Panel Programming at AnimeNEXT is committed to the exploration of anime, manga, and more. AnimeNEXT encourages people with passion and vision to apply to be part of the panels schedule.

If you'd like to run a panel, workshop, or discussion group at AnimeNEXT, please use our on-line Panel Application form to submit your request before May 15, 2009. Please keep in mind that space and time are limited, and not all workshops and panels can be approved."

The May 15 deadline has passed, so panel applications are now closed. We have received plenty of submissions for this year.

Important Information

• Panelist at AnimeNEXT must purchase/pickup their membership at registration first, then proceed to Con Ops to pick up their panelist badge.
• Every panelist must bring ID to pick up his or her own badge.
• Panelist must sign in before their panel/workshop and sign out after they have done their last panel/ workshop in order to receive a receipt to claim compensation. If you do not sign out, compensation will NOT be mailed to you.

Compensation Rates:
1 panel = $10.00
2 panels = $20.00
3 panels = Full Compensation

If special arrangements are needed please contact the Panels Coordinator by June 1st. If you have any questions at all about panels in general or your panel in particular, please contact us at panels@animenext.org and we'll do our best to accommodate you or answer your questions.

Be part of AnimeNEXT's celebration of the NEXT evolution of a convention!