SoonerCon Event Schedule
SoonerCon 28 is June 7-9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Plan your SoonerCon weekend now by clicking on a guest profile to see their appearance schedule or download a PDF of the event schedule using the buttons below.
Friday, June 7, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Crime Solver Science with Sissy Space
Many of the sciences are used when working to solve a crime. In this presentation, scientist, anthropologist, and filmmaker Sissy Space demonstrates some of the simple experiments and techniques used to figure out "Who dunnit?"
Panelists: Sissy Space
Tags: Kids Activity
Friday, June 7, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Sooner B
Gaming Across the Generations
How can you game with kids? Join us to talk about the challenges you might come across when gaming with children and how you might overcome them.
Panelists: Tyrell Gephardt, Phillip Hollecker, Barrett Huddleston, David "Oak" Rice, Stevo the Gutter Nerd, Christina Stiles
Tags: Panel
Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Open Coloring/Crafting
SoonerCon kids crafting and coloring.
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids, Make and Take
Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Beast Science Hour
Kids science time with X-Men's Beast, a.k.a. Dr. Hank McCoy.
Panelists: Ty Randolph, Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids Activity
Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Superhero School
New World Comics presents Avengers assembled, featuring MCU and comic book favorites.
Panelists: Buck Berlin, Hazel Conley
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 Noon | Location: Oklahoma A2
Digital Art with MS SurfacePro
Create breathtaking paintings without all the mess. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to use tools in FreshPaint for Windows 10 to create paintings and original drawings using lifelike oil and watercolors, pastels, and more. You’ll also get a sneak peek at advanced digital art skills like mixing paint and layering media. Workshop designed for ages 8+. Limit 11 participants.
Panelists: Microsoft Store
Tags: Kids Activity
Saturday, June 8, 2019 Noon | Location: Oklahoma B1
Microscopy - Ugly Bug
OU microscopy research scientists share images of insects from their infamous "ugly bug" collection. Learn more about the Scanning Electron Microscope, and how microscopes work with light, electricity, and temperature to tell us more info about what we're seeing – with images you can take home!
Panelists: Dr. Scott, Preston Larson, Ph.D.
Tags: Kids Activity
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma A2
Minecraft Coding Class
Go behind the scenes to learn how to code, program, and play in your own gaming world. You’ll use fun, interactive coding to learn how creativity and problem-solving come together to make something all your own. Workshop designed for ages 8+. Limit 11 participants.
Panelists: Microsoft Store
Tags: Kids Activity
Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Potions Class
Don't be late for potions class! Once sorted into their houses, SoonerCon's witches and wizards in training will head back to the kids classroom for a quick magical make & take. Supplies provided.
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids, Make and Take
Saturday, June 8, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Harry Potter Sorting Ceremony
"There's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be." -from the, 1991
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Mrs. Fae, Robert Mullens, Raiva
Tags: Kids Activity
Sunday, June 9, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Coffee and Coloring
Bring your coloring book and colored pencils or markers, and join us for coffee. We'll offer some tips and techniques for a cleaner or messier look while you relax and color.
Panelists: Kimber E. Chessmore, Hazel Conley
Tracks: Art, General Interest, Kids
Tags: Meetup/Networking
Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:15 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Open Coloring/Crafting
SoonerCon kids crafting and coloring.
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids, Make and Take
Sunday, June 9, 2019 12:15 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B2
Villain Scavenger Hunt
Find all the supervillains at the con in this kids scavenger hunt game with Heroic Inner Kids.
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids Activity
Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Make Your Own Lightsaber
Kids make & take. Use the Force (or some duct tape) to make your own foam lightsaber, then head off to Padawan training! (Supplies provided.)
Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids
Tags: Kids, Make and Take
Sunday, June 9, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B2
Padawan Training
Lightsaber skills practice for kids, guided by master Jedis.
Panelists: Mrs. Fae, Robert Mullens, Raiva
Tags: Kids Activity
Sunday, June 9, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Magic Workshop for Kids
Magician Michael Corley shares secrets of up-close magic. For kids of all ages!
Panelists: Magician Michael Corley
Tracks: Kids, Performing Arts
Tags: Kids Activity