The Fellowship Ring Community Stage at Pop Con YXE
The Fellowship Ring Community Stage is located in the main trade hall at the World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland
Our Vibrant Community
For many, the hardest part is getting started. That’s why we encourage patrons to attend the various panels at the Fellowship Ring Community Stage! Learning directly from pop culture gurus can make a world of difference when it comes to creative planning and taking action.
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Are you a seasoned enthusiast? Apply to be a part of the Fellowship Ring Community Stage and share your skills, how-tos, and experiences with eager newcomers and fans seeking knowledge and encouragment!
Fellowship Ring Community Stage Applications
The 2026 Fellowship Ring Community Stage applications are closed! Thank you to all applicants!
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The 2026 Fellowship Ring Community Stage Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Subject to change or cancellation without notice.
SATURDAY | MAY 2 | 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Fellowship Ring Community Stage - Main Trade Hall
11:00am | Game Development in Saskatchewan
Sask Interactive Gaming
Panel Description: Join Kevin Hovdestad - Director, Brand Development at CATAN Studio, Kate Hovdestad - 15 Year game development veteran with previous experience working as a game producer at Wizards of the Coast, Blizzard and Skybound Entertainment, Emily-Rose Rychel - Producer at Sour Circuit, Michael Long - Founder of Foolish Mortals, Jay Cameron - Founder of Dragonfly Games. Game developers from all studio sizes discuss the pros and cons of making video games in Saskatchewan
12:00pm | New to Dungeons and Dragons?
Dungeon Master University
Panel Description: Do you have questions about Dungeons and Dragons or other Tabletop Role Playing Games? Lucky for you, we have answers. Join us as Saskatoon’s very own Dungeon Master University talks about the ins and outs of Gaming and answers your nerdy questions. Stick around for your chance to win some awesome swag.
1:00pm | A Guide to Getting Started on Twitch
Lowell Levenick, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Online Creators Association
Panel Description: Curious to know what it means to be a 'Livestreamer', what Twitch is, or how to get started on the platform? In this presentation, you'll hear from a diverse group of local creators with a range of experience in the online creator space who will help you understand the basics of getting started on your livestreamer journey. We'll cover a brief history of Twitch, what it means to be a 'Livestreamer', 'Content Creator', or 'Online Influencer', and what tools you need to get started. Ask questions and take the first step to becoming the newest member of the Twitch Community!
2:00pm | Effective Cosplay Makeup
Amanda Tozser, Amandamazing Art
Panel Description: Informative presentation with IATSE 212 film makeup artist Amanda Tozser. Session covers application and removal, sweat proof makeup, contouring, body paint, easy makeup FX, skin adhesives, makeup for kids and much more. Full demo with encapsulated prosthetics and Q & A.
3:00pm | Gotta Catch ‘Em All: The Real Fossil Pokemon
Graeme Hopkins, University of Saskatchewan
Panel Description: Pokémon, featuring a plethora of unique fictional species, is one of the most beloved card games in the world. But did you know that many of the Pokémon are directly based on real extinct fossilized animals? At this presentation, you will come face-to-face with the real Pokémon and learn about their lives, habits, and places in their ancient ecosystems.
4:00pm | ...Of Love and Lore: Tales from the Outer Rim
501st Legion
Panel Description: Join members of the Star Wars costuming clubs and fan groups for an interactive discussion celebrating the stories, characters, and community that make the galaxy far, far away so enduring. From the original films to the animated series, the Expanded Universe and Legends, we’ll explore the lore that has inspired generations of fans. Along the way, we’ll share our experiences in the fandom; from building costumes and bringing characters to life, to the friendships and communities formed through a shared love of Star Wars. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just beginning your journey, come share in the stories, the passion, and the fun from the Outer Rim.
11:00am | Embracing Diversity: Plus-Size Cosplay & Breaking Barriers with Kiri Cosplay
Panel Description: Cosplay is for everyone, and this panel is here to prove it! Overcome the challenges and understand that size should never separate you from your favorite character. Discover techniques for patterning, sewing, and body shaping that place focus on imagination, comfort, and self-care. Whether you’re making your very first cosplay or honing your skills for the next competition, you will learn practical techniques, gain confidence, and realize that at the end of the day, cosplay is about having fun—not about fitting in a mold.
12:00pm | Jurassic World Rebirth: Meet the (Extinct) Cast, with Graeme Hopkins
Panel Description: Before the release of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” this July, attend this presentation to meet some of the stars of the film! See and touch fossil remains of some of the dinosaur species featured in the Jurassic World franchise as well as a host of other lesser-known prehistoric beasts and creatures.
1:00pm | Live Draw with Professional Artists Adam Gorham and Marcus To
Panel Description: Watch professional comic artists Marcus To and Adam Gorham battle each other in a one-on-one live drawing competition, while answering fan questions about the industry.
2:00pm | A Galaxy Far, Far Away with the Star Wars 501st Legion
Panel Description: Join the 501st Legion and learn about what it takes to be a part of the Star Wars cosplay community, and what kind of community programs they support.
3:00pm | Materials and Techniques of Pre 17th Century Costuming & Armoring with Hoshikawa Takakage
Panel Description: Discussing materials and techniques of Pre-17th century costuming & Armoring.
4:00pm | Q&A with Virgin River and Hallmark actor Trevor Lerner
Panel Description: Listen to Virgin River and Hallmark actor Trevor Lerner talk about breaking into the entertainment industry, and his personal journey from Saskatchewan to professional film and television sets.
SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026 – Fellowship Ring Community Stage – Main Trade Hall
11:00am | Cosplay Q&A with Pop Con YXE Cosplay Guests
2026 Featured Cosplay Guests: Quelsie Cosplay, Kiri Cosplay, Angelic Swan, Gelnythe, & Vertically Challenged Cosplay
Panel Description: New to cosplay or just have that burning question that needs answered? Join our featured cosplay guests, whose expertise cover a wide range of crafting elements such as sewing, 3D printing, makeup, wig styling, painting and even competing, for an open-mic style panel and get the answers you need to help you on your crafting journey!
12:00pm | Creator Design Panel
Mike Rooth, Shawn Delay, & Tom Fowler
Panel Description: Join professional comic illustrators Mike Rooth, Tom Fowler and Shawn Daley as they discuss a career in comics, what it’s like to work in the industry, and the steps they took to get there. Watch them sketch live as they chat all things comics!
1:00pm | Cosplaying on a Budget
Heather Pratchler, Vertically Challenged Cosplay
Panel Description: Learn how to create impressive cosplays using thrifted items, affordable materials, advice and creativity proving you don’t need to break the bank to bring characters to life.
2:00pm | Shuffles and Scuffles
Sask Interactive Gaming
Panel Description: Join the creative team from Sour Circuit—Producer Emily-Rose Rychel, Programmer Ian Sherrard, and 2D/3D Artist Rikki Auchstaetter— open up their new deck-builder set in a whimsical cardboard cutout world.
3:00pm | One Piece Championship
Dragons Den
Panel Description: This event will be the Semi-Finals and Finals following up on an event previously held on April 18th at Dragon’s Den Games. The winner of this championship will receive a full booster display (24 packs) of One Piece Heroines Edition EB-03! The One Piece Card Game is an official, fast-paced trading card game (TCG) produced by Bandai that launched in 2022 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. Players build 50-card decks around a Leader card, aiming to defeat their opponent by reducing their life points to zero using characters from the manga, anime, and films. The One Piece Card Game is a fast-paced, 50-card competitive TCG where players use a Leader card (with 5 life) and character/event cards to reduce their opponent's life to zero. Players use "DON!! Cards" as a resource, gaining more each turn, to pay for playing cards and powering up attacks.
12:00pm | Cosplay Q&A with Pop Con YXE Cosplay Guests
Panel Description: Our Cosplay Guests brings their expertise to the Fellowship Ring Community Stage for all to learn from!
1:00pm | Jurassic World Rebirth: Meet the (Extinct) Cast, with Graeme Hopkins
Panel Description: Before the release of “Jurassic World: Rebirth” this July, attend this presentation to meet some of the stars of the film! See and touch fossil remains of some of the dinosaur species featured in the Jurassic World franchise as well as a host of other lesser-known prehistoric beasts and creatures.
2:00pm | All I Can Draw is a Stickman - A Beginner's Guide to Comic Creators of All Ages with Nathen Wahl
Panel Description: Learn to draw with professional cartoonish and illustrator Nathen Wahl, and try your hand at creating your own illustrations on stage.
3:00pm | How to Make Cosplay and Cons Neurodivergent Friendly with Odette Cosplay
Panel Description: An educational panel on how to help make your cosplay and convention experience more sensory friendly, along with tips, tricks, affirmations & techniques to help yourself in a crisis!