Business & Marketing
Noon | Location: Oklahoma G
The Art of the Long Game: Keeping Momentum and Staying the Course
Sure it’s easy to be super motivated when your business is brand new! But keeping momentum is hard, especially with setbacks and unexpected problems that face every artist. Our panel of professionals will talk about the tricks and strategies that keep you focused and productive!
Moderator: Liz Campbell
Panelists: C.C. Caldwell, David Rike, Dennis Spielman, Jacklyn Hennion, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Liz Campbell
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Business & Marketing, General Interest
03:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
TFCU Presents: Starting Your Own Side Hustle
Learn the techniques for financial success when creating or managing your own small business or side hustle. Presented by Tinker Federal Credit Union. (1 hour. Limit 14 Participants. No fee)
Moderator: TFCU
Panelists: TFCU
Tracks: Business & Marketing, Workshop
04:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Defeating the Burnout Monster
We all have passions. But sometimes adding what you want to do to what you have to do can be too stressful. What's the key to finding peace in hobbies, projects and work/life balance? This panel discusses various methods of organizing your time, knowing the warning signs of burnout, and letting go of overload.
Moderator: Crystal Sully
Panelists: Brenna Deutchman, Crystal Sully, Lollalotus, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Business & Marketing
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
How Do I Put THAT on My Resume?
All of us have geeky or nerdy interests that have led to enriching experiences. But how can we transfer that knowledge to our careers? See how you can transfer your passions to your résumé. It just might be easier than you think!
Moderator: Brook Bullock
Panelists: Brenna Deutchman, Brook Bullock, Cap'n Ed, Jerry Bennett, Kim Ventrella
Tracks: Business & Marketing, General Interest, Professional Development
01:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
From Gaming to IRL Storytelling: A Q&A with Halite
Ada, Oklahoma native Halite has taken the internet by storm with his engaging IRL storytelling and infectious enthusiasm. Join us for a fun and insightful Q&A session as we delve into Halite's creative journey. From building a fan community, to content creation must-dos, to living your passions authentically online, Halite's got us covered.
Moderator: Amber Hanneken
Panelists: Amber Hanneken, Halite
Tracks: Internet Life, Business & Marketing, Pop Culture & Entertainment
02:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
RPG & Board Game Design
Do you have an idea for a game you'd like to make, or even a prototype? We'll cover basic design elements, game structure, and what has led to success for games in the past, as well as the business side of licensing, publishing, and marketing!
Moderator: Lisa Smedman
Panelists: DM Dave, Jeff Provine, Lisa Smedman, Mark Finn
Tracks: Gaming, Business & Marketing, General Interest
03:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Tales of the Red Pencil
Writers, editors, and audience relate shocking tales of typos missed, facts uncorrected, or egos left unmassaged.
Moderator: Stephen Patrick
Panelists: Bradley H. Sinor, Craig Wolf, Stephen Patrick, Sue Sinor
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Business & Marketing, Pop Culture & Entertainment
03:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
Self-Publishing in 2024
What is the process of publishing your own novels and stories? How do you find editors, readers, graphic designers for layouts, cover artists, a distribution platform (Amazon or Wide or what?) and begin marketing? It's time to get your work out there!
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Adam J. Whitlatch, Madilynn Dale, Melinda LaFevers, Phillip Drayer Duncan
Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Business & Marketing, YA - Young Adult Fiction
03:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Women In Gaming
The traditionally male-dominated video game world is changing. From the inclusion of extraordinary female protagonists in video games and RPG streams, to entirely new concepts in game design, how does the increased population of female gamers and game creators change storytelling and the gaming culture?
Moderator: FoxDaddy
Panelists: Crystal Sully, FoxDaddy, Sally Hamilton, Shai Fenwick, Vivian Sloan
Tracks: Gaming, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Internet Life, Culture & World Affairs, Business & Marketing