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october 11 & 12, 2014 • seattle conference center CYBERMAN COSTUME from Doctor Who SAVE THE DATE & LEVEL UP! “STING” SWORD from The Lord of the Rings trilogy INDIE GAME REVOLUTION IS COMING TO EMP NOVEMBER 8 GEEKGIRLCON ATTENDEES RECEIVE $5 OFF ADMISSION TO EMP MUSEUM LIMIT ONE PER PERSON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2014. 325 5TH AVENUE N AT SEATTLE CENTER EMPMUSEUM.ORG INDIE GAME REVOLUTION · OPENS NOVEMBER 8 still from Monument Valley GEEKGIRLCON CON HOURS: SATURDAY 10 AM TO 9 PM & Sunday 10 AM TO 7 PM STAFF Welcome to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Amanda Powter 2014 GEEKGIRLCON BOARD MEMBERS Welcome to GeekGirlCon ’14! It is our fourth fantabulous year bringing together all those who Kristine Hassell, President celebrate the contributions of women and girls in all aspects of geekdom and nerdery. This has been Adrienne Roehrich, Vice an incredible year of growth and change for our organization and for the world of women and girls President in geekery. Rose Minier, Treasurer Meg Humphrey, Secretary We continue to remain focused on our mission to bring you a diverse lineup of panels, workshops, Kris Panchyk and featured contributors. We are happy to welcome so many amazing geeky businesses, schools, Terra Clark Olsen and other vendors to our exhibitor floor. We think you will find the (unofficially named) games dungeon Katrina Lehto on the lower level even more full of great experiences—do not hesitate to dive into a new game or help share the joy of games you already know and love. CYBERMAN COSTUME MARKETING from Doctor Who Sheila Sadeghi Our GeekGirlConnections program is going strong, working to mentor and share geeky working Christabelle Granadosin experiences, mentorship opportunities, and networking to find that career you maybe did not know Rachelle Abellar you were interested in. The DIY Science Zone also returns with even more experiments, awesome Amber Dawn Bushnell scientists, and fabulous prizes. Also: science! Sayed Alamy Diana Wan The programming this year includes panels across a wide variety of subjects, whether you want to Kellie Rogers enter into the world of comics, celebrate Star Wars, explore cosplay and representation for all body Allison Borngesser sizes and shapes, talk about geeky parenting, get your writing or editing on, or examine the joys and Shiboo Blalack challenges of diversity across all kinds of geeky areas. Richard Lee Josh Weiner We hope you will consider contributing to GeekGirlCon as a staffer, volunteer, donor, or board Laurel McJannet member this coming year. And of course, please join us again next year for our fifth anniversary at Kathryn Storm GeekGirlCon ’15 on October 10 and 11 and throughout the year at our many events. Kristine Hassell Anna Daniell Thank you for being part of GeekGirlCon ’14 and have a fantastic time! Adrienne Roehrich Sarah Grant We would love to hear more about your thoughts on it, what you would like to see in future, and why AJ Dent you came. Please consider filling out our feedback survey: http://geekgirlcon.com/con/survey. Jess Downs SAVE THE DATE Allexa Laycock & LEVEL UP! “STING” SWORD from The Lord of the Rings trilogy TABLE OF CONTENTS INDIE GAME OPERATIONS How To Have a Great Weekend .............2 DIY Science Zone .................................19 REVOLUTION IS Melodie Hardwick COMING TO EMP Karen Hampton Code of Conduct....................................3 Special Events ......................................22 Rose Minier NOVEMBER 8 Cynthia Rogers Conference Center Maps .......................4 Sunday Programming Schedule ............23 Kris Panchyk Exhibitor Hall Map .................................6 GeekGirlConnections ...........................27 Brittany Edwards Artist Alley Map .....................................7 Saturday Gaming Schedule ..................31 Jessica Ballard GEEKGIRLCON ATTENDEES Josh Michaels Saturday Programming Schedule ...........9 Sunday Gaming Schedule .....................33 $ Sponsorship ..........................................14 Special Thanks......................................37 RECEIVE 5 OFF ADMISSION PROGRAMMING TO EMP MUSEUM AND EVENTS LIMIT ONE PER PERSON. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH Meg Humphrey ANY OTHER OFFER. OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2014. Denee McCloud MISSION STATEMENT Maddy Vonhoff Amy Cash GeekGirlCon celebrates and honors the legacy of women contributing 325 5TH AVENUE N AT SEATTLE CENTER Susie Rantz EMPMUSEUM.ORG Alyssa Jones to science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; and game play Audrey Chang and game design by connecting geeky women worldwide and creating Andy Munich community to foster continued growth of women in geek culture through INDIE GAME REVOLUTION · OPENS NOVEMBER 8 Mikey Brandt events. still from Monument Valley Raychelle Burks D EN K EE W eat PHOTO BY DANNY NGAN GR StaY INFORMED We have strived to provide you with the most accurate infor- There is a GeekGirlCon “official” photo booth on the second A mation possible in this program booklet, including guest infor- floor of the Conference Center. Please feel free to visit to have mation, maps and directories, and full convention schedules. your photo taken, either by yourself or with other attendees. Please be aware that all guest appearances, panels, workshops, E and other events are subject to change up to and through the GeekGirlCon ’14 has a team of photographers roaming the Con- days of the convention. ference Center during the convention. These photographers are V volunteers, and their photographs will appear on GeekGirlCon’s Download the Guidebook app on your mobile device for the Flickr page sometime after the convention’s conclusion. most up-to-date information about GeekGirlCon ’14. Videography is not permitted during stage presentations/panels Please note: Cell phone and Wi-Fi service is not guaranteed at unless previously approved by all the presenters and panelists, HA the Conference Center so it is highly recommended you set a and we ask that you please turn your flash off for any photo- place and time to meet with friends and family before you scat- graphs. ter to see all the guests and panels. Please note: You may ask for and obtain a sticker for your SHOPPING namebadge and a form to opt out of photography and videog- TO There are many amazing vendors and artists at GeekGirlCon raphy at GeekGirlCon ’14. GeekGirlCon will do everything in its ’14. Directories and maps of the Exhibitor Hall and Artist Alley power to exclude these attendees from photographs and videos are provided on pages 6-7. taken during the convention. W PHOTO & VIDEO POLICY If you see a picture or video containing your likeness on our website or any of our affiliated websites (Facebook, Twitter, You- GeekGirlCon ’14’s photography and videography policy goes Tube, our RSS Feed, or our Meetup page), you have the right to hand in hand with our Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy. contact us and ask for its immediate removal. HO Always ask permission to photograph or video anyone at the convention. This includes all attendees, panelists, moderators, ACCESSIBILITY exhibitors, GeekGirlCon Agents, and especially cosplayers. GeekGirlCon is dedicated to providing a fun and entertaining ATTIRE IS NOT CONSENT. experience for all its attendees, including those with disabilities. If you need special accommodations, please check with a staff Every person has the right to say “no” to a photograph or video member or Agent, or go to the Information Booth located on request. Penalties for pursuit of permission after a person says Level 1. See the map on page 4 for location. “no” are clearly outlined in our Code of Conduct. FIRST AID Do not stop to take photographs in the aisles of the Exhibitors The EMT office is located next door to the Information Booth on Floor, in Artist Alley, or in the Games Dungeon without checking Level 1. See the map on page 4 for location. Please see a staff the traffic flow around you. Blocking aisles can lead to personal member or Agent for additional assistance. injury or damage to displays, art, and games. 2 SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? BE SURE TO USE OUR OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #GGC14 CO GeekGirlCon strives to provide a safe and welcoming place where everyone is comfortable, respected, and can be themselves. All attendees are expected to treat other attendees, contributors, performers, staff, and the general public with respect. Therefore, physically or verbally harassing behavior is not tolerated. D These policies are reviewed and updated each year prior to the annual GeekGirlCon convention. E HARASSMENT POLICY times to be admitted to the convention or events during con- The following will be considered harassment: physical or ver- vention weekend. OF bal threats; unwelcome attention; stalking; pushing, shoving, or 3. We reserve the right to ask you to leave the convention or use of physical force; behavior that creates a disturbance or events if you are acting outside the code of conduct. is dangerous, including lewd or generally offensive behavior or 4. Cosplay & Weapons Policy language; using sexually explicit or offensive language or con- • Please abide by our weapons policy: All weapons must be duct; excessive profanity; obscene gestures; use of racial, reli- non-working. No functioning projectile weapons—includ- CON gious, sexual, gender, ability, ethnic slurs, or any other behavior ing water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. deemed harassment by the event staff. • Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. We expect you to use good judgment. If a person tells you “no,” your business with them is done. If you • No costume is not a costume, and there are public nu- continue to attempt to have contact with that person, you may be dity laws in Washington. Please wear appropriate cloth- removed from the premises for the remainder of the event. ing in the common areas. 5. Please keep in mind that GeekGirlCon is an all-ages event. We DU strive to maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for chil- REMEMBER: dren and adults. 6. If you are taking photographs of attendees, please respect “No” means no.