{"id":140,"date":"2026-05-02T18:11:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2026-05-02T19:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:22:33","slug":"how-do-i-run-a-programming-item","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keycon.org\/43\/how-do-i-run-a-programming-item\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Run a Programming Item?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you want to run a programming item at Keycon? Aside from general volunteering, it\u2019s often the best place to start if you want a taste of involvement in the convention. If you are new to running panels, there are a few areas you may want to consider\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type of Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live Reading \/ Reaction: Reading or presenting of content, where the audience can listen to the content and react, sometimes interacting with the reader or content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Informative: Presenting information to an audience for the purpose of learning about the subject, often with a Q&amp;A at the end (although not required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion \/ Round Table: A group discussion about a topic or series of topics. Often led by a panellist, but everyone participates equally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotive: NOT TO BE USED FOR ACTIVE SELLING, promotive panelling is often informative panelling is often used by organizations to introduce themselves to the community, new media that is being developed (comics, board games, video games) to raise awareness for those organizations or items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrative: Demonstrative panelling is used as a showcase, either for a skill or activity (Swordfighting, Pin Up Photography, Blacksmithing), or for media to be interacted with (board games, video games, escape rooms).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constructive: In constructive panelling, the attendees will often be creating something. This could include art jams, figure painting, origami, clay sculpting, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participatory \/ Interactive: Many of the panels above can include interactive aspects, but a participatory \/ interactive panel would be solely about the activity being done. This can often include things like Trivia Games, Nerf Gun Battles, Karaoke, Blood On The Clocktower and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Length of Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30 mins \/ 1 hour \/ 1.5 \u2013 2 hours \/ 2.5+\u00a0 hours: Most panels are scheduled for 1 hour, but upon reasoning, more or less can be given. Discretion is applied by the Programming Department Head.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Number Of Presenters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1-6: Most panels will have 1-3 presenters, but can have more if required by the topic or activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maturity of Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kids Programming under 13 years old: This content will often include younger fandom topics, or younger activities. Many crafty panels or participatory activities have been run for kids programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Ages: These are panels with content that would be suitable for most people. Not geared specifically for younger audiences, but should have minimal adult content (cussing, mature themes, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Programming 18+: These panels require participants to be 18 years or older, and will often have mature themes, content, or age requirements for participation. These could include discussions of adult media, tasting fandom themed alcohols, or content with mature themes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Theming of Content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Science Fiction \/ Science Fact \/ Fantasy \/ Historical \/ World Building \/ Fandom &amp; Society \/ Fandom Representation \/ Media (music, video, writing, images) \/ Convention Aspects:<br>Fandom can encompass so very much, and so there are so many different topics that can be covered with convention programming. The above listed are just a few examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipment and Supplies Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0If you know ahead of time that any of these will be needed, Setup Crew can have it ready for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\/V Hookup (Microphones, Projector, etc): Do you want to show a video or clip as part of your panel? Will you be in a large \/ noisy room and need a microphone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table and Chair Arrangements: A Live Reading will only need a single panellist chair, with an audience. However a Round Table will need, well, a round table with chairs surrounding it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft and Art Supplies: Many panellists will be bringing their own supplies for panels, so it is good to know what you will need to bring. However if something small is missed, Like an extra pair of scissors or some painters tape, Setup Crew can probably help out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looks like you are all ready to run one! Figure out who your panellists are, what you might need, and fill out an application! We can\u2019t wait to see what you will do!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to run a programming item at Keycon? Aside from general volunteering, it\u2019s often the best place to start if you want a taste of involvement in the convention. 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