Come see all of the presentations we have planned at OffKai Expo. We try to bring creators from all sides and aspects of the VTubing community together to educate our attendees on every facet of the creative process.
Times and the detailed schedule will be posted as the con approaches. Watch our social media for updates!
Some events will be presented live on stage, while others are streamed remotely to our venue.
3D Character Artist Yoolie will show you what happens behind the scenes and how your favorite VTubersβ characters become 3D to be used on streams, social media or even in games.
Join professional game designers Leaflit and Di to discuss design fundamentals, ranging from competitive game balance to tabletop RPGs, the root of modern game design.
2.5D singer and voice actress Phoebe will talk about the overlap and differences between being an idol on the IRL stage and a VTuber on the virtual stage, and why she chose to integrate her real face and identity into her VTubing.
The rise of VTubing culture couldnβt have happened without the catalyst known as idol culture. However, over the months, VTubers are beginning to branch off into their own niche and dropping traditional idol culture characteristics. Nyaru, a seasoned idol veteran whoβs studied idol culture for 10+ years, will talk about the inβs and outs of idol culture, how VTubing is different and relates, and why there is now a growing distance between the two!
Buff, Candii, Rose and Shia discuss what it takes to be a VTuber in the indie space. Theyβll cover everything from concept to debut with everything in between.
Discussing the pros and cons of different types of VTuber models including PNG, Live 2D, and 3D, as well as the equipment necessary to utilize them.
Want to up your social media game? Are you simply not funny? Let expert shitposter Luto Araka and her apprentice, Iku Hoshifuri, show you the ropes in a hands-on lesson!
Ever wanted to try ASMR, but didnβt know where to start? Muga is here to help! Learn the ins & outs of audio tech, triggers, script writing, & stream preparation with a trained ASMRtist!
Meet the talents of Shirayuri Production, one of the earliest agencies in the ENVTubing scene, and learn about what itβs like being a VTuber and being part of an agency through fun, interactive games and an open Q&A!
Join Phant_TV, Amber Cyprian, and SakuraTsubasa as they share what it’s like to be a VTuber in the speedrun community and how easy it can be to get into the hobby! It’s easier than you might think!
Join us in a evening full of fun and deceit! In this panel you will be given 3 hard to believe statements about VTubers, one of which is false! Itβs up to you and everyone in the room to figure out which one is the lie!
Unruly viewers. Unwarranted DMs. Unfunny chatters. Weβve all had them, weβve all dealt with them, and weβll all experience them. Join us for humorous stories and tales about VTubing and enjoying VTubers. Names changed to protect the not-so-innocent.
Join experienced Youtaite and VTuber Rachie as she reflects on the ups and downs of growing up as a content creator and shares some tips on how to cope when the numbers just wonβt go up.
Come join the beautiful whale girl and hear about how she made her way from the big ocean straight into our hearts. Bao will tell you about her everyday stream process and answer your questions as well!
Are you a content creator looking to branch out into a new, musical direction? Learn the steps to recording, producing, releasing, and promoting your music in a fully digital space.
Sade will show you the process of going from idea to debut without spending a dime, as long as you have a computer/phone and internet.
Join FreckleBytes and Soundwave from Ping Labs for a workshop on how to improve your content (and make friends) through collaboration!
Also we’ll be giving away an Elgato Wave:3 microphone and Ping swag!
What the heck is a VTuber? How did we end up here? Whether you were there for Kizuna Aiβs debut or saw your first clip last week, Evan and Marc will walk you through the history of VTubers, how they got so big, all the different varieties, and how you can join in on the fun yourself!
No such thing as too many layers! Experienced VTuber mama Wani will give you insight into the steps needed to create a 2D model ready for rigging.
Interested in building sites to support your oshi? Holodex devs share some insights into developing Holodex and similar fan website projects.
So youβve just started as a male VTuber, congrats! But is being a male VTuber any different? Time to make content, learn more about yourself, and build up the community that you want. Swizz will give you some tips on how to grow your streams organically through making content outside of Twitch, making strong connections with your viewers, and most importantly being yourself.
The world has changed and so has networking, from passing out cards to posting Carrds.
Interested in making 2D VTuber models? Want to make one in under an hour? Join VTuber artist 2wintails as she shows you how to make your own Live2D model from art to rigging in just 60 minutes!
Ever watch a VTuber specific tournament and wanted to run one yourself? Let this VTuber Tournament Organizer walk you through the whole process from setting up signups to getting commentators and streaming a bracket properly.
Understand all your project’s moving parts, optimize your budget, and handle unexpected blockers with grace. Join us for a hands-on experience, where you’ll practice building out timelines and taskboards for your song covers, collabs, and more!
Are you interested in VTubing, but also in creating adult content? Good news, you can do both by becoming a Lewdtuber. In this panel I will teach you the basics of streaming not only video games, but lewd content as well.
Are you new to singing and donβt know where to start? Are you an experienced singer hoping to pick up some new tips? VTuber vocal coach Evie will take you through various exercises and methods to start your singing career, or take it to the next level.
Let’s pay a visit to the biggest VTuber community – Japan. The JP Phase members will take you on a journey that covers everything you’d like to know about VTubing, voice acting, and even just anime in Japan. Our Seiso Deer Assassin Hakushika Iori will be providing translations.
Curious about the connection between music and VTubers? Join Daryl and Lee of UTALIVE and learn about the principles behind custom music for livestreaming, as well as industry-tested business strategies for musicians looking to break into the VTuber scene and make virtual dreams come true!
What happens when lewd VTubers don’t have any rules or restrictions? Join CottontailVA, Shylily, Nihmune, and Marina as they discuss kinks, hentai, and other unfiltered and uncensored content. MC’d by professional VTuber simp, Evanit0.
Get ready for some late night entertainment! Lots of fun await you in this gaming panel with Phase Connect’s new dynamic duo.
Genshin Impact now is an incredible game with a huge community, but it wasnβt always like that! Join Sayu, a closed beta player who grew with the game as one of its flagship streamers and testers!
Learn about VTuber audiences, compare very large numbers, and look at charts that go up and to the right for a data-driven VTuber appreciation session!
Let two incredible singers and mixers take you through the steps of how to start mixing your own covers. Tsunderiaβs Miori Celesta and Tomoya Uzuki will do their best to introduce you to the wonderful world of mixing during this one hour panel.
Dive into the basics of voice acting and content creation with Hylo as she goes over some tips, tricks, and basics to getting started!
VTuber and professional merch creator Techy will tell you all about what to look out for when creating merchandise, providing tips for people commissioning artwork for merch and artists themselves. You can check out her work at her booth in our Vendor Hall as well!
From Kayfabe to wrestling “promos”. What are those? How do they relate to VTubers? VTubing is a lot like Pro-Wrestling, and here’s why!
Join the EN members of Phase Connect in a fun game show about everything VTuber! Do you know more about VTubing than the top brains from Phase World? Come and find out!
We are not responsible for any loss of intelligence incurred during the Gameshow.
We are a new VTuber company looking to make lots of new friends! Join us for a special group stream followed by Q&A!
JohnLovesAnime takes you on a deep dive into his journey as a VTuber interviewer and gives you insight on what it’s like to “talk to anime characters” in real life, so you can talk to them as well!
Tsunderiaβs rapping and rocking spider will be performing an hour of live looping and karaoke. Look forward to idol songs, anisongs, and more!
Are you tough enough to squat with the bosses? Come meet Goemon and Dojima, the Green and Red Dragon of River City, Gir the Yakuza Lady of Kamurocho, and Zungie the undead art delinquent, and learn the ropes from the Delinquents Den!
Ever been interested in tabletop RPGs, but medieval fantasy just isnβt your style? Want to learn about the most anime tabletops on the market right now? Join TTRPG analyst Di and maybe youβll learn to keikaku* your bankai into a new system.
(*TL Note: keikaku means plan)
Join Marina, el_XoX, ShiaBun, BuffPup, and Mimcubus, as they discuss the LGBTQ+ experience in the VTuber community and how using avatars allows for the exploration of gender, sexuality, and self authenticity.
Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like being your own boss as a content creator? Do you wanna know what goes on behind the scenes for most independent creators? Well now’s your chance to find out!
