AniPop 2026 Panelist Registration Form
The AniPop Panelist Registration Form is now open! If you are interested in submitting a topic for discussion, please fill out the form below. Thank you for your interest in participating in AniPop 2026! 

AniPop will be taking place on May 16, 2026 at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. 

If your topic is Anime or generally kawaii/pop culture related, we will likely consider you before non relevant topics. If you have a topic that is not anime nor kawaii related, submit an application to Fangaea (www.fangaea.us)

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Name (First, Last) *
Include stage name(s) and indicate if that is how you are to be introduced or listed.
Email *
Phone Number
Organization / Affiliations (Group, Company)
What panel topic, discussion, or workshop are you proposing? *
Please provide (tentative) name, summary of topic, and format (including if this is a solo or group panel, if it is interactive with audience participation, etc).
What genre does your proposal fall under? *
Check more than one if applicable.  Check "Other" and describe if none of the below apply.
Required
Are you using any AV equipment beyond a microphone(s), and if so, what?
This can include projector, laptop, CD player, additional tables, etc.  We are supplying mics, a laptop, and a projector. Anything beyond that, you might have to supply. You can just write microphone if nothing is needed.  
Is your interest in being the sole facilitator, a panel member, or a moderator? *
Sole facilitator means you are the only panelist or the only one conducting a workshop.  
How many people in total are involved with your panel/workshop? *
Include all participants (moderator, panelists, assistants, etc). If only one person, then write only one.
Please provide a three to four sentence description about the session. *
This description will be used for our convention booklet, website, and as your introduction by the moderator to the panel audience. We will also be requesting a bio of each participant, and a head shot or logo for the website and program book.
What is your panel/presentation experience? What other conventions or events of a similar nature have your participated in? *
Relevant links, websites, videos, etc
What is your preferred time of day to present or participate in a panel/workshop? *
You may choose one, more than one, all times, or the "It Doesn't Matter" option. Times are not guaranteed and are assigned on a first come, first assigned basis, so choose more than one option. Panels are 60 minutes and Dynamic Room Sessions last up to 90 minutes. 
Required
Anything else you would like to include that our questions missed? *
How did you hear about AniPop and this opportunity? *
Please read the conditions below and enter your initials if you agree - Rights & Responsibilities
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1. Panelist indemnifies and agrees to hold the AniPop committee, Silk Road Productions, and all of its committee and volunteers and any associated agencies affiliated with the festival event and their members, officers, directors, and employees, harmless against any and all liability whatsoever arising from any claim made against AniPop committee or loss incurred by panelist as a result of or in any way arising from, relating to, or connected with the obligations identified within application including loss or liability caused by active negligence, except loss or liability caused by sole negligence or willful conduct.  

2. Panelist understands that they may be photographed or video recorded and you agree to allow photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the organizers. 

3. Panelist agrees that if accepted, there is no monetary compensation for presenting. Non-monetary compensation may include an event badge(s). Panelist understands that AniPop does not provide hotel accommodations but will provide a link or information for a discounted room, if one is provided by the hotel. AniPop also does not provide transportation expenses, such as gas, rental car, flights, etc.

4. Panelist presentation MUST NOT contain obscenity, offensive language, must not incite violence or rioting, cannot be racist, sexist, or attack anyone on basis of gender, religion, race, sexual preference, disability, or any sensitive subject that would be offensive. This is a family event, so all presentations must be family friendly (unless this is submitted as an 18+ presentation).

5. This agreement indicates your willingness to abide by all terms, conditions, and general regulations listed on this document as well as such additional rules and regulations as necessary, provided these do not materially alter the vendor’s contractual rights.

By adding your initials below you confirm that you understand and agree to the terms of this application.

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