Arisia '05 will host an abundance of lively, enlightening, entertaining, sexy, fun and educational panels, demonstrations, workshops and presentations. Our program participants have a wide variety of professions and special interests. You can view some of their bios at the link below.

Your biggest problem will be having too many great panels from which to choose. For a sample, view the précis linked below to see a list of suggested program items (most of which we will have).

Although it is too late to add more panels this year, your additional suggestions will be passed along to the Arisia '06 program team for consideration next year.

If you have any specific questions, please contact us at program@arisia.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the con. This is going to be fun!

• Click here for the pocket program (PDF is approximately 2M)
• The latest draft of the Programming Précis
• Panelist Bios (plain text)
• Fast Track Schedule
• Anime schedule(final, as of January 20)
• How to Chair or Moderate a Convention Panel

Arisia has a children's program known as Fast Track. It is billed as a con within a con for ages 6-12. Fast Track offers a wide variety of program items, including crafts, costuming, magic shows, science, song, discussions, demonstrations, storytelling and games. For more information, or to volunteer to help, contact us.

Here is a chance for kids to show off their costumes!

The Fast Track Kamikaze Costuming panel (Saturday 2-4 pm) will be followed up by a parade across the Stage as the first entry in the Arisia Masqueradeon Saturday night.

All children who are not otherwise entered as Masquerade contestants are welcome to participate in the Masquerade as part of the Kamikaze Entry. Ideally they will wear costumes made in Fast Track.

A parent or guardian must sign the entrance paperwork in advance and accompany the child to the Masquerade Green Room (Terrace room) at 7:00 pm for an 8 pm stage appearance. Talk with Persis in Fast Track to learn more and get the paperwork.

Interested in taking a more active part in your Science Fiction?

Arisia's LARPs (Live Action Role Playing games) give players a chance to take on the parts of heroes and villains in a more dynamic story than a simple book, or even a tabletop role playing game can provide. Whether you are interested in acting out heroic combats with NERO, or want to try immerse yourself in a character in one of the Theater Style games, Arisia has something that will suit your fancy. For game details, see LARPs at Arisia 05.