The final version of the schedule is now available!
Saturday
Interview with Erica Friedman
Location: Main stage
Hours: 11:30 AM – 12 PM
With a Master’s in Library Science and a BA in Comparative Literature, Erica Friedman is an editor, author, and international speaker.
She has presented at LGBTQ+ events across the globe. Join her for an in-depth and very interesting interview and followed by an audience Q&A.
Behind the scenes of a webtoon
Location: Main Stage
Hours: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Guests: Kwin Richard, Astrallio, Keinashoo
Kwin Richard, Astrallio, and Keinashoo, writers and artists published by Webtoon, take you through the creative journey of making a webtoon, from the first idea to the final product.
Yuri writing & inclusive body morphology art workshop
Location: Area Freddy Mercur-y
Hours: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Guests: Atelier Nymphae
Want to write and draw characters that reflect your reality and identity?
Join Atelier Nymphae for a special workshop focused on inclusive storytelling and body-positive illustration.
Writing workshop with Sheily Larash
Location: Area Freddy Mercur-Y
Hours: 1:30 PM – 2 PM
Want to write a heartfelt romance with wounded yet endearing characters?
In this interactive workshop, Sheily Larash, author of Falling into Pieces (Nox / Albin Michel), will share her experience, tips, creative process, and answer your questions.
A special moment for aspiring authors!
Yuri in France and abroad
Location: Main Stage
Hours: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Guests: Erica Friedman, Atelier Nymphae, Louis-Baptiste Huchez
Yuri, lesbian-centered romance, remains lesser-known than boys’ love, but it’s gaining visibility and even academic attention.
Join Rutile, Erica Friedman, Atelier Nymphae, and Louis-Baptiste Huchez for a rich discussion shining a light on this underrated genre.
The Birth of Thai BL
Location: Astrogays Area
Hours: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Guests: Mokis
Join Mokis as he retraces the birth and rise in popularity of BL in Thailand, and start a discussion around BL and GL with him.
Social media and influence: the role of MM and FF in the literary world
Location : Freddy Mercur-Y Area
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Guests: Yaoi Cast, Lesmotsenfleurs, Imanewreader, Axali, Toobi
Meet these passionate influencers who have inspired you to read their favorite books during a discussion where they will share their experiences and how they have established themselves in the literary world.
A discussion, in good company, on the roles of influencers and communities in these niche genres, but not too niche!
Heroines of sapphic novels: desires, challenges and characters
Location : Scene
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Guests: Nora Hall, Seana Landchild, Solène Nahodha
Immerse yourself in the world of heroines who break the mould! This round table discussion examines female characters in sapphic novels: their desires, their struggles, and what makes them irresistible.
How can you create authentic characters that break the mould? What challenges do these women face in their search for love and identity? And above all, how can you make them memorable for readers?
A face-to-face discussion between passionate authors to decipher the magic of these heroines who thrill us!
A new wave of romance
Location: Main Stage
Hours: Saturday, 4:30 PM – 5 PM
Guests: Marie HJ, Sheily Larash, and Elodie Condé
Marie HJ, Sheily Larash, and Elodie Condé discuss MM romance, the rising trend shaking up the French publishing industry.
Genres, representation and trends, a dynamic panel exploring the romances that make your hearts race!
Sunday
Masterclass with Mingwa
Location: Main stage
Hours: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Artist and writer behind global hits Jinx and BJ Alex, Mingwa invites you to a live drawing session.
She will share her techniques, creative approach, and answer your questions as she brings her iconic illustrations to life.
Why become a monster? Appropriating the monster in queer tales
Location: Main stage
Hours: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Guests: Dorian Sifaoui
Dorian Sifaoui, a doctoral student at the University of Grenoble Alpes in English studies, presents a lecture on the figure of the monster in queer narratives.
He’ll explore how these creatures are modified to become “acceptable” and what they represent in terms of identity.
Developments, Representations, and Fandoms in Yuri
Place : Freddy Mercur-Y Area
Hours : 1 PM – 2 PM
Guests : Erica Friedman, Dr Pralinus
Author, editor, researcher, and lecturer Erica Friedman, accompanied by Dr. Pralinus, researcher in popular culture, queer studies, and Yaoi studies, offer a dynamic and interactive presentation in which they will share their research on Yuri.
Interview with Sheily Larash
Location: Main stage
Hours: 1:30 PM – 2 PM
Meet Sheily Larash, author of Falling into Pieces, as she shares her journey as a published MM writer, her inspirations, and upcoming projects in an interview hosted by Imanewreader.
Writing workshop with Élodie Condé
Location: Area Freddy Mercur-y area
Hours: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Whether you’re writing or just curious, join author Élodie Condé for a hands-on writing workshop.
Ask your questions, get professional advice, and receive guidance on your projects.
The self-publishing choice
Location: Area Freddy Mercur-y area
Hours: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Guests: Marie HJ, Diane B. Rylia, Laëtitia Tran, Émilie Hemery
Marie HJ, Diane B. Rylia, Laëtitia Tran, and Émilie Hemery share their thoughts and experiences on choosing self-publishing.
An open and insightful discussion on motivations, challenges, and the freedom of independent publishing.
Interview with Jittirain
Location: Main stage
Hours: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
2gether, Vice Versa, Theory of Love… Meet Jittirain, the mastermind and author behind these novels of BL dramas that have brightened up your weeks!
In town for the French pre-release of 2gether (Juno/Melumbo, TBC), Jittirain will be live on stage for an interview hosted by Imanewreader, followed by an audience Q&A.
Fanfiction, scanlation, fandoms: Yaoi and Yuri culture
Location: Area Freddy Mercur-y
Hours: Sunday: 3 PM – 4 PM
Guests: Imanewreader, Élisa Bourgade, June, Atelier Nymphaë
From scanlations to fanfiction, yaoi and yuri have shaped an entire generation of passionate fans!
Join our speakers as they revisit their (and your) fan experiences through anecdotes and memories.
A conversation rooted in a shared love for yaoi/yuri culture.
Interview with Refraibow
Location: Main Stage
Hours: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Refrainbow is a comic artist and illustrator known for lighthearted stories. His latest work, Boyfriends, has reached over 4 million readers worldwide.
He’ll be live on stage to talk about his career and creative universe.
Video Interview with Holden Sheppard
Location: Main Stage
Hours: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Come and meet the Australian author behind Invisible Boys in this video interview presented to you by Bruno from Akata !