Natsuko

Ikasucon 2012

  1. Before the Convention, all Panelists must submit an online Panel Submission Form with basic panel information. The Panel/Workshop staff has the right to request further information from panelists if necessary to determine if the panel is right for Ikasucon.
  2. Panelists must follow all Convention and Hotel rules, as well as all local, state, and federal laws. Panelist must also agree to and follow the Panelist Code of Conduct, available here
  3. Panelists must check in at Programming HQ fifteen minutes before their panel begins.
  4. Programming Staff will attempt to contact panelists if they do not check in; however, failure to check in or show after ten minutes past the scheduled start time of the panel will result in the panel being cancelled
  5. Panelists are to alert Programming Staff as soon as possible if they are unable to present their panel as scheduled. Failure to do so may result in automatic exclusion from future panel schedules.
  6. Panelists must adhere to their content rating guideline. (For example, no explicit or obscene material allowed in an All Ages or 13+ panel.) Panelists will receive one warning if this rule is violated; further violation of the rule will result in the panel being immediately cancelled.
  7. Do not adjust any tech equipment. All projector and speaker settings have been pre-set by Tech staff prior to use. All you'll need to do is connect your equipment to the speakers/projector, and turn off any sound enhancement software such as equalizers. If a panelist experiences trouble with tech equipment (microphones, projectors, etc), they are to contact Programming Staff ASAP. A staff member will be at the Programming HQ desk at all times. Do not attempt to fix the problem yourself. Failure to follow this rule could result in panel cancellation. Any charge incurred by Ikasucon to repair damaged tech equipment as a result of failure to follow this rule will be charged to the panelist(s).
  8. COMP BADGE QUALIFICATION: Panelists who provide 3 hours of panel programming will qualify for one complimentary convention badge. For each additional hour of panel programming provided, one additional badge will be awarded. (4 hours of programming = 2 comp badges; 5 hours = 3 badges; etc.) Comped panelists may have their badges revoked if they violate any part of the Panelist Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions about these guidelines, please contact the Panels and Workshops staff at panels@ikasucon.org. Emails will be responded to within 3 days of receipt.