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Program Guide #Shareyourworld#Shareyourworld November 16–17, 2019 EMPAEMPA NADANADA NASNAS This is Native Land GeekGirlCon acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the occupied, unceded territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Snohomish, Lummi, Skagit, and Swinomish. Acknowledgment is a small gesture that becomes more meaningful when coupled with authentic relationships and informed actions. GeekGirlCon pledges to open all public events and gatherings with a statement acknowledging the traditional Indigenous stewardship of the lands on which we gather. We pledge to move beyond words into initiatives and programs that fully embody a sustained commitment to Indigenous rights and equity. There are 29 federally recognized tribes throughout Washington. In addition to recognizing the sovereignty of these nations, GeekGirlCon would also like to recognize the Duwamish, Wanapum, and Chinook people. Despite their traditional and continuing presence in this region, these nations are still not recognized by the United States government. Resources: Duwamish Tribe: duwamishtribe.org Wanapum: wanapum.org Chinook: chinooknation.org 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Mission 04 GeekGirlCon QUEST 05 President’s Letter 06 GGC Policies 09 Cosplay Celebration and Contest GeekGirlCon celebrates and honors the 10 Featured Contributors legacies of underrepresented groups in 12 Floor Maps science, technology, comics, arts, literature, 13 Exhibitor Hall Map game play and game design. We do this by 15 Connections connecting geeks worldwide and creating an 16 2-Day Schedule Overview intersectional community that fosters the 18 Saturday Panels continued growth of women in geek culture. 22 DIYScience Zone GeekGirlCon provides a safe space to spark 24 Sunday Panels conversations around social justice while 28 Meetups encouraging unabashed geekiness. 29 Gaming 34 Workshops 39 Thank You to Our Sponsors 41 GeekGirlCon Staff & Thank Yous 2 3 QUEST Presidents Letter ‘19 Collect stamps as you journey through GeekGirlCon. Each Dear friends, stamp earns you one entry to win a prize bag packed full of Welcome to GeekGirlCon ‘19! We are so happy that you are here! treasures from our vendors. The more stamps you collect, the better your chances of winning! Collect all six stamps Everyone joins the GeekGirlCon staff (still 100% volunteers!) as a self- and receive a GeekGirlCon avatar pin of your choice. identified geek. We have anime geeks, RPG geeks, comic book geeks, film geeks, video game geeks...the complete list of what the people on this You can also get an avatar pin by filling out the Con amazing team get excited about would take up this entire program. We survey at the GGC QUEST table. Complete both don’t all like the same things, and we are different in thousands of diverse the QUEST and the survey to receive two pins! ways, but we all take joy in experiencing each other’s passions. We created this beautiful community by wholeheartedly sharing our world. EXPERIENCE POINT Attend a panel Embracing what makes each of us uniquely geeky is such a key part of See a panel-room Agent for a stamp GeekGirlCon’s mission that our theme this year is Share Your World. Each of you shares your world with us when you come through our PLAYTHROUGH doors. You bring your families, your friends, your excitement, and your Play a game on the gaming floor own special brand of geekiness. You so generously share your knowledge See a gaming Agent for a stamp on panels, your creativity through cosplay, and your unabashed enthusiasm in the conversations and little interactions that happen throughout the convention. LEVEL UP Attend a workshop or meetup We are honored and privileged to count each of you as part of the magical See a workshop or meetup Agent for a stamp world of GeekGirlCon. With love, SAVE POINT Show us a social media picture or post tagged #GGC19 Sharon Magliano Feliciano Have your pic or post available for verification when you go to President the GGC QUEST Table, next to the Info Booth, to get a stamp GeekGirlCon Board of Directors P.S. I’m geeking out about Star Trek, the X-Men, and my new eyeshadow BONUS STAGE palettes these days. If you see me on the convention floor, I’d love to hear Do an experiment in the DIY Science Zone about what you’re geeking out about! #ShareYourWorld See a DIY Science Agent for a stamp END GAME Complete the Con survey Get a stamp and pin by completing the survey on a tab- let at the GGC QUEST Table, next to the Info Booth Stamp Redemption & Prize Drawings Redeem your prize-drawing tickets by showing your stamps to the Agent at the GGC QUEST Table next to the Info Booth on level Yakima. Prize drawings will be held at the SassyBlack Concert at 7 Sharon Magliano Feliciano p.m. on Saturday and at the Cosplay Contest at 5 p.m. on Sunday. President, GeekGirlCon Board Max one prize bag per winner per Con. Must be present to win. 4 5 Policies Policies SocialMediaTeam@geekgirl- improve. If you have any addi- con.com, and we will do our tional requests, suggestions, or best to remove the image. questions, please contact us via email at [email protected]. ACCESSIBILITY: • Do not stop to take photo- GeekGirlCon will reserve FIRST AID: graphs or recordings in the Accessibility and Interpreting The EMT office is located aisles of the Expo Floor (Level seating areas in every pre- next door to the Info Booth PHOTO & VIDEO POLICY: 4), or Games Floor (Level 3) sentation space. (Level 1) across from Introvert • Always ask permission to without checking the traffic Alley. Please see an Agent Attendees who decide to not photograph or record (video flow around you. Blocking for additional assistance. sit in the Accessibility seat- • Always ask permission or audio) anyone at the con- aisles can lead to inaccessibil- STAY INFORMED: ing areas are welcome to ask before taking photographs or vention, including attendees, ity, personal injury, or damage HARASSMENT POLICY: We strive to provide you with Agents to make their desired recordings of others. Avoid panelists, moderators, exhib- to displays, art, or games. The following will be considered the most accurate information area accessible for them photographing or recording itors, Agents, GeekGirlCon harassment: physical or verbal possible in this program book- • There is an official and any mobility devices. anyone with an orange lanyard staff, and Conference Center threats; unwelcome attention; let, including guest information, GeekGirlCon photo booth in and/or a “Do Not Photograph” staff. This policy extends Attendees with disabilities may stalking; pushing, shoving, or use maps, directories, and program- the Expo Hall (Level 4). Please sticker on their badge. to cosplayers. Remember: request early entrance into of physical force; behavior that ming schedules. Please be aware feel free to visit and have Attire is not consent. panels, events, and activities creates a disturbance or is dan- that all guest appearances, • GeekGirlCon is not responsi- your photograph taken, either to allow ease of entrance and gerous, including lewd or generally panels, workshops, and other ble for lost, stolen, or dam- • To opt out of photogra- alone or with other attendees! additional seating variety. The offensive behavior or language; events are subject to change up aged property. Additionally, phy and videography at • GeekGirlCon has a team of Expo Hall will open at 9:30 a.m. using sexually explicit or offensive to and during the convention. 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