#GGC16 Media Recap
At GeekGirlCon HQ, we’re still on cloud nine as we recount all of our memories from the 2016 convention. Two weeks ago today, our staff and agents were on the floor setting up and preparing for the rush of attendees. Both Saturday and Sunday were spent smiling, laughing, sharing our passions, and inspiring one another.
GeekGirlCon keeps on growing, and growth brings more people who empathize with our mission. More people means more voices, and more than ever before we’re seeing articles across the Seattle area (and beyond!) sharing what they thought about the convention this year. To ignite those post-con feels, we’ve curated a ton of those posts to share with you.
I run into some of the coolest people at @GeekGirlCon. #GGC16 @sa_roux @KeiraSera520 pic.twitter.com/ne2jwQ2Aiw
— poopoorama (@poopoorama) October 10, 2016
GeekGirls In The News
Traditional news sources and independent bloggers alike, everyone from The Seattle Times to Jetspace Magazine is talking about #GGC16! They’ve written articles on their favorites panels, taken pictures of the fanciest cosplayers, and shared their thoughts about the convention.
Soultamer Gaming · Sonja is a blogger and GeekGirlCon attendee-turned contributor. She put together a piece on the indie games she sampled on the convention floor.
Geekdad.com · GeekMom, an extension of the GeekDad blog, put together a fun list of eye-catching exhibitors who shared their wares in the Exhibitor Hall.
Dark Tower Games · Dark Tower Games joined us to chat and meet with various tabletop game developers and players. They even tweeted throughout the weekend and shared some of their favorite cosplays!
Jetspace Magazine · Jetspace joined us and did a little piece on the overall convention, but were particularly interested in contributor Jennifer Paz and guest/founder of Feminist Frequency, Anita Sarkeesian.
GeekWire · GeekWire covered the Women in Games panel, which featured a host of female game industry veterans – including our own JC Lau!
The Seattle Times · The Seattle Times spoke with our contributors from Pixar over the weekend of the con, who discussed their beginnings and successes working in animation.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer · The Seattle PI was on the floor of the convention snapping great portraits of the cosplayers.
Trending On Twitter
Attendees and contributors alike took to Twitter using the hashtag #GGC16 to share their favorite moments throughout the weekend. Not only did we live-tweet various events and panels, but #GGC16 was was trending in Seattle! We launched a Social Media Dashboard on geekgirlcon.com that highlighted everything happening on Twitter, Instagram, and across the web.
Humbled to have shared a panel w these sharp, talented human beings! Thank u @GeekGirlCon for bringing us all together! #GGC16 pic.twitter.com/1kNQ9Ope8m
— Jennifer Paz (@Jennifer_Paz) October 10, 2016
So many amazing cosplayers at @GeekGirlCon this year! But, as always, I forgot to take photos. Here is the one pic I took. #GGC16 #cosplay pic.twitter.com/Xn7q6lExm5
— Terra (@terrasum) October 9, 2016
Summary of @GeekGirlCon #GGC16: Carve out a space to do what you love. Don't worry, the people who also love those things will find you.
— JC Lau (@drjclau) October 10, 2016
We've only got two more "Be Critical" thumbdrive left! Come by our #GGC16 booth to pick yours up. pic.twitter.com/FgtYMGrl7d
— Feminist Frequency (@femfreq) October 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheYooner/status/785725517999636480
GeekGirlCon: What the rest of the tech industry can learn from women in games https://t.co/kblpwSJ2i0 pic.twitter.com/lhT4Kp55ne
— GeekWire (@geekwire) October 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/GermanCityGirl/status/785207523745816576
Gahhhhhhh! Look at this #cosplay duo! Double the #EvilQueen Trouble. #GGC16 pic.twitter.com/mVgWiRzqtM
— MoPOP (@MoPOP) October 8, 2016
Testing out the @VRMakerDome with the @htcvive at @GeekGirlCon #GGC16 #GGC #vr #VirtualReality #ar #VRAR pic.twitter.com/zIZv91NMTM
— Stephanie Hawn-Larson (@StephanieHawn) October 8, 2016
Thanks to all who came to my Superheroine Wrist Cuffs – Crafting With Feminism book Workshop at @GeekGirlCon! @quirkbooks #GGC16 pic.twitter.com/fSH2SOvr4l
— Bonnie Burton✍️📚🎲 (@bonniegrrl) October 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/emcgillivray/status/785216611506540544
Comparing notes with baby Samus :') pic.twitter.com/BtkPwIA2MI
— dr. enongo / sammus the rapper (@sammusmusic) October 8, 2016
Our @GeekGirlCon recap is up! https://t.co/DACyD4GCJ0 Cosplay, panels, games, and more! #GGC16 #games pic.twitter.com/M0PCINHtoe
— Dark Tower Games (@DarkTowerGames) October 11, 2016
To return from #GGC16 and watch this presidential debate… It emphasizes the absolute importance of fostering a real community.
— Indigo Linde 🌿 (@indigoboock) October 10, 2016
So… @femfreq stopped by and bought some stuff! #GGC16 pic.twitter.com/AOI1pmMUbH
— Valentine Barker – made of heart! (@chalkyheart) October 9, 2016
#RepresentationMatters @GeekGirlCon –awesome work in bringing together an amazing group of mentors! #YouCantBeWhatYouCantSee #GGC16 pic.twitter.com/01W8KVnhLD
— GianaDavidson MD MPH (@gianamontana) October 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/tauntaunting/status/785030164291854336
Even though GeekGirlCon 2016 has come and gone, we’re already busy with plans and dreams of what we want to put together for you next year. Sit back and stay tuned, because even though we’ve got a little time to go, we’ve got so much more in store.
In the meantime, if you’re looking to get a little GeekGirl fix, we have smaller events and meetups running year round. Make sure to check out the year-long scheduling, and come play games or watch movies with us!
