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