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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 |postscript=<!--None--> |deadurl=yes |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 |deadurl=yes |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 = http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.madison.com%2Ftct%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F306882&date=2008-10-02 | archivedate = 2008-10-02 | deadurl = yes | df = }}</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 |postscript=<!--None--> |deadurl=yes |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 |deadurl=yes |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 = http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.madison.com%2Ftct%2Fnews%2Fstories%2F306882&date=2008-10-02 | archivedate = 2008-10-02 | deadurl = yes | df = }}</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.

Geek.Kon went under new management in 2017 after the convention in August. With the new management, they ended up letting go of half of their staff due to rule changes making it impossible to be out of the Madison area of Wisconsin. This resulted in many staff members speaking out and many previous guests deciding to not return. No word from Geek.Kon as a company regarding these allegations of poor management and business decisions. Many speculate that Geek.Kon as a whole will not return for the 2018 convention.


===Event history===
===Event history===

Revision as of 16:58, 2 November 2017

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

Geek.Kon is a multigenre convention in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.[1]

History

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.

Geek.Kon went under new management in 2017 after the convention in August. With the new management, they ended up letting go of half of their staff due to rule changes making it impossible to be out of the Madison area of Wisconsin. This resulted in many staff members speaking out and many previous guests deciding to not return. No word from Geek.Kon as a company regarding these allegations of poor management and business decisions. Many speculate that Geek.Kon as a whole will not return for the 2018 convention.

Event history

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, Marianne 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		TBDJeff Nimoy, Robert Axelrod (actor), Brad Swaile, Eloy Lasanta, Neall Raemonn Price, Ryter Rong, Linkara -- More to be announced [15]

References

  1. ^ Miller II, Stanley A. (2009-10-22). "Geek.Kon freak is on". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Journal Sentinel Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-10-22. Retrieved 2009-10-22. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Greenway, Katie (2007-10-05). "Get your Geek.Kon with weekend fest". The Badger Herald. Vol. XXXIX, no. 25. The Badger Herald. p. 3. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d Dar, Stephanie (2007-10-05). "First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus". The Daily Cardinal. The Daily Cardinal. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ VanEgeren, Jessica (2008-09-29). "Hundreds embrace their inner geek". The Capital Times. Capital Newspapers. Archived from the original on 2008-10-02. Retrieved 2008-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Geek.Kon 2009". UpcomingCons.com. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
  6. ^ "Geek.Kon 2010". Geek.Kon Inc.
  7. ^ a b c d Denaro, Emily (2007-10-01). "Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison". The Daily Page. The Isthmus. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-01). "Meet Your Geek: 'Chad Vader' Creators". Wisconsin State Journal. Capital Newspapers. pp. A3. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-03). "Meet Your Geek: Singer Of Comedy Songs". Wisconsin State Journal. Capital Newspapers. pp. A1. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-04). "Meet Your Geek: Dungeons And Dragons Guru". Wisconsin State Journal. Capital Newspapers. pp. A1. Archived from the original on October 5, 2007. Retrieved 2017-01-29. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Geek.kon 2009 Information". AnimeCons.com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
  12. ^ "Geek.Kon". Geek.Kon. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Geek.Kon". Geek.Kon. Retrieved 2010-06-08.
  14. ^ "Geek.Kon". Geek.Kon. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
  15. ^ "Geek.Kon". Geek.Kon. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
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