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Friday, July 11
 

7:00pm EDT

Opening Ceremonies: Geek Summer Vacation!
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
Geek Summer Vacation Begins!

Grab your Hawaiian Shirt and join James Fulbright (Con Chair) and Mike Pederson as we introduce our guests and tell you about the special events happening this weekend!
Speakers
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Mike Pederson

Fan Guest
Way back in 2004, Mike (along with Tee Morris and Tony Ruggiero) came up with the crazy idea of hosting a convention in Richmond, VA. He’s been chairing RavenCon ever since.In addition to running RavenCon, Mike Pederson was the publisher/editor/graphic designer responsible for the... Read More →
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James Fulbright

ConChair/President, ConGregate Productions
James Fulbright was introduced to AD&D by a friend in 1979. After joining his first gaming group, his friends convinced him to start attending conventions like StellarCon and Hexacon. It wasn’t long before attending cons led him to start helping out with those cons; which, in turn... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
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8:30pm EDT

The Idiot Box visits ConGregate Comedy Show
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
Get ready to laugh with The Idiot Box Comedy Club! Hailing from Greensboro, this premier comedy spot brings a diverse mix of stand-up and improv to the Triad. Whether you need a break from panels or want to keep the good times rolling, The Idiot Box delivers hilarious and unpredictable performances. Come see why they're a favorite for a night of fun!
Speakers
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Dave Dobson

Literary Guest
A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing, reading, board games, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.Dave is the author of Snood, Snoodoku, Snood Towers, and other computer games. Dave first published... Read More →
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Sammie Cassell

Film Guest
Sammie Cassell is a NC based actor, producer and comedian. He has been seen in Halloween Kills, Eyes of Tammy Faye, Please Don’t Destroy, Righteous Gemstones and many local films. He does Improv comedy out of the Idiot Box Comedy Club in Greensboro NC and is a performer with the... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Hearn A (Marriott)
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