{"id":2659,"date":"2024-04-08T07:01:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T07:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekedconvention.com\/?page_id=2659"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:46:56","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geekedconvention.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c1\" class=\"style-1622 style-local-2659-c1 position-relative\">\n  <!---->\n  <div data-colibri-component=\"section\" data-colibri-id=\"2659-c2\" id=\"overlappable\" class=\"h-section h-section-global-spacing d-flex align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center style-1631 style-local-2659-c2 position-relative\">\n    <!---->\n    <!---->\n    <div class=\"h-section-grid-container h-section-boxed-container\">\n      <!---->\n      <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c3\" class=\"h-row-container gutters-row-lg-0 gutters-row-md-0 gutters-row-2 gutters-row-v-lg-0 gutters-row-v-md-0 gutters-row-v-2 style-1632 style-local-2659-c3 position-relative\">\n        <!---->\n        <div class=\"h-row justify-content-lg-center justify-content-md-center justify-content-center align-items-lg-stretch align-items-md-stretch align-items-stretch gutters-col-lg-0 gutters-col-md-0 gutters-col-2 gutters-col-v-lg-0 gutters-col-v-md-0 gutters-col-v-2\">\n          <!---->\n          <div class=\"h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-lg-3 h-col-md-3 h-col-12 style-1633-outer style-local-2659-c4-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c4\" class=\"d-flex h-flex-basis h-column__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-2 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-2 style-1633 style-local-2659-c4 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center\">\n                <!---->\n                <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c5\" class=\"h-icon style-1634 style-local-2659-c5 position-relative h-element\">\n                  <!----><span class=\"h-svg-icon h-icon__icon style-1634-icon style-local-2659-c5-icon\"><!--Icon by Font Awesome (https:\/\/fontawesome.com)-->\n    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" id=\"mortar-board\" viewBox=\"0 0 2304 1896.0833\">\n      <path d=\"M1774 836l18 316q4 69-82 128t-235 93.5-323 34.5-323-34.5-235-93.5-82-128l18-316 574 181q22 7 48 7t48-7zm530-324q0 23-22 31L1162 895q-4 1-10 1t-10-1L490 689q-43 34-71 111.5T385 979q63 36 63 109 0 69-58 107l58 433q2 14-8 25-9 11-24 11H224q-15 0-24-11-10-11-8-25l58-433q-58-38-58-107 0-73 65-111 11-207 98-330L22 543q-22-8-22-31t22-31l1120-352q4-1 10-1t10 1l1120 352q22 8 22 31z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n                <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c6\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1635 style-local-2659-c6 position-relative h-element\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1635 style-local-2659-c6\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <h5 class=\"\">continuing education credit available<\/h5>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c7\" class=\"h-text h-text-component style-1636 style-local-2659-c7 position-relative h-element\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <!---->\n                  <div class=\"\">\n                    <p><span style=\"color: rgb(12, 12, 13); font-size: 16px; font-family: &quot;gg sans&quot;, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed at least 9-11 live continuing education credits<\/span><\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-lg-3 h-col-md-3 h-col-12 style-1633-outer style-local-2659-c8-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c8\" class=\"d-flex h-flex-basis h-column__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-2 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-2 style-1633 style-local-2659-c8 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center\">\n                <!---->\n                <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c9\" class=\"h-icon style-1634 style-local-2659-c9 position-relative h-element\">\n                  <!----><span class=\"h-svg-icon h-icon__icon style-1634-icon style-local-2659-c9-icon\"><!--Icon by Material Icons (https:\/\/material.io)--><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" id=\"star_border\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 329l80 48-21-91 71-62-94-8-36-86-36 86-94 8 71 62-21 91 80-48zm213-132L353 298l35 150-132-80-132 80 35-150L43 197l153-13 60-141 60 141 153 13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n                <div\n                  data-colibri-id=\"2659-c10\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1635 style-local-2659-c10 position-relative h-element\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1635 style-local-2659-c10\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <h5 class=\"\">EVIDENCE BASED LEARNING AND EXPERTISE<\/h5>\n                  <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c11\" class=\"h-text h-text-component style-1636 style-local-2659-c11 position-relative h-element\">\n                <!---->\n                <!---->\n                <div class=\"\">\n                  <p><span style=\"color: rgb(8, 8, 8);\">Lectured provided by experts in geek culture and clinical practice<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-lg-3 h-col-md-3 h-col-12 style-1633-outer style-local-2659-c12-outer\">\n          <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c12\" class=\"d-flex h-flex-basis h-column__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-2 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-2 style-1633 style-local-2659-c12 position-relative\">\n            <!---->\n            <!---->\n            <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center\">\n              <!---->\n              <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c13\" class=\"h-icon style-1634 style-local-2659-c13 position-relative h-element\">\n                <!----><span class=\"h-svg-icon h-icon__icon style-1634-icon style-local-2659-c13-icon\"><!--Icon by Font Awesome (https:\/\/fontawesome.com)-->\n    <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" id=\"leanpub\" viewBox=\"0 0 2048 1896.0833\">\n      <path d=\"M1893 392l155 1272q-131 0-257-57-200-91-393-91-226 0-374 148-148-148-374-148-193 0-393 91-128 57-252 57H0L155 392q224-127 482-127 233 0 387 106 154-106 387-106 258 0 482 127zm-495 987q129 0 232 28.5t260 93.5L1766 480q-171-78-368-78-224 0-374 141-150-141-374-141-197 0-368 78L158 1501q105-43 165.5-65t148.5-39.5 178-17.5q202 0 374 108 172-108 374-108zm40-34l-55-907q-211 4-359 155-152-155-374-155-176 0-336 66l-114 941q124-51 228.5-76t221.5-25q209 0 374 102 172-107 374-102z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c14\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1635 style-local-2659-c14 position-relative h-element\">\n                <!---->\n                <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1635 style-local-2659-c14\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <!---->\n                  <h5 class=\"\">COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOCUSING ON GEEKDOM<\/h5>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c15\" class=\"h-text h-text-component style-1636 style-local-2659-c15 position-relative h-element\">\n                <!---->\n                <!---->\n                <div class=\"\">\n                  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; 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font-size: 16px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;; color: rgb(5, 6, 6);\">Coffee bars, snacks, and meals provided for in-person events<\/span><\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-colibri-component=\"section\" data-colibri-id=\"2659-c20\" id=\"features\" class=\"h-section h-section-global-spacing d-flex align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center style-1623 style-local-2659-c20 position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"background-layer background-layer-media-container-lg\">\n      <div data-enabled=\"true\" data-colibri-component=\"parallax\" class=\"background-layer paraxify\" model-id=\"2659-c20\" media=\"desktop\" is-preview=\"true\" style=\"background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/geekedconvention.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Frog-Fountain-dusk_a0b59920-5056-a348-3ada510ea3e8ddcb.jpg&quot;);\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"overlay-layer\">\n        <div class=\"overlay-image-layer\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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it is a celebration of the power of geek culture to transform lives. It is a gathering of passionate individuals dedicated to exploring the intersections of fandom, therapy, and education. By participating\n                    in GeekED, you are joining a movement that values creativity, innovation, and the unique contributions of geek culture to our understanding of the human experience.<\/h3>\n                  <h3>We invite you to be part of this transformative journey, to share your insights, and to learn from others who are equally passionate about the potential of geek culture. Together, we can create a future where the values of inclusivity,\n                    creativity, and evidence-based practice thrive, enriching both our professional lives and the communities we serve.<\/h3>\n                  <h2>\n                    <br>\n                  <\/h2>\n                  <p>\n                    <br>\n                  <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div data-colibri-component=\"slider\" data-colibri-id=\"2659-c24\" class=\"h-slider d-flex style-1744 style-local-2659-c24 position-relative\">\n      <!---->\n      <div class=\"swiper-container h-row-container gutters-row-lg-0 gutters-row-md-0 gutters-row-0 gutters-row-v-lg-0 gutters-row-v-md-0 gutters-row-v-0 h-overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper h-row justify-content-lg-start justify-content-md-start justify-content-start align-items-lg-stretch align-items-md-stretch align-items-stretch gutters-col-lg-0 gutters-col-md-0 gutters-col-0 gutters-col-v-lg-0 gutters-col-v-md-0 gutters-col-v-0\">\n          <div data-colibri-component=\"link\" data-href=\"\" class=\"h-slider-item swiper-slide h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-auto style-1745-outer style-local-2659-c25-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c25\" class=\"w-100 h-swiper-item__inner d-flex h-flex-basis h-HopSliderItem__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-3 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-3 style-1744-images style-local-2659-c24-images style-1745 style-local-2659-c25 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-100 d-flex justify-content-lg-center justify-content-md-center justify-content-center align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center h-slider-item-content-wrapper\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c26\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1746 style-local-2659-c26 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1746 style-local-2659-c26\">\n                      <!---->\n                      <!---->\n                      <h3 class=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Geek Community<\/span><\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c27\" class=\"h-lead h-text h-text-component style-1747 style-local-2659-c27 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"\">\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">At the heart of GeekED is a vibrant, inclusive community where enthusiasts, professionals, and scholars converge to share their love for all things geek. This is your space, surrounded by peers who speak your language, understand your references, and appreciate the depth of geek culture. Here, you will find a welcoming environment that fosters meaningful connections and lifelong friendships. It is an unparalleled opportunity to network, collaborate, and grow within a community that values diversity and the richness it brings to both our professional and personal lives.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Our community is built on the principles of respect, inclusion, and shared passion. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, GeekED provides a platform where everyone\u2019s voice is heard and valued. Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and social events, you will engage with like-minded individuals who are as passionate about geek culture as you are. This is where ideas flourish, collaborations are born, and innovative projects take shape.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p>\n                        <br>\n                      <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div data-colibri-component=\"link\" data-href=\"\" class=\"h-slider-item swiper-slide h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-auto style-1750-outer style-local-2659-c28-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c28\" class=\"w-100 h-swiper-item__inner d-flex h-flex-basis h-HopSliderItem__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-3 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-3 style-1744-images style-local-2659-c24-images style-1750 style-local-2659-c28 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-100 d-flex justify-content-lg-center justify-content-md-center justify-content-center align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center h-slider-item-content-wrapper\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c29\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1751 style-local-2659-c29 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1751 style-local-2659-c29\">\n                      <!---->\n                      <!---->\n                      <h3 class=\"\"><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Evidence-Based Learning<\/span><\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c30\" class=\"h-lead h-text h-text-component style-1752 style-local-2659-c30 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"\">\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">GeekED is not just about the fun and fantasy of geek culture; it stands firmly on the foundation of scientific research and evidence-based practice. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge knowledge, learning from experts who are pioneering the integration of geek culture within their therapeutic practices. This focus ensures that you are not only indulging your passions but are also enhancing your skills and expertise in a manner that is both effective and empirically supported.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Our sessions are designed to provide you with the latest insights and practical applications of geek culture in various professional settings. From workshops on using role-playing games in therapy to seminars on the psychological benefits of gaming, GeekED offers a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between theory and practice. You will leave the conference equipped with new tools and strategies to implement in your work, backed by the latest research and best practices in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p>\n                        <br>\n                      <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div data-colibri-component=\"link\" data-href=\"\" class=\"h-slider-item swiper-slide h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-auto style-1790-outer style-local-2659-c31-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c31\" class=\"w-100 h-swiper-item__inner d-flex h-flex-basis h-HopSliderItem__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-3 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-3 style-1744-images style-local-2659-c24-images style-1790 style-local-2659-c31 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-100 d-flex justify-content-lg-center justify-content-md-center justify-content-center align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center h-slider-item-content-wrapper\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c32\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1791 style-local-2659-c32 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1791 style-local-2659-c32\">\n                      <!---->\n                      <!---->\n                      <h3 class=\"\">Geek Cultural Intersection<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c33\" class=\"h-lead h-text h-text-component style-1792 style-local-2659-c33 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"\">\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Perhaps the most compelling aspect of GeekED is its exploration of the intersection between geek culture and broader societal and therapeutic contexts. This unique lens allows for a deeper understanding of how geek themes can be harnessed for therapeutic gain, offering innovative approaches to engagement, treatment, and education. Whether it is using gaming to build social skills or comic books to explore identity, the conference illuminates how geek culture intersects with our work and lives in meaningful ways.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">GeekED delves into the multifaceted nature of geek culture, examining its impact on identity formation, socialization, and mental health. Through keynote speeches, case studies, and interactive sessions, you will explore how geek culture can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. The conference provides a platform for discussing the latest trends and challenges in the field, fostering a deeper understanding of how we can leverage geek culture to create positive change in our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p>\n                        <br>\n                      <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div data-colibri-component=\"link\" data-href=\"\" class=\"h-slider-item swiper-slide h-column h-column-container d-flex h-col-auto style-1795-outer style-local-2659-c34-outer\">\n            <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c34\" class=\"w-100 h-swiper-item__inner d-flex h-flex-basis h-HopSliderItem__inner h-px-lg-3 h-px-md-3 h-px-3 v-inner-lg-3 v-inner-md-3 v-inner-3 style-1744-images style-local-2659-c24-images style-1795 style-local-2659-c34 position-relative\">\n              <!---->\n              <div class=\"w-100 h-100 d-flex justify-content-lg-center justify-content-md-center justify-content-center align-items-lg-center align-items-md-center align-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"w-100 h-y-container h-column__content h-column__v-align flex-basis-100 align-self-lg-center align-self-md-center align-self-center h-slider-item-content-wrapper\">\n                  <!---->\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c35\" class=\"h-global-transition-all h-heading style-1796 style-local-2659-c35 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"h-heading__outer style-1796 style-local-2659-c35\">\n                      <!---->\n                      <!---->\n                      <h3 class=\"\">Innovation and Future Directions<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div data-colibri-id=\"2659-c36\" class=\"h-lead h-text h-text-component style-1797 style-local-2659-c36 position-relative h-element\">\n                    <!---->\n                    <!---->\n                    <div class=\"\">\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 254, 254);\">GeekED is not just about celebrating what we love about geek culture; it is also about looking forward and exploring the future possibilities. The conference serves as an incubator for new ideas and innovative approaches that push the boundaries of traditional therapeutic practices. By embracing the creativity and imagination inherent in geek culture, we can develop novel interventions and strategies that resonate with diverse populations.<\/span><\/p>\n                      <p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 254, 254);\">Attendees are encouraged to think outside the box and envision how geek culture can shape the future of therapy, education, and community building. From the use of virtual reality in treatment to the incorporation of narrative therapy through storytelling and gaming, GeekED is at the forefront of exploring new frontiers. 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Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this program and its content.<\/p>\n                  <p><strong>Counselors:<\/strong>&nbsp;Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely\n                    responsible for all aspects of the programs.<\/p>\n                  <p><strong>Social Workers:&nbsp;<\/strong>Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual\n                    courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility\n                    for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05\/19\/2022 \u2013 05\/19\/2028. Social workers completing courses receive 1 continuing education credits per hour of attendance.<\/p>\n                  <p><strong>Play Therapists:&nbsp;<\/strong>Geek Therapeutics has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 21-649. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely\n                    responsible for all aspects of the programs.<\/p>\n                  <p><strong>Other Professions:<\/strong>&nbsp;This activity qualifies for the specified number of hours of instructional content as required by many licensing boards and professional organizations. 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