Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of two new Panels and two new Workshops to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 13th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Panels Added:
Has Ireland become the new Transylvania? Evolving Vampire Origins: Moderators – Dan Klefstad and Eva Vertrice. More and more, the world’s most famous vampires are trading the dark forests of Transylvania for the Emerald Isle. From Angel’s iconic Claddagh ring and Cassidy’s Dublin grit in Preacher to the jig-dancing Vamp Remmick in Sinners, modern vampire lore has an increasingly Irish accent. Considering Dracula author Bram Stoker was Irish and pulled heavily from Celtic legends, perhaps the shift is overdue. Join Vamp Chat hosts Eva Vertrice and Dan Klefstad for some good craic as they explore how Ireland is staking its claim as the true cradle of the modern vampire. (60 min)
Technical Writing: A Path to Becoming an Author and Speaker: Moderator – D. Mark Haynes. This presentation is designed as an open discussion about the journey of becoming a technical writer. The goal is to provide a realistic and practical overview for those interested in the field, moving beyond common misconceptions. The session will cover the business and creative aspects of the profession, including finding a publisher and audience. (60 min)
New Workshops Added:
How to Be Creative When All I Want to do is Take a Nap: Presenter – Kimberly Hoffman. Do you struggle to be creative because you are exhausted, either due to physical, mental, social or emotional reasons? This workshop will help you take a breath and find some peace as you learn ways to rediscover your creativity. This workshop is for anyone feeling chronic exhaustion, but especially for those with disabilities or conditions that affect their energy level. (60 min)
Whispered Rituals and Sentimental Alchemy: Presenter – Jocelyn Waddle. Jocelyne Waddle invites participants to explore the Victorian art of floriography—the coded language of flowers, once used to express forbidden emotions, delivers clandestine messages, and conceal truths too dangerous to speak aloud.
Through immersive encounters and creative expression, attendees will learn how to craft Floral Mood Boards and compose Petal Poetry, using botanical symbolism to mirror their inner landscapes.
Participants begin their journey at the Scent & Memory Station, where fragrance unlocks forgotten feelings and half-buried memories. The workshop culminates in the creation of Floral Mood Boards and Petal Poetry, capturing emotional weather and whispered truths in bloom.
This workshop draws inspiration from Death Comes at First Light, where floriography is more than aesthetic—it’s a key to unraveling mystery. In the novel, Lady Aurora of Grandrivers deciphers hidden clues embedded in floral arrangements, revealing secrets of love, betrayal, and scientific obsession. Each flower becomes a witness, each bouquet a confession.
Join us for an enchanting experience where flowers speak louder than words, and every arrangement is a message waiting to be deciphered—just as they are in Lady Aurora’s world.