Question 1

How do I join a panel or event?

Accepted Answer

Through your Eventbrite registration, you will receive an email daily with the full programme, including links and passcodes for that day's events.

Question 2

Will you save chat transcripts from panels?

Accepted Answer

No, we will not save or publish the chat transcripts. As much as we love the conversations that happen there, we pride ourselves on respecting the privacy of those who attend GIFCon. If you see something in a Zoom chat you want to save, it's better to copy and paste it yourself.

Question 3

What about the Zoom recordings?

Accepted Answer

Keynotes and the Roundtables are uploaded live to the Centre for Fantasty and the Fantastic's YouTube Channel. Paper panels are recorded and distributed via email after GIFCon, where they are available for 2 weeks after the upload date. Other events are not recorded.

Question 4

How do workshops work?

Accepted Answer

Workshops are limited just as they would be in-person and tickets become available April 30. You will receive or have already received an Eventbrite email containing information on signing up for workshops, you need to follow the email's instructions for signing up for workshops through Eventbrite.

Question 5

What is the Networking Event?

Accepted Answer

The Networking Event is a popular social place to connect with other researchers and creators across GIFCon and to provide a focused and smaller place to foster conversations around Fantastika and efforts to create community.

Question 6

Why is there a GIFCon Discord?

Accepted Answer

GIFCon has been digital for several years, we have created the  Discord as a more focused and  private space to engage socially and virtually with others across GIFCon wherever they are in the world. The blog has instructions for joining. Join link here: https://discord.com/invite/zCQ52AmggS.

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