Community Panels

Dive Into the Discussion at Our Community-Led Panels!

  • Panels

    Location

    Exhibit Hall A

    Date: Saturday, September 6th

    Time: 11 AM - 6PM / Panels run throughout the day and will finish before the concert begins

    Admission: All panel hosts must be paid attendees with a valid KPOP MINNECON badge

  • Community

    Community

    We’re opening the mic to our community for a full lineup of fan-hosted panels all day long!

    Hosted by you—our passionate and knowledgeable community—they’re designed to inform, entertain, and bring fans together in meaningful ways.

  • Panels

    These panels feature open-format discussions, presentations, and fan-led deep dives into specialized topics!

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Topics You Can Expect

  • Trainee life, idol culture, survival shows, and behind-the-scenes insights

  • Fan etiquette, fan art, fan projects, and the power of global stanning

  • Fashion, food, media, language, and trends shaping the K-pop world

  • Have insights on viral concepts, comebacks, iconic moments, social media impact, or shifting industry trends? Send us your panel submission for review!

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Want to Host A Panel?

  • We welcome community-led panels and will begin accepting submissions soon. To be eligible:

    • Your panel can be focus on K-pop or the broader Korean entertainment industry (culture, fashion, food, music, fandom, etc.) or anything related to trending topics.

    • You must be a paid attendee of KPOPMINNECON

    • All panel proposals must be submitted for approval before any public promotion

    • Panel hosts must follow our community guidelines and adhere to their allotted time slot

    Once approved, you’ll receive:

    • A scheduled time slot in our official programming

    • Promotion on our social media platforms and website

    • A reserved space to host your panel

    Submissions for Applications will open soon!

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Why Attend Panels?

    • Learn from fellow fans and community voices

    • Connect with others who share your interests

    • Participate in interactive games, activities, and Q&As

    • Laugh, rant, analyze, and celebrate in a welcoming environment

  • Our official panel schedule and full list of topics will be announced soon. Follow @kpopminnecon on social media for real-time updates, panelist spotlights, and last-minute additions to the lineup.

    Whether you’re presenting or just enjoying from the audience, panels are the heart of fan-driven conversation. Come celebrate, analyze, and obsess over the world of K-pop with us. Let’s talk, stan, and learn—together.