Warning: English language panel!
What does it mean to continue creating when your future can change overnight?
This panel explores the reality of being a Ukrainian cosplayer during a full-scale war. I
will share how our community has learned to adapt, create, and grow despite
uncertainty becoming a part of everyday life.
We will talk about the unique challenges Ukrainian creators face: losing creative
spaces, limited access to international products and brands, rising costs, and
navigating a global community that is not always aware of the impact of continuing to
support Russia.
But above all, this panel is about resilience.
Why do we keep doing this? Why do we continue building costumes, organizing
projects, attending conventions, and pushing ourselves onto the international stage
when giving up would often seem easier?
Because cosplay has become more than a hobby. It is a form of self-expression, a way
to preserve community, and a reminder that creativity can survive even in the most
difficult circumstances.
This is a story about determination, adaptation, and the power of continuing to create
when everything around you tells you to stop.
- Presenter: Elio
- Time & Date: 2026. július 12. (vasárnap) 16:30-17:25
- Location: Panel stage
