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Friday 29 July, 2016

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Registration Open
10 hours, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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...
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Writing 101: Fear of the Blank Page
50 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

James Moran (Participant)

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...
How Do You GeekyCon?
50 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Meetup

Abby Ritter, Mischief Management (Participant)

Adam Winney (Participant)

Lauren Bachle (Participant)

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...
Once Upon a Time Meetup
50 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Meetup

Molly Tracy (Participant)

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...
Presenter Meetup
50 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Meetup

Kathleen Henderson (Participant)

Amanda McAllister (Participant)

GeekyCon Presenters! You all are heroes! Let's kick off the weekend by hanging out and chatting with GeekyCon Programming Wizards Kathleen and Aman...
Video Games 101: The Basics and Why They Matter
50 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Discussion

Joe Moses, Team StarKid (Participant)

Melissa Anelli, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Meetup

Tori Bryan (Participant)

Aliza Weinberger (Participant)

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 ...
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Avoiding the Manic Pixie Nightmare
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Jenn Northington, Book Riot (Moderator)

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Julie Murphy (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

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...
What is YA?
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 B

Panel

Cheryl Klein (Moderator)

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Megan Morrison (Participant)

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...
FTGFTW: Potter Puppet Pals
20 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Neil Cicierega, Potter Puppet Pals (Participant)

Amanda Brennan (Moderator)

Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
Marketplace Open
8 hours, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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 ...
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
GiSHWHES Meetup
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Meetup

Debbie Edwards (Participant)

A meetup for anyone who has participated in—or is interested in hearing more about—GiSHWHES (The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Ha...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Panel

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

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...
May We Meet Again: The 100 Meetup
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Meetup

Heather Collier (Participant)

Elizabeth Flynn (Participant)

Corrie Meehan (Participant)

Katherine Bruce (Participant)

Calling all Skaikru and Trikru! This meetup is for all fans of The 100! Come discuss your favorite morally complex characters as we r...
Creating Safe Spaces
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Workshop

Jennifer Dorsey, Uplift: Online Communities Against Sexual Violence (Participant)

Online and at cons, fostering safe community spaces is crucial. Join Jennifer Dorsey from Uplift to walk through the basics of creating safe, inclu...
FTGFTW: Joelle Sellner
20 minutes, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda Brennan (Moderator)

Joelle Sellner (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
Inside the Age Line: Fans Over 30
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Meetup

Mardie Baldo (Participant)

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...
Wizard Activist Meetup
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Meetup

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Janae Phillips, Harry Potter Alliance (Participant)

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...
Thomas Sanders Autograph Session
2 hours, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Thomas Sanders (Participant)

There have been someslight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:A...
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
The Long Haul
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Jenn Northington, Book Riot (Moderator)

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Megan Morrison (Participant)

The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 B

Panel

Jackson Bird, Sorted: Growing Up (Moderator)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Katie Rain Hill (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Cheryl Klein (Participant)

Popular culture—and especially literature—holds a unique power to change the way readers see the world, whether directly or through subtle worldvie...
FTGFTW: The Hillywood Show
20 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

The Hillywood Show (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
50 minutes, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

1:10 PM
1:10 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Thomas Sanders (Participant)

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...
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
Fandom 301: Taking Back "Fangirl"
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Panel

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Janae Phillips, Harry Potter Alliance (Participant)

Jennifer Dorsey, Uplift: Online Communities Against Sexual Violence (Participant)

Melissa Anelli, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...
Spoonies Episode III: Revenge of the Spoons
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Meetup

Molly Tracy (Participant)

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...
Comics 301: We're Not on Earth-1 Any More
1 hour, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Aliza Weinberger (Participant)

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'...
Game of Thrones: The Season of Fanfic
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Panel

William O'Donnell (Participant)

Jörn Großhans (Participant)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

Zack Luye (Participant)

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...
GameON: Live!
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

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...
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
I Hate You
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Dhonielle Clayton (Moderator)

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

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?...
Jon Cozart Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Jon Cozart (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
The Hillywood Show® Autograph Session
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

The Hillywood Show (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Discussion

Molly Guarton (Participant)

Ashley Clark (Participant)

Lauren Aquino (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Workshop

Mardie Baldo (Participant)

Krysta DeMedici (Participant)

Karen Schedin (Participant)

Manja Netter (Participant)

Ana Cecilia del Valle (Participant)

Jamie Christine Davis (Participant)

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...
Horrifying Representation
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Discussion

Rachael Rutledge (Participant)

Steph DeNormand (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

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...
How to Save the DC Murderverse
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Participant)

Aliza Weinberger (Participant)

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."...
Proofreading Your Tweets
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Panel

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Joelle Sellner (Participant)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

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? ...
Put Fandom On Your Resume
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Hannah Hosking (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

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...
Jocks v Nerds: Dawn of Understanding
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Panel

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

Ty Simpkins (Participant)

Melissa Anelli, Mischief Management (Participant)

Muneesh Jain (Participant)

Sean Persaud (Participant)

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...
Engaging in Positive Fandom
1 hour 50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Panel

Taekia Blackwell, Mischief Management (Moderator)

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Erin Wert (Participant)

Grace Miller (Participant)

Danny Palmer (Participant)

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...
Spies are Forever Autograph Session
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Al Fallick (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Potter Puppet Pals: Live!
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

Neil Cicierega, Potter Puppet Pals (Participant)

Alora Lanzillotta, Potter Puppet Pals (Participant)

Ming Doyle (Participant)

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 ...
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Collaborative Storytelling
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Katie Rain Hill (Moderator)

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

Megan Morrison (Participant)

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...
FTGFTW: Jörn Großhans & William O'Donnell
20 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

William O'Donnell (Participant)

Jörn Großhans (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
The Return of The X-Files
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Discussion

Rachael Rutledge (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Baize White (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Garrett Noid (Participant)

Kyle Thomas (Participant)

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...
Blocked
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Discussion

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Joelle Sellner (Participant)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

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...
Broadway Musicals 101: Not Just Hamilton
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Sierra Fox (Participant)

David Alpert, "E-Ticket To Broadway" (Participant)

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 ...
FTGFTW: Kim Rhodes
20 minutes, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dana Ritterbusch (Moderator)

Kim Rhodes (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils and polish your magnifying glass, because the game is...
Game of Thrones Autograph Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

William O'Donnell (Participant)

Jörn Großhans (Participant)

David Peterson (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Joe Moses Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Joe Moses, Team StarKid (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year.Please carefully read below:P...
Poe Party Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Sinead Persaud (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

Sean Persaud (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
The Dark Side (of YA)
50 minutes, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Varian Johnson (Moderator)

Katie Rain Hill (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

Becky Albertalli (Participant)

Abuse. Racism. Violence. Bullying. Teen Pregnancy. Sexual Assault. Drug use. Depression. These are real issues that affect real lives every single ...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Workshop

Alicia Wilson (Participant)

Madeline Wilson (Participant)

Maddy Herzog (Participant)

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 ...
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
High Valyrian 101
50 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

David Peterson (Participant)

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...
Disney Singalong
50 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Singalong

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

GeekyCon v HPA Quidditch Match
1 hour 20 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Game

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...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
The L Word
50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Becky Albertalli (Moderator)

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Julie Murphy (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

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...
Kim Rhodes Autograph Session
50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Kim Rhodes (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Mark Oshiro Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs ofthe event this year. Please carefully read below:P...
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Team Quiz: Think You Know Your Fandom?
1 hour 50 minutes, 5:30 PM - 7:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Game

Josh Wittge (Moderator)

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...
The Geeky Music Fest
5 hours, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

Tonks and the Aurors (Participant)

Draco and the Malfoys (Participant)

Lauren Fairweather (Participant)

Kirstyn Hippe (Participant)

Harry and the Potters (Participant)

Matt Maggiacomo (Participant)

Tianna and the Cliffhangers (Participant)

Koo Koo Kangaroo (Participant)

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 ...
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Author Hat Trick
50 minutes, 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Aliza Weinberger (Moderator)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

Katie Rain Hill (Participant)

Saturday 30 July, 2016

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Registration Open
10 hours, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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...
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
GeekyNews Presents: Sharknado
1 hour 50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Screening

Amanda McAllister (Participant)

Josh Wittge (Participant)

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Participant)

Brad Ausrotas, Con of Thrones / LeakyCon (Participant)

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...
LGBTQIA+ Meetup
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Meetup

Rachael Rutledge (Participant)

Steph DeNormand (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Abby Ritter, Mischief Management (Participant)

Baize White (Participant)

Adam Winney (Participant)

Do you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual? Are you in the LGBTQIA+ community? Come join other members of ...
Let's Talk Tats
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Meetup

Arielle Milstein (Participant)

Kaelin Fuld (Participant)

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 ...
Fandom Recipe-Share
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Meetup

Ceili Widmann (Participant)

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 ...
Hey, I Know Them!
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Panel

Osric Chau (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

Joanna Sotomura (Participant)

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...
GameON: Live!
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

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...
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
A Whole New World
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Megan Morrison (Moderator)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

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 ...
Broadway Singalong
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Singalong

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Kirstyn Hippe (Participant)

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

How to Kickstart Your Dreams
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Panel

Sean Persaud (Participant)

Sinead Persaud (Participant)

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

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?...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Mia Hrabosky (Participant)

In 56 feature films, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a number of iconic female characters, from princesses like Cinderella and Belle to ...
FTGFTW: Alyssa Clark
20 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
In A World... of Voice Overs
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Panel

Osric Chau (Participant)

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Ty Simpkins (Participant)

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...
Marketplace Open
8 hours, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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...
Game of Thrones VFX
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Lecture

William O'Donnell (Participant)

Jörn Großhans (Participant)

The stunning effects on Game of Thrones have captivated fans since the show's debut. The team from Mackevision, who bring the Seven Kin...
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
FTGFTW: Ray Utarnachitt
20 minutes, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Ray Utarnachitt (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
What Makes Me Tick
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Julie Murphy (Moderator)

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

Becky Albertalli (Participant)

What's Mine is NOT Yours
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 B

Panel

Cheryl Klein (Moderator)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

How does one appreciate culture without appropriating it? How can writer share cultures that are not their own without disregarding authentic voice...
Transfiguring Safe Spaces
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Workshop

Jackson Bird, Sorted: Growing Up (Participant)

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...
We Are The Crystal Gems!
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

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 ...
The TV Death Toll
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Panel

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

Osric Chau (Participant)

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Ray Utarnachitt (Participant)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

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 ...
Game of Thrones 301: I Called It
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Zack Luye (Participant)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

In this advanced level Game of Thrones course, the all-knowing crew from the Game of Owns podcast are going to take you...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils andpolish your magnifying glass, because the game is ...
Theater Lovers Meetup
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Meetup

Ceili Widmann (Participant)

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...
Disney Parks Fan Meetup
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Meetup

David Alpert, "E-Ticket To Broadway" (Participant)

Adam Rucker (Participant)

Jordan Edwards, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...
Curt Mega and Dominic Barnes Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
The Hillywood Show® Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

The Hillywood Show (Participant)

There have been some slightchanges to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:P...
Pemberley Digital Reunion Special
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Panel

Brendan Bradley (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

Joanna Sotomura (Participant)

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...
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
FTGFTW: Tessa Netting
50 minutes, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Amanda Brennan (Moderator)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Illustration 101
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Workshop

Frankie Franco III, PotterCast (Participant)

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...
No Such Things as Guilty Pleasures
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

Osric Chau (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

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...
How 2 Disney
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Discussion

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

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...
Queer Eye For the Magi: Season 3
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Mark Oshiro (of Mark Does Stuff fame) is bringing back his queer and LGBT-centric discussion of the Harry Potter univer...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Workshop

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Janae Phillips, Harry Potter Alliance (Participant)

Matt Maggiacomo (Participant)

Jackson Bird, Sorted: Growing Up (Participant)

At GeekyCon, everyone is passionate about something (usually lots of somethings!) When your passion expands beyond fictional stories to real-world ...
FTGFTW: Ty Simpkins
20 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dana Ritterbusch (Moderator)

Ty Simpkins (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
The Merchandise Awakens
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Discussion

Amanda McAllister (Participant)

Lizzie Keiper (Participant)

Brad Ausrotas, Con of Thrones / LeakyCon (Participant)

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...
The Hamilton Meetup
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Meetup

Chelsea MacKay (Participant)

Mia Hrabosky (Participant)

Briana Michelle Meyer (Participant)

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...
Storytelling Through Song
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Panel

Kirstyn Hippe (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

Musical storytellers: unite! Come and learn how to tackle musical storytelling from different angles—how a song can fit into a larger narrative or ...
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
FTGFTW: Joanna Sotomura
20 minutes, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dana Ritterbusch (Moderator)

Joanna Sotomura (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
1:00 PM
1:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Discussion

Ayana Grady (Participant)

The town of Stars Hollow is an essential part ofGilmore Girls! From quirky characters like Patty and Gypsy, to events like the town meetin...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

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...
Throwback to the 90s
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Discussion

Gavin Walsh (Participant)

Briana Michelle Meyer (Participant)

Finding Your Origin Story
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Workshop

Janae Phillips, Harry Potter Alliance (Participant)

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...
FTGFTW: Cheryl Klein
20 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
Tony Stark Defense Squad 2k16: The Meetup
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Discussion

Sophie Gochtovtt (Participant)

Rhianna Horner (Participant)

With the release of the Civil War arc, fans are choosing which characters are their favorites and often vilifying the others. Tony St...
Race in the Wizarding World
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Discussion

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Taekia Blackwell, Mischief Management (Participant)

This discussion panel will tackle issues of race—intersectionality, representation, and the fan/creator of color experience—in both parts of the Wi...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Discussion

Mia Hrabosky (Participant)

Denise E. Johnson (Participant)

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...
GeekyCon Lit Autograph Session
1 hour 20 minutes, 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Julie Murphy (Participant)

Megan Whalen Turner (Participant)

Megan Morrison (Participant)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

Katie Rain Hill (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

Becky Albertalli (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

The GeekyCon Lit Autograph Session is open to any GeekyCon attendee who has purchased a pass that includes Lit Track programming. This autograph se...
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
FTGFTW: Game of Owns
20 minutes, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

Zack Luye (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
GeekyStars
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

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...
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Star Wars 101: What's This About an Awakening?
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Discussion

Brad Ausrotas, Con of Thrones / LeakyCon (Participant)

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 ...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Discussion

Jeremy Schleicher (Participant)

This open discussion will tackle the role of platonic friendship in fandom: how we view same-sex friendships, the importance of their representatio...
Wizards in Space Literary Magazine Launch Party
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Special Event

Riley Wackernagel (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

Thræn (Participant)

Wizards in Space Literary Magazine was kickstarted this year by founder Olivia Dolphin and creative director Riley Wackernagel. ...
How to Be Wayward AF
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Discussion

Osric Chau (Participant)

Kim Rhodes (Participant)

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 ...
FTGFTW: David Peterson
20 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda Brennan (Moderator)

David Peterson (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
Where is My Black Widow Movie?!
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Discussion

Alex Alarie-Leca (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Discussion

David Alpert, "E-Ticket To Broadway" (Participant)

Jordan Edwards, Mischief Management (Participant)

Adam Rucker (Participant)

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...
Making It On YouTube
50 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Discussion

The Hillywood Show (Participant)

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

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...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
FTGFTW: Jonathan Callan
20 minutes, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda Brennan (Moderator)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full-Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
The Joe Moses One-Man Showses
50 minutes, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

Joe Moses, Team StarKid (Participant)

3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Don't I Know You?
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Panel

Jenn Northington, Book Riot (Moderator)

Julie Murphy (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Becky Albertalli (Participant)

Sona Charaipotra (Participant)

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...
Old Books for New Readers
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 B

Panel

Megan Whalen Turner (Moderator)

Kendare Blake (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

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...
Stop Splitting All Over My Books!
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

Brian Acunis (Participant)

When Warner Bros. announced that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was going to be split into two films, many fans rejoiced. One m...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Panel

Matt Maggiacomo (Moderator)

Lori Earl, This Star Won't Go Out (Participant)

Grace Miller (Participant)

Tylor Starr, Protego Foundation (Participant)

Brian Biggs (Participant)

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...
Anime Meetup
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Meetup

Taylor Rothe (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Panel

Rachael Rutledge (Participant)

Steph DeNormand (Participant)

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Abby Ritter, Mischief Management (Participant)

Baize White (Participant)

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...
Villainous Intent
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Panel

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Ray Utarnachitt (Participant)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

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...
Languages 201: How to Make Crazy Sounds
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Workshop

David Peterson (Participant)

Language creator David Peterson, who had a hand in creating the Dothraki and High and Low Valyrian languages in Game of Thrones, will...
Bunnies Live on Stage!
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Performance

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencilsand polish your magnifying glass, because the game is ...
Anxiety, Depression, and a Drug Called Fandom
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Discussion

Kevin R. (Participant)

Denise E. Johnson (Participant)

Trey Johnson (Participant)

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...
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
Draco and the Malfoys Unplugged
20 minutes, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Performance

Draco and the Malfoys (Participant)

Pemberley Digital Autograph Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Brendan Bradley (Participant)

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Joanna Sotomura (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Poe Party Autograph Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Sean Persaud (Participant)

Sinead Persaud (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Curt Mega and Dominic Barnes Autograph Session
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Curt Mega (Participant)

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
The Hillywood Show: LIVE!
50 minutes, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Q&A Session

The Hillywood Show (Participant)

Osric Chau (Participant)

With over 1 million subscribers, The Hillywood Show® is known for some of their most popular parodies on fandoms like Supern...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
YA Jeopardy
1 hour 20 minutes, 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Game

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Julie Murphy (Participant)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Jason Reynolds (Participant)

Dhonielle Clayton (Participant)

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 ...
Will It Waffle? LIVE
50 minutes, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Presentation

Jackson Bird, Sorted: Growing Up (Participant)

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...
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Supernatural Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Osric Chau (Participant)

Kim Rhodes (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Jackie Emerson Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Spies are Forever Selections and Panel
1 hour 20 minutes, 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Al Fallick (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

Join the cast of Spies are Forever as they perform a selection of songs from their hysterical original musical! Q&A is also likel...
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
I Was A Teenage Writer
1 hour 20 minutes, 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 A

Presentation

Melissa Lawson (Moderator)

Daniel José Older (Participant)

Varian Johnson (Participant)

Renée Ahdieh (Participant)

Malinda Lo (Participant)

Cindy Pon (Participant)

Becky Albertalli (Participant)

Kat Zhang (Participant)

Anna-Marie McLemore (Participant)

Megan Morrison (Participant)

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...
The Brothers Who Won't Stay Dead
50 minutes, 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Panel

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Moderator)

Osric Chau (Participant)

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Kim Rhodes (Participant)

Saving people, hunting things… the Winchester family business has been running on our televisions for almost 12 seasons now. Let's discuss the stor...
Growing Up Geek
50 minutes, 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

David Peterson (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

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...
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
GeekyCon Open Mic
1 hour, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Performance

8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Registration Open for Party Check-In
3 hours, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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...
Esther Earl Rocking Charity Ball
3 hours, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Special Event

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...
11:00 PM
11:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Special Event

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...

Sunday 31 July, 2016

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Registration Open
3 hours, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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...
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Tabletop 201: The Game-Making Process
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

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...
Ravenclaw Meetup
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Meetup

Amanda McAllister (Participant)

Hufflepuff Meetup
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Meetup

Slytherin Meetup
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Meetup

Gryffindor Meetup
50 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Meetup

Tabletop 101: DnD: Is It for Me?
1 hour 20 minutes, 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Arielle Milstein (Participant)

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...
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Economics 401: The Economics of Fantasy Worlds
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

Chelsea MacKay (Participant)

How many Sickles to a dollar? How does Panem operate with only twelve principal industries? How does Westeros provision so many armies? Underneath ...
The New Characters of the Potterverse
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Charlotte Lawrence (Participant)

Setting the Scene
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Interview

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Moderator)

William O'Donnell (Participant)

Jordan Edwards, Mischief Management (Moderator)

Jörn Großhans (Participant)

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...
Harry Potter for Grown-Ups
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Discussion

Margaux Herrera, Mischief Management (Participant)

Sierra Fox (Participant)

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? ...
FTGFTW: Jackie Emerson
20 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dana Ritterbusch (Moderator)

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Discussion

Rachael Rutledge (Participant)

Steph DeNormand (Participant)

Abby Ritter, Mischief Management (Participant)

Adam Winney (Participant)

Arne Nieberding (Participant)

Do you like cartoons? Do you like positive LGBTQIA+ representation? Are you a living, breathing individual on this planet? Join us to talk about
Midnight Train to Reboots
50 minutes, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Discussion

Amanda McAllister (Participant)

Josh Wittge (Participant)

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 ...
Marketplace Open
5 hours, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Event 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 ...

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Panel

Sean Persaud (Participant)

Sinead Persaud (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Game of Thrones 401: Before Winter was Coming
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Lecture

Zack Luye (Participant)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

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 ...
FTGFTW: Al Fallick & Brian Rosenthal
20 minutes, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dana Ritterbusch (Moderator)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Al Fallick (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Joe Moses, Team StarKid (Participant)

Jon Cozart (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Osric Chau Autograph Session
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Osric Chau (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Tessa Netting Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Tessa Netting (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Ty Simpkins Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Ty Simpkins (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Anime 201: Can You Spot the Reference?
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

Kathleen Henderson (Participant)

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Participant)

From the art style of Avatar to the sword fighting in Steven Universe, we'll take you through our favorite anime homage...
I'm at Intermission!
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

Tori Bryan (Participant)

Catherine Hall (Participant)

The Slytherin Problem
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 C

Discussion

Dana Ritterbusch (Participant)

Brad Ausrotas, Con of Thrones / LeakyCon (Participant)

Since the release of Deathly Hallows, fans have received a plethora of new information about the Wizarding World from J.K. Rowling. B...
Magical Theory, Second Edition
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Sierra Fox (Participant)

Margaux Herrera, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...
FTGFTW: James Moran
20 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

James Moran (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Lecture

Chelsey Blair Kendig (Participant)

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...
No Good Deed?: Wicked Meetup 3.0
50 minutes, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Meetup

Chelsea MacKay (Participant)

Manja Netter (Participant)

Jeremy Schleicher (Participant)

The Wicked fandom is fascinating in its own right—it’s emotional, powerful, and incredibly moving. This year, our meetup will look at...
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Harry Potter Is Gay
1 hour 20 minutes, 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Presentation

Tianna Mignogna (Participant)

This presentation will investigate why queer Harry Potter fan fiction matters for queer fans, and why representation is important for...
FTGFTW: Osric Chau
20 minutes, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

Osric Chau (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Calling all Sherlockians, Whovians, puzzlers, and gumshoes: it's time to sharpen your pencils and polish your magnifying glass, because the game is...
Pemberley Digital Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Brendan Bradley (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Dayeanne Hutton (Participant)

Maxwell Glick, mrcheezypop (Participant)

Ashley Clements (Participant)

Joanna Sotomura (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
Harry Potter 501: 19 Years Later
50 minutes, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Discussion

Melissa Anelli, Mischief Management (Participant)

Frankie Franco III, PotterCast (Participant)

John Noe, PotterCast (Participant)

Andrew Sims (Participant)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

Cheryl Klein (Participant)

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...
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Wizard Rock 101/How to Organize a Wrock Show
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Presentation

Amanda Finlaw (Participant)

This introduction to the powerful might that is the wizard rock genre will give you a rundown of the humble beginnings and development of ...
HP Stagecraft
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 A/B

Discussion

David Alpert, "E-Ticket To Broadway" (Participant)

Sierra Fox (Participant)

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...
Potterverse-Building
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 E

Discussion

Margaux Herrera, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...
FTGFTW: Sean Persaud & Sinead Persaud
20 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Sean Persaud (Participant)

Sinead Persaud (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
GeekyNews Talks Comics
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 D

Discussion

Josh Wittge (Participant)

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Participant)

Brad Ausrotas, Con of Thrones / LeakyCon (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N310 E

Discussion

Jeremy Schleicher (Participant)

Audiences have long fantasized about the possibility of a magical community hidden in plain sight. From Samantha Stephens to Sabrina Spellman, we'v...
An Afternoon with Curt and Dom, Part 3
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 F/G

Performance

Curt Mega (Participant)

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

Jackie Emerson Autograph Session
50 minutes, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Jackie Emerson (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
FTGFTW: Joe Moses
20 minutes, 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Joe Moses, Team StarKid (Participant)

Lizzie Keiper (Moderator)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
GameON: Live! Party Game Edition!
50 minutes, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Game

Rae Votta, You Can't Make this Up (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

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...
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
DC 201: Bat Family Feels
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N210 D/E

Lecture

Aliza Weinberger (Participant)

Leah Cornish, Mischief Management (Participant)

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...
Yer a Wizard Punk
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N220 D

Discussion

Claudia Morales (Participant)

Olivia Dolphin, Wizards in Space Literary Magazine (Participant)

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...

Orange County Convention Center - N220 F/G

Workshop

David Peterson (Participant)

Join language creator David Peterson (Game of Thrones, The 100, Warcraft in creating a new language on the sp...
FTGFTW: Dominic Barnes
20 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Dominic Barnes (Participant)

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
TV Writers Autograph Session
50 minutes, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Autograph Session

Alyssa Clark (Participant)

Ray Utarnachitt (Participant)

Jonathan Callan (Participant)

James Moran (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
FTGFTW: Jon Cozart
20 minutes, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

Jon Cozart (Participant)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
Spies Are Forever Photobooth Session
50 minutes, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace (North Hall A)

Photograph Session

Tessa Netting (Participant)

Corey Lubowich, Team StarKid (Participant)

Mary Kate Wiles (Participant)

Brian Rosenthal, Team StarKid (Participant)

Al Fallick (Participant)

Curt Mega (Participant)

There have been some slight changes to our autograph policy based on the needs of the event this year. Please carefully read below:...

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Podcast

Melissa Anelli, Mischief Management (Participant)

Frankie Franco III, PotterCast (Participant)

John Noe, PotterCast (Participant)

Andrew Sims (Participant)

Eric Scull, MuggleCast (Participant)

Join us for our first big download discussion of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two. PotterCast and&n...
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
FTGFTW: Mark Oshiro
20 minutes, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Interview

Mark Oshiro, Anger is a Gift (Participant)

Amanda McAllister (Moderator)

Our GeekyU Full Time Geek programming is dedicated to exploring what happens when your geeky pursuits expand beyond casual interest and into anothe...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
Phoenix Tears Productions
20 minutes, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - Marketplace Stage

Performance

Join Phoenix Tears Productions for a live performance of their parody of Revolting Children featuring Hogwarts students just before the Battle of H...
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
50 minutes, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Orange County Convention Center - MainStage (North Hall B)

Special Event

Join us in closing out GeekyCon 2016. There will be reminiscing and basking in the afterglow of a brand new Harry Potter story... and...
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
GeekyCon Team Q&A
1 hour 30 minutes, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Orange County Convention Center - N310 A/B/C

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...
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