Blerdcon
"A homecoming where we take the nerd space and superimpose the Black experience over it."
The Mission
Blerdcon is more than just a convention; it's a movement. Established in 2017 by founders Hilton George and Hassan Parrish, it serves as a marketplace of ideas where Blerd culture is celebrated with proper context, attribution, and positivity.
Our space is intentionally inclusive, specifically welcoming our POC, Disabled, LGBTQ, Women, and International geek family. We believe that representation matters and that the contributions of minority communities to Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Comics deserve the highest stage.
B.L.A.D.E. Initiative
Blerds Learning and Advancing Diversity in Education. We aim to elevate Black narratives and foster community impact that goes beyond visibility.
The Black Geek Homecoming
Since 2017
The Journey
Blerdcon "Geek Nik" 2026
THE OPTICAL HORIZON 2026 📸
Explore Experience →BlerDCon "Thrilla" 2025
CHRONICLE | THRILLA 2025 ⚡
Explore Experience →BlerdCon: Summer Madness (July 2024)
ARCHIVE | SUMMER MADNESS 2024 🔥
Explore Experience →Blerdcon: Summer Madness 2023
2023 served as the definitive Marketplace of Ideas. We celebrated the raw resilience and boundless creativity that defines the minority geek experience. It was a landmark gathering where the foundations of our narrative were reinforced with positivity and community spirit. We recognize the building of the world we deserve to inhabit.
Explore Experience →Blerdcon 2022
2022 marked a strategic evolution in the Blerdcon journey. With Orlando Jones leading a stellar guest lineup, the experience became more fluid and more inclusive than ever before. We refined the flow to match the intensity of our celebration. We recognize the evolution of and taking up space with grace.
Explore Experience →Blerdcon 2021
The reunion of 2021 was a testament to our collective strength. After a period of global silence, we returned to the Hyatt Crystal City to reclaim our space. Safety was our priority, but community was our heartbeat. It was a homecoming in the truest sense. We recognize the return of home to your tribe.
Explore Experience →Blerdcon 2019
2019 radiated an unmistakable Aura of Black Excellence. With over 100 panels exploring the depths of our fandoms, icons like Estelle and Rachel True helped us navigate the intersection of magic and reality. It was a profound celebration of attribution and context. We recognize the energy in every panel and every conversation.
Explore Experience →Blerdcon 2018
2018 was about carving out Space and Inclusion. We elevated marginalized voices to the main stage, proving our narratives are central, not peripheral. With guests like Karan Ashley and Mega Ran providing the soundtrack to our liberation, the atmosphere was electric. We recognize your presence at the center of the story.
Explore Experience →Blerdcon 2017
The spark was struck in 2017. Hilton George and Hassan Parrish dared to imagine a world where the Black nerd experience held the highest stage. This inaugural gathering birthed a movement that continues to ripple through time. The foundation was laid here. We recognize the point where it all began.
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