Simple Schedule of Events and Locations
Here is an outline of the times you can expect programming to take place during DisCon III. We’ve also included specific times on significant events and for important DisCon III locations, such as Registration and the Exhibit Hall. All times are Eastern Time Zone.
If you want to find out about a specific event, the con schedule has been posted. It is still being updated as the con approaches, so you should check back right before the con. Please make sure you are logged into the site before viewing the schedule if you wish to see what panelists are assigned to each scheduled programming item.
Note: Here is a map of the hotel’s convention facilities. It is a PDF, so be sure to download it so you can have it on your mobile device while at DisCon III.
Panel Program Schedule Times
- Wednesday, December 15th: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday, December 16th: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday, December 17th: 8:30 AM – 12:00 Midnight
- Saturday, December 18th: 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday, December 19th: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
List of Special Events and Their Times
- Opening Ceremonies: 4:00 PM Wednesday, December 15th
- WSFS Business Meeting: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Thursday/Friday/Saturday, December 16th-18th (also on Sunday if necessary)
- *note* – the Business Meeting will come to order at 10:00 AM each day
- Masquerade: 8:00 PM Friday, December 17th
- Hugo Awards Ceremony: 8:00 PM Saturday, December 18th
- Closing Ceremonies: 1:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Important DisCon III Location Times
Registration Hours:
- 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM Tuesday, December 14th
- 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, December 15th-18th
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Sunday, December 19th
Exhibit Hall and Dealers Room Hours:
- 12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 15th
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday/Friday/Saturday, December 16th-18th
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Art Show Hours:
- 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 15th
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday/Friday, December 16th-17th
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Friday Reception, December 17th
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, December 18th
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Information Desk Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, December 15th-17th
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday, December 18th
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Sunday, December 19th
Accessibility Desk Hours:
- 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 14th
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday/Thursday, December 15th-16th
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday/Saturday, December 17th-18th
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Listener Desk Hours:
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, December 15th-18th
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Volunteer Desk Hours:
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday/Thursday, December 15th-16th
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday/Saturday, December 17th-18th
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, December 19th
Programming at DisCon III
The DisCon III Program Division will present hundreds of hours of discussion panels, presentations, workshops, and classes on subjects covering all kinds of speculative fiction, media, art, science, and the full range of fannish interests and activities. Among our participants will be authors, editors, artists, musicians, costumers, scientists, fan organizers, creators of fan content, and 2021’s Hugo Award finalists.
Program subject areas will include:
- Academic
- Art
- Beltway
- Children’s and Teen programming
- Comics
- Costuming
- Fan
- Gaming
- History
- Literature
- New Media
- Music
- Publishing
- Science
- TV and film, including showings
- Writing and Editing
Other activities will include readings, signings, concerts, and dances.