Caleb Haldane
Caleb Haldane is the co-host and sound engineer on the weekly comedy nerd-culture podcast Red Six to Golden Corral. Red Six brings a comedic discussion to a variety of geek-culture topics like videogames, movies, board games, comics, and (occasionally) slash fiction. By day, Caleb is a software engineer; by night, he is a connoisseur of pop/nerd culture including Star Wars, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, Star Trek, and the like. He also enjoys tinkering with Arduino, IoT, and home automation.
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12:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
CONventional Wisdom: Behind the Scenes of Running a Convention
Ever wondered what it takes to bring a convention to life? This panel takes you behind the scenes of con-running, where industry veterans share their stories from the front lines. From marketing and programming to IT, A/V, and volunteer management, hear the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're considering running your own con or just curious about the process, you'll get insider tips and a glimpse into the hard work (and sometimes chaos) that goes into making a successful event happen!
Moderator: Aislinn Burrows
Panelists: Amber Hanneken, CottonCandyPanda, Aislinn Burrows, Buck Berlin, Caleb Haldane, Matthew Cavanaugh
6:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and You: DIY Robotics on a Budget
Think robotics is expensive? Think again! Hobbyists and tinkerers can build impressive projects using affordable microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. This panel will introduce you to low-cost robotics projects, essential programming tips, and how to turn your ideas into reality.
Moderator: Caleb Haldane
Panelists: Julie Barrett, Caleb Haldane, Collin Salmonowicz, Brian Russell
11:00 PM | Location: Boomer A 18+
AITA in Spaaaace! (18+)
Panelists share an AITA-style story from the perspective of a famous sci-fi character. Audience members guess which character the story is about and decide whether they're deemed an A-hole or not. Grab your thinking caps and get ready to play a game filled with plenty of laughs. (18+ Adult evening programming.)
Moderator: Amber Hanneken
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Amber Hanneken, Matthew Cavanaugh, Jessica Kenney, Shay Griffith
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Retro Gaming: Style vs. Substance
What makes retro games so timeless? Is it the pixel-perfect art, the unforgettable chiptunes, or the way they were built to challenge (or punish) players? Have modern games lost something essential, or have they just evolved? Join us as we dive into the unique charm of classic games, explore whether their magic can be recaptured, and debate if today's developers can ever truly recreate that old-school feel.
Moderator: Caleb Haldane
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, Nick Campbell, Neal Hallford, J.H. Fleming