When you look at the JordanCon schedule, there is a good chance these thoughts will run through your brain:
“There are so many things happening. Do I need a strategy? Should I have studied?”
First of all, no.
Second of all, you’re not alone.
That reaction is completely normal, and it’s exactly why tracks exist.
Think of tracks as friendly signposts, not requirements. They help you find panels and activities that match your interests, without boxing you in or testing your fandom credentials. There are no quizzes. No gatekeeping. Just good conversations organized so you can find your people a little faster.
So, What Are These Tracks?
JordanCon programming is grouped into tracks by topic. Here’s the lineup:
- Main Programming — Featured panels, guest appearances, and marquee events. A great place to start if you’re not sure where to go first.
- Wheel of Time Track — Lore panels, character discussions, and fan theory conversations. Deep and beginner-friendly.
- Worlds of Brandon Sanderson Track — Panels dedicated to Brandon Sanderson’s works, from the Cosmere to his standalone novels. WoT fans often feel right at home here.
- Fantasy Track — Everything beyond WoT: books, shows, worldbuilding, genre trends.
- Science Fiction Track — Big ideas and bold futures. Great for curious minds.
- Writers Track — Craft, publishing, and storytelling. You don’t need to be published to belong here.
- Author’s Workshop Track — Hands-on writing sessions. Participatory and low-pressure.
- Gaming Track — Tabletop, RPGs, and game culture. A great way to connect.
- LitRPG Track — Stories that feel like games and fans who love explaining why.
- Makers Track — Costuming, crafts, and hands-on creative workshops.
You Don’t Have to Pick Just One (Seriously)
Tracks overlap, and nobody is checking your hall pass. Many attendees wander freely between them, following curiosity rather than a rigid plan. You might spend Saturday morning in the Wheel of Time Track, duck into a Writers panel after lunch, and end the afternoon watching someone build a prop in the Makers room. That’s not indecisive, that’s a perfectly valid JordanCon day.
JordanCon uses Sched to organize the weekend. You can browse the full schedule online or download the app to build a personal plan.
Pro tip: leave some breathing room. The unplanned moments are often the best ones, and ConSuite snacks aren’t going to eat themselves.
Questions about programming?
Reach out to the Programming Team at programming@jordancon.org.
They’re happy to help, and asking questions is encouraged around here.
Use the tracks to find your footing, then wander at your own pace. There’s no wrong way to do this.
Welcome Home! We’re glad you’re here. 💙
