Onezumi and Harknell, local NJ residents, are the creators of Intervention Con, a 3 day geekfest extravaganza that is taking place in Rockville, MD on the weekend of September 16th.
What is Intervention? From their press release it is 'One part conference, one part fandom event, Intervention aims to provide both creators and fans a venue to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the opportunities technology provides.'
Last year's event featured performers such as Cosplay Burlesque, a NJ based burlesque troupe that features acts that range on the geeky side of things, and Super Art Fight, a battle between two or more artists that ends in a winner based on audience approval. Between that and a conglomeration of webcomic creators from across the country, the show was viewed as a networking success.
Now in their second year, as with many conventions, they are hoping to up the quality even further, giving people a convention experience that they might not have considered before. A list of this year's guests and performers can be found here.
From the press release:
Over thirty guests are currently scheduled to attend, bringing three days of panels and educational workshops. Fans of all stripes are also encouraged to submit their own cutting-edge programming, showcase their own works, and schedule their own meetups at the event. A special track of children's programming will be overseen by Matt Blum, managing editor of the GeekDad blog on Wired.com.
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