Trey Nester is the Assistant Director of Marketing for Soonercon, Oklahoma’s premier pop culture convention. With nine years of marketing experience, he brings a blend of strategic insight and creative energy to every campaign. From digital outreach to in-person engagement, Trey helps grow Soonercon’s presence while keeping the heart of fandom at the center of it all.
Outside of work, Trey is a passionate fan of 80s movies, anime, and Dungeons & Dragons. He believes the 1980s was the greatest decade in cinema—no debate—and can quote Stand By Me line for line. He’s always up for a discussion about the best anime fight scenes or crafting the next unforgettable moment in a homebrewed D&D campaign.
Whether behind the scenes promoting Oklahoma’s biggest fan convention or deep in a fantasy world of his own making, Trey blends creativity, community, and a deep love for storytelling in everything he does.
Social media can help creators connect with audiences, promote their work, and build communities. At the same time, constant posting and engagement can drain time, focus, and creative energy. This panel explores the complicated relationship between creativity and online platforms. Does social media fuel creative work, or slowly deplete your creativity?
AI is advancing at a rapid pace, from art generation to decision-making systems. But where should we set ethical boundaries? Will AI ever achieve true consciousness, and if it does, what rights should it have? Join the discussion on how AI is shaping our future.
Dungeon Crawler Carl has become one of the most beloved and chaotic series in modern LitRPG. Blending brutal dungeon survival, dark humor, and sharp social satire, the books have built a passionate fan community known as the Princess Posse. This panel explores why the series resonates with readers, from its absurd moments to its deeper commentary on power, media, and survival. Join fellow fans to celebrate the madness of the crawl.
Set sail into the curious world of lockpicking in this hands-on workshop for adventurers, rogues, tinkerers, and puzzle-lovers alike. You’ll learn how common locks work, how to use the tools safely, responsibly, and other aspects of this fun hobby.
This workshop is a ticketed event. Visit soonercon.com/workshops for more information and to RSVP for this event. Note: Some workshops incur an additional fee to attend.
AI is here, it’s loud, and it isn’t packing its bags anytime soon. Instead of fighting the tide, this panel dives into how creators, fans, and everyday humans can use AI as a genuinely helpful tool. We explore practical ways to fold AI into your workflow, from brainstorming and research to prototyping art, planning stories, building worlds, and enhancing skills you already have.