Conference and Expo Schedule
This schedule is an evolving document. While we strive to keep it accurate, some times, sessions, or speakers may be subject to change. Please refer to this page regularly for the most current information.
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Last updated: 5/12/2026 9:23pm
- Wednesday 24 Jun 2026
- Thursday 25 Jun 2026
- Friday 26 Jun 2026
- Saturday 27 Jun 2026
Wednesday 24 Jun 2026
1:00 pm -
Pre-conference Workshop
TBDTBD
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
9:00 am -
Welcome and Opening Keynote
Kathy Tyers GillinGrand Ballrooms
10:15 am -
Learn from the Greats: A Deep Dive into Different Authorial Voices
Christine CohenGrand Ballrooms A
Teen Track
Nova McBeeGrand Ballrooms B/C
The Creativity Glitch with Allen Arnold
Allen ArnoldGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Your Fight Scene in Five Rounds
Carla HochRegency Ballrooms A
The Christian Indie Writer's Guide to Writing for the General Market
Tara GrayceRegency Ballrooms B
1:30 pm -
Learn from the Greats: Changing Novels, Changing Voices
Christine CohenGrand Ballroom A
Teen Track
Nova McBeeGrand Ballrooms B/C
The Creativity Glitch with Allen Arnold
Allen ArnoldGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Your Fight Scene in Five Rounds
Carla HochRegency Ballrooms A
The Christian Indie Writer's Guide to Writing for the General Market
Tara GrayceRegency Ballrooms B
3:15 pm -
Kid Lit These Days
Bunmi IsholaGrand Ballroom A
Plottr 101
TBDGrand Ballrooms B/C
The Spiritual Life of a Writer: The Peril of Both Failure and Success
Steve LaubeGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Selling Books on TikTok
Z.S. DiamanteRegency Ballroom A
Deep Viewpoint (Part 1)
Kathy Tyers GillinRegency Ballroom A
6:00 pm -
Realm Awards Banquet Doors Open - Costume Parade
TBD
7:00 pm -
Realm Awards Dinner
TBD
7:45 pm -
Realm Awards Ceremony
TBD
Friday 26 Jun 2026
9:00 am -
Announcements and Keynote
Bill MyersGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
10:00 am -
VIP Expo Preview
Midway West
10:15 am -
Learn from the Greats: Application Day: Writing a Great First Page
Christine CohenGrand Ballrooms A
Teen Track
Nova McBeeGrand Ballrooms B/C
The Creativity Glitch with Allen Arnold
Allen ArnoldGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
The Christian Indie Writer's Guide to Writing for the General Market
Tara GrayceRegency Ballroom B
Your Fight Scene in Five Rounds
Carla HochRegency Ballrooms A
11:00 am -
Expo Opens!
Telling the Morality Tale: From Breaking Bad to Mary Poppins
Wes and Amanda LlewellynMidway West 1,2
From ancient to modern storytelling, the morality tale is central to many successful films and television shows but many times, key components are missed leading to a story that misses it's power potential. This session will help you maximize your story.
The Forge of Friendship CS Lewis & Tolkien Documentary
Kirk MantonRegency Ballrooms C
Eastgate Creative are producing the definitive documentary on the surprising lives and friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, The Forge of Friendship. It has been almost ten years in the making, and features over 40 of the top Lewis and Tolkien scholars telling this unique story.
1:00 pm -
Hard vs. Soft Sci-Fi: What's the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
Clint HallMidway West 1,2
From realistic, science-heavy stories to epic space operas, sci-fi comes in many forms. This panel explores the difference between hard and soft sci-fi, what makes each compelling, and how these styles shape the stories we love.
1:30 pm -
Writing Across Age Categories and Genres
Emily Bain MurphyGrand Ballroom A
Understanding Rejections
Marilyn KretzerGrand Ballrooms B/C
The Art of War
Morgan BusseGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Refining Fire
Ronie KendigRegency Ballroom A
Plottr 201
TBDRegency Ballroom B
Wingfeather Saga Season 4 Preview
TBDRegency Ballrooms C
2:00 pm -
For Creative Church Leaders
Allen ArnoldMidway West 1,2
2:45 pm -
Deep Viewpoint (Part 2)
Kathy Tyers GillinGrand Ballroom A
Soul Care
Morgan BusseGrand Ballroom D/E/F
Offline Marketing: Selling Actual Books at Actual Locations (Like an Actual Boss)
Jamie FoleyGrand Ballrooms B/C
Crews and Codes: Digging Deeper with Character Relationships
Ronie KendigRegency Ballrooms A
Incorporating Comedy
Bill MyersRegency Ballrooms B
We'll study examples in commercials, discuss the three types of comedy and how to implement them in any type of work.
Infinity System
Sherry WardRegency Ballrooms C
Sci-fi thriller from Wolfpack Entertainment
Captain Wayne Edwards wakes up in a crashed starship on a desert planet with no memory and a dead copilot. Seeking refuge in the town of Deadwater, he is pulled into a web of local conspiracies where nothing—and no one—is what it seems. A must-watch for fans of sci-fi mystery.
3:00 pm -
Voice Acting For Audio Drama/Animation
Katie LeighMidway West 1,2
Tips and tricks for voice actors
4:00 pm -
Making Magic with Reader Magnets
Z.S. DiamanteGrand Ballrooms A
Level Up Your Launch: Build Your Book’s Character Sheet with Epic Marketing Strategies
Jamie FoleyGrand Ballrooms B/C
Writing Quality Fiction
Steve LaubeGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Capturing Atmosphere
Emily Bain MurphyRegency Ballrooms A
Indie vs. Traditional: Choosing (and Sequencing) the Right Path
Mark GottliebRegency Ballrooms B
UFOs and God
Wes and Amanda Llewellyn, Bill MyersRegency Ballrooms C
UFOs and God exposes the truth behind the phenomenon using science, theology and personal experiences. An informative and entertaining film about a controversial subject with government disclosure happening any day.
7:00 pm -
Expo closes
Saturday 27 Jun 2026
10:00 am -
Expo Opens
Mental Health in Speculative Fiction
TBDGrand Ballrooms B/C
10:30 am -
After This, You’ll Never Watch Movies The Same Again
Steven TaylorGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
Movies can be magic, but they’re also math. Join filmmaker Steve Taylor as he examines the terrifyingly rigid structures that cue an audience to engage with a movie. Or not.
11:00 am -
Heroes & Villains Showdown
Tricia Goyer, Nathan Goyer, Candace Kade, E. Stephen Burnett, Sophia Hansen, Lyndsey Lewellen, Lauren SmythMidway West 1,2
Join our interactive Heroes and Villains Showdown at Realm Makers. Audience members draw random cards for Characters, Worlds, and Weapons. Authors battle live, improvising encounters using elements from our books. Learn story mechanics disguised as a highly engaging, fast paced storytelling game.
Cartoons and Christ with Tony Bancroft
Tony BancroftMidway West 3
Tony Bancroft answers the question, “What does it mean to be a Christian in the Hollywood world of animation?”
UFOs and God
Wes and Amanda Llewellyn, Bill MyersRegency Ballrooms C
UFOs and God exposes the truth behind the phenomenon using science, theology and personal experiences. An informative and entertaining film about a controversial subject with government disclosure happening any day.
11:30 am -
Live Pages Critique
Bunmi IsholaGrand Ballrooms B/C
12:00 pm -
Exile Gaming: An Apologetic View of Video Games
Exile Gaming by Imladris - (Samantha Taylor and TBD)Midway 1,2
What can interactive entertainment uniquely offer the world right now? To that we answer "Hope." The world needs stories. Not just any stories, but the right kind of stories. Video Games, at their core, are stories. Stories that aren't just deliver TO us but interact WITH us.
12:45 pm -
Vertical Drama
LumniverseGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
1:00 pm -
Worlds Collide Launch Party
Clint HallMidway West 1,2
Muppet Babies to Adventures in Odyssey
Katie LeighMidway West 3
Katie Leigh is a celebrated voice actress featuring a legendary resume. Highlights include Connie Kendall (Adventures in Odyssey), Baby Rowlf (Muppet Babies), and lead roles in Darkwing Duck, Richie Rich, Gummi Bears, and Totally Spies. Whether playing a young Han Solo or a D&D thief, Katie remains a versatile powerhouse in the voice-over world.
2:00 pm -
Contracts 101 for Authors: A practical guide to understanding publishing agreements
Mark GottliebGrand Ballrooms B/C
LIT RPG
Seth Ring and Z.S. DiamantiMidway West 1,2
Help, My Child Is An Artist!
Allen ArnoldMidway West 3
A class for parents of creative kids - how to navigate their concerns and their kid's dreams in a healthy way.
3:00 pm -
Steve Taylor Q & A
Steve TaylorMidway West 1,2
The Forge of Friendship CS Lewis & Tolkien Documentary
Kirk MantonRegency Ballrooms C
Eastgate Creative are producing the definitive documentary on the surprising lives and friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, The Forge of Friendship. It has been almost ten years in the making, and features over 40 of the top Lewis and Tolkien scholars telling this unique story.
3:15 pm -
Writing Romance in an Age with Zero Boundraries
TBDGrand Ballrooms B/C
4:00 pm -
What Shall We Then Write?
Seth RingGrand Ballrooms D/E/F
We live in a time of upheaval and change, and the type of fiction our audience wants is changing along with the rest of the world. In the face of all this change, what, then, shall we write?
Indie Author Panel Meet & Greet
TBDMidway West 1,2
Navigating Pop Culture
Allen ArnoldMidway West 3
5:00 pm -
Closing Keynote with Steve Taylor
Steve TaylorGrand Ballrooms D/E/F