Things to Do

Explore everything from anime screenings to panels featuring special guests, virtual reality demonstrations to family-friendly activities for the kids, and so much more.

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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2025, 12:55 PM

At Saluki Con, There's a Lot to Do and See!

Panels & Workshops

Location: Old Main Room (unless otherwise noted)
Student Center Map: First Floor Second Floor

Panels & Workshops Schedule:

11 AM
Skeleton Keys
Unlocking the past through skeletons, mummies and cremations with Dr. Chris Stantis

Noon
Pathways to Publishing
SIU Press Panel

1 PM
E.G. Daily Panel
Actor from Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls and more!

2 PM
Dan Payne
Actor from Watchmen, Battlestar Galactica, Hallmark and more!

11 AM
BPSFX Presents Weathering
Bring your cosplay to the next level!

Noon
Cosplay Podcast
Live at Saluki Con

1 PM
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
Mental Health and Cosplay with speakers Marz Stardust and Taylor Rene

2 PM
COSPLAY CONTEST

Esports

Smash Bros. Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 15 - Noon
Student Center Cambira Room (South End)
Registration begins at 11:15 AM

Open Play
Sunday, Feb. 16
Student Center E-sports Arena (North End)

Family Zone

Join us in the children's gaming area for family-friendly board games and life-sized games. Children must be accompanied by adults at all times in this area. Children's Area Schedule for Saturday and Sunday

Time Activities

10 am-1 pm Candyland, Horse Race, Chutes & Ladders, Memory

1 pm-2 pm Lunch Break - Rooms Closed

2 pm-5 pm Candyland, Horse Race, Chutes & Ladders, Memory

Children's Activities

Come join us in the children's gaming area for family-friendly board games and life-sized games.

Children must be accompanied by adults at all times in this area.

Children's Area Schedule for Saturday and Sunday

Children's Area Schedule Salukicon
Time Activities
10 am-1 pm Candyland, Horse Race, Chutes & Ladders, Memory
1 pm-2 pm Lunch Break - Rooms Closed
2 pm-5 pm

Candyland, Horse Race, Chutes & Ladders, Memory