5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Attendee Check-In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Lobby A/B
- 5:00 PM CDT - 9:00 PM CDT | 4 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
- Marauder Pass Holders' Marketplace Preview Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace (Exhibit Hall A)
- 5:00 PM CDT - 7:00 PM CDT | 2 hours
- Do you solemnly swear that you're up to no good? Get a jump on managing mischief with a two-hour Marauder-exclusive preview of the LeakyCon Marketp...
- Event Hours
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 8:00 PM CDT - 9:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- 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
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- 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 holdersFrida...
- Event Hours
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Doughnuts and Strudel: Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Interview
- This is America Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Join us as we explore how YA lit is beginning to reflect America as it actually exists. How do authors write about characters traditionally ignored...
- Panel
- Harry Podder: A Panel of Potter Podcast Hosts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Harry Potter podcasts provide new media for fans to enjoy while waiting for the next movie or spin-off book. Some of these podcasts are very...
- Panel
- Wandr: Dating and Marriage in Wizarding Society Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- It's a nice idea to imagine all the witches and wizards finding true love during their Hogwarts years, but not everyone stays with their Hogwarts s...
- Panel
- How Do You LeakyCon? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 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
- Positive Fandom: Creating a Community without Gatekeeping Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Harry Potter and the Wizarding World are parts of our identities; they're our home. How do we create a welcoming and safe space for everyone...
- Panel
- Unlocking Fanfiction’s Hidden Potential Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Fanfiction is widely considered taboo, self-indulgent, and badly written. We want to put it in front of your coworkers, your parents, and your c...
- Lecture
- Theorizing for the Bored Witch and Wizard Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- What makes a creature magic? Like centaurs are cool but so are fireflies and anglerfish. Is there a wizard version of Uber? Is it broom or side-alo...
- Discussion
- Ravenclaw Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Evanesco Anxiety! Dealing with Convention Anxiety Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM 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
- Aparecium: Revealing the Secrets Behind Rowling's Spells, Incantations, and the Creation of Language Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM 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
- 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 ...
- Meetup
- 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: Doughnuts and Strudel: Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol 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.Queenie and Jacob stole our hearts in Fant...
- Simulcast
- Stanislav Ianevski Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn 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
- Scarlett Byrne 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
- Chris Rankin Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 10:15 AM CDT - 10:16 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
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- The Antagonists Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- While it's fun to play the hero, it can be just as fun to play a bad guy. We'll talk to some of the antagonists of the Harry Potter fil...
- Panel
- Queerness in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A discussion about the different LGBTQ+ characters in Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. We'll be talking about the appearance of queer c...
- Panel
- Writing Advice We Wish We'd Known When We Were Younger Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Let yourself be terrible. Write what you know. Harry Potter wasn't built in a day. Everyone has heard the basics, but what do writers in the...
- Panel
- Books vs. Movies Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The treatment of the Harry Potter story in the books and movies is still the subject of debate. Are there canon contradictions between the t...
- Panel
- It’s Just Wizards Chess: How the Chess Match in Sorcerer’s Stone (Almost) Foretold the End of the Series Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A once popular fandom theory, the chess match in Sorcerer’s Stone was thought to be a blueprint for the endgame of Deathly Hallows. W...
- Lecture
- Harry Potter and Creating a Web Series Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- What does it take to create a web series inspired by Harry Potter and the Wizarding World? The creators of popular web series, The Spe...
- Panel
- Taking Harry Potter into the Pulpit: How the Harry Potter Novels have been used in Sermons Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In a 2010 interview J. K Rowling mentioned that her books had been “lauded and taken into the pulpit” as much as they had been attacked. I have had...
- Panel
- Slytherin Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Potterhead of Color Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Are you a Potterhead of Color looking to be nerdy with other Potterheads of Color? Come to this meetup to discuss the students of color at Hogwarts...
- Meetup
- Spoonie Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Do you have a chronic illness or disability? Do you have a friend or loved one with a disability? Join us as we discuss Spoonie life and how to nav...
- Meetup
- Inside the Age Line: Fans Over 30 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 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
- Wizarding Crafts: House Mascot Origami Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace, behind the LeakyCon Merch Store
- 11:30 AM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 2 hours 15 minutes
- 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: Potter Pictionary Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Additional Seating: The Antagonists 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.While it's fun to pl...
- Panel
- Luke Youngblood Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 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
- Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 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
- Devon Murray Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's 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
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
- Team StarKid Performance Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Team StarKid burst onto the Harry Potter scene almost ten years ago when A Very Potter Musical premiered on YouTube. We don...
- Performance
- Fandom and Consumerism Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We've all said some form of, "Just one more wand!" or, "But I need that Ravenclaw sweater with the house colors from the books!" This session explo...
- Panel
- The Useful, the Dangerous, and the Dark: an Overview of Magical Objects in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM 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
- Harry, Bacon, and Gamp: Food Production and Distribution in the Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 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
- Deferred Acceptance: The Experience of Starting the Series as an Adult Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Mike Schubert was just a bit late to his train from Platform 9 ¾, as he didn’t start the series until age 24. He documented his thoughts publicly t...
- Lecture
- Languages and the Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We'll examine how J.K. Rowling used language to create different facets, such as spells, of the magical world. We'll also discuss whether teaching ...
- Panel
- What to Read While You're Waiting for the Next Harry Potter Book Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 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
- Harry Potter and the Transmediality of Artistic Expression Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 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
- How to Be the Next Newt Scamander: A Guide to Helping the Magical Creatures in the Muggle World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 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
- Hufflepuff Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Wizards in Space Open Mic Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 2 hours 15 minutes
- Come hear your fellow witches and wizards perform a piece of their original work. From musicians to writers to stand up comedians to the completely...
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: Making a Monster Book of Monsters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Come join Brandy from Simply Potter as she walks you through how to magically make Monster Book of Monsters. This craft workshop is tailored...
- Workshop
- Additional Seating: Team StarKid Performance Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Performance
- Devon Murray 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
- Scarlett Byrne 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
- Alison Sudol 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
- Kheryn Callender & Mackenzi Lee Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 12:45 PM CDT - 12:46 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Dan Fogler Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko'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
- Chris Rankin Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 1:45 PM CDT - 1:46 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
- Christian Coulson Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 1:45 PM CDT - 1:46 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
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event
- LeakyCon Cosplay Contest Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Take a look at this year's greatest cosplay at our annual contest.TO PARTICIPATE: Participation will be limited to the first 7...
- Special Event
- Obscurials: Before, During... After? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- From Squibs to St. Mungo's: Ableism and Disability Representation in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Ever wonder where the wheelchair ramp is at Hogwarts? Where do Squibs go to school? In this panel, we will discuss ableism and disability represent...
- 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)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- Living Among Muggles Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A discussion on the lives of witches and wizards residing in muggle villages and cities. Do they take on non-magical jobs? How do they keep the Sta...
- Panel
- Fanfiction Fan Fandango Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Let's forum in real life! Come join fellow fabulous fanfiction fans (and HarryPotterFanfiction.com...
- Meetup
- Geeky Parenting Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- You've always loved all things geeky and now you also love the tiny human you're raising. How do you impart your passion for nerd-culture and fando...
- Panel
- Gryffindor Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Theorizing for the Bored Witch and Wizard: After Dark Edition Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- What does Wizard sex-ed look like? Does Madam Pomfrey have a basket of magical condoms in the hospital wing? Do Vampires date non-Vampires? Would M...
- Meetup
- The Magical Properties of Fantastic Beasts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- Wizarding Crafts: Friendship Bracelets Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace, behind the LeakyCon Merch Store
- 2:00 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 2 hours 15 minutes
- 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: HP Charades Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Game
- Julie Murphy Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Mindy McGinnis & Nic Stone Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Stanislav Ianevski Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:01 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 - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 2:00 PM CDT - 2:01 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
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Anna-Marie McLemore & Mark Oshiro Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
- Robin Benway & Peng Shepherd Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 2:30 PM CDT - 2:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
2:45 PM
2:45 PM
- Team StarKid Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 2:45 PM CDT - 2:46 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
- Ellie Darcey-Alden Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 2:45 PM CDT - 2:46 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
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Christian Coulson Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 3:00 PM CDT - 3:01 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
- Devon Murray Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 3:00 PM CDT - 3:01 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
- Chris Rankin Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 3:00 PM CDT - 3:01 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
- Scarlett Byrne Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 3:00 PM CDT - 3:01 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
- Hogwarts BSU Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- What is the Black Student Union like at Hogwarts? We'll be discussing our experiences in the Potter fandom and what we think the black ...
- Panel
- Representation in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- How has representation in the series affected the way fans relate to the story? Join our panelists as they discuss the different identities present...
- Panel
- UNspoiled! Harry Potter: The Cursed Child Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Natasha and RoShawn of the world-renowned* and critically lauded** UNspoiled! Podcast are here to discuss their read-through of The Cu...
- Podcast
- YA as Resistance Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Protest literature has been central to America since before the beginning, but how does YA fiction fit into that puzzle? Writers for this generatio...
- Panel
- Harry Potter is My Job Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 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 Liv...
- Panel
- Sociological Inconsistencies of Magic vs Technology, or: “What is the Function of an Internet Meme?” Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Perhaps Wizards only use the internet out of “slightly condescending curiosity,” but they can’t deny that Facebook chat is more convenient than hop...
- Discussion
- All About Owls Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 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
- I Solemnly Swear I Am Up to No Good: What is the Marauder’s Map? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 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
- Canon Is Like An Onion. It Has Layers. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM 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
- Open Your Inner Eye: Real World Predictive Magic Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In this interactive lecture, you’ll find that even non-magic folk can harness the power of predictive magic. By taking a look at some of the often-...
- Lecture
- Sorting: Hamilton Characters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's Alexander Hamilton is definitely a Gryffindor. Unless he's a Ravenclaw. Or a Slytherin? We'll attempt to have a definitive ans...
- Sorting Session
- Young Wizards: Wand Decorating Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 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: Hogwarts BSU Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.What is the Black Student Union like at Hogwarts? We'll be di...
- Simulcast
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Dan Fogler Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks 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
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Ellie Darcey-Alden Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 4:00 PM CDT - 4:01 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
4:10 PM
4:10 PM
- Joey Richter Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 4:10 PM CDT - 4:11 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
- 4:10 PM CDT - 4:11 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
- 4:10 PM CDT - 4:11 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
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- We Promise This is Not A Lecture on Cauldron Bottoms: A Conversation with Chris Rankin Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- From an audition to play Percy Weasley to a dissertation on the Potter phenomenon to a career in filmmaking, Chris Rankin has been...
- Interview
- YA Jeopardy Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Game
- Dumbledore: Pro and Con Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a controversial figure for fans. Some see his schemes as manipulative, while others understand that the...
- Panel
- Snape Celebration! Talk and Trivia Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Want to celebrate the bravest git who ever lived? Come for a talk and audience discussion with the author of Snape: A Definitive Reading. St...
- Lecture
- Millennial Magic in Times of War and Peace Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The intersection of Harry Potter and young adulthood. Many fans of the Harry Potter series grew up with the characters and are now de...
- Panel
- The Vastly Misunderstood Plight of Marietta Edgecombe Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In Order of the Phoenix, we see Marietta Edgecombe make her choice to report the D.A., and ultimately pay the price. Was her punishment just...
- Discussion
- Potions: Transformations and their Significances in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 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
- Cursed Child: Reading vs Viewing Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- As more and more fans finally get to see Cursed Child, many people who initially disliked the script as they read it found themselves loving...
- Panel
- Hufflepuff Pride Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Lecture
- Making Magic: Epic Harry Potter Event Planning Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Learn how to organize magically immersive Harry Potter experiences, with tips and tricks for every level - from budget-friendly to utter ext...
- Lecture
- Hogwarts as a Home: a Rescue from the Storm Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- For many of us, Hogwarts is more than just another place we’ve read about. For many of us, muggle life is hard - from regular hard to impossibly...
- Roundtable
- Wizarding Crafts: Potions Bottles Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace, behind the LeakyCon Merch Store
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: Friendship Bracelets Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 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
- Additional Seating: We Promise This is Not A Lecture on Cauldron Bottoms: A Conversation with Chris Rankin Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Select MainStage panels will be simulcast onto the Marketplace Stage.From an audition to play Percy Weasley to a dissertation on ...
- Simulcast
- Louis Cordice Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 4:30 PM CDT - 4:31 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
- Dan Fogler Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's 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
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
- Joe Walker Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 4:45 PM CDT - 4:46 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
- Brian Rosenthal Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 4:45 PM CDT - 4:46 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 - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 4:45 PM CDT - 4:46 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
5:20 PM
5:20 PM
- Lauren Lopez Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 5:20 PM CDT - 5:21 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
- Dylan Saunders Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 5:20 PM CDT - 5:21 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
- Clark Baxtresser Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 5:20 PM CDT - 5:21 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
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Louis Cordice Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 5:30 PM CDT - 5:31 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
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
- Esther Earl Ball Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 8:00 PM CDT - 11:30 PM CDT | 3 hours 30 minutes
- Whether you wear your favorite costume, nicest outfit, or comfiest clothes, come party with your friends and dance the night away at the Esther Ear...
- Special Event
- Saturday Night Screenings Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 8:00 PM CDT - 11:00 PM CDT | 3 hours
- Want to get off your feet and take a break from the crowd? Check out our screenings, which run concurrently with the Esther Earl Ball on Saturday e...
- 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
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- 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 holdersFrida...
- Event Hours
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Dan Fogler Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's Autograph Area
- 10:00 AM CDT - 10:01 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
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
- Snitch Game: Can You Match The Special Guests? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- You may be familiar with television's Match Game. Watch our celebrity guests and two lucky attendees try to finish these Harry Potte...
- Game
- Good Witch, Mad Series: Portrayals of Women in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Would the Harry Potter series pass the Bechdel test? Do Molly Weasley and Rita Skeeter perpetuate slut-shaming? What does the series imply about fe...
- Roundtable
- Nowhere Safer Than Hogwarts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- It is often stated in the Harry Potter series that there’s no place safer than Hogwarts. Is it because Dumbledore is the greatest wizard of ...
- Panel
- The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer Analysis Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Did you see that new Crimes of Grindelwald trailer? From Dumbledore looking into the Mirror of Erised to Jacob meeting N...
- Discussion
- Found Families Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Young adult literature, by definition, demonstrates a growing distance from—or even absence of—parental guidance while equally important relationsh...
- Panel
- 30 Panels in 60 Minutes: Harry Potter Edition Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- Panel
- How Do You LeakyCon? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 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
- Concerning Wandlore: The Special Relationship Between Wands and Wizards in HP (OC) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM 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
- Coming Out of My Cupboard and I’m Doing Just Fine: Harry Potter and the LGBTQ+ Community Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM 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
- Ravenclaw Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 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 - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 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
- Civic Engagement in the Magical Community Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 10:15 AM CDT - 11:15 AM CDT | 1 hour
- From getting involved in the Hogwarts Board of Governors, to writing op-eds in the Daily Prophet, we've seen a number of different ways that people...
- Panel
- 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
- Stanislav Ianevski Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn 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
- Louis Cordice 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
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- A No-Maj in a Wizard's World: A Conversation with Dan Fogler Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- When we met Jacob Kowalski two years ago, we fell in love. We'll talk to Dan Fogler about what it's been like to join the Wizarding World, his favo...
- Interview
- I Was a Teenage Writer Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We do it every year because it’s awesome. See and hear some of today’s top YA writers reading from some of their early—very early—works. Works that...
- Panel
- Creating Voldemort: the Statue of Secrecy & Wizard/Pureblood Privilege (OC) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Voldemort’s philosophies and actions are extreme, but did Wizarding society make it easy for him to thrive? In this panel we will talk about the St...
- Panel
- The Vastly Misunderstood Plight of Marietta Edgecombe Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In Order of the Phoenix, we see Marietta Edgecombe make her choice to report the D.A., and ultimately pay the price. Was her punishment just...
- Discussion
- Obscurials: Before, During... After? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 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
- What Does Fandom Mean to You? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The Harry Potter community has become a haven for fans. Engage with others who share your passion, and share how the community has been a pa...
- Meetup
- Bodies in the Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A discussion on all things to do with bodies and magic. We'll be going over wizard tattoos, why Harry hasn't fixed his eyesight, and
- Panel
- Slytherin Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Robert Galbraith Fan Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We'll be discussing murder, new ships, and that one scene that was so gross that two of the presenters had to throw out their lunches when they rea...
- Meetup
- My Kid Likes Harry Potter, Now What? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- So your child is really into this Harry Potter thing, but you don't know a Kneazle from a Niffler! What's a parent to do? Well, you're at Le...
- Panel
- Sorting: Characters From Other Book Series Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Sorting Session
- Wizarding Crafts: House Mascot Origami Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace, behind the LeakyCon Merch Store
- 11:30 AM CDT - 1:30 PM CDT | 2 hours
- 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: Friendship Bracelets Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 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
- Sorting: Non-Hogwarts Students Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Which House would Viktor Krum be in? What about Fleur or Dudley? The characters who never got to put on the Sorting Hat will finally become honorar...
- Sorting Session
- Scarlett Byrne Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Hog's Head Inn Photograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 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
- Team StarKid Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks Photograph Area
- 11:30 AM CDT - 11:31 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
- Stanislav Ianevski Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's 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
- Louis Cordice Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko's 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
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
- Anna-Marie McLemore & Mark Oshiro Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 11:45 AM CDT - 11:46 AM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
- Robin Benway & Peng Shepherd Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 12:15 PM CDT - 12:16 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
- Goblins, Werewolves, and Scars, Oh My! A Conversation with Katy Fray Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- She brought to life both magical creatures and battle wounds. Makeup and Prosthetics Designer Katy Fray is here to talk about her work on the Ha...
- Interview
- Swish and Clip: Our Favorite Scenes That Did Not Make The Final Cut Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The cuts throughout the Harry Potter films have sparked a lot of discussion and controversy throughout the fandom. From a proper explanation...
- Panel
- LGBTQIA+ Representation in YA Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Early LGBTQIA+ representation in YA included stories about questioning or coming out that were challenged in libraries and difficult to find in boo...
- Panel
- New Century, Who Dis? Do We Really Need the Statute of Secrecy Anymore? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Junior Members of the Wizengamot gather to debate the merit of keeping or abolishing the centuries old Statute of Secrecy Law and work to determine...
- Discussion
- Our Favorite Beasts and Where To Find Them (OC) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- From Norbert to Fluffy, Errol to Crookshanks, the original Harry Potter series gave us plenty of animals to fawn over.... and that's before ...
- Panel
- Potions: Transformations and their Significances in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 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
- Harry, Bacon, and Gamp: Food Production and Distribution in the Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 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
- Shipping Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Whether you ship Harry and Ginny, Neville and Luna, or Sirius Black and Gideon Prewett, join us for a discussion about the most exciting, most inte...
- Meetup
- Let's Talk About Ravenclaws Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Ravenclaw. We want to call it the most misunderstood Hogwarts House, but we know that’s a lie. Come talk about all the weird ways Ravenclaw-ness ca...
- How We Found Harry Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The effects of Harry Potter in our lives are far-reaching and longstanding. Come together with fellow Potter fans and share how you dis...
- Meetup
- Gryffindor Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- 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: Goblins, Werewolves, and Scars, Oh My! A Conversation with Katy Fray 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.She brought to life both magical creatures and bat...
- Simulcast
- Rapid Fire Sorting Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:45 PM CDT - 1:45 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Ever wonder what house Thomas the Train Engine should be in? What about the Sailor Scouts or Han Solo? Come to this panel where a moderator has a l...
- Panel
- Dan Fogler 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
- Chris Rankin Photograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Three Broomsticks 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 l...
- 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 l...
- 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 l...
- Autograph Session
- Scarlett Byrne Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko'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 l...
- 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
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event
- Witches Who Make Stuff: From Fan to Creator Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Have you ever wanted to create your own wizard rock, magical crafts and/or zines? Or find the courage to share your work once you’ve made it? Join ...
- Panel
- I Solemnly Swear I Am Up to No Good: What is the Marauder’s Map? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- A Black Girl Magic Roll-Call Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Class is in session. We're taking attendance and calling out the names of any and every Black witch or woman that can be identified in the series. ...
- Roundtable
- The Unintended Disservice of The Marauders Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- In the books, the Marauders are a near constant presence, looking after Harry and influencing his actions and opinions; but in the films, they have...
- Lecture
- Is JK Rowling’s Social Media Presence Helping or Hurting the Fandom? Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Since the door closed on jkrowling.com, Jo has taken to Twitter to update fans on the latest news from the Wizarding World. From the casting of Fan...
- Panel
- Evanesco Anxiety! Dealing with Convention Anxiety Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- Marauders-Era Wizarding World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- There's surprisingly little to work with when writing about the 1970s Wizarding World. Come share your favorite headcanons and discuss what we know...
- Panel
- Rape Culture in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Love is not a potion and your least-favorite DADA professor does not deserve to be sexually assaulted, but you wouldn't know it from the books. Joi...
- Panel
- The Magical Properties of Fantastic Beasts Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- Hufflepuff Meetup Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Meetup
- Grandparents Panel: The Evans, Dursley and Potter Families Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- What do we know about the people who raised Lily and Petunia Evans, Vernon and Marge Dursley, and James Potter? We'll travel further back to unders...
- Panel
- Young Wizards: Wand Decorating Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 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
- Sorting: Disney Characters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:00 PM CDT - 3:00 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Sorting Session
- Ellie Darcey-Alden 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
2:15 PM
2:15 PM
- Lauren Lopez Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Dervish and Banges Autograph Area
- 2:15 PM CDT - 2:16 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
- Dylan Saunders Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 2:15 PM CDT - 2:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no l...
- Autograph Session
- Clark Baxtresser Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Scrivenshaft's Autograph Area
- 2:15 PM CDT - 2:16 PM CDT | 1 minute
- Attendees should arrive to each autograph session no l...
- Autograph Session
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Wizarding Crafts: Friendship Bracelets Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace, behind the LeakyCon Merch Store
- 2:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 3 hours
- 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
- 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
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Kheryn Callender & Mackenzi Lee Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 3:00 PM CDT - 3:01 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
- Live "Binge Mode: Harry Potter" Recording Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- You may know Binge Mode for their hit Game of Thrones podcast. Now they're bringing their signature deep dive to Harry P...
- Podcast
- Defending Narcissa Malfoy Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Who would have thought Narcissa Malfoy would find the fate of the Wizarding World resting squarely on her shoulders? We'll be examining the third B...
- Panel
- Why We Love the Weasleys Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Molly demonstrates kindness and strength in the face of adversity. Arthur celebrates and attempts to understand the muggle neighbors on whom wizard...
- Discussion
- How to Be the Next Newt Scamander: A Guide to Helping the Magical Creatures in the Muggle World Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 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
- Canon Is Like An Onion. It Has Layers. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM 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...
- Roundtable
- The Wizarding Social Safety Net Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We'll discuss societal elements of the Wizarding World we don't know much about. In the muggle world, if we go to the hospital we pay out of pocket...
- Panel
- Death: Harry Potter and the Looming Specter of Your Own Mortality Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Can you see Thestrals? End of Life North Texas has assembled a panel of death and dying experts to weigh in on J. K. Rowling’s effective use of our...
- Panel
- Potter Through the Ages Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Did you pick up the first book when you were six years old? 11? 15? 30? What was it like to experience the Harry Potter fandom at these diff...
- Panel
- Muggle Owl Post: Collecting Harry Potter Stamps Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Enter the exciting world of Potter Philatelia and discover the rich history and intriguing background of the various Harry Potter Stamps tha...
- Lecture
- Drs. Granger and Granger, DDS Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- They're the parents of the cleverest witch of her age and we don't even know their first names. Who are Drs. Granger and Granger, and what happened...
- Panel
- Wizards in Space Writing Workshop Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Transfiguration Room (A118/119)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:30 PM CDT | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Are you a writer? A poet? Do you want to be? Come to this writing workshop with the Wizards in Space team to learn how to break through writing blo...
- Workshop
- Young Wizards: HP Charades Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 3:15 PM CDT - 4:15 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Game
- Chris Rankin 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
- Scarlett Byrne 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
- Dan Fogler Autograph Session Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Zonko'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
- Mindy McGinnis & Nic Stone Signing (Free Session) Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Honeydukes Autograph Area
- 3:30 PM CDT - 3:31 PM CDT | 1 minute
- This session is free, but you must reserve a ticket in order to attend.
- Autograph Session
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- Live PotterCast Recording Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - MainStage (Ballroom A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Would it really be a LeakyCon without a live PotterCast? Wrap up LeakyCon with our always-hilarious hosts as we recap the weekend and maybe even lo...
- Podcast
- Accio Identity: Wizard Rock and the Magic of Community Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Mirror of Erised Room (A309/310)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Wizard rock is more than a music genre; anyone who has been to a show can tell you that. Over the years, it’s become as much about the community as...
- Panel
- While Waiting for the Crimes of Grindelwald, A Review of the Crimes in the First Seven Books Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Phoenix Room (A201/202)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Waiting for the new movie about Grindelwald's crimes is a great time to revisit the penal wrongs committed in the first seven books. This re-acqu...
- Lecture
- Harry Potter and the Transmediality of Artistic Expression Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Divination Room (A115/117)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 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
- Parental Figures in Harry Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Charms Room (A130/131)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Though he lost his parents early on, The Boy Who Lived didn't go through his life without guidance. We'll be taking a deeper look into the parental...
- Panel
- The Case for Harry Potter and Black Lives Matter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Wizard's Chess Room (A306/307)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- A look at the parallels of Harry Potter being a person who accused the government of discriminatory behavior but wasn’t believed until peopl...
- Roundtable
- All About Owls Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Devil's Snare Room (A302/303)
- 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
- Time Travel: How it Works in the Harry Potter Universe Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Herbology Room (A122/123)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- We see examples of time travel in The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Cursed Child. These form the foundation for a discussion on the dos...
- Panel
- Level Your Craft: From Hobby to Full-Time in 10 Steps Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Astronomy Room (A124/127)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Do you love creating geeky arts and crafts but can’t quite pay the bills with it yet? Going from craft-for-fun to craft-for-profit is no easy task....
- Lecture
- Growing Up Potter Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Troll Room (A308)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Are you THE Harry Potter Expert at work? Is it difficult containing your House pride? Join us in discussing our triumphs, trials, and tiny r...
- Roundtable
- Hogwarts Mystery Player Support Group Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Winged Keys Room (A304)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Has Hogwarts Mystery taken up all your free time? Or did it fall short of your expectations? While you're waiting for your energy ...
- Meetup
- Fantastic Scores and Who Conducts Them Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Fluffy Room (A301)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- The music and orchestrations of the Wizarding World films have become an iconic part of the fandom. John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, ...
- Young Wizards: Making a Monster Book of Monsters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Young Wizards' Programming Area (Exhibit Hall A)
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Workshop
- ADDED SESSION: Sorting: Hamilton Characters Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 4:30 PM CDT - 5:30 PM CDT | 1 hour
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's Alexander Hamilton is definitely a Gryffindor. Unless he's a Ravenclaw. Or a Slytherin? We'll attempt to have a definitive ans...
- Sorting Session
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- Sponsored Programming - Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience AT&T Performing Arts Center - Wyly Theatre
- 6:00 PM CDT - 7:20 PM CDT | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This is a separately ticketed event. Get tickets: https://tickets.attpac.org/production/49099...
- Special Event