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Schedule

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time
Program
Location
9:00 AM
DIY Science Zone
Kamala
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Kamala
Type:
Free Play

Step into the DIY Science Zone (Kamala) on Level 1 Yakima and get your hands dirty with science! Come be an engineer, biologist, chemist, entomologist, or astronomer—the sky is no limit! Our highly-trained team of scientists and science educators will be on hand to guide you through a host of fun experiments and answer all of your questions about their science.

Tabletop Games Free Play & Hosted Play
Storm
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Storm
Type:
Gaming

Tabletop Freeplay Library
Come and check out our growing Tabletop Free Play Library, where you’re welcome to check out any of our games to play. Looking for players to play a specific game with, or looking to try a game with new friends? Watch for our “Looking for Player” cones!

Tabletop Hosted Play

Join game companies and reps as they demo their creations on the Game Floor. Play a classic or learn a new favorite.

Check out the list of Tabletop Hosts here!

Console/VR Free Play and Video Games Floor
Okoye
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Okoye
Type:
Gaming

Console/VR Free Play returns to GeekGirlCon with this year’s best co-op titles alongside the single player hits. Come bring a friend or make some new ones!

We will also be hosting a variety of local developers showcasing their video games for you to stop by and play!

Check out the list of games available to play here!

9:30 AM
So You Wanna Be an Author (a.k.a Why Geeks Make Great Writers)
Furiosa
Time:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Elle Beauregard, Jen Comfort, Jasmine Silvera, Jo Segura

Four fiction authors who traversed different paths to publication share their lessons learned so you don’t have to learn them the hard way (like they did.) Conference attendees who are curious about turning their passion for writing into a career will enjoy this honest discussion about what it takes to create a book that sells (before you ever write the first line) and why a propensity for geeking-out is a value-add on an author’s path to greatness.

Cutie Honey and the Rise of the Magical Girl
Rey
Time:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Achika, Frank Tenace

Cutie Honey was arguably the first modern magical girl. Her popularity has never waned and her influence on magical girls can be felt today. I want to discuss the different ways her story has been adapted (manga, anime, live action, STAGE PLAY) and how her influence is in all of the magical girl media we love.

YouTubers, Podcasters, Influencers: “Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Change”
Meetups Area
Time:
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup

Step into the world of digital content creation where we celebrate the impact of YouTubers, podcasters, and influencers. Exchange tips on engaging storytelling, discuss the power of online communities, and explore how we can use our platforms to drive positive change.

10:00 AM
The Science of the Post-Apocalypse
America
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Sarah Sutton, Ginny Katz, Ashli Blow, Lauren Re, Sarena Straus, KeliAnne Hara-Hubbard

Post-apocalyptic stories and science fiction have always spoken to the imagination. But what would the world and society really look like after an apocalypse? We have 3 million years of apocalypses and natural disasters to tell us how nature recovers after destruction, and how communities reform. Experts from the fields of mycology, public health, and dystopian writers get together to tell us their theories on what could really happen to us… after an apocalypse.

GeekGirlScouts & Comics for Young Readers
Uhura
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
GeekGirlScouts

It is obvious that our society is steeped in comic book culture with a powerful craving for superhero myths. There is much to be said regarding the benefits of introducing Girl Scouts to comics – sparking a lifelong love of reading, introducing them to strong role models, to inspire creativity and challenge their intellect. However, it isn’t always easy to find a strong lead you can see yourself in.

GeekGirlScouts geek out over their favorite Comic Books, characters, and what is missing.

Court Dancing: +1 Performance, +1 Diplomacy
Korra
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop

In your eternal quest for just one more point of diplomacy at formal elven functions, why not explore dance? No experience? Not a problem – we’ll take you from novice to experienced courtier in no time flat!

Omega Intertainment – Let’s Play “Tower Song”
Okoye
Time:
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Location:
Okoye
Type:
Gaming

Follow the team of “Tower Song” along on their journey. This is a classic 2D turn-based RPG! Choose your hero, customize skill trees and equipment, and master strategies to defeat challenging foes. Can you unravel the mystery of the Towers?

10:30 AM
Kilmonger Was Right
Garnet
Time:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:
Garnet
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Reagan Jackson, Juan Carlos Reyes, Sean Goode, Marcus Harrison Green

Whether you’re looking at the MCU or the DCU you see a lot of “heroes” maintaining the status quo. In a world plagued by racism, sexism, queerphobia, ableism, legislated wealth inequality, and rampant environmental destruction, wouldn’t our heroes need to be fighting hard to subvert the status quo? Join authors and publishers from local publishing imprint Hinton, as we discuss how mainstream superhero stories disappoint us, and our dreams for superheroes who really would save our world.

11:00 AM
How to Become a Tabletop Game Designer
Furiosa
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Lysa Penrose, Shanon Lyon, Fertessa Allyse, Celeste Conowitch

So you wanna design a tabletop game and get it published! Whether you’re curious about board games, card games, or roleplaying games, learn from seasoned tabletop professionals about how they approach the design process – inspiration and ideation; mechanics and theme; and playtesting and finesse. Walk away with actionable tips, including how to pitch your game to publishers.

Let’s Tell a Story: Storytelling through Games
Rey
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
AnnaMaria Phelps, Emma Larkins, Banana Chan, Kristin Devine

In Let’s Tell a Story: Storytelling through Games we’ll be discussing the art of narrative in games. Whether its a role playing adventure, a thematic board game, or something in between, stories told via the table top help us connect with those around the table. Additionally, storytelling in games adds atmosphere, educates, and gives players an opportunity to create something together. Our panel will discuss the whys and hows of storytelling in games, and the importance of storytelling in play.

STEAM: “Igniting Curiosity, Fueling Innovation”
Meetups Area
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup

Calling all tech enthusiasts, artists, and science aficionados! Unleash your creativity in this exciting STEAM meetup where we explore the fascinating intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Engage in interactive workshops, exchange cutting-edge ideas, and embrace the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Catan Tournament
Storm
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location:
Storm
Type:
Gaming

In CATAN (formerly The Settlers of Catan), players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players build by spending resources (sheep, wheat, wood, brick and ore) that are depicted by these resource cards; each land type, with the exception of the unproductive desert, produces a specific resource: hills produce brick, forests produce wood, mountains produce ore, fields produce wheat, and pastures produce sheep Ages 10+

 

Pre-Register for the tournament: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/HJJ1U8MQAU

(You’ll need a valid GeekGirlCon Badge to attend)

11:15 AM
Heart 20 Games – Let’s Play “ The Heart of the Dungeon”
Okoye
Time:
11:15 AM - 12:00 AM
Location:
Okoye
Type:
Gaming

Originally formed as a game jam team, Heart 20 Games, brings you The Heart of the Dungeon! This isometric, narrative-driven, action-RPG features a cast of delightfully weird monsters. A derelict skeleton, Osseus, and the fierce yet adorable rat, Rotta, follow Gobkin as they attempt to unite the denizens of this outcast dungeon to fight off a troupe of “heroic” adventurers.

11:30 AM
World of Worblas
America
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
VivSai, MayJeanCosplay, Zach

Introducing the amazing and versatile thermoplastic for crafting, costumes and props. Learn the different types of Worblas that are available for creating. How they work, how to paint them and how they can elevate your projects and save you time! What are the pros and cons of the different types of Worblas and which is best suited for your project

The Gamer Mom Perspective
Uhura
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Jennifer Wilson, Emily Price, Ylan Salsbury, Alison Slavin, Ashley Olsson

The Gen-Z generation has access to technology that no other generation has before, and that has brought challenges no other parents had to face in the past. This panel brings the conversation close to home by putting in center stage discussion topics of game developer Moms raising children who love video games and how they’ve navigated the stigma and judgement that gaming has a negative impact in children.

Learn to Draw Monsters!
Korra
Time:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Elizabeth Guizzetti

Starting with basic 3D shapes and audience suggestions, learn to draw a cute and creepy monster! Supplies are provided and all levels of drawing ability are welcome!

12:00 PM
12:30 PM
Transracial Adoptees: We’re in Fandoms!
Furiosa
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Mary, Rebecca M Davis

A long-overlooked identity has FINALLY popped up in fandoms, and we’re gonna celebrate it! Rather than having to retcon years of poor representation, transracial adoptees are getting new storylines that defeat many old adoption tropes. Let’s chat about why this is important!

Geeks Who Sing – Disney Sing-Along
Rey
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Geeks Who Sing

Do you feel like Disney is Part of Your World? Many songs feel like a Tale as old as Time, so Be a Man, or rather, Be Our Guest and see How Far We’ll Go in a Whole New World of an hour-long sing-along. Be Prepared to Let It Go, say Hakuna Mattata, or just Bonjour to fellow fans in a fun filled environment where if you’ve Got a Dream or just a Friend in Me (well, each other), you’ll hit Zero to Hero fast if you can Go the Distance. You don’t want to miss this Once Upon a Dream opportunity!

Women in Tech: “Shattering the Silicon Ceiling”
Meetups Area
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup

This meetup celebrates the brilliance and resilience of women in the tech industry. Engage in empowering conversations about bridging the gender gap, mentoring aspiring tech professionals, and fostering an inclusive environment where diversity fuels innovation.

“Mask of the Rose” with Fake Geek Girls
Okoye
Time:
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Okoye
Type:
Gaming

Join Fake Geek Girls hosts Missy and Merri as they explore the strange, fascinating world of Fallen London in Mask of the Rose! In this visual novel/dating sim, we’ll be smooching on squid-faced individuals, (hopefully) solving a murder, and chatting about Victorian (im)morality, subversion, and more. Help us find our love match and get a pal out of prison!

1:00 PM
DIY Gaming: How to Self-Publish and Promote Your Own Games
America
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Maddy Vonhoff, Liana MacKenzie, AnnaMaria Phelps, Jae Euteneier, Suzanne Skaar

Given the difficulty of breaking into the game industry, unpredictable layoffs, and unreliable and underpaid work, self-publishing games is a way to create and sell games without needing the permission of an established game studio. Join us for a panel on the ins and outs of creating, publishing, and promoting your own physical or digital games.

Love Your Shelf: A Personalized Book Suggestion Bonanza
Uhura
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Claire Scott, Cadence Armijo, Selah Burrowes, Jester Garman, Nina Kieserman, Lani Wilson

Is your bookshelf (or your reading device) feeling unloved and uninspiring? Avid teen readers are here to help you find joy in reading again! Join six enthusiastic teens, their librarian, and dozens of other readers as they tell you about their favorite recent books across genres for teens and adults.

Gender Neutral Language Techniques for English
Korra
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Dendron Chamberlain

This highly interactive and practical workshop is designed for participants of all English skill levels. After a brief introduction of important context, participants build skills for gender free language in English via a series of small group activities. Material is applicable to everything from casual conversation to professional emails. Late participants will not be allowed entry due to the importance of the introduction information.

2:00 PM
The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence
Furiosa
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Jessie Gender, Jenn Huff, Gracie Ermi, Ada Zhang, Joan Palmiter Bajorek, Emily M Bender

We’ve all been talking about it: artificial intelligence taking over our work, our lives, and the world. ChatGPT can write your next movie script, and DALL.E create your next piece of art. Despite our tendency to give AI systems agency, are these systems really “intelligent”? And what does “intelligent” even mean? Experts from the fields of computer science, linguistics, and anthropology explore the past, present, and future of these new technologies.

Making it Gay…or Trans, or Neurodivergent, or Ethnic…and More!
Rey
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Atlin Merrick, Claire Jones, Dannye Chase, Sarena Straus, Stephanie Berchiolly

Small presses are where it’s at for the rise in LGBTQIA+ representation, as well as representation of those of other minorities, whether BIPOC, disabled, or neurodivergent people. Artists, writers, and geeks of all sorts can help that surge by helping: publishers are hungry for stories with diverse protagonists and can’t publish what they don’t receive. This panel talks about where those presses are and how to show them what you have to offer.

Book Swap!
Meetups Area
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup
Come join the amazing panelists from the “Love Your Shelf: A Personalized Book Suggestion Bonanza” to continue the book recommending fun at GeekGirlCon’s first official BOOK SWAP. Bring a book to swap or just stop by to find something fun to take home–we’ll have plenty of extra! Join us to grab a new book, discuss your favorite tropes, and, best of all, make friends!
2:30 PM
Roll With Inspiration: How to Turn Your Big Idea Into a Playable Tabletop RPG
America
Time:
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Anna Goldberg

So you want to make your first tabletop role playing game? Come learn
how to transform a story idea into a playable game with Anna Goldberg
of Six String Games. You’ll learn about brainstorming ideas,
developing meaningful game mechanics, playtesting, and publishing a
game, with plenty of time for Q&A after. We’ll go over some common
design pitfalls and how to get around them, working with SRDs, and
getting your game to the table so your players can have the time of
their lives.

Fandom Data Science
Uhura
Time:
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Alyse Marie Allred, G

This will be the latest iteration of an annual panel about the fandom-based research conducted by the Human-Centered Data Science Lab at the University of Washington. We will cover the rich data provided by members of fandom, the major milestones and theories, and the new directions this research is taking.

While previous presentations have focused primarily on fanfiction datasets, this year’s presentation will expand to include fanart-based research.

3:00 PM
Make ’em Laugh – Geeky Comedy Workshop
Korra
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Geeky Comedy Seattle

In this workshop, you will explore stand-up comedy as a tool to tell personal stories about being in the geek space, whether you work in science or tech, are an avid sci-fi enthusiast, or can go on an endless rant about your favorite fandom. You will learn how to brainstorm ideas, deliver jokes, have a stage presence, overcome fear, talk through a microphone, and communicate in an engaging and personal way.

King of Tokyo Tournament
Storm
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Storm
Type:
Gaming

Do you have what it takes to become the most powerful monster and rule Tokyo? Come battle your way through monsters and reign supreme. Tokyo can only handle so many monsters, so sign up at the Tabletop Info Booth to become the King of Tokyo! Ages 8+

Let’s Play “Star Wars Rivals!” with Funko
Okoye
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Okoye
Type:
Gaming

Join us for a live demo of Star Wars Rivals! This is an all-new expandable head-to-head dueling game that puts you in command of the battle between Dark Side and Light Side.

3:30 PM
Anime Feminist: Exploring Anime through an Intersectional Feminist Lens
Furiosa
Time:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Caitlin Moore, Cypress Catwell

Since its founding in 2016, Anime Feminist has become a major hub for discussion of Japanese pop culture through a feminist lens. Join our staff members as we chat about the site and our approach to intersectional feminist criticism.

Mapping The Interior of Indigenous Horror
Rey
Time:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Johnnie Jae

This presentation explores the rich tapestry of Indigenous horror, shedding light on its cultural significance, artistic merit, and transformative potential. Join us as we celebrate Indigenous voices, immerse ourselves in ancient traditions, and discover the profound connections between horror and Indigenous storytelling. Together, let us embark on a journey that both unsettles and enlightens as we unveil the chilling beauty of Indigenous horror.

POC: “Cultivating Cultural Richness”
Meetups Area
Time:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup

In this meetup, we celebrate the achievements and cultural contributions of People of Color. Delve into the complexities of identity, share stories of resilience, and discuss ways to promote equity and social justice. Together, we’ll create a platform for understanding and appreciating diverse perspectives.

4:00 PM
How to Weave Current Technology and Science into Speculative Future Novels
America
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Sarena Straus, Maquel A. Jacob

Ray Bradbury said that “Science fiction is any idea that occurs in the head and doesn’t exist yet, but soon will.” In this talk, we will explore how science fiction writers have predicted future technology and how current technology and research can inform science fiction writing. We will draw from well-known and lesser-known science fiction novels and then, pulling from science breakthroughs in recent news, will speculate about futures that could lead to great science fiction novel ideas.

Making Games More Like Us!
Uhura
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Vuong, Mila ,Jenn , Ellie, Matty

We are a creative team driving for positive changes in the games industry at Monolith Productions, the studio making the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game. Join us as we delve into diverse character design, accessible gameplay, narrative planning, and much more. You’ll have premier access into how games are developed, and you’ll learn how you too can be a force for good in games!

4:30 PM
Toothbrush Battle Bots
Korra
Time:
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Reign Robotics

Participants will build their own tiny robot made from toothbrushes. After the robots are complete, participants will have the opportunity to compete with them in small challenges.

5:00 PM
Women in Horror
Furiosa
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Morgue Anne

From the hapless victim to the Final Girl, Horror has always been dominated by Women. In recent years the ‘Women in Horror’ movement has taken off, but what is it and why is it necessary? Local Gothic Royalty Morgue Anne discusses the history of women in horror from its conception to modern incarnations, and why we need still need (and love) Scream Queens.

Sci-fi Writers/Fan-fiction Writers: “Beyond Boundaries: Exploring Alternate Realities”
Meetups Area
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Meetups Area
Type:
Meetup

Immerse yourself in the realm of speculative fiction where we delve into the wonders of sci-fi and fan-fiction. Share your imaginative tales, discuss thought-provoking themes, and revel in the boundless possibilities of the written word.

(Not so late) Night Nostalgia Mystery Tournament
Storm
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Storm
Type:
Gaming

Anything can happen in this flashback to the old-school games of our childhoods. While the games are a mystery from year to year, the fun is guaranteed! Space is limited, so sign up early at the Tabletop Info Booth to secure your spot!

Breaking into the Tabletop Game Industry
Rey
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Rey
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Amanda Hamon, Makenzie De Armas, Regina Buenaobra

If you’ve ever wondered how to get into tabletop games, join Amanda Hamon (Senior D&D Game Designer), Makenzie De Armas (D&D Game Designer), and Regina Buenaobra (Senior D&D Content Marketing Manager) as they discuss their journey to Wizards of the Coast. Insights and advice will be shared!

5:30 PM
Fanartists in the Boudoir! [18+]
America
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
America
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Drea D, Capukeki, Bianca Ybarra, Luv Maila

Join a group of artists of all genders that draw for multiple fandoms as they talk creating smutty fanart, their creative process, their audiences and the ways in which their content differs from smut made from the male perspective!

“If I could do it again, I’d wake up early”: Why Andor Matters
Uhura
Time:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
Uhura
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Torrey Steinmark, Leah Olive, Joe Flanik

Since its initial release in 1977, Star Wars has been a staple of geek discourse from the very beginning. Whether you love or hate the franchise, its enduring influence cannot be ignored. When Andor aired in September 2022, why weren’t more people talking about it? Viewers were introduced to a gritty, complex world of resistance and oppression that mirrored much of what was happening politically in real life. In this panel, we will talk about Andor’s importance and relevance, as well as when season two hits the airwaves, and why you really should be watching this show.

6:00 PM
Design a Board Game (Beginners Welcome)
Korra
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Shanon Lyon

Join family-owned game publisher Ravensburger for a hands-on board game design workshop led by Shanon Lyon, a game development manager with 20 years of experience designing children’s and family games. All materials and a prompt will be provided. Just bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and an open mind!

6:30 PM
How to Win A Pitch Competition
Furiosa
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
Furiosa
Type:
Panel
Speakers:
Sarena Straus, Charleigh Frederick, Atlin Merrick, Leslie Varney

In this panel we will talk about different types of pitches and formats and then where authors can pitch those pitches – such as pitch competitions, agent speed dating and twitter pitch competitions, mood pitches, etc. We will discuss how pitch competitions can be a great place to break rules, experiment and hone your craft.

8:30 PM
Pop-Up Murder Mystery Parties
Korra
Time:
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Korra
Type:
Workshop
Speakers:
Foulplay Games

Join Foulplay Games for a pop-up space western murder mystery game! Visit the Doublestar Cantina in the outskirts of the Frontier Star System, where you will partake in two hours of mystery and intrigue to figure out whodunnit! Meet friends and rivals as you play a suspect with secrets of your own while bribing and blackmailing other con attendees to find clues to solve the crime! No prior experience needed. Ages 13+ recommended. Prizes and swag for participants! First come, first serve.

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