I just got my Dragoncon schedule. It is a busy one, with lots of good sessions. I look forward to seeing you there, but due to how many panels I am on, the best way to catch up with me is to attend one 🙂 Here are your options:
The below information is the TENTATIVE program schedule for Andrew Greenberg
Convention Dates are Thu(8/28/25), Fri(8/29/25), Sat(8/30/25), Sun(8/31/25), and Mon(9/1/25)
Title: What to know before getting into the game dev industry and how to survive
Description: Our panelists discuss the things an aspiring game developer may want to know before getting into the industry and what to do once they’ve got the job to enjoy a healthy career.
Panelists: Cathalson, Brian Urbanek, Ashley Ruhl, Andrew Greenberg, Alison Carrier, Sean Copeland
Time: Fri 11:30 am
Location: Augusta A-B Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Making it in Night City: Building compelling stories in Cyberpunk
Description: Cyberpunk presents interesting challenges to a writer. The near future setting makes everything need to seem just plausible enough. Our panelists share their tips, tricks, and stories.
Panelists: Paris K Arrowsmith, Andrew Greenberg
Time: Fri 01:00 pm
Location: Augusta E-H Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Game design principles and theory 101
Description: What are the core components to making an effective game? Our panelists will share their perspectives and experiences. Q&A to follow.
Panelists: Brian Urbanek, Ashley Ruhl, Irene Augusta Zielinski, Andrew Greenberg
Time: Fri 02:30 pm
Location: Augusta A-B Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: OnlyFans and Beyond: The Legal & Practical Side of Adult Content Creation
Description: OnlyFans and similar platforms are highly popular these days. What are the legal requirements for creating ethical adult content (such as age checks and 18 USC 2257), and what are the practical considerations?
Panelists: Faydra Black, Andrew Greenberg(M), TJ Mihill, Amanda Bunny Aug, Catieosaurus
Time: Fri 11:30 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Communicating with intent: Getting devs to speak the same language
Description: Communicating with folks on different teams can be tricky. Our panel discusses strategies to get everyone on the same page and bridge those gaps.
Panelists: Ashley Ruhl, Brian Urbanek, Alison Carrier, Andrew Greenberg, Irene Augusta Zielinski, Cathalson, Sean Copeland
Time: Sat 10:00 am
Location: Augusta A-B Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: 10 Rules for Dealing with Police Encounters
Description: Knowing and asserting your rights along with common sense can greatly improve the outcome of any police encounter. This is a documentary from flexyourrights.org. A question and answer session will follow the film.
Panelists: Andrew Greenberg(M), Cory Scott Rosenberger
Time: Sat 11:30 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Narrative design: Where story and gameplay meet
Description: We’ve all seen games where there was a great story, but the gameplay was clunky – or vice versa. Our panelists discuss strategies to help story and gameplay mesh.
Panelists: Brian Urbanek, Ashley Ruhl, Andrew Greenberg, Paris K Arrowsmith, Sean Copeland
Time: Sun 01:00 pm
Location: Augusta E-H Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: The Fight Against Massive Data Centers
Description: As investment in Artificial Intelligence grows explosively, the demand for large data centers to support needed computer power is rapidly increasing. Not everyone wants these in their neighborhood. We’ll take a look at how neighbors are fighting unwanted construction.
Panelists: Xavier Ashe(M), Andrew Greenberg, Kurt Opsahl, Andrew Karl Hirsch, Isaac Sheff
Time: Sun 02:30 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Can You Copyright a ”Vibe”?
Description: The case of Gifford v. Sheil explores whether elements of style and “vibe” can be copyrighted. What was the outcome, and what is the implication for content creators?
Panelists: Meredith Filak Rose(M), Andrew Greenberg, Cory Scott Rosenberger, Courtney Lytle, TJ Mihill
Time: Sun 04:00 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)