Schedule

Please make sure you visit our scheduling web app, which will allow you to browse and save your data on mobile devices. You can also view our attendee-submitted meetups and photoshoots.

You can also get our pocket program schedule as a PDF.

This schedule is current as of 2023-01-11, including these changes:

  • Staff meetings have been clarified to Thu 9pm and Fri 10am; staff members may choose which one of the two meetings to attend.
  • The Adult Art Auction has been moved from Sunday 12pm to 1pm on the Marrott Stage.
  • The General Art Auction has been moved from Sunday 1pm to 2pm on the Marriott Stage.
  • The Charity Auction has been moved from Sunday 2pm to 4pm on the Marriott Stage, with an hour between the General Art Auction and Charity Auction.
  • The Meet the Charity event (“Kaffeeklatsch”) with Muttville has been moved to Friday at 5:30pm in the Marriott Guadalupe room.
  • The HIV Testing service has been moved indoors, in the “fan table” lounge space outside the Dealer’s Room, and will run from 11am to 6pm. Our partners with the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health and Bay Area Community Health will be issuing oral swab test kits, safer sex supplies, and health information.
  • These panels have been canceled:
    • “AV: Behind the Curtain” has been canceled on Sunday at 4pm.
    • “Taebyn Sings Weird Al!” has been canceled on Friday at 1pm.
    • “Storytime with Taebyn” has been canceled on Saturday at 3pm.

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Recharge Room

Thu 10:00 AM - Fri 2:00 AM · Hilton: Executive Boardroom

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity and keep noise, disturbance, and odors to a minimum.

Con Ops

Thu 12:00 PM - Fri 12:00 AM · SJCC: Con Ops (LL21A)

The center & home-base of Further Confusion operations. Come here to get information, check lost-and-found, and check in if you’re a presenter or panelist. If you’re looking to help out, sign up here as a gofur!

Pre-registration Pickup

Thu 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM · SJCC: Registration (The Hub)

Come pick up your attendee badge early if you’ve already registered ahead of time!

Escape Room

Thu 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Escape Room (Winchester)

Furry Logic is excited to be back at Further Confusion 2023 with a brand new escape room! Making its first appearance in 2022, the team will be taking players to Camp Iwanasolvya, where they will have to earn their merits to achieve victory before the sun goes down!

Games will start at the top of every hour. We will run two copies of the same game simultaneously (Room A and Room B). Recommended maximum group size 6. Got a bigger group? Book both rooms and race side by side! Tickets are $20 per person playing, with a portion of the ticket proceeds going to charity at the end of the event! Want a private game? Minimum 5 ticket purchases per room required.

Tickets can be bought by following this link, https://bookeo.com/furrylogicllc, or see us at the con for more details!

Presenter: Furry Logic LLC

Archives of Furry

Thu 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Arts track · Hilton: San Carlos

Fans have had a history in messing with the archives, whether shaping their own collections or playing a part in more well-known spaces such as libraries. Considering this history, and attending to current archival projects within the fandom, this panel opens a dialogue on what it means to collect and archive something, how such plays a part in power, and who gets archived and doesn’t, as fans take on cultural and personal interests as they work.

Presenters: Brandy J. Lewis, Chipper Wolf

Registration

Thu 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM · SJCC: Registration (The Hub)

Come to registration to get your attendee badge! We look forward to welcoming you to the con.

Chill Space

Thu 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Open chill area to rest, hang out, or hold games.

Fursuit Lounge

Thu 6:00 PM - Fri 2:30 AM · Marriott: Fursuit Lounge (San Carlos)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Intro to Hypnosis

Thu 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

Interested in hypnosis? Come be entranced in this panel on learning the basics about hypnosis, a brief demonstration, and more!

Presenter: Drægon Feilong

Opening Ceremonies

Thu 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Join us in kicking off Further Confusion 2023: Millennium Edition!

Our chair, Ellie Jackalope, and other members of the team will welcome you to San Jose for a weekend of fur and fun.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

General Staff Meeting

Thu 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

This is a brief meeting for volunteers to get up to speed at-con. New volunteers welcome!

Note that volunteers do not need to attend both sessions; we will present the same info at each one.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

DJ Dance - EAR

Thu 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

House // Electro

How to Make Friends @ Cons

Thu 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: University

Furry conventions are great! But they are also short-lived, let’s keep the magic going and make new friends! Whether you’re looking to break the ice or just participate in a meetup, come join me and make long lasting friendships!

Presenter: Pony for Hire

Jackbox Night! [18+]

Thu 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

Come play Jackbox with us! This game requires the use of a mobile device connected to the internet, but its a lot of fun to watch even if you don’t play!

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

DJ Dance - DJ Infi

Thu 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Classic Club Tunes

DJ Dance - Zapper the 3L3CTR1FY1NG

Thu 11:00 PM - Fri 12:00 AM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Techno // Tech & Prog House

DJ Dance - Jakky

Fri 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Breakbeat, House, Rave

Con Ops

Fri 8:00 AM - Sat 2:00 AM · SJCC: Con Ops (LL21A)

The center & home-base of Further Confusion operations. Come here to get information, check lost-and-found, and check in if you’re a presenter or panelist. If you’re looking to help out, sign up here as a gofur!

Registration

Fri 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM · SJCC: Registration (The Hub)

Come to registration to get your attendee badge! We look forward to welcoming you to the con.

General Staff Meeting

Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Event track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

This is a brief meeting for volunteers to get up to speed at-con. New volunteers welcome!

Note that volunteers do not need to attend both sessions; we will present the same info at each one.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

Escape Room

Fri 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Escape Room (Winchester)

Furry Logic is excited to be back at Further Confusion 2023 with a brand new escape room! Making its first appearance in 2022, the team will be taking players to Camp Iwanasolvya, where they will have to earn their merits to achieve victory before the sun goes down!

Games will start at the top of every hour. We will run two copies of the same game simultaneously (Room A and Room B). Recommended maximum group size 6. Got a bigger group? Book both rooms and race side by side! Tickets are $20 per person playing, with a portion of the ticket proceeds going to charity at the end of the event! Want a private game? Minimum 5 ticket purchases per room required.

Tickets can be bought by following this link, https://bookeo.com/furrylogicllc, or see us at the con for more details!

Presenter: Furry Logic LLC

Gaming

Fri 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 AM · Hilton: Gaming (Market)

Gaming is open; come play with us! Featuring a generous selection of both tabletop and video games, provided by Games of Berkeley, MAGWest, and those that have lent us their games and systems for the convention. There’s something here for everyone! Either to waste time between events or as a place to chill, we will be here. Bags will be checked at the door. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/gaming/

Recharge Room

Fri 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 AM · Hilton: Executive Boardroom

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity and keep noise, disturbance, and odors to a minimum.

Tabletop Gaming

Fri 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM · Hilton: Artemis (Plaza)

An additional overflow tabletop gaming area. Come bring and set up your own games.

Dealer's Den

Fri 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · SJCC: Dealers Den (LL20BCD/LL21BCDEF)

Our Dealers Den is the place to find excellent artists and craftspeople selling their wares! Come take a look around; you never know what you might find!

Fursuit Lounge

Fri 11:00 AM - Sat 2:30 AM · SJCC: Fursuit Lounge / Photoshoot (220C)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Fursuit Lounge

Fri 11:00 AM - Sat 2:30 AM · Marriott: Fursuit Lounge (San Carlos)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Furry Boxing Workout

Fri 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Social track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

Come by for your morning workout. Here, we’ll be going over how boxing is more than just a sport, but can also be fun workout every individual. Learn basic combos as well as fun to learn drills to get those paws moving.

Presenter: Jack Dempsey

FC Writing Workshop - Friday

Fri 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Guadalupe

What is critical reading and why can it help deepen enjoyment of furry literature? The first session of FC Writing Workshop will focus on how to read a text with an eye towards thorough understanding.

Presenter: Madison Scott-Clary

Art Show

Fri 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Marriott: Art Show (Salon IV-V-VI)

The Art Show is a gallery and silent auction for anthropomorphic art. Proceeds benefit this year’s charity.

Presenter: binaryfox

The Bay Area Furries Discord Server Meet & Greet

Fri 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Come meet your local furs! We are a discord server for the local crowd, so join us to learn more about the local community and how we run it!

Presenter: Skyite Ovexion

Poi Spinning for Beginners

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Arts track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

An introduction to spinning poi! And then some :)

Presenter: Simboku

Fursuiting 101 with Gale Frostbane

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Costuming track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Fursuiting 101 with Gale Frostbane makes its West Coast debut here at FC 2023! Do you want to learn to be a better fursuit performer, or be prepared for when you get yours? Do you want to laugh at all of the unbridled chaos? Come join in on this wild panel for tons of fun!

Presenter: Gale Frostbane

Photoshoot

Fri 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM · SJCC: Photoshoot (220C Hours Only)

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

Furry Musicians: From Hobby to Career

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Music track · Hilton: San Carlos

Ever wondered what makes music tick? Multiple furry musicians from different backgrounds have come together to share their different approaches to writing songs, marketing their work, making music videos and growing their communities as well as how they are turning creating music as a hobby into a career path. Along with a Q&A session at the end of the panel, each musician will take turns describing their work and their journey to how they became a part-time or full-time musician, as well as their plans where they want to take their work in the near future.

With a combined total of nearly 1 billion plays across the internet between the panelists, each brings a unique perspective to the topic of being a furry musician online in 2023.

Presenter: CK9C

Fur the Culture: Worldbuilding for Writers

Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Guadalupe

The Redwall books, Watership Down, and Zootopia all share a very strong common theme: building a world of “furries” that aren’t just analogs of humans in fursuits. We’ll do some writing and plotting exercises along with some character development exercises to help you take your writing to a very different level.

Presenter: Mel. White

Jade Mountain Academy

Fri 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: University

Learn about the Wings of Fire series! Dragonets of all ages welcome! Trivia and prizes await!

Presenter: Siggy

Flow Arts Furries Meetup

Fri 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

It’s loud and dark at the dances, and it’s hard to make friends in all the noise. Come meet up for an informal spin jam with fellow flowmies - show off your props and learn about new ones.

Presenter: Maly!

Furry Found Footage [18+]

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Performance track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

A comedy clipshow combining cartoons, weird programming, and old furry con footage.

Presenter: Furry Found Footage

Fur the Grey - We Ain’t Old Yet!

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

All of you kids get off the lawn - this is for greymuzzles who want to look at the latest research in “successful aging.” Topics covered include “train your brain” and social strategies to get the best out of the second half of your life.

Presenters: Joe G. Bear, Mel. White

Marine Enthusiasts Meet

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

Join if you like the ocean! Casual chit chat about scuba diving, surfing, sailing, tide-pooling and whatever else people enjoy about the ocean. Find connections, dive buddies, and new friends who share a common love of all things marine.

Presenter: Zed Shirogane

VRChat IRL Meetup

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

IRL friends+ world, free-for-all meetup & mingle. Full body tracking and colliders enabled. Can we request a mirror for the room please?

Presenters: Georninja, Miru Kitsune, Sora Gryphon

Hoofurs

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Species track · Marriott: Guadalupe

Got hooves? Like hooves? Come to where the grass is greener! Round table discussion to meet other Hoof-Furs and discuss hooved animal fursonas & fursuits. Fursuits encouraged but not required. There will be a group photo opportunity before and after the panel.

Presenter: Hoofurs

Rabbit Furs Meet and Greet

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Species track · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

Want to meet other leporidaes such as rabbits, hares, and bunnies? Hop on over to the meet and greet where we discuss rabbits in the fandom, pop culture, and even real life rabbits.

Presenter: Orvan Rabbit

The Art of Storytelling

Fri 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Almaden

The ability to craft wonderful stories is one of our greatest gifts. Come explore some of the finer points of storytelling expertise, including dives into the storytelling wisdoms of Zootopia, Watership Down, Totoro, and more.

Presenter: Kannik

Bay Battle

Fri 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Bay Battle is a main-stage dance battle event. There are two alternating dance divisions, one for fursuiters and one for non-suiters. The winner of each round will advance to the next round until only one victor remains! Sign up online. Learn more: https://furcon.org/programming/baybattle/

So You Want to Write a Furry Song?

Fri 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Music track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Furry musicians are a big thing these days – and so are furry songwriters! But how do you go about crafting a song that’s really good? Should you work by yourself or with a collaborator? Come listen to Rodney (and some talented friends) talk about moving from idea to first draft to something no one will be able to get out of their head!

Presenter: Rod O'Riley

Open Mic

Fri 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Performance track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Come share your talent at the open mic! Sing, play an instrument, perform stand-up, recite poetry, whatever you’d like. Four minute slots available. Guitar provided. Please keep it PG-13 or cleaner. Sign-up sheet available at the door. Come show us what you’ve got!

Presenters: Pony for Hire, Vox Fox

Cat Chat

Fri 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Calling all cat lovers! We love meeting our friends at conventions, but we also miss our kitties back home. Come share pictures and stories about your pet cats with fellow cat enjoyers.

Presenter: Maly!

Transformation Chat (SFW)

Fri 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Almaden

Are you a fan of transformation, shapeshifting, and just being something else? Come down to the TF Chat, where we’ll talk all things TF! Caution to attendees, you may not leave the panel the way you arrived!

Presenter: Cassidy Civet

Meet the Charity Kaffeeklatsch

Fri 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Event track · Marriott: Guadalupe

Come enjoy fresh coffee, some light sweets, and stimulating conversation with this year’s charity partner, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Learn about their history and impact in the Bay Area, and how they work to find forever homes for the oft-overlooked population of adult and senior dogs.

The perfect afternoon pick-me-up!

Presenters: Charity Partner - Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, FurCon Executive Team, Red XIX

Speed Dating [18+]

Fri 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Feeling shy or like it’s hard to meet new people? You’re not alone! Come make some new friends at this all-inclusive mixer! We’ll provide nametags, conversation topic ideas, and snacks to help break the ice.

Presenter: Dawdle

Fursuit Dance Competition Prelims

Fri 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Event track · Hilton: Hilton Stage (Almaden Ballroom)

Are you ready to REP YOUR TURF? Audition for the dance competition! You might just have what it takes to strut your stuff on stage. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/fcdc

Sitting with Unease: Furry Pornography and Self-Affirming Fantasies [18+]

Fri 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Arts track · Hilton: University

Is Furry pornography worth studying, and if so, what layers, fantasies, and dimensions give off that healing space we so desire? Join us in a round-the-room discussion of Furry’s erotic material, its political traces from Vootie, and how erotica can be a means for enunciating what is difficult to describe.

Presenter: Brandy J. Lewis

CK9C Nerdcore Concert

Fri 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Looking for a musical performance that sends shivers down your spine? From powerful orchestras to bass-cannon synthesizers, musical artist CK9C is here to bring you original horror-themed electronic, alternative rock and grunge pop music inspired by video games, fandoms and animation! Known for their original FNAF and horror pop songs, CK9C brings the darker side of nerdcore to life on stage!

Presenter: CK9C

Dungeons and Dining

Fri 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Learn how to make a cost effective meal with dragon host “Stale Rice”

Presenter: Stale Rice

Transgender Furs Meet & Greet

Fri 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

Social meet for transfurries, nonbinary furs. Friends or family support welcome.

Presenter: Aazhie

Grimace: Who is he? WHAT is he?? Should we be afraid? West Coast Edition.

Fri 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Species track · Hilton: Santa Clara

FREE ADMISSION Rascal and Clover only scratched the surface. Now it is time to figure out the secret of McDonald’s purple enigma once and for all. This will truly be a historical event. (If you bring McDonald’s you get to sit in the front.)

Presenters: Clover Foxxo, Rascal

Photoshoot

Fri 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM · SJCC: Photoshoot (220C Hours Only)

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

The Rubber Fur Panel [18+]

Fri 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Have you seen a shiny critter at a con or noticed an unusually glossy dragon online and wondered how you could become one yourself? Join us to learn the basics of obtaining and maintaining latex critter suits. We will cover health concerns involved with latex, how to create a unique character on every budget, how to make your suit last, and some recommendations for being shiny in public and at the con.

Presenter: Stormy Kittyhawk

Vore & Macro/Micro meetup [18+]

Fri 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

A dedicated space where members of the Vore and Size/Macro/Micro communities can meet up and socialize with like-minded people!

Presenter: BanryuWolf

Fancy Friday

Fri 9:00 PM - Sat 12:00 AM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Fancy Friday is now the place to be for after-dinner delights. An array of sweet treats, coffees, and teas awaits you at this exclusive evening event. Cash bar available with valid ID. Get tickets in advance online at http://reg.furcon.org or at the door. Super-Sponsors registrations already include a ticket.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

DJ Dance - DJ CHieh

Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Mainstage EDM // Bass House

Gardening 101: A Conceptual Approach to the Craft

Fri 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

This panel is a romp through the fundamentals of gardening. From an ecological perspective, we’ll come to understand the nature of plants and learn to apply this understanding to any garden habitat, from windowsill herbs to food forests. There’ll be a Q&A at the end!

Presenter: Echo Mary

Industrial Automation in the Bedroom [18+]

Fri 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM · Science track · Hilton: Santa Clara

From condoms to contactors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are a great way spice up your love life!

Presenters: Argonox, Malware

DJ Dance - Avian Invasion

Fri 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

House // Trance

Ponyplay Meet and Greet [18+]

Fri 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Just a public place for anyone interested in Ponyplay to get together and know each other. There won’t be any presentation of sorts. Just a brief introduction. Ponyplay gear heavily encouraged!

Presenter: Jasper Hoss

There Are 2 Kinds of Dragons (& Other Furry Stereotypes) [18+]

Fri 10:30 PM - Sat 12:00 AM · Arts track · Marriott: Almaden

Fursonas are more than meets the eye–so what message is YOUR fursona sending? This fun, fully illustrated and expanded talk celebrates and challenges some of the stereotypes we use. Come early for a good seat!

Presenter: Sasha R. Jones & Jonathan Vair Duncan (Stigmata)

Thriving While Kinky: Our Bodies & Minds [18+]

Fri 10:30 PM - Sat 12:00 AM · Science track · Hilton: San Carlos

“Kink is adult play with cool toys.” We also play on the edge and take negotiation, consent and care very seriously. There’s too little info on safety, sub drop, injuries, trauma and how to enhance kinky pleasure. Hear from a world-known kink and sex researcher, sex therapist who’s been kinky her entire life. Join us to geek out on these and your questions and lets convo about some of the more difficult (and sometimes taboo) subjects about overlapping identities, erotic interests and our intersecting communities.

Presenter: Dr Anna

DJ Dance - Recca

Fri 11:00 PM - Sat 12:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

House // Electro

DJ Dance - DJ Genki

Sat 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Hardcore // Drum & Bass

Con Ops

Sat 8:00 AM - Sun 2:30 AM · SJCC: Con Ops (LL21A)

The center & home-base of Further Confusion operations. Come here to get information, check lost-and-found, and check in if you’re a presenter or panelist. If you’re looking to help out, sign up here as a gofur!

Registration

Sat 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM · SJCC: Registration (The Hub)

Come to registration to get your attendee badge! We look forward to welcoming you to the con.

Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Super Sponsors AND Sponsors are invited to our exclusive brunch!

Come enjoy a hot buffet of American brunch standards.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

Escape Room

Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Escape Room (Winchester)

Furry Logic is excited to be back at Further Confusion 2023 with a brand new escape room! Making its first appearance in 2022, the team will be taking players to Camp Iwanasolvya, where they will have to earn their merits to achieve victory before the sun goes down!

Games will start at the top of every hour. We will run two copies of the same game simultaneously (Room A and Room B). Recommended maximum group size 6. Got a bigger group? Book both rooms and race side by side! Tickets are $20 per person playing, with a portion of the ticket proceeds going to charity at the end of the event! Want a private game? Minimum 5 ticket purchases per room required.

Tickets can be bought by following this link, https://bookeo.com/furrylogicllc, or see us at the con for more details!

Presenter: Furry Logic LLC

Gaming

Sat 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 AM · Hilton: Gaming (Market)

Gaming is open; come play with us! Featuring a generous selection of both tabletop and video games, provided by Games of Berkeley, MAGWest, and those that have lent us their games and systems for the convention. There’s something here for everyone! Either to waste time between events or as a place to chill, we will be here. Bags will be checked at the door. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/gaming/

Recharge Room

Sat 10:00 AM - Sun 2:00 AM · Hilton: Executive Boardroom

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity and keep noise, disturbance, and odors to a minimum.

Tabletop Gaming

Sat 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM · Hilton: Artemis (Plaza)

An additional overflow tabletop gaming area. Come bring and set up your own games.

3DS Street Pass Meetup

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: San Carlos

A meetup to get Street passes on your Nintendo 3DS! Bring your charged 3DS and get ready to play those plaza games.

Presenter: Parsnip

Pokémon Fan Trivia!

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Gaming track · Marriott: Almaden

Are you a Pokémon fan? Then this is the panel for you! Come and get an exclusive panel-only sticker (while supplies last) and participate in a trivia to win some amazing Pokémon-themed prizes! Feel free to bring your cards and/or games to hang out and play. :)

Presenter: EthansMenagerie

Art Show

Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Marriott: Art Show (Salon IV-V-VI)

The Art Show is a gallery and silent auction for anthropomorphic art. Proceeds benefit this year’s charity.

Presenter: binaryfox

Dealer's Den

Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · SJCC: Dealers Den (LL20BCD/LL21BCDEF)

Our Dealers Den is the place to find excellent artists and craftspeople selling their wares! Come take a look around; you never know what you might find!

Fursuit Lounge

Sat 11:00 AM - Sun 2:30 AM · SJCC: Fursuit Lounge / Photoshoot (220C)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Fursuit Lounge

Sat 11:00 AM - Sun 2:30 AM · Marriott: Fursuit Lounge (San Carlos)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

HIV Testing

Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · SJCC: HIV Testing

Free, confidential, and anonymous oral swab HIV screening and safe sex information/services provided by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. Rather than a mobile testing lab, this year the SCCPH will have a fan table in the zoo are on the convention center first floor. Learn more: http://furcon.org/hivtesting/

Presenter: Santa Clara County Public Health Department

Aviation Meet & Greet

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Meet up with like-minded furries who fly, work in aviation, or are just interested in the sky!

Presenter: Toby SnowWolf

Silk and Steel: Tai Chi

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Social track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

Experience the peace of mind, balance, and strength that comes through the practice of tai chi. Though soft on the outside it possesses a powerful core. No experience necessary, come and learn the basics with us. Fursuits welcome!

Presenter: Kannik

Trash Animal Meet

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Species track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Skunks, Possums, Squirrels, Raccoons, Bears, Coyotes, Foxes, Birds, etc! Any animals who dwell in the finest trash, meadows, and backyards… Join us for some trash animal solidarity!

Presenter: Gwendy Skunk

FC Writing Workshop - Saturday

Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Guadalupe

Critiquing a piece of writing can seem like a daunting or even rude task, but it needn’t be that at all. The second session of the FC Writing Workshop will focus on providing feedback to make us all better readers and writers.

Presenter: Madison Scott-Clary

Making Four Panel Comics

Sat 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Arts track · Hilton: University

Have you ever wanted to learn more about comic making? Come to the comic making panel to learn more about sequential art, how it makes your brain work, and then see a live workshop and demo using audience suggestions to finish one four panel comic.

Presenter: Trashcamell

FC:U Auditions

Sat 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Event track · Hilton: Hilton Stage (Almaden Ballroom)

FC: Unleashed is Further Confusion’s variety show. You must attend this audition session if you wish to participate! Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/fcu/

Fursuit Parade Gathering

Sat 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Fursuiters! Gather here before the parade at the start of the parade route.

Fursuit Parade

Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Animals on Parade! Our costumed attendees will parade through the convention center. Gather along the route to catch a glimpse! We will take a photo of the gathered suiters after the parade. For the latest parade route, visit: http://furcon.org/programming/parade/

Silly Sketches

Sat 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM · Arts track · Marriott: Guadalupe

Join Zed Shirogane in a fun doodling session. Bring papers, pens, or art tablets and enjoy a chill art panel. Ask questions, follow some lessons, and enjoy just making silly drawings with friends. Those of you who do not have the urge to draw with us are welcome as well: we may even take some art requests and draw your characters doing something fun. A safe space for artistic skills of all kinds to practice posing and expressions.

Presenter: Zed Shirogane

Fursuit Group Photo

Sat 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Fursuiters! We will be taking a group photo after the parade. Photo will take place on the outer terrace outside the convention center first floor, or the convention center main lobby (in front of registration) if raining.

Cali Furs Meet & Greet

Sat 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Are you interested in moving to or getting to know more about California? Would you like to meet some furs that call Cali home? Please come to the Cali Fur Meet & Greet! All furries welcome!

Presenters: Arichi the Fox, Chance the Dragon, Ezriana Anmut, Fenrisulfr, Grovel Husky, Gwendy, Jessie Hyena, Khandor K. talonflash, Mokie Mutt, ShrapnelHyena, Silverbeak

Animation Production 101

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Arts track · Hilton: San Carlos

Ever wondered how your favorite animated films got made? Join this panel where we’ll cover the production pipeline for all types of animation, from “All Dogs Go To Heaven” to “Zootopia+”! We’ll also explore career paths in the animation industry and how production is approached in smaller independent films.

Presenter: Dagger-6 Art

Cassidy Civet in Concert!

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Coming back in a big way to the first FC in 3 years, it’s Cassidy Civet! You may remember her from 2019 and 2020’s talent shows, and for winning the virtual one in 2021! Or maybe even her brief appearance on Canada’s Got Talent! But now making her triumphant return to FC in full fursuit, ready to perform her original furry pop music for all in her first dedicated live show at Further Confusion! She may even share a preview of her upcoming second album! Find all her music online on any streaming service!

Presenter: Cassidy Civet

Critterlympics

Sat 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Performance track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

Critterlympics, Further Confusion’s signature fursuit games event, returns after its two year hiatus with more games to challenge and entertain. Forty contestants will be chosen at the beginning of the event to compete in teams playing games for random points and imaginary prizes! Which team will feel the thrill of victory? Who will face the agony of defeat? Join us to find out.

Presenter: Zoren Manray

Furry Nerds

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Time to talk science! A casual meet where furries from all walks of life can come to talk about current research and gain connections within different fields of study.

Presenters: Carbon, Zed Shirogane

Dino Masker Meet & Greet!

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Almaden

Are you a Dino Masker? Someone whose purchased, painted, formed their Jurassic World Dinosaur Snap Action Mask (by MATTEL) into their fursuit! Come along and let’s meet! Parents may come along! Snacks will be available! Questions will be asked! Tiktoks galore!

Presenter: Tarrb Starr

Two Old Furry Fans: Ask the Greymuzzles Anything!

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Rod (Vinson Mink) and I (Mark: Sylys Sable) tell stories about our furry interests, fandom experiences and the origin and history of the furry fandom. We have interesting items to show-n-tell from the pre-Internet days and will take questions from the audience.

Presenter: Mark "Sylys Sable" Merlino

Fursuit Dance Competition Rehearsal

Sat 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Rehearsal for the Dance Competition. Closed to attendees, only participants chosen for the finals please.

Ancient Werewolves: A Brief History

Sat 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Species track · Marriott: Guadalupe

A Classical Studies professor takes you through the history of werewolves and other animal shape-changers in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds!

Presenter: Tofte / Christopher Polt

FC 2023 Poker Tournament

Sat 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Gaming track · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

Come play in the annual FC poker tournament! Texas Hold’Em is the game. Come show off your poker prowess; players of all skill levels are welcome. Compete for fantastic prizes!

Presenter: Tabbicus

Photoshoot

Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · SJCC: Photoshoot (220C Hours Only)

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

Puppy Play Panel & Social [18+]

Sat 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Do you identify closely with real puppies, kitties, or ponies? Do you envy how puppies live for the moment & let go of all inhibitions with a head pat, kind word, or treat!? Come learn about what pup play is, what you do and don’t need, and how much fun you can have. After the panel, you can join in on the fun as we host a mosh! If you’ve never been to a mosh, picture a dog park but full of human puppies, and maybe a few kitties, too! Hosted by BAY-PAH! For more information visit: http://bay-pah.com

Presenters: Dan Hart, Michael Thomas, Pup Rozco (LA Pup 2023), Silver Marenwolf, Tanuski

Lackadaisy Trailer Premiere

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Arts track · Hilton: San Carlos

Shake a leg jazz cats and drum up some gin, Lackadaisy The Animated Short is premiering the trailer at Further Confusion! Join Director Fable Siegel, Creator Tracy Butler (on call) and the Lackadaisy crew for a special sneak peak following a a watch party of all the official Lackadaisy comic dubs. QnA to follow.

Presenter: Fable

TRANSFORM Your Dino Mask into a Convincing Fursuit

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Costuming track · Marriott: Almaden

There’s more to a Dino mask than just painting it and slapping fur around it! Want to make it into another species? Well come along for the ride, and we’ll show you how!

Presenter: Tarrb Starr

Y2murder

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Gaming track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

San Jose is suffering from the Y2K bug and the only man to help is Felix Albright. That is, until he was murdered while on the clock. Can you figure out who did it before they strike again?

Come join a murder mystery that capitalizes on misdirection, bad puns, terrible acting, and the best crowd participation this side of the of the San Francisco bridge! Join us as we relive the days of the early 2000s through music and murder mystery.

Presenter: JJ

Mascha and the Swingin’ Tails

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Let Mascha’s vocals and the Swingin’ Tails’ rhythm and horns transport you to amazing places with their mix of jazz, standards, and the occasional surprise. Feel free to dance in the aisles – our audiences often do!

Presenter: Mascha

Trading Post

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Welcome Kool Katz! To the trading post, an open area where you can trade your Video games, Art, Trinkets, Toys, Fursuit Parts, Pins, Buttons, and almost anything you can think of! Come meet new furends and leave with something new! :D

Presenter: Mr.PeanutButter

History of Transformation in Fiction

Sat 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Writing track · Hilton: University

This panel looks at the history of transformation, shapeshifting, and werecreatures in fiction, from ancient traditions and myths, to folklore and fables, to modern day fiction and the furry fandom. We will look at the diverse manner in which human to animal transformation has been tackled, common tropes, and how to incorporate this into your own stories. Hosted by Johns Hopkins University historian and Would’ve Bit You comic creator, Inanimorphs.

Presenter: Inanimorphs

Space Is Cool: Fun Facts, History, and Future Ambitions

Sat 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM · Science track · Marriott: Guadalupe

The past few years have seen many great milestones in space travel and exploration. Whether you’re just space-curious or already have a Starship ticket to Mars, come join other space-enthusiast furs to hear a few stories you haven’t before and chat about our multi-planetary future.

Presenter: Doktor Wulf

Fursuit Dance Competition

Sat 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Ready floofs?! In our annual dance competition, the best of the best on the dancing scene will wow you with their skill as they compete for stunning prizes and glory on our stage! If you are interested in competing, you must sign up online and attend prelims held on Friday. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/fcdc/

Art Show: Rolling Close

Sat 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Marriott: Art Show (Salon IV-V-VI)

The art show will close one panel at a time. This is your last chance to bid before art is sold or sent to auction!

Presenter: binaryfox

Photoshoot

Sat 7:00 PM - Sun 12:00 AM · SJCC: Photoshoot (220C Hours Only)

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

Furry Ham Radio

Sat 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

There is a large overlap between the furry fandom and the amateur radio community. Come and chat about local communications, world wide radio, and new digital modes of communication.

Presenter: Fireline Coyote

Cons Before and After Furries

Sat 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Join us for a look at the over 80 year history of the convention scene from the early Worldcons to the modern virtual cons. We will look at the fandoms that shaped the earlier cons and paved the way for the furry convention scene and what impact furries left on the overall con scene.

Presenter: Inanimorphs

How Could We Organize in the Furry Fandom?

Sat 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Almaden

Current events are stressful, and we could all use a break. But what constructive things could the furry fandom offer us in such trying times? In this newly updated and illustrated talk, we explore what makes furry special, what we can currently do to make a difference in today’s world, and what exciting and hopeful futures we could build shifting from a fandom and moving into a real community.

Presenter: Sasha R. Jones & Jonathan Vair Duncan (Stigmata)

Kink Discussion Panel [18+]

Sat 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

A discussion with light demos on various consensual kinks. A place to ask questions and learn more in a safe non judgmental environment. All folks 18+ welcomed, regardless of identity or experience level. Participation is encouraged but in no way is required!

Presenter: Stormy Kittyhawk

Night Market [18+]

Sat 8:00 PM - Sun 1:45 AM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

This is it, your chance to come meet all your naughty needs at our 2nd annual Night Market and dance! Gear up and come express yourself in a kink-positive gathering.

Full of vendors from both inside and outside the furry community who get to sell their adult-only wares above-table, and DJs spinning music to help set the mood.

Need a new latex catsuit, floggers, a friend with a SPH, or a new silicone buddy? Now’s your chance - one night only!

DJs: rêv/peaches - Deep House // Bass House // Hard House Neon Bunny - House Chomper -Heavy Bassy Beats SCHLICK - Techno DJ Vulp -Top 40 // Dance // House #MUSHPAK - Tech // Breaks // Dub

BabyFur Meet & Greet [18+]

Sat 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Meet fellow babyfurs and connect with old friends and new! We will do a brief TLDR on babyfur, discuss upcoming events, and opening it up for general connection with your fellow fuzzy friends! Presented by BabyFurCon.

Presenter: Babyfur Con®

Lightsaber Meetup

Sat 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM · Costuming track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

Let’s gather and geek out over these tools from a more civilized age! We’ll show off our sabers, share our experiences and theories, and talk about the saber market. Whether you are a saber fan or looking to become one, we’ll be excited to share the way, from off-the-rack all the way to custom built.

Presenter: Kannik

MILLENNIUM DANCE - AudioDile

Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Future House // Nu-Disco // Electro

Night Market Shibari Demonstration [18+]

Sat 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Performance track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Watch intricate ties be performed on pre-selected Rope-Bunnies. Ties will range from decorative to fully restricted. Due to constraints no suspension ties will be performed at this.

Presenter: Saturdaii

Bringing Up Bunny

Sat 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

By popular request! The life and times of the rabbit, from conception and birth to their adult and senior days. Includes tips on care and behavior. Meet the FC bunnies, FooF and Darby, for play and pets.

Presenters: Fireline Coyote, Sharon Hom

Taur/Chakat Meetup

Sat 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM · Species track · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

Curious about the four-legged lifestyle? Enjoy giving rides on your lower back or being a couch for your friends? Come meet and hang out with fellow taurs, including centaurs, chakats, and everything in between!

Presenter: Blazi Wolf

Murder in the Bay [18+]

Sat 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Businessman Allen Botox, the most powerful man in the bay, is holding a party to celebrate his bidding win with the city to start work on a mega mall and you are invited! Not everyone is on board with his idea, and this leads to his murder.

Can you find out which guest is the murderer before they strike again? Then come join the adult-only murder mystery with the best crowd participation and terrible adult puns on this side of the of the bay.

Presenter: JJ

MILLENNIUM DANCE - lapin.blanc

Sat 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Multi-Genre

Double (Triple?) Gifted: Kinky and Neurodivergent [18+]

Sat 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: San Carlos

Neurodivergence panels are packing rooms at the Coms/Cons of all kinds of communities. Whether you are kinky, furry, abdl, DDlg, asexual, aromantic or more, there are questions about sex, kink, power and communication especially when there are traits of ADHD, AUTISM, sensory processing, trauma and anxiety. Don’t worry, we’ll try to stay focused.

Presenter: Dr Anna

Yiff Review [18+]

Sat 10:30 PM - Sun 12:00 AM · Arts track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Join us as we review furry yiff! We will show a variety of pre-selected spicy furry images and rate them! Our judges are Professional Yiff Connoisseurs (a.k.a. PYCs), so you can rest assured that our ratings are based off of highly educated and experienced observations!

Presenters: PK, Simply Vince

MILLENNIUM DANCE - SubCørv

Sat 11:00 PM - Sun 12:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Multi-Genre

Millennium Countdown

Sat 11:59 PM - Sun 12:01 AM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Count down to Y2K at Saturday’s millennium dance!

MILLENNIUM DANCE - DeadDog

Sun 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Industrial House // Techno

Con Ops

Sun 8:00 AM - Mon 2:30 AM · SJCC: Con Ops (LL21A)

The center & home-base of Further Confusion operations. Come here to get information, check lost-and-found, and check in if you’re a presenter or panelist. If you’re looking to help out, sign up here as a gofur!

Escape Room

Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Escape Room (Winchester)

Furry Logic is excited to be back at Further Confusion 2023 with a brand new escape room! Making its first appearance in 2022, the team will be taking players to Camp Iwanasolvya, where they will have to earn their merits to achieve victory before the sun goes down!

Games will start at the top of every hour. We will run two copies of the same game simultaneously (Room A and Room B). Recommended maximum group size 6. Got a bigger group? Book both rooms and race side by side! Tickets are $20 per person playing, with a portion of the ticket proceeds going to charity at the end of the event! Want a private game? Minimum 5 ticket purchases per room required.

Tickets can be bought by following this link, https://bookeo.com/furrylogicllc, or see us at the con for more details!

Presenter: Furry Logic LLC

Fursuit Lounge

Sun 10:00 AM - Mon 2:30 AM · SJCC: Fursuit Lounge / Photoshoot (220C)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Gaming

Sun 10:00 AM - Mon 2:00 AM · Hilton: Gaming (Market)

Gaming is open; come play with us! Featuring a generous selection of both tabletop and video games, provided by Games of Berkeley, MAGWest, and those that have lent us their games and systems for the convention. There’s something here for everyone! Either to waste time between events or as a place to chill, we will be here. Bags will be checked at the door. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/gaming/

Photoshoot

Sun 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

Recharge Room

Sun 10:00 AM - Mon 2:00 AM · Hilton: Executive Boardroom

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity and keep noise, disturbance, and odors to a minimum.

Registration

Sun 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · SJCC: Registration (The Hub)

Come to registration to get your attendee badge! We look forward to welcoming you to the con.

Tabletop Gaming

Sun 10:00 AM - Mon 2:00 AM · Hilton: Artemis (Plaza)

An additional overflow tabletop gaming area. Come bring and set up your own games.

Furry Movies -- Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Arts track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Once again 2022 provided us with a banquet of furry-themed feature films, live action and animation, streaming and (once again!) back in the theaters. And many of those films are eligible for an Ursa Major Award. Let’s take a look back at the furry movies of 2022 – and then take a peek at what we can expect Coming Soon in 2023.

Presenter: Rod O'Riley

Art Show: Pickup

Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Marriott: Art Show (Salon IV-V-VI)

The Art Show is open for winning bidders and artists to pick up their pieces. The gallery is closed to general attendees.

Presenter: binaryfox

Dealer's Den

Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM · SJCC: Dealers Den (LL20BCD/LL21BCDEF)

Our Dealers Den is the place to find excellent artists and craftspeople selling their wares! Come take a look around; you never know what you might find!

Fursuit Lounge

Sun 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM · Marriott: Fursuit Lounge (San Carlos)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Fists of Improv: Beginners

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Performance track · Hilton: San Carlos

What if Improv is about creating moments instead of presenting jokes in rapid fire? You’re invited to step inside the temple and relax and play with all that we know about life. Anyone is welcome to imagine.

Presenter: passLion

All About Kelp Forests

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Science track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Learn about kelp forests from a marine biologist. Equipped with a bachelors in marine biology, a scientific diver license, experience as a science instructor for multiple age groups, and several papers created about the kelp forest ecosystem: join Zed Shirogane with a short lecture about the kelp forests and why they matter. From organ transplant research to climate change: there is much to learn about how the kelp forest is doing and what we can gain from protecting it.

Presenter: Zed Shirogane

Bats LIVE!

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: Santa Clara

This year the bat panel will be again joined by Corky Quirk: bat rehabilitator and expert, and founder of NorCal Bats. Come see live (yes, live!), local microbats like: Mexican free-tailed bats, big brown bat, and the pallid bat! With the projector setup you’ll get an up-close look at the universe’s favorite flying mammal. :O Be ready to ask Corky your burning bat questions.

Presenters: Corky Quirk, Drek the Bat

Bunny Social Time

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

Meet and greet with the FC Bunnies. Join the burrow for an informal hang out and discussion time.

Presenters: Fireline Coyote, Sharon Hom

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Almaden

Lawyers from the Furry Bar Association will discuss the crossroads where the furry fandom and the legal system collide. Copyrights, commissions, and AI artwork, oh my! With a dose of privacy, free speech, business concerns, and a crazy client story or two. It’d be criminal to miss it!

Presenters: Bayshore Otter, Hi-Fi Husky, Warren

FC Writing Workshop - Sunday

Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Guadalupe

The thought of receiving critique on one’s writing can be overwhelming, but going into the process with the right mindset can turn that right around. The third session of the FC Writing workshop will focus on writing with an eye towards critique.

Presenter: Madison Scott-Clary

AAE Public Board Meeting

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Event track · Hilton: University

Have you wondered what it takes to run a convention like this? Would you like to meet the mysterious Board of Directors? Do you have ideas or comments you would like to share or maybe just hear about the inner workings of our beloved convention? Then come to our yearly public Board meeting and see for yourself.

Presenters: Berg Polarbear, Dax, Latte, Red XIX

Art Show: Adult Voice Auction [18+]

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Adult Audience pieces which received 6 bids in the Art Show will go to voice auction during this live event.

Presenter: binaryfox

SurviFur: Further Confusion 2023

Sun 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Gaming track · Marriott: Willow Glen III

Are you a fan of Survivor? What about Total Drama Island? If so, come on down to the fandom’s newest game show; SurviFur! Only a lucky few contestants will get picked to participate in the game, which includes teams, challenges, and of course, vote out eliminations! Will you have what it takes be crowned sole SurviFur? And become the 20th ever person to win this game? Come early for your best shot at getting a spot! Full 2 hour time commitment required to play.

Presenter: Cassidy Civet

Photoshoot

Sun 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM · SJCC: Photoshoot (220C Hours Only)

Strike a pose! Our expert convention photographers will make you look great. Stop by to get some professional photos taken, of you or your whole group!

If you are organizing a large group photo, please reserve a time on furcon.org/meetups.

Fists of Improv: Long-Form

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Performance track · Hilton: San Carlos

Imagine there’s no “happily ever after”, but multiple prequels and sequels. In this panel, we’ll learn and explore the magic of time in improv theater and create fascinating stories in a form of Improv call “Harold.”

Presenter: passLion

Mindfulness and Meditation

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Science track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Being present and mindful is at the heart of nearly every philosophical tradition. Especially during trying times, remaining centered and full of possibility can bring peace of mind and preserve our agency. This workshop will introduce and explore mindfulness, teach some practices useful in everyday lives, and will include a short mindfulness meditation.

Presenter: Kannik

Squeak N Greet

Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Social track · SJCC: Rehearsal Area (220B)

Come hang out with inflatables and the people who collect them. Come show off your favorite toy or find out where to get your own. Panel is all ages but we request minors have a guardian with them.

Presenter: QuietFire

University Furs Meetup

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Furries? At my university? It’s more likely than you think!

Do you go to university? Want to talk and connect with furries of similar majors? Or maybe you’d like to ask for advice for college or start a furry club at your school! If so, this is the panel for you!

Presenters: Carbon, Tenn Yinn

Braiding Plot Threads

Sun 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Almaden

Come learn how to use multiple plot threads effectively in your writing, including a few basic frameworks for constructing stories to help the words flow!

Presenter: Madison Scott-Clary

Art Show: General Voice Auction

Sun 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

General Audience pieces which received 6 bids in the Art Show will go to voice auction during this live event.

Presenter: binaryfox

FC:U Rehearsal

Sun 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

FC: Unleashed is Further Confusion’s variety show. You must attend this rehearsal if you wish to participate! Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/fcu/

Clicker Training Game

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: San Carlos

A fun party game about dog training. Each round, a member of the audience will be the animal and everyone else will be the trainers. Fursuiters get priority on being the animal. The animal leaves the room for a moment while the trainers come up with a trick for the animal to perform. Then, they shape the animal’s behavior using their clickers by clicking whenever the animal’s behavior gets a little closer to what they’re looking for. The goal is to communicate with the animal what they’re supposed to do without either party talking or touching each other. You’re welcome to take home your clicker after the event.

Presenter: Kalu

Pokemon Go Meetup

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Gaming track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Have you caught them all? Do you want to catch more with new friends? Let’s swap friend codes and maybe do a raid. I’ll show off my top percentile Rattata.

Presenter: Maly!

Reptile Care 101

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

In this panel I will share my experience with you about the basics of caring for reptiles and how to find a pet reptile that’s right for you! People of any experience are welcome, but this is targeted towards beginners.

Presenter: Nightstrobe

DEFCON Furs 101: An Introduction

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Willow Glen I-II

DEF CON is the world’s largest hacker conference. DEFCON Furs​ is about increasing the number and diversity of furries, life hackers, sexual orientation and sexual diversity in information security, and about accepting and including individuals who choose to hack their lives. This year’s event will take place August 10 to 13 in Las Vegas, NV. Come learn about DEF CON and DEFCON Furs activities

Presenters: Alofoxx, Junaos, Tanuski

Medical Furs Meet & Greet!

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Almaden

Are you interested in meeting other furries that share your love of the medical field? Looking to know first hand what it’s like to be: a Nurse, Medical Assistant, EMT, or a Doctor? Please come to the Medical Furs Meet & Greet! Meet some amazing furry healthcare professionals!

Presenter: Ezriana Anmut

Sticker Trading Panel

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: Santa Clara

The sticker trading panel is a place for sticker lovers and artists to come together to share their wares. Come find fun new designs from artists, and see what fellow sticker collectors have to offer you!

Presenter: Peach

Charity Auction

Sun 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

We’re proud to be bringing back our Charity Auction for 2023! All attendees are invited to bid on some unique and fun items, with all proceeds directed towards our 2023 charity: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Let the bidding wars start!

*NOTE: any last-minute contributions should be delivered to the Art Show before the close of sales on Saturday!

Sign up here if you have an item to donate to the auction: https://www.furtherconfusion.org/charity/

Presenters: Charity Partner - Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, FurCon Executive Team, Red XIX

Protogen/Primagen Meet & Greet

Sun 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · Species track · Marriott: Almaden

Are you interested in meeting other Protogens or Primagens? Please come to the Protogen/Primagen Meet & Greet! Make some amazing friends with fellow beepers or toasters!

Presenters: Ezriana Anmut, Renki

Game Jams and You

Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Gaming track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Have you ever wanted to make video games, but have no idea how to start? Game jams can help you learn, gain connections and get valuable feedback! Learn which jams are best for beginners, what engines are fun to use and tips on how best to succeed!

Presenter: Equilius

Vaporwave and the Furry Fandom

Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Music track · Hilton: University

What is Vaporwave exactly? Where does it come from and what does it draw on? What are its intersections with our own Furry Fandom? Come and chat about a musical genre, meme, and A E S T H E T I C which is (re)defining a generation!

Presenter: The Wizard

Furry Psychology with FurScience!

Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: San Carlos

Ever wondered what makes furries tick? Wonder no more! Let Dr. Nuka take you show you what scientists have learned about furries from more than a decade of research! Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a veteran greymuzzle, you’ll learn something new about this amazing fandom of ours!

Presenter: Dr. Nuka

Manokit Meet

Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Species track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Lets chat about manokits! Whether you have a manokit character or not, join in to chat with friends about the manokit species: its history as well as current new lore and species regulations. A lot has changed in recent years. Get caught up on the news!

Presenter: Zed Shirogane

Writing and Mental Health

Sun 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM · Writing track · Marriott: Guadalupe

What’s the intersection of writing and mental health? How can we keep our minds from intruding on our creativity? What can we do when our emotions keep us from making the things we’d like? Come join for a talk and some tips on how to keep the words flowing.

Presenter: Madison Scott-Clary

FC: Unleashed!

Sun 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Event track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

FC: Unleashed is Further Confusion’s variety show. Come watch a colorful cast of characters as they show off their special talents just for you. From comedy, to music, to poetry, this show has it all!

Stepping Stones in Dreaming

Sun 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Science track · Marriott: Almaden

A practitioners introduction to lucid dreaming. I believe lucid dreaming is learnable skill which holds benefits to the user. The panel covers an array of steps to reach a lucid dreaming state with a Q&A afterward.

Presenter: Ishaway

The Cake Exists: Asexuality Discussion

Sun 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Science track · Hilton: University

A short presentation on what is asexuality and all the identities under the umbrella followed by open floor Q&A/meet and greet.

Presenter: Kari the Vixen

Knot Another Shibari Panel (intro) [18+]

Sun 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Social track · Hilton: San Carlos

“I’m a little tied up at the moment… literally.” Have you thought about exploring the world of rope bondage? Are you curious about getting knotty? This panel is for you! Join us for a detailed panel discussing the basics, drilling safety, and showing some knots that range from compression therapy to utility.

Presenter: Saturdaii

What the Luck?! (Stand-up Comedy)

Sun 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Performance track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Meet Pony for Hire: Artist, poet, traveler, and adventurer with the most bipolar luck you ever seen; from struck by lightning to participating in Fear Factor? Come see PfH in this comedy showcasing his wild luck!

Presenter: Pony for Hire

DJ Dance - expyryng

Sun 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Wave Bass

Find My Furry Mate: The Game Show [18+]

Sun 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Performance track · Hilton: University

Have you ever wanted to find furry love? This is your first and probably last opportunity! We have selected our finest Furry Bachelor that will sweep you off of your feet. We will be selecting 5 members from the audience to compete for our Furry Bachelor’s love. Who will win? Maybe it’s you ;)

Presenters: PK, Simply Vince

DJ Dance - Brenda Banks

Sun 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Electro House // Pop // Mashup

Roast a Brony

Sun 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM · Performance track · Hilton: Santa Clara

Ever wanted to be part of a panel? Have a chip on your shoulder for discount furries? Or just wanna watch a slow roast up close? Come on down and have a good laugh!

This is for fun, so keep it fun and P.G.13+

Presenter: Pony for Hire

DJ Dance - Addix

Sun 11:00 PM - Mon 12:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Prog Trance & House

DJ Dance - Ru

Mon 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM · Music track · SJCC: Main Stage (220A)

Trance

Con Ops

Mon 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · SJCC: Con Ops (LL21A)

The center & home-base of Further Confusion operations. Come here to get information, check lost-and-found, and check in if you’re a presenter or panelist. If you’re looking to help out, sign up here as a gofur!

Art Show: Pickup

Mon 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Marriott: Art Show (Salon IV-V-VI)

The Art Show is open for winning bidders and artists to pick up their pieces. The gallery is closed to general attendees.

Presenter: binaryfox

Gaming

Mon 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Hilton: Gaming (Market)

Gaming is open; come play with us! Featuring a generous selection of both tabletop and video games, provided by Games of Berkeley, MAGWest, and those that have lent us their games and systems for the convention. There’s something here for everyone! Either to waste time between events or as a place to chill, we will be here. Bags will be checked at the door. Learn more: http://furcon.org/programming/gaming/

Recharge Room

Mon 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Hilton: Executive Boardroom

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity and keep noise, disturbance, and odors to a minimum.

Fursuit Lounge

Mon 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM · Marriott: Fursuit Lounge (San Carlos)

Need a place to cool off? Come on in and hang up your head! We have water and fans available for you, so you can fursuit safely.

Coffee Homebrew 101

Mon 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

Haven’t you heard? Coffee’s the drink of the new millennium! Latte will demonstrate a variety of pour-over coffee methods and gadgets, and break down the brewing process step by step. Guaranteed Y2k safe.

Presenter: Latte

Gaming Pickup & Inventory

Mon 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · Hilton: Gaming (Market)

If you lent the gaming room anything, thanks! This is your last chance to pick it up.

International Snack Exchange!

Mon 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · Social track · Marriott: Blossom Hill

All the nom noms you could ever want!

Got an interesting local snack that you think your fellow furries would like? Curious about snacks from around the country, or from around the world? Just wanna see the faces of people trying grass jelly for the first time? Then come on down!

All snack appreciators welcome. If you can, please bring something to share! Ideally enough for at least 6 people!

Presenter: Aatheus

Hiss and Purr

Mon 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Had a great time? Wish some things could have been different? Come let us know what you think! A panel of FurCon executives will be here to listen and are ready for your suggestions.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated and can help make a difference! If you can’t make it to this session, please email us at feedback@furtherconfusion.org

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

Closing Announcements

Mon 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Event track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Join us as we say our last good-byes to FC2023, then dance the night away.

Presenter: FurCon Executive Team

DEAD DOG DANCE - Lycan Cat

Mon 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Multi-Genre

DEAD DOG DANCE - GNAW

Mon 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Top 40 Remixes

DEAD DOG DANCE - MDKai

Mon 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Music track · Marriott: Marriott Stage (Salon I-II-III)

Drum & Bass // HalfTime // Uptempo

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Registration: SJCC Hub, Ground Floor

Thu Pre-Reg Pickup 2p-10p, At-Con Reg 5p-10p, Fri 9a-10p, Sat 9a-5:30p, Sun 10a-3p, Mon Closed

Con Ops: SJCC Lower Level LL21 (next to Dealers Room)

Thu 12p-12a, Fri 8a-2a, Sat/Sun 8a-2:30a, Mon 8a-12p

Call or text: (408) 837-5849

FLARE: Marriott Silicon Valley Board Room, 2nd Floor

FC has partnered with FLARE as our crowd control, on-site support, and first-responder liaisons.

24 hours a day from Thu 6p until Mon 2p

Call or text: (408) 837-0391

HIV Testing: Indoors in Lounge (Outside Dealers / Con Ops)

Free, confidential or anonymous oral swab HIV screening and safe sex information/services provided by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

Sat only 11a to 6p

NOTE: This event has changed:

Due to weather and short staffing, the Santa Clara County Public Health (SCCPH) will not be parking their mobile testing lab outside the convention center this year. Instead, they will be running a table indoors in the fan tables area in the Zoo, near con-ops and the dealer’s den on the first floor of convention center, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 11AM-6PM.

The SCCPH table will be offering HIV self test kits that can be done with an oral swab and will be giving out safer sex supplies and information. A community partner, Bay Area Community Health (BACH), will also be attending with self test kits for STIs and HIV.

Photoshoot: SJCC Upper Level 220C

Fri 1-5:30p, 8-11:30p; Sat 4:30p-6p, 7p-12a; Sun: 1-5:30p

Schedule your photoshoot: furcon.org/meetups

VR Portal: Marriott Stage Foyer, 2nd Floor

Fri 11a-9p, Sat 11a-5p, Sun 11a-5p

Recharge Room: Hilton Executive Ballroom, 2nd Floor

A quiet/calm room for anyone overwhelmed by the bustle of the con. Please respect sensory sensitivity.

Thu-Sun 10a-2a, Mon 10a-5p

Social Meetups: SJCC Lower Level

Post yours at furcon.org/meetups

Tabletop/Video Gaming: Hilton Market, 1st Floor

Fri/Sat/Sun 10a-2a, Mon 10a-1p

Unfortunately, Artemis is not available this year.

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room: Hilton Winchester, 1st Floor

Thu 4p-10p, Fri/Sat/Sun 10a-10p

Fursuit Lounges

Marriott San Carlos, 2nd Floor

Thu 6p-2:30a, Fri/Sat 11a-2:30a, Sun-Mon 11a-11p

SJCC Upper Level 220C

Fri-Sun 11a-2:30a

Party Floor / Hydration Station: Marriott 4th Floor

Fri/Sat/Sun nights

Dealer’s Room: SJCC Lower Level

Dealers East: LL20, Dealers West: LL21B-F

Map: furcon.org/dealer-maps

Fri/Sat/Sun 11a-6p

Art Show: Marriott San Jose Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Open: Fri 12p-6p, Sat 11a-7p

Rolling close: Sat 7p-8p

Pickup: Sun 11a-7p, Mon 10a-1p

Night Market (18+): Marriott Stage

Saturday only 8p-2a. Bring ID. Coat check available.

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