBTQIA+ Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 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 other...
- Meetup
- Hufflepuff Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Wizarding Crafts: Potions Bottles Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Workshop
- Additional Seating: Me Dad's a Muggle: A Conversation with Devon Murray Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.Devon spent more than a decade in the Wizarding Wo...
- Simulcast
- Luke Youngblood Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Lauren Lopez Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no l...
- Autograph Session
- Clark Baxtresser Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no l...
- Autograph Session
- Dylan Saunders Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Ellie Darcey-Alden Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- The LeakyCon Feud Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Game
- Snape: Pros and Cons Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- An exploration of the Harry Potter series most infamous anti-heroes. This will be a lively debate between those who will always ...
- Panel
- Critical Fandom: How to Critique a Franchise You Love Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In recent years, the Harry Potter franchise has made some controversial decisions that left some fans confused or even upset. How do we cont...
- Panel
- Coming to Terms with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Did you want to love Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? Did you respond so negatively to something about that play – the plot, the characte...
- Lecture
- From Page to Screen: A Conversation with Julie Murphy Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- For years, your characters live only in your head. One day, they're standing right in front of you, embodied by actors and backed by an entire t...
- Panel
- Fandom U: The Stuff You Might Have Missed Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Previously in the Harry Potter Fandom....If you're new to fandom, this panel is the quick, one stop shop of everything you need to know to b...
- Panel
- Genre Writing Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Fantasy! Science fiction! Alternative history! What are some of the challenges (and joys) of creating or bending rules, recreating stories in a new...
- Panel
- Harry, Bacon, and Gamp: Food Production and Distribution in the Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Food (particularly bacon) is a prominent feature demonstrating the wonder and delights of the wizarding world. But given what we know about Gamp's ...
- Lecture
- Potions: Transformations and their Significances in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- J. K. Rowling identifies and describes over 100 potions in the seven novels of her Harry Potter series. The consumption or use of these potions oft...
- Lecture
- Sorting: Film and TV Characters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Sorting Session
- The Rule of Four Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- You think you know how many tasks were in the Triwizard Tournament? Think again! Harry Potter is rife with seven-part entities, but in Go...
- Lecture
- Wizarding Crafts: House Mascot Origami Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Join fellow LeakyCon attendees in crafting house mascots out of origami paper. Whether you're creating a lion, snake, badger or eagle, you'll leave...
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: Making a Monster Book of Monsters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Workshop
- Devon Murray Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 3:15 PM CDT - 3:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
- Louis Cordice Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 3:15 PM CDT - 3:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Luke Youngblood Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 3:15 PM CDT - 3:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Christian Coulson Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 3:15 PM CDT - 3:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Alison Sudol Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 3:30 PM CDT - 3:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each photograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has starte...
- Photograph Session
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- Keeping it Fresh: Potter Podcasts in 2018 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- It's been 11 years since the last book was released, and 7 since we saw the last movie and Potter podcasts manage to stay relevant afte...
- Panel
- No Magic in Abuse: A Fantastic Beasts Discussion Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The release of the Fantastic Beasts films has brought a lot of excitement to the Harry Potter fan community with new canon content and a cin...
- Panel
- Coming Out of My Cupboard and I’m Doing Just Fine: Harry Potter and the LGBTQ+ Community Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and love to talk about Harry Potter? Are you interested in helping two counseling psycho...
- Workshop
- Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- When you get us talking about the Marauders, we're usually unable to stop. We don't know yet exactly what we'll be talking about, but we know we're...
- Panel
- What to Read While You're Waiting for the Next Harry Potter Book Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In this fun, fast-paced informal meetup, we'll chat about some amazing ideas for all age groups (little kids through adult) about what books to rea...
- Meetup
- The Magical Properties of Fantastic Beasts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In this quiz show-like lecture, Tylor Starr and Kathryn Henzler, co-founders of the Harry Potter-inspired animal rights group, the Protego F...
- Lecture
- All About Owls Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Among the many magical creatures of the wizarding world, the most memorable are our feathered friends, the owls. Come join our Care Of Magical Crea...
- Lecture
- Aparecium: Revealing the Secrets Behind Rowling's Spells, Incantations, and the Creation of Language (ASL) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Rowling’s spells reflect the diversity of real and constructed language throughout human history. In this lecture, we will explore the linguistic r...
- Lecture
- Harry Potter and Pop Culture Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The adventures of Harry Potter have expanded far beyond the Wizarding World, and into "muggle" pop culture. We see mentions, refere...
- Panel
- I Solemnly Swear I Am Up to No Good: What is the Marauder’s Map? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In this session, we will surmise the true nature of the Marauder's Map and the influence of its creator(s). This is a follow up to an earlier pan...
- Panel
- Young Wizards: HP Charades Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Game
- Devon Murray Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 4:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Alison Sudol Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 4:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no later than the time designated in the schedule. Those who arrive after the session has started...
- Autograph Session
- Robin Benway & Peng Shepherd Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 4:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Kheryn Callender & Mackenzi Lee Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 4:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Mindy McGinnis & Nic Stone Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 5:00 PM CDT - 5:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Anna-Marie McLemore & Mark Oshiro Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 5:00 PM CDT - 5:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 7:00 PM CDT - 8:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Wizard Rock Concert Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 8:00 PM CDT - 11:30 PM CDT | 3 hours 30 minutes
- Whether you're a long-time fan or a new listener of music about the Wizarding World, come rock out at our annual Wizard Rock Concert, featuring:...
- Special Event
- Friday Night Screening: Very Potter Musical Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 8:00 PM CDT - 10:50 PM CDT | 2 hours 50 minutes
- We'll be screening our favorite Potter-centric musical. If you need some time away from the crowds, we're sure everyone will find this ...
- Screening
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 9:00 PM CDT - 10:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event