Nekocon Featured Panelist
Koi
Featured Panelist
Koi (HistoriKoi) has been a familiar face in the convention scene for 20 years, bringing panels that mix fun, nostalgia, and just the right dash of history. Her name is easy to remember if you think of a koi fish, and her programming is just as memorable. She has presented at events like Nekocon, ROFCon, Anime Mid-Atlantic, and AnimeUSA, covering everything from con etiquette to the surprising history behind popular games and shows.
By day, Koi works in the museum field and has served as a visiting lecturer at historic sites. By con weekend, she is all about creating programming that makes attendees laugh, reminisce, and maybe even learn something new along the way. Whether it is diving into anime’s golden years or breaking down history with a pop culture twist, Koi’s goal is simple: panels that are equal parts fun and unforgettable.
Kozi Cosplay
Featured Panelist
Hi, I’m Kozi Cosplay! I’ve been bringing characters to life for 7 years and sharing my passion through panels for the past 2 years. Based in North Carolina, I’ve had the joy of presenting at conventions all across the East Coast — and I couldn’t be more excited to bring that energy to NekoCon! My panels are all about celebrating and uplifting the cosplay community, with a special focus on body inclusivity, LGBTQ+ diversity, disability advocacy, and many other important issues that shape our fandom. My goal is to create spaces where every fan feels seen, supported, and inspired!
LODESTAR
Featured Panelist
Lodestar is the human embodiment of Jenna Maroney, a true DigiDestined, and was born under the inscrutable star sign Ophiuchus. In his free time, he holds a lifelong dedication to media literacy, intersectional-advocacy, and making life as fun as can be. He has a variety of passions across all geek fandoms such as video games (with a specialization in JRPG’s), TTRPGs, cosplay, writing, anime, comics/manga, pop culture, witchcraft, and more. Part of his professional competencies is keeping up with the latest interest with the populations he works with. Lodestar has earned a Master’s of Education in Counselor Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and two minors in Dance and English; specializing in Fiction Writing. Lodestar is also a professional show designer, choreographer, and judge for competitive color guards and winterguards around the country.