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Check out the latest games on the local tabletop scene or grab a table and check out some games from our Tabletop Library for fun with friends between panels!!

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Stop by the Gaming Hall to check out cool new indie video games from local game developers, play throwback games in our Console Freeplay area, and play in VR!!

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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!

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Are you attending GeekGirlCon and looking to take your career in gaming to the next level? Join Arenanet for a Portfolio Review hosted by Arenanet Women In Gaming! This in-person event is your chance to get personalized feedback on your portfolio from industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights and tips to help you succeed in the gaming industry. Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your career potential, Signup Here!

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This panel explores the fascinating world of bug vision! Whether it is moving through an ultraviolet world or only seeing in shadow and light, this talk will dive into the structures and function behind how arthropods see the world and the sci fi characters that have been inspired by them.

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Science fiction and fantasy inspires people to look ahead and to imagine themselves not only in the future but also gives insight to the present. From superpowers to spaceships, join Asian writers, actors and creatives as they discuss favorite tropes and storytelling techniques, stereotypes, diaspora and unpacking generational trauma in their work.

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We love sharing our passion for scuba diving with others, especially women. And we love nerding out about everything diving related. From the physics and physiology of diving to the gear and equipment specific to the sport to the different destinations you can dive and the amazing critters you can see within recreational depths. Diving isn’t just a hobby; it can be a way of life. And introducing more people to our underwater world and getting them to love it as much as we do is the most effective way to ensure ocean conservation continues.

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Heed the call, potential Paladins of Purl and Knights of Knitting! Join Echo Mae and Heather Seevers, the legendary Cephalopod Sisters of Northwest Yarns & Mercantile, and embark on a new crafting journey. Your first quest: knit a dice bag! Learn the magic of the cast-on, hone the slight of hand needed for knit and purl stitches, and discover a cast-off so simple, your companions will swear that it is sorcery.

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Seeing a creative project to fruition is difficult enough, but when you’re an independent creative also juggling a full-time job how do you manage it all and not burn out?
Whether your passion project is a side quest or a stepping stone to something bigger–join us for a candid conversation about time management strategies that work at all levels, maintaining your creative peace, and other actionable tips for balancing your 9-5 with your 5-9.

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Using cosplay as a framework – from Disney bounding all the way up to custom hand sewn Game of Thrones gowns – learn how to recreate some of your favorite fictional worlds with plants! Panelists will cover anime, video games, historical TV dramas, and comic books.

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Learn the secrets of the Force, learn how to wield a lightsaber, to become a Jedi Padawan and face down the Sith!

An interactive experience for younglings aged 5-12.

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This panel will discuss the importance of historical representations in pop culture that attempt to explore marginalized voices in American history. Addressing their successes and failures from an intersectional feminist perspective. Particularly discussing media history that are for children, especially those targeting girls. We will focus on American Girl Dolls, Liberty Kids, and Dear America as examples.

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Sparkle, glitter, and all the magic we made with our friends – the shoujo (magical girl) had been the face of anime fandom in Y2K. Shows like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tokyo Mew Mew, etc defined childhood for many. From watching censored versions on the small screen to then discovering the original series by tape trading (or sailing the high seas), this panel looks like to the series that defined a generation of anime fans. This is open to everyone who wanted to be a princess, but still want to save the universe and sparkle.

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What’s next? When We Need Diverse Books came on the scene in 2014, the landscape of literature of queer books was quite bleak, but a growing movement among readers, writers and publishers changed the landscape of literature forever. Join bestselling queer authors as we discuss writing queer characters in the year 2025, our latest books, and our publishing journey. How’d we get here and where are we going next? What do we hope to see in the years to come?

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Come celebrate the passion and creativity of our youngest cosplayers! Geeklets aged 13 and younger are invited to show off their hardwork and creativity on stage prior to the start of the Cosplay Contest

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We are excited to present our annual GeekGirlCon Cosplay CONtest! We’re celebrating our love of geekdom and our appreciation of fine handiwork, with prizes for both stage presence and costume artistry. Join host Brianne Hawes to cheer on local talented fans who literally bring their favorite characters to life!

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We love fanfiction. We love books. So why not turn fanfiction into books? Learn all about the idea of and how to take your favorite fanfictions and bind them into proper books that you can actually hold in your names and show off in your bookcases. From one-shot quick binds to multi-chaptered hardbound novels, let’s get started.

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Learn how to fight like a Jedi or a Sith! In this class, we’ll cover the basics of lightsaber choreography such that all attendees will be able to perform a short, staged duel.

We will provide combat-ready lightsabers to adults 18+ or children 13+ with parental supervision for use in the workshop.

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Chronic illness can sap energy not only from the body but also from creativity itself. In this panel, we’ll share personal experiences and strategies for managing chronic physical and mental health conditions while continuing to create. As we navigate a post-COVID world—where long-term illness and disability are more visible than ever—these conversations are vital. We’ll explore how to balance health needs while living our best creative—and chronic—lives.

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ARMY? Stay? Once? Join other K-Pop fans to gush about your ult group, biases, wreckers and everything else K-POP!

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Since its inception in 1963, the British SciFi program Doctor Who’s protagonists have met aliens, monsters, and humans, with varying results depending on the year filmed. After 50+ years, the show welcomed its first person of color as the Doctor! On our panel, we will explore how the show has grown, along with (mostly British) society to reflect more of the planet Earth’s actual racial/ethnic make-up. We will also reflect on what it means to be a BIPOC geek, and a fan of a show that doesn’t always recognize your existence/POV.

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Whether it’s developing new shows for beloved worlds or localizing scripts to bring shows from abroad to eager audiences, writing for television requires special skills, temperament, and a love of the craft! Join television writers Chad Quandt (Avatar: Seven Havens, Star Trek: Prodigy), Marin Miller (Persona 5, Ranma ½), and Brandon Hoang (The Ghost and Molly McGee, Avatar the Last Airbender (Netflix)) as they share their experience in writing for television.

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“You know, you can think of almost everything as a math problem.” This is either a catastrophe or an opportunity. Math connects to everything around us, but that’s an intimidating prospect for the math-averse. Using Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s classic children’s book Math Curse as a springboard, a seasoned educator will walk parents, their children, and anyone who wants to become more comfortable with math through fundamental mathematical concepts and how we can use them in everyday life.

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Ever wanted to learn the detailed science behind how our bodies immune response works? Bridging pop culture and nursing scientific evidence, join Nicole for a teaching presentation on how the stories of Batman can be used to teach the mechanisms and details of the adaptive immune system of the human body. Beginning with the invading foces of the antigen “Joker”, lets make human physiology fun and memorable for all ages of learners.

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Grab your grey facepaint and faygo and join us in celebrating the resurgence of a webcomic from 2009! Meet up with fellow Homestucks as we talk about the new TV series and our love for this fandom. Moderated by Kandi. 

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How’d it go last time you cut your own bangs? Don’t worry, we’ve been there. Come join us and learn all about how to cut that wig you’ve been scared of touching! Learn all about creating the volume you need for Anime style gravity defying spikes, the best curlers to get the perfect ringlets, and the best tools and techniques you need to take that styling game to the next level.

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From single issue comics to zines to graphic novels, comics are one of the fastest-growing genres in publishing today! Join a panel of comics creators as they discuss their creative processes, why they love the genre, and the unique challenges that come with visual storytelling.

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Games can be a powerful tool for growth, and many popular games include design elements that can support a growth mindset in players. Join our panelists as they discuss three games (Hades, Elden Ring, and Destiny 2) in-depth to illustrate the design choices present that support growth-mindset and provide an engaging play experience. If you are looking to improve your performance in a new game, your favorite game, or IRL, this panel is for you.

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Gay is hot, gay is in! But it wasn’t always so. Join local Horror Queen Morgue Anne for an exploration of the history of queer horror and how far we have come from the Hay’s Code Closet into Seeing the TV Glow.

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You love gaming and cosplay, but they’re not exactly resume-builders…..or are they? Come to this interactive workshop to find out how you can include non-traditional skill building opportunities on your job application materials. Bring your existing resume if you’d like to work on it and receive feedback. Don’t have one yet? No problem! There will be examples and opportunities for you to work on creating one.