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'''Geek.Kon''' was a [[List of multigenre conventions|multigenre convention]] in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], [[United States]].<ref name="MJS2009">{{cite web
'''Geek.Kon''' was a [[List of multigenre conventions|multi-genre convention]] in [[Madison, Wisconsin]].<ref name="MJS2009">{{cite web
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==History==
==History==
The convention was started by UW students Louise Behnke, head of the SciFi Club, and Jackie Lee, head of the Anime Club.<ref name="BH2007">{{Cite news|last=Greenway |first=Katie |date=2007-10-05 |title=Get your Geek.Kon with weekend fest |periodical=[[The Badger Herald]] |publisher=The Badger Herald |publication-date=2007-10-05 |volume=XXXIX |issue=25 |pages=3 |url=http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/10/05/get_your_geekkon_wit.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5SMnI0pFu?url=http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/10/05/get_your_geekkon_wit.php |archivedate=October 5, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29}}</ref> The two groups and the Madison Academics’ Gaming Enthusiast Society were planning the convention by March 2007.<ref name="DC2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 |title=First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus |date=2007-10-05 |last=Dar |first=Stephanie |work=[[The Daily Cardinal]] |publisher=The Daily Cardinal |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5SMupQkgU?url=http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 |archivedate=October 5, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29}}</ref> Geek.Kon was first held began in October 2007 at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]]'s George L. Mosse Humanities Building as a two-day free convention. Expecting hundreds, it received over 1800 attendees.<ref name="captimes2008">{{cite web | url = http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/306882 | title = Hundreds embrace their inner geek | accessdate = 2008-10-02 | date = 2008-09-29 | last = VanEgeren | first = Jessica | work = The Capital Times | publisher = Capital Newspapers | archiveurl = https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.madison.com%2Ftct%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F306882&date=2008-10-02 | archivedate = 2008-10-02 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In 2008, the convention expanded to include one of the upper floors of nearby Vilas Hall. In 2009 the convention separated from the University of Wisconsin, went private, moved to the Madison Sheraton Hotel, expanded to three days, and began charging admission.<ref name="Geek.Kon 2009">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon 2009|url=http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/133-Geek-Kon|publisher=UpcomingCons.com|accessdate=2009-08-11}}</ref> Beginning in 2010, the convention moved to the Marriott Madison West Hotel in [[Middleton, Wisconsin|Middleton]]<ref name="Geek.Kon 2010">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon 2010|url=http://www.geekkon.net|publisher=Geek.Kon Inc.}}</ref> and has been there ever since.
The convention was started by UW students Louise Behnke, head of the SciFi Club, and Jackie Lee, head of the Anime Club.<ref name="BH2007">{{Cite news|last=Greenway |first=Katie |date=2007-10-05 |title=Get your Geek.Kon with weekend fest |periodical=[[The Badger Herald]] |publisher=The Badger Herald |publication-date=2007-10-05 |volume=XXXIX |issue=25 |pages=3 |url=http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/10/05/get_your_geekkon_wit.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012115810/http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/10/05/get_your_geekkon_wit.php |archive-date=October 12, 2007 |access-date=2017-01-29}}</ref> The two groups and the Madison Academics’ Gaming Enthusiast Society were planning the convention by March 2007.<ref name="DC2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 |title=First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus |date=2007-10-05 |last=Dar |first=Stephanie |work=[[The Daily Cardinal]] |publisher=The Daily Cardinal |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517020903/http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 |archive-date=May 17, 2008 |access-date=2017-01-29}}</ref> Geek.Kon was first held began in October 2007 at the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]]'s George L. Mosse Humanities Building as a two-day free convention. Expecting hundreds, it received over 1800 attendees.<ref name="captimes2008">{{cite web | url = http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/306882 | title = Hundreds embrace their inner geek | access-date = 2008-10-02 | date = 2008-09-29 | last = VanEgeren | first = Jessica | work = The Capital Times | publisher = Capital Newspapers | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081002032058/http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/306882 | archive-date = 2008-10-02 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In 2008, the convention expanded to include one of the upper floors of nearby Vilas Hall. In 2009 the convention separated from the University of Wisconsin, went private, moved to the Madison Sheraton Hotel, expanded to three days, and began charging admission.<ref name="Geek.Kon 2009">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon 2009|url=http://www.upcomingcons.com/upcomingcons/133-Geek-Kon|publisher=UpcomingCons.com|access-date=2009-08-11}}</ref> Beginning in 2010, the convention moved to the Marriott Madison West Hotel in [[Middleton, Wisconsin|Middleton]]<ref name="Geek.Kon 2010">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon 2010|url=http://www.geekkon.net|publisher=Geek.Kon Inc.}}</ref> and has been there ever since.

==New Management and Controversy==
In September 2017, Geek.Kon Inc. released a new [[Articles of Association]] document.<ref name="Geek.Kon AoA">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon AoA|url=http://www.geekkon.net/documents/GeekKonAoARevision5Amendment3.pdf|publisher=Geek.Kon|accessdate=2017-11-06}}</ref> In the original document, this elected a team of new Officers, which would be the primary business owners for five years. This was done, according to staff members, without a mass staff approval. There is question as to if a [[quorum]] was achieved to make these new [[bylaws]]. This also alienated any staff member in which did not live in the Madison, WI area as well as staff members who had stepped down from a head position for whatever reason, be it health, workload, or just simple burnout. Due to this, many staff members have spoken out against the convention and its new officers and called for changes.<ref name="Geek.Kon Drama Master Post">{{cite web|title=Geek.Kon Drama Master Post|url=https://geekkondrama.tumblr.com/post/167199018313/master-post|publisher=Geek.Kon Drama|accessdate=2017-11-06}}</ref> Other than four revisions of the original document, last of which occurring October 8, 2017, Geek.Kon Inc. has not stated anything publicly about these other staff members speaking out against the convention. Many have since speculated whether or not an event in 2018 will even occur due to two entire departments stepping away (Security and Guest Services/Relations) and other members of staff stepping away and speaking publicly about it. fallowing the 2018 event the convention folded after the executive board allowed one person to make all the decisions resulting in no over cite and no one to tell said person that the convention could not afford his lavish guest plan spending over 20,000 dollars between 2 guests and failing to reimburse vendors and others after the cancellation of 2019 event fallowing a lawsuit against the event. they still owe several thousand for various contracts


==Event history==
==Event history==
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| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| attendance = 1,800
| attendance = 1,800
| guests = [[Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager|Blame Society Productions]],<ref name="BH2007" /><ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 |title=Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison |date=2007-10-01 |last=Denaro |first=Emily |work=The Daily Page |publisher=The Isthmus |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011050632/http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 |archivedate=October 11, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29 }}</ref><ref name="WSJ2007CV">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-01 |title=Meet Your Geek: 'Chad Vader' Creators |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A3 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref%3D%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F01%2F0710010248.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5SMmCmrkd?url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F01%2F0710010248.php |archivedate=October 5, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29 }}</ref> [[Luke Ski]],<ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="WSJ2007LS">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-03 |title=Meet Your Geek: Singer Of Comedy Songs |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A1 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2007/10/03/0710020492.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5SMmKLVUc?url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F03%2F0710020492.php |archivedate=October 5, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29 }}</ref> [[Monte Cook]],<ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="WSJ2007MC">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-04 |title=Meet Your Geek: Dungeons And Dragons Guru |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A1 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref%3D%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F04%2F0710030325.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5SMmGIQjU?url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F04%2F0710030325.php |archivedate=October 5, 2007 |accessdate=2017-01-29 }}</ref> [[Joan Vinge]],<ref name="DP200710" /> [[Sarah Monette]], Aaron Pavao, Studio AntiThesis
| guests = [[Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager|Blame Society Productions]],<ref name="BH2007" /><ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 |title=Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison |date=2007-10-01 |last=Denaro |first=Emily |work=The Daily Page |publisher=The Isthmus |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011050632/http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 |archive-date=October 11, 2007 |access-date=2017-01-29 }}</ref><ref name="WSJ2007CV">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-01 |title=Meet Your Geek: 'Chad Vader' Creators |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A3 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref%3D%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F01%2F0710010248.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240524050536/https://www.webcitation.org/5SMmCmrkd?url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php%3Fref=/wsj/2007/10/01/0710010248.php |archive-date=May 24, 2024 |access-date=2017-01-29 }}</ref> Luke Ski,<ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="WSJ2007LS">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-03 |title=Meet Your Geek: Singer Of Comedy Songs |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A1 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2007/10/03/0710020492.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240524050617/https://www.webcitation.org/5SMmKLVUc?url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php%3Fref=/wsj/2007/10/03/0710020492.php |archive-date=May 24, 2024 |access-date=2017-01-29 }}</ref> [[Monte Cook]],<ref name="DC2007" /><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="WSJ2007MC">{{Cite news |last=Willems |first=Kelsey |date=2007-10-04 |title=Meet Your Geek: Dungeons And Dragons Guru |publisher=[[Capital Newspapers]] |periodical=[[Wisconsin State Journal]] |pages=A1 |url=http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref%3D%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F04%2F0710030325.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622070832/http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=%2Fwsj%2F2007%2F10%2F04%2F0710030325.php |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |access-date=2017-01-29 }}</ref> [[Joan Vinge]],<ref name="DP200710" /> [[Sarah Monette]], Aaron Pavao, Studio AntiThesis
}}
}}
{{Convention list
{{Convention list
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| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| attendance = 1,144
| attendance = 1,144
| guests = [[Luke Ski]], [[Chad Vader]], [[David Salo]], [[Sarah Monette]], Aaron Pavao, Steam Century, Studio AntiThesis
| guests = Luke Ski, [[Chad Vader]], [[David Salo]], [[Sarah Monette]], Aaron Pavao, Steam Century, Studio AntiThesis
}}
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{{Convention list
{{Convention list
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| venue = [[Sheraton Hotels|Madison Sheraton Hotel]]
| venue = [[Sheraton Hotels|Madison Sheraton Hotel]]
| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Madison, Wisconsin]]
| attendance = 1,036<ref name="AC-2009">{{cite web | url = http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/1762 | title = Geek.kon 2009 Information | publisher = AnimeCons.com | accessdate = 2010-09-07}}</ref>
| attendance = 1,036<ref name="AC-2009">{{cite web | url = http://animecons.com/events/info.shtml/1762 | title = Geek.kon 2009 Information | publisher = AnimeCons.com | access-date = 2010-09-07}}</ref>
| guests = [[Kyle Hebert]], [[Raven Software]], Chad Corrie, Steam Century, Aaron Pavao, The Spoony Bards, Fermata, Studio AntiThesis.<ref name="geekcon20091007">{{cite web | url = http://www.geekkon.net/index | title = Geek.Kon | accessdate = 2009-10-07 | publisher = Geek.Kon | archiveurl = https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geekkon.net%2Findex&date=2009-10-07 | archivedate = 2009-10-07 | url-status = dead }}
| guests = [[Kyle Hebert]], [[Raven Software]], Chad Corrie, Steam Century, Aaron Pavao, The Spoony Bards, Fermata, Studio AntiThesis.<ref name="geekcon20091007">{{cite web | url = http://www.geekkon.net/index | title = Geek.Kon | access-date = 2009-10-07 | publisher = Geek.Kon | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090601071114/http://geekkon.net/index | archive-date = 2009-06-01 | url-status = dead }}
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| attendance = 1,211
| attendance = 1,211
| guests = [[Christopher Ayres]], [[Eric Vale]], [[John Kovalic]], [[Raven Software]], [[James Frenkel|Jim Frenkel]], Bill Bodden, Matt Forbeck, Aaron Pavao, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, The Spoony Bards, Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies.<ref name="geekcon20100402">{{cite web
| guests = [[Christopher Ayres]], [[Eric Vale]], [[John Kovalic]], [[Raven Software]], [[James Frenkel|Jim Frenkel]], Bill Bodden, Matt Forbeck, Aaron Pavao, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, The Spoony Bards, Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies.<ref name="geekcon20100402">{{cite web
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | accessdate = 2010-06-08
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | access-date = 2010-06-08
| publisher = Geek.Kon
| publisher = Geek.Kon
}}
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| guests = [[Elaine Cunningham]], [[Caitlin Glass]], [[Jerry Jewell]], Matt McElroy, Aaron Pavao, [[Michael Stackpole]], [[Eric Stuart]], Monica Valentinelli<ref name="geekcon20120906">
| guests = [[Elaine Cunningham]], [[Caitlin Glass]], [[Jerry Jewell]], Matt McElroy, Aaron Pavao, [[Michael Stackpole]], [[Eric Stuart]], Monica Valentinelli<ref name="geekcon20120906">
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | accessdate = 2012-09-06
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | access-date = 2012-09-06
| publisher = Geek.Kon
| publisher = Geek.Kon
}}
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| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| attendance =
| attendance =
| guests = [[Tia Ballard]], Martin "LittleKuriboh" Billany, [[Alex Bledsoe]], Bill Bodden, [[Chris Cason]], Christopher Jones, [[John Kovalic]], Matt M. McElroy, [[Marianne Miller]], Aaron Pavao, [[Joseph Scrimshaw]], Mark Stegbauer, Monica Valentinelli
| guests = [[Tia Ballard]], Martin "LittleKuriboh" Billany, [[Alex Bledsoe]], Bill Bodden, [[Chris Cason]], Christopher Jones, [[John Kovalic]], Matt M. McElroy, Marin Miller, Aaron Pavao, [[Joseph Scrimshaw]], Mark Stegbauer, Monica Valentinelli
}}
}}
{{Convention list
{{Convention list
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| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| attendance = ~1,800
| attendance = ~1,800
| guests = [[Jeff Nimoy]], [[Robert Axelrod (actor)]], [[Brad Swaile]], Eloy Lasanta, Neall Raemonn Price, [[Linkara]], Bill Bodden, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, and Crystal Mazur <ref name="geekcon20170421">{{cite web
| guests = [[Jeff Nimoy]], [[Robert Axelrod (actor)|Robert Axelrod]], [[Brad Swaile]], Eloy Lasanta, Neall Raemonn Price, [[Linkara]], Bill Bodden, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, and Crystal Mazur <ref name="geekcon20170421">{{cite web
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | accessdate = 2017-04-21
| url = http://www.geekkon.net/guests | title = Geek.Kon | access-date = 2017-04-21
| publisher = Geek.Kon
| publisher = Geek.Kon
}}
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| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Middleton, Wisconsin]]
| attendance =
| attendance =
| guests = [[Michael Winslow]], [[Jeff Nimoy]], [[Lex Lang]], [[Brian Donovan (actor)|Brian Donovan]], [[Nikki Boyer]], [[Jonathan Fahn]] <ref name="geekcon20180719">{{cite web
| guests = [[Michael Winslow]], [[Jeff Nimoy]], [[Lex Lang]], [[Brian Donovan (actor)|Brian Donovan]], [[Nikki Boyer]], [[Jonathan Fahn]]<ref name="geekcon20180719">{{cite web | url = http://www.geekkon12.net/2018-guests | title = Geek.Kon | access-date = 2018-07-19 | publisher = Geek.Kon | archive-date = 2018-07-19 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180719234042/https://geekkon12.net/2018-guests | url-status = dead }}</ref>
| url = http://www.geekkon12.net/2018-guests | title = Geek.Kon | accessdate = 2018-07-19
| publisher = Geek.Kon
}}
</ref>
}}
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.geekkon12.net}}
*{{official website|http://www.geekkon12.net}}
*{{commonscat-inline}}
*{{commons category-inline}}


{{Multigenre conventions in North America}}
{{Multigenre conventions in North America}}

Latest revision as of 23:03, 29 May 2024

Geek.Kon
Geek.Kon logo
StatusInactive
GenreMulti-genre
VenueMarriott Madison West Hotel and Convention Center
Location(s)Middleton, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2007
Most recent2018
Attendance2,585 (in 2016)
Organized byGeek.Kon, Inc.
Filing statusNot-for-profit
Websitewww.geekkon12.net

Geek.Kon was a multi-genre convention in Madison, Wisconsin.[1]

History

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The convention was started by UW students Louise Behnke, head of the SciFi Club, and Jackie Lee, head of the Anime Club.[2] The two groups and the Madison Academics’ Gaming Enthusiast Society were planning the convention by March 2007.[3] Geek.Kon was first held began in October 2007 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's George L. Mosse Humanities Building as a two-day free convention. Expecting hundreds, it received over 1800 attendees.[4] In 2008, the convention expanded to include one of the upper floors of nearby Vilas Hall. In 2009 the convention separated from the University of Wisconsin, went private, moved to the Madison Sheraton Hotel, expanded to three days, and began charging admission.[5] Beginning in 2010, the convention moved to the Marriott Madison West Hotel in Middleton[6] and has been there ever since.

Event history

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Dates Location Atten. Guests
October 6–7, 2007 University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin		1,800Blame Society Productions,[2][3][7][8] Luke Ski,[3][7][9] Monte Cook,[3][7][10] Joan Vinge,[7] Sarah Monette, Aaron Pavao, Studio AntiThesis
September 27–28, 2008 University of Wisconsin–Madison
Madison, Wisconsin		1,144Luke Ski, Chad Vader, David Salo, Sarah Monette, Aaron Pavao, Steam Century, Studio AntiThesis
October 23–25, 2009 Madison Sheraton Hotel
Madison, Wisconsin		1,036[11]Kyle Hebert, Raven Software, Chad Corrie, Steam Century, Aaron Pavao, The Spoony Bards, Fermata, Studio AntiThesis.[12]
September 3–5, 2010 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		1,211Christopher Ayres, Eric Vale, John Kovalic, Raven Software, Jim Frenkel, Bill Bodden, Matt Forbeck, Aaron Pavao, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, The Spoony Bards, Dr. Cancer and the SKAmbies.[13]
September 9–11, 2011 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		1,625Bill Bodden, Troy Denning, Matt Forbeck, Jerry Jewell, John Kovalic, Aaron Pavao, David Salo, Sonny Strait, Monica Valentinelli, I Fight Dragons
September 7–9, 2012 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		1,800Elaine Cunningham, Caitlin Glass, Jerry Jewell, Matt McElroy, Aaron Pavao, Michael Stackpole, Eric Stuart, Monica Valentinelli[14]
August 23–25, 2013 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		2,018Bill Bodden, Tim Buckley, Bridget Landry, Matt M. McElroy, John Jackson Miller, Chris Patton, Aaron Pavao, Ryan Reynolds, David Salo, Alexis Tipton, Monica Valentinelli, Rob Wieland
August 22–24, 2014 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		Tia Ballard, Martin "LittleKuriboh" Billany, Alex Bledsoe, Bill Bodden, Chris Cason, Christopher Jones, John Kovalic, Matt M. McElroy, Marin Miller, Aaron Pavao, Joseph Scrimshaw, Mark Stegbauer, Monica Valentinelli
August 21–23, 2015 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		Greg Weisman, Jan Scott-Frazier, Ned the Dead, Matt Greenfield, Emma Bull, Mark Stegbauer, Alex Bledsoe, Christopher Jones, Tiffany Grant, Bill Bodden, Matt M. McElroy, Monica Valentinelli, Aaron Pavao, Will Shetterly
August 26–28, 2016 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		2,585Jerry Jewell, Ryan Reynolds, Christina Kelly, Jason Carter, Bill Bodden, Matt M. McElroy, Monica Valentinelli, Aaron Pavao, Alex Bledsoe, Mark Stegbauer, Briana Lawrence, Catie Pfeifer, Enrica Jang, Jennifer Smith, Jessica Walsh, John Jackson Miller, Melissa Olson, Peter Liethen.
August 25–27, 2017 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		~1,800Jeff Nimoy, Robert Axelrod, Brad Swaile, Eloy Lasanta, Neall Raemonn Price, Linkara, Bill Bodden, Monica Valentinelli, Matt McElroy, and Crystal Mazur [15]
August 24–26, 2018 Marriott Madison West
Middleton, Wisconsin		Michael Winslow, Jeff Nimoy, Lex Lang, Brian Donovan, Nikki Boyer, Jonathan Fahn[16]

References

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  1. ^ Miller II, Stanley A. (2009-10-22). "Geek.Kon freak is on". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Journal Sentinel Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-10-25. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
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