8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Registration Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 10 hours
- Welcome to GeekyCon! Upon arrival, you should head on over to the Marketplace to check in at a registration booth. At check-in, you'll receive your...
- Event Hours
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
- Writing 101: Fear of the Blank Page Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- We all get scared to start writing. It's a normal, natural part of the process, along with coffee, chocolate, and sugary snacks. James Moran will t...
- Lecture
- How Do You GeekyCon? Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- This session will be presented from the perspective of multi-year attendees and will provide helpful info and tips to first-year attendees and thos...
- Meetup
- Once Upon a Time Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Season five has been a doozy! First two Dark Ones, then the Underworld?! We have a lot to talk about! Let's sit down like we're at Granny's and tal...
- Meetup
- Presenter Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- GeekyCon Presenters! You all are heroes! Let's kick off the weekend by hanging out and chatting with GeekyCon Programming Wizards Kathleen and Aman...
- Meetup
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- Video Games 101: The Basics and Why They Matter Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Join Joe Moses and Melissa Anelli as they take you through the basics of video gaming (What's spamming? What's an FPS?) and talk about why video ga...
- Discussion
- Pawnee Public Forum: When Your Here, Than Your Home Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | 50 minutes
- It’s a meetup to celebrate the greatest show in the universe, Parks and Recreation. Its seasons may have been li’l, but our love for ...
- Meetup
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Avoiding the Manic Pixie Nightmare Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- What is a manic pixie dream girl and why is she so problematic? Join us as we discuss this common literary trope and explore the ways in which we c...
- Panel
- What is YA? Orange County Convention Center - N210 B
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Why is the media constantly wrong about what YA really is? Why does one library put Harry Potter in the children's section while anothe...
- Panel
- FTGFTW: Potter Puppet Pals Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Marketplace Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 8 hours
- Located in North Hall A, the GeekyCon Marketplace is the bustling central hub of the convention, and home to the Geeky Lounge, Charity Row, Artist ...
- Event Hours
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- GiSHWHES Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- A meetup for anyone who has participated in—or is interested in hearing more about—GiSHWHES (The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Ha...
- Meetup
- Fandom Flirting: The How-Tos and Please-Don'ts of Flirting in a Fandom Space Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Let’s not sugar-coat it: When there’s a bunch of geeky people--at all ages, with varying levels of experience, and with a whole lot of hormones--ru...
- Panel
- May We Meet Again: The 100 Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Calling all Skaikru and Trikru! This meetup is for all fans of The 100! Come discuss your favorite morally complex characters as we r...
- Meetup
- Creating Safe Spaces Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Online and at cons, fostering safe community spaces is crucial. Join Jennifer Dorsey from Uplift to walk through the basics of creating safe, inclu...
- Workshop
- FTGFTW: Joelle Sellner Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Inside the Age Line: Fans Over 30 Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Did you learn to use The Force back in the 70s? Were you already an adult when the first Harry Potter books and films came out? Are y...
- Meetup
- Wizard Activist Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- Are you a Wizard Activist? Are you in a Harry Potter Alliance chapter? Come meet up with other HPA folks, hear about the latest HPA news, and brush...
- Meetup
- Thomas Sanders Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 2 hours
- There have been someslight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:A...
- Autograph Session
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- The Long Haul Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Panel
- The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword Orange County Convention Center - N210 B
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Popular culture—and especially literature—holds a unique power to change the way readers see the world, whether directly or through subtle worldvie...
- Panel
- FTGFTW: The Hillywood Show Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- Opening Ceremony Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Performance
1:10 PM
1:10 PM
- Sneak Peek: Ultimate Storytime with Thomas Sanders Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 1:10 PM - 1:20 PM | 10 minutes
- Get a sneak peek of a performance from ThomasSanders' upcoming tour. Get ready to hear some of your favorite songs live and like never before and h...
- Performance
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- Fandom 301: Taking Back "Fangirl" Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- For a while it seemed like the terme "fangirl," "gamer girl," and "geek girl" were only used in jest or in derision—no one wanted a gendered descri...
- Panel
- Spoonies Episode III: Revenge of the Spoons Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- For the last two years, the Spoonies have taken GeekyCon by storm! This is for anyone and everyone who has health problems or wants to learn more a...
- Meetup
- Comics 301: We're Not on Earth-1 Any More Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 1 hour
- Earth-2. Earth-616. Earth-928. When the superheroes look the same, how are fans supposed to know just where in the multiverse they are reading? We'...
- Lecture
- Game of Thrones: The Season of Fanfic Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- When Game of Thrones premiered, the show's creative team had George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire to guide their...
- Panel
- GameON: Live! Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Join our special guests on the MainStage as they play a mystery game for your entertainment. Who will claim glory in the face of adversity? Who wil...
- Game
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- I Hate You Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Not all characters are lovable, and, in fact, there are some we love to hate. But do the authors love to create them? How terrible is too terrible?...
- Panel
- Jon Cozart Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- The Hillywood Show® Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Back To The Place Where Our Fandom Began: A Starkid Tribute Panel Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 2:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 1 hour 50 minutes
- This panel is a celebration of the people who taught us that it’s okay to be ourselves (that, in fact, okay is wonderful!) and that we’re not alone...
- Discussion
- Be Your Own Hero: Developing Your Personal Cosplay Character Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Join us for a journey of self-discovery as you create a character to “be your own hero” in your story. We’ll walk through the steps from reflection...
- Workshop
- Horrifying Representation Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- It's time to discuss one of the most fascinating and subversive aspects of popular culture: the horror film. Many horror movies follow a predictabl...
- Discussion
- How to Save the DC Murderverse Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There was little more divisive this year than fan responses to Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman. We fall on the side of "not so good."...
- Discussion
- Proofreading Your Tweets Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Is it necessary for a professional writer to be on social media? Should it be only to help promote work or to interact with the audience? Neither? ...
- Panel
- Put Fandom On Your Resume Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- You’ve written 100,000 words of fanfiction, you moderate a message board, you volunteer at conventions, and you’ve won NaNoWriMo twice. But how doe...
- Lecture
- Jocks v Nerds: Dawn of Understanding Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Geeks cosplay at cons. Jocks paint their faces at games. Both yell advice at their TV (granted, one is about what play to run and the other is abou...
- Panel
- Engaging in Positive Fandom Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 2:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 1 hour 50 minutes
- As fans, our fandoms are part of our identities. We make our communities our homes. Existing in these spaces demands that we examine our actions an...
- Panel
- Spies are Forever Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Potter Puppet Pals: Live! Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- They're baaaaaack! Join your favorite wizard trio (made out of felt and angst) as they take you on a hilarious adventure. Pay no attention to that ...
- Performance
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Collaborative Storytelling Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- What is the most challenging thing about co-writing a book with someone? What is it like to write the second book in a series, but not the first? T...
- Panel
- FTGFTW: Jörn Großhans & William O'Donnell Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- The Return of The X-Files Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- The truth is still out there, andThe X-Files has returned to television. Now that it’s finally here, what should we do? Do we rejoice with...
- Discussion
- Dice & Dialogue: "Rolling for the Love of Tabletop!" Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Ever spent an afternoon slaying a dragon? Do you like creating and exploring new worlds? Do you love creating and immersing yourself in a character...
- Discussion
- Blocked Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Writer’s block: myth or reality? Whatever you believe, if you’re stuck on something in your story, then it doesn’t matter what you call it. We’ll t...
- Discussion
- Broadway Musicals 101: Not Just Hamilton Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- History is happening in Manhattan, so much so that some claim we’re in a new Golden Age of Broadway. But for those not in New York, becoming a fan ...
- Lecture
- FTGFTW: Kim Rhodes Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Geek Escape! (Volume 2: Cube of Delphi) - Session One Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils and polish your magnifying glass, because the game is...
- Game
- Game of Thrones Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Joe Moses Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year.Please carefully read below:P...
- Photograph Session
- Poe Party Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- The Dark Side (of YA) Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Abuse. Racism. Violence. Bullying. Teen Pregnancy. Sexual Assault. Drug use. Depression. These are real issues that affect real lives every single ...
- Panel
- Dance Against the Dark Arts: Down with Death Eaters Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Dance Against the Dark Arts is back and better than ever! Styles explored in this workshop will include ballroom, jazz, and hip-hop, set to wizard ...
- Workshop
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- High Valyrian 101 Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Want to speak to dragons? Then you need to speak their language: High Valyrian, the language of Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons. In this sess...
- Lecture
- Disney Singalong Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Singalong
- GeekyCon v HPA Quidditch Match Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Every year, your favorite geeks from the Harry Potter Alliance and the GeekyCon staff duke it out on the Quidditch pitch. Come cheer on the GeekyCo...
- Game
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- The L Word Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Whether they’ve written love at first sight, star-crossed love, I hate you/I love you, best friends falling for each other, or one of the (many) ot...
- Panel
- Kim Rhodes Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Mark Oshiro Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs ofthe event this year. Please carefully read below:P...
- Photograph Session
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- Team Quiz: Think You Know Your Fandom? Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM | 1 hour 50 minutes
- Think you know yourPotter, your Marvel, your Whedon? Come and prove it. Josh Wittge leads a quiz event where the think-they-know-it-alls t...
- Game
- The Geeky Music Fest Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM | 5 hours
- We’re a bunch of geeks who know how to have a good time! Join us for the Geeky Music Festival, a six-hour festival-style concert featuring some of ...
- Performance
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- Author Hat Trick Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Panel
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Registration Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 10 hours
- Welcome to GeekyCon! Upon arrival, you should head on over to the Marketplace to check in at a registration booth. At check-in, you'll receive your...
- Event Hours
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- GeekyNews Presents: Sharknado Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 1 hour 50 minutes
- SyFy punked out on us and Sharknado 4 doesn't premiere until after GeekyCon is over. So we're taking it back to the start with the OG...
- Screening
- LGBTQIA+ Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Do you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual? Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Come join other members of ...
- Meetup
- Let's Talk Tats Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Have you been struggling to explain your fandom/geeky tattoo (or future tattoo idea) to The Normals? Come share them with a roomful of like-minded ...
- Meetup
- Fandom Recipe-Share Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Are you trying to plan a Harry Potter-themed birthday party? Are you looking for tea party ideas? Come share your favorite recipes and cake ...
- Meetup
- Hey, I Know Them! Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- If there's anything in media more popular than a reboot, it's an adaptation. Let's talk to our guests about how they prepare to bring already belov...
- Panel
- GameON: Live! Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Join our specialguests on the MainStage as they play a mystery game for your entertainment. Who will claim glory in the face of adversity? Who will...
- Game
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- A Whole New World Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- A spoonful of magic, a pinch of logic, and BAM! You've got a whole new world, right? This panel dives into the process of world building: where to ...
- Panel
- Broadway Singalong Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Singalong
- How to Kickstart Your Dreams Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- It seems that crowdfunding is the new status quo for making your dream a reality. But is it really as simple as creating a page and offering perks?...
- Panel
- From Snow White to Moana: The Evolution of the Animated Disney Heroine Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- In 56 feature films, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a number of iconic female characters, from princesses like Cinderella and Belle to ...
- Lecture
- FTGFTW: Alyssa Clark Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- In A World... of Voice Overs Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- You're sitting there playing your favorite video game, when suddenly you have to pause in the middle of a boss fight to figure out just why that vo...
- Panel
- Marketplace Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 8 hours
- Located in North Hall A, the GeekyCon Marketplace is the bustling central hub of the convention, and home to the Geeky Lounge, Charity Row, Art...
- Event Hours
- Game of Thrones VFX Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- The stunning effects on Game of Thrones have captivated fans since the show's debut. The team from Mackevision, who bring the Seven Kin...
- Lecture
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- FTGFTW: Ray Utarnachitt Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- What Makes Me Tick Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Panel
- What's Mine is NOT Yours Orange County Convention Center - N210 B
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- How does one appreciate culture without appropriating it? How can writer share cultures that are not their own without disregarding authentic voice...
- Panel
- Transfiguring Safe Spaces Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Whether you’re transgender yourself or want to learn how to be a better ally, this session will guide you through basic gender concepts, an explora...
- Workshop
- We Are The Crystal Gems! Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- When the Crystal Gems got to Earth, they were amazed by what they found and they vowed to protect it—and we can too. Let's talk about what each of ...
- Discussion
- The TV Death Toll Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Deaths on television can be necessary. They can be shocking. They can be controversial. When do we, as fans, enjoy surprising exits and when do we ...
- Panel
- Game of Thrones 301: I Called It Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- In this advanced level Game of Thrones course, the all-knowing crew from the Game of Owns podcast are going to take you...
- Lecture
- Geek Escape! (Volume 2: Cube of Delphi) - Session Two Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils andpolish your magnifying glass, because the game is ...
- Game
- Theater Lovers Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Are you an actor? Designer? Techie? Do you love seeing shows? Come meet other theater enthusiasts and share stories about projects you've worked on...
- Meetup
- Disney Parks Fan Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Join some of the biggest Disney Parks fans around and geek out about your favorite Disney parks and attractions, and discuss the newest magic comin...
- Meetup
- Curt Mega and Dominic Barnes Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- The Hillywood Show® Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slightchanges to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:P...
- Photograph Session
- Pemberley Digital Reunion Special Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Join some of your faves from the House of Pemberley as they reminisce for your entertainment. We'll discuss set stories, favorite show moments, and...
- Panel
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- FTGFTW: Tessa Netting Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Illustration 101 Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Graphic artist Frankie "Frak" Franco III leads this interactive session. He'll show you the basics of illustration and teach you a few tricks. Be p...
- Workshop
- No Such Things as Guilty Pleasures Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Love what you love and never apologize for it; there are no such things as guilty pleasures. The panelists will confess to things they read/watch/c...
- Discussion
- How 2 Disney Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Hear how these full-time Disney geeks fell in love with Disney and how they channel their passion into their daily lives through work (like creatin...
- Discussion
- Queer Eye For the Magi: Season 3 Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Mark Oshiro (of Mark Does Stuff fame) is bringing back his queer and LGBT-centric discussion of the Harry Potter univer...
- Discussion
- How to Become a Fan Activist and Save the World In 50 Easy Minutes Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- At GeekyCon, everyone is passionate about something (usually lots of somethings!) When your passion expands beyond fictional stories to real-world ...
- Workshop
- FTGFTW: Ty Simpkins Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- The Merchandise Awakens Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Last year there was a great disturbance in The Force, as if a million fans cried out at once to ask "Where's Rey?" The Star Wars merc...
- Discussion
- The Hamilton Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Do you sing Hamilton non-stop? Have you been in the room where it happens, or must you wait for it (to go on tour)? Hamilton...
- Meetup
- Storytelling Through Song Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Musical storytellers: unite! Come and learn how to tackle musical storytelling from different angles—how a song can fit into a larger narrative or ...
- Panel
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- FTGFTW: Joanna Sotomura Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Babette Ate Oatmeal: The Gilmore Girls Community of Stars Hollow Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- The town of Stars Hollow is an essential part ofGilmore Girls! From quirky characters like Patty and Gypsy, to events like the town meetin...
- Discussion
- The Fourth Annual Body Image and Way-Too-Conscious Culture Panel Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Let’s explore the ever-present body pressures that exist for the youth of today. This group will pull from personal experiences to discuss the powe...
- Discussion
- Throwback to the 90s Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Discussion
- Finding Your Origin Story Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- All heroes have great origin stories that determine their moral compasses. You’re no different, but it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of in...
- Workshop
- FTGFTW: Cheryl Klein Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Tony Stark Defense Squad 2k16: The Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- With the release of the Civil War arc, fans are choosing which characters are their favorites and often vilifying the others. Tony St...
- Discussion
- Race in the Wizarding World Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- This discussion panel will tackle issues of race—intersectionality, representation, and the fan/creator of color experience—in both parts of the Wi...
- Discussion
- A Fan's Grief: Coping with Deaths, Cancellations, and Endings Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- When a great show is cancelled, your favorite character dies, or we lose a venerated performer, fans can be overcome with grief. Our friends and fa...
- Discussion
- GeekyCon Lit Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- The GeekyCon Lit Autograph Session is open to any GeekyCon attendee who has purchased a pass that includes Lit Track programming. This autograph se...
- Autograph Session
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- FTGFTW: Game of Owns Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- GeekyStars Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Cheer on your 2016 finalists as they compete to become the latest GeekyStars winner. There will be special guest judges and fun performances you wo...
- Performance
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- Star Wars 101: What's This About an Awakening? Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Sorry, we don't know who Rey's parents are either. But we will be discussing how the new generation of heroes from The Force Awakens ...
- Discussion
- Friendship and Bravery: A Discussion of the Importance of Platonic Relationships in Fandom Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- This open discussion will tackle the role of platonic friendship in fandom: how we view same-sex friendships, the importance of their representatio...
- Discussion
- Wizards in Space Literary Magazine Launch Party Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Wizards in Space Literary Magazine was kickstarted this year by founder Olivia Dolphin and creative director Riley Wackernagel. ...
- Special Event
- How to Be Wayward AF Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- What does it mean to be wayward? Well, you make your own path. What initially began as an idea for a Supernatural spin-off grew into ...
- Discussion
- FTGFTW: David Peterson Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Where is My Black Widow Movie?! Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Everything about a Black Widow movie would make you think it would exist, and yet here we are for the second year straight wondering why Marvel won...
- Discussion
- What Would Walt Do? A Discussion of the Ever-Changing Disney Landscape Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Once upon a time, "Disney" meant fairy tales, princesses, and talking and singing animals. As we inch closer and closer to the Year 3000, Disney me...
- Discussion
- Making It On YouTube Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Is it really just as simple as having a camera and knowing what you want to talk about? It could be! Join the discussion with these YouTube vets ab...
- Discussion
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- FTGFTW: Jonathan Callan Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- The Joe Moses One-Man Showses Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Performance
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Don't I Know You? Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Maybe you borrowed a sweater or a bad joke, but how do you keep inspiration from crossing into cloning? To use (or not to use) people from your lif...
- Panel
- Old Books for New Readers Orange County Convention Center - N210 B
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Great YA reaches beyond the bestseller lists and back in time. Join us as we discuss some of our long-standing favorites and tell you about some of...
- Panel
- Stop Splitting All Over My Books! Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- When Warner Bros. announced that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was going to be split into two films, many fans rejoiced. One m...
- Lecture
- Going Pro: Successfully Funding and Managing Your Own Organization Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Has your fan group, advocacy project, or other great idea grown too big for you to operate by yourself from your own Gringotts vault? Hear from a p...
- Panel
- Anime Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Anime is a vast and diverse realm all its own, with genres and subgenres of work to choose from. Come show some love for your favorite animes and l...
- Meetup
- "Bury Your Gays": We're Here, We're Queer, Stop Killing Us on Television Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- In popular media, queer individuals have faced a distinct lack of representation. In the earliest days, the only way queer folks made it onto telev...
- Panel
- Villainous Intent Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- What makes a great villain? How do you craft a convincing baddie without resorting to over-the-top mustache-twirling? Join our team of professional...
- Panel
- Languages 201: How to Make Crazy Sounds Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Language creator David Peterson, who had a hand in creating the Dothraki and High and Low Valyrian languages in Game of Thrones, will...
- Workshop
- Bunnies Live on Stage! Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Once More with Bunnies is back, and breaking out of the shadows. From the group that slayed in 2014 and 2015, comes a fun bit of fandom skits and i...
- Performance
- Geek Escape! (Volume 2: Cube of Delphi) - Session Three Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencilsand polish your magnifying glass, because the game is ...
- Game
- Anxiety, Depression, and a Drug Called Fandom Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- In this panel, we will discuss mental health, personal issues, and how fandom is often used as an outlet or safe haven. We will share personal stor...
- Discussion
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Draco and the Malfoys Unplugged Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Performance
- Pemberley Digital Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Poe Party Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Curt Mega and Dominic Barnes Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- The Hillywood Show: LIVE! Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | 50 minutes
- With over 1 million subscribers, The Hillywood Show® is known for some of their most popular parodies on fandoms like Supern...
- Q&A Session
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- YA Jeopardy Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Can you answer our Final Jeopardy without going bankrupt? It's the GeekyCon Lit Track edition of this classic game show with a special assist from ...
- Game
- Will It Waffle? LIVE Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM | 50 minutes
- From the two-dimensional world of YouTube, your favorite breakfast food-themed science webshow is now playing in ultra hi-res 4K REAL LIFE on the G...
- Presentation
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- Supernatural Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- Jackie Emerson Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- Spies are Forever Selections and Panel Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Join the cast of Spies are Forever as they perform a selection of songs from their hysterical original musical! Q&A is also likel...
- Performance
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
- I Was A Teenage Writer Orange County Convention Center - N210 A
- 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- We do it every year because it’s awesome. See and hear some of today’s top YA writers reading from some of their early—very early—works. Works that...
- Presentation
- The Brothers Who Won't Stay Dead Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Saving people, hunting things… the Winchester family business has been running on our televisions for almost 12 seasons now. Let's discuss the stor...
- Panel
- Growing Up Geek Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There was once a time when loving superheroes or cartoons or boy wizards was only okay until you hit a certain age. Being an adult geek carried a s...
- Discussion
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
- GeekyCon Open Mic Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour
- Performance
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
- Registration Open for Party Check-In Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 3 hours
- Welcome to GeekyCon! Upon arrival, you should head on over to the Marketplace to check in at a registration booth. At check-in, you'll receive your...
- Event Hours
- Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 3 hours
- Time to pull out your dress robes, bow ties, sparkly gowns, and coolest shades and head to the ball. Dance the night away with us at the Esther Ear...
- Special Event
11:00 PM
11:00 PM
- The Ultimate Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two Release Party Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM | 2 hours
- Of course we're ending a night of partying with a book. Get ready for a Harry Potter release party like no other! Join Harry's bigges...
- Special Event
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
- Registration Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 3 hours
- Welcome to GeekyCon! Upon arrival, you should head on over to the Marketplace to check in at a registration booth. At check-in, you'll receive your...
- Event Hours
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Tabletop 201: The Game-Making Process Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- You're standing in a store staring at shelves filled with great tabletop games - but you're not seeing the game that you wish existed already. What...
- Lecture
- Ravenclaw Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Meetup
- Hufflepuff Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Meetup
- Slytherin Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Meetup
- Gryffindor Meetup Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Meetup
- Tabletop 101: DnD: Is It for Me? Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but been put off by the seemingly endless rules? Well, it doesn't have to be intimi...
- Lecture
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Economics 401: The Economics of Fantasy Worlds Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- How many Sickles to a dollar? How does Panem operate with only twelve principal industries? How does Westeros provision so many armies? Underneath ...
- Lecture
- The New Characters of the Potterverse Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Discussion
- Setting the Scene Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- While watching behind-the-scenes footage of filming on green screens or rehearsing on bare stages can be really cool, our favorite shows, films, an...
- Interview
- Harry Potter for Grown-Ups Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny are all grown up in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. How have they changed? How are they the same? ...
- Discussion
- FTGFTW: Jackie Emerson Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Why You Should Stop What You're Doing Right Now, and Watch Steven Universe Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Do you like cartoons? Do you like positive LGBTQIA+ representation? Are you a living, breathing individual on this planet? Join us to talk about
- Discussion
- Midnight Train to Reboots Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Reboots, revivals, and returns, oh my. Everything under the sun seems to be getting a reboot these days, and they're not all warranted. We'll talk ...
- Discussion
- Marketplace Open Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 5 hours
- Located in North Hall A, the GeekyCon Marketplace is the bustling central hub of the convention, and home to the Geeky Lounge, Charity Row, Artist ...
- Event Hours
- Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Dinner Party Premiere and Panel Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Panel
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Game of Thrones 401: Before Winter was Coming Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- The Game of Thrones world has been at war for years now, but how did Westeros and Essos get to this point? Can it all be traced ...
- Lecture
- FTGFTW: Al Fallick & Brian Rosenthal Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Mark Oshiro, Joe Moses, Jon Cozart Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Osric Chau Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
- Tessa Netting Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- Ty Simpkins Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Anime 201: Can You Spot the Reference? Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- From the art style of Avatar to the sword fighting in Steven Universe, we'll take you through our favorite anime homage...
- Lecture
- I'm at Intermission! Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Discussion
- The Slytherin Problem Orange County Convention Center - N220 C
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- Since the release of Deathly Hallows, fans have received a plethora of new information about the Wizarding World from J.K. Rowling. B...
- Discussion
- Magical Theory, Second Edition Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- The magical theory of the Hogwarts universe has been expanded and changed - or has it? Join us as we discuss the new components of J.K. Rowling's P...
- Discussion
- FTGFTW: James Moran Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- "Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things": Examining the Lack of Disabled Characters in Increasingly Diversified Media Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- In a time when LGBT fans of The 100 are making waves that reach Hollywood and the lauded Golden Trio of the latest Star Wars...
- Lecture
- No Good Deed?: Wicked Meetup 3.0 Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 50 minutes
- The Wicked fandom is fascinating in its own right—it’s emotional, powerful, and incredibly moving. This year, our meetup will look at...
- Meetup
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Harry Potter Is Gay Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- This presentation will investigate why queer Harry Potter fan fiction matters for queer fans, and why representation is important for...
- Presentation
- FTGFTW: Osric Chau Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Geek Escape! (Volume 2: Cube of Delphi) - Session Four Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C
- 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils and polish your magnifying glass, because the game is...
- Game
- Pemberley Digital Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- Harry Potter 501: 19 Years Later Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | 50 minutes
- It may not yet be 19 years later for Harry and his fellows, but this year does mark 19 years for the fans of the series. Join this panel of fans an...
- Discussion
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Wizard Rock 101/How to Organize a Wrock Show Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- This introduction to the powerful might that is the wizard rock genre will give you a rundown of the humble beginnings and development of ...
- Presentation
- HP Stagecraft Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- For this discussion, you're the director. What would you do to bring Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to life? How would you make su...
- Discussion
- Potterverse-Building Orange County Convention Center - N220 E
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There's so much more to theHarry Potter canon than just the plots! Come discuss all the new tidbits we've learned about the Wizarding Worl...
- Discussion
- FTGFTW: Sean Persaud & Sinead Persaud Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- GeekyNews Talks Comics Orange County Convention Center - N310 D
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Welcome to the fourth annual GeekyNews comics panel! Join the GN staff as they discuss DC Rebirth, Hydra!Cap, and all of the stellar indies we've s...
- Discussion
- From Halliwells to Spellmans: Bewitched Lives in a Muggle World Orange County Convention Center - N310 E
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Audiences have long fantasized about the possibility of a magical community hidden in plain sight. From Samantha Stephens to Sabrina Spellman, we'v...
- Discussion
- An Afternoon with Curt and Dom, Part 3 Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Performance
- Jackie Emerson Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- FTGFTW: Joe Moses Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- GameON: Live! Party Game Edition! Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM | 50 minutes
- Join our special guests on the MainStage as they play a mystery game for your entertainment. Who will claim glory in the face of adversity? Who wil...
- Game
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- DC 201: Bat Family Feels Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- For someone so moody, Batman has sure had a lot of partners. Dive into the history of the Batman Family as we discuss the Robins, the B...
- Lecture
- Yer a Wizard Punk Orange County Convention Center - N220 D
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- You are a magical being with a magical voice and it's imperative you use it. We'll talk about art, creativity, empowerment, and taking init...
- Discussion
- Languages 401: LangStorm: Group Language Creation Experiment Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Join language creator David Peterson (Game of Thrones, The 100, Warcraft in creating a new language on the sp...
- Workshop
- FTGFTW: Dominic Barnes Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- TV Writers Autograph Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Autograph Session
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- FTGFTW: Jon Cozart Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
- Spies Are Forever Photobooth Session Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM | 50 minutes
- There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
- Photograph Session
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two Reaction Extravaganza Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM | 1 hour 20 minutes
- Join us for our first big download discussion of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two. PotterCast and&n...
- Podcast
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
- FTGFTW: Mark Oshiro Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | 20 minutes
- Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
- Interview
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
- Phoenix Tears Productions Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage
- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | 20 minutes
- Join Phoenix Tears Productions for a live performance of their parody of Revolting Children featuring Hogwarts students just before the Battle of H...
- Performance
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
- Closing Ceremony Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 50 minutes
- Join us in closing out GeekyCon 2016. There will be reminiscing and basking in the afterglow of a brand new Harry Potter story... and...
- Special Event
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- GeekyCon Team Q&A Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- We hope that you had an awesome time at GeekyCon this year! The GeekyCon Team is excited to hear your thoughts. Sit down with us to tell us about y...