Events

As you plan your Gender Odyssey weekend — especially when booking travel — keep in mind that, in addition to workshops, the conference features many exciting evening events! We strongly recommend that you plan to attend the entire weekend, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening, to get the best bang for your buck.

Confirmed Events for the 2013 Conference

The BelieversSpecial Film Screenings

The Believers is an unprecedented feature documentary that shatters assumptions about faith, gender, and religion. Built around the world’s first transgender gospel choir, The Believers portrays the choir’s dilemma – how to reconcile their gender identity with the widespread belief that changing one’s gender goes against the word of God. Read more »

Growing Old GracefullyGrowing Old Gracefully: The Transgender Experience is a groundbreaking film that highlights the trials  transgender people face when growing older. The film features the true-life stories of five transgender elders dealing with many of the issues that come with age.  The film is currently in production and Gender Odyssey is excited to have a first glimpse at this important documentary during our 2013 annual conference. Read more »


We are currently working on this year’s conference programming. In the meantime, browse the Event schedule for the 2012 Gender Odyssey conference for an idea of what you can expect this year. You can print this page by clicking here, view the full workshop schedule here, and read Workshop descriptions and Presenter bios.

NEW! Don’t miss the GO Free page with information about the sessions and events at Gender Odyssey that are completely FREE and open to the public — no preregistration required! Pass it on!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Time 8:00am 9:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm
GO Pro

GO Pro Registration

WSCC

Gender Odyssey Professional Seminar

WSCC
9am – 5pm

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-

-
GO

-

- -

GO Pre-Institute: Engaging Emergence

WSCC, Rm 607
1pm – 6pm

FREE &
OPEN TO ALL

-

12 Step Meeting

Silver Cloud Hotel

- -

GO Registration

Silver Cloud Hotel

POC Exclusive
Meet & Greet

The Garage
(Inside Patio)

21+

GO Opening Party

The Garage
(Echo Room)

OPEN TO ALL 21+

GOF,
GO Teens, GO Kids

- -

GOF Registration

Silver Cloud Hotel
12pm – 5pm

Teen
Meet & Greet w/appetizers

Silver Cloud Hotel
(Madison Room)

Family
Meet & Greet

The Garage
(Outside Patio)

Kids Pool Party

Silver Cloud Hotel

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Time 7:00am 8:00am 8:30am – 12:10pm 12:10pm – 1:20pm 1:30 – 4:30pm 4:45pm – 5:45pm Early Evening 8:00pm – 10:00pm 10:00pm
GO

Registration Opens

WSCC

GO Kids Camp Opens

Workshops

LUNCH

Workshops

KEYNOTE
Gene Tagaban

WSCC
Rm. 607-608

GQ Reception
Kaladi Bros.
7pm

GO Jam
w/Harvey Katz of Athens Boys Choir and Alexander James Adams

Silver Cloud Hotel

Gay City Pub Crawl
21+
GOF Couples Dinner
Piecora’s
6:15pm
GO Teens Families Dinner
Jimmy’s
6:15pm
-
GO Kids -

GO Kids Camp

GO Kids Camp

Blizzard Teen Social
hosted by Janet Mock
& Stephen Ira
Silver Cloud
6pm
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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Time 6:45am 7:00am 8:00am 8:30am – 10:00am 10:10am – 11:40am 11:40am – 12:45pm 12:45pm – 3:55pm 4:10pm – 5:20pm 5:30pm 9:00pm
GO -

Registration Opens

GO Kids Camp Opens

Workshops

KEYNOTE
Jo Olson, MD

The Future of Trans Youth Care

WSCC, Rm. 606

LUNCH

Workshops

KEYNOTE
Janet Mock

WSCC
Rm. 607-608

All Conference PICNIC

Free to GO Attendees

CLC

Trans Mission
Talent and Dance Party
18+

Washington Hall

(affiliated event)

GOF

Family Breakfasts

6th Ave. Inn & Jimmy’s

GO Teens
GO Kids

GO Kids Camp

GO Kids Camp

-

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Time 6:45am 8:00am 8:30am – 10:00am 10:10am – 11:40am 11:40am – 12:45pm 12:45pm – 3:55pm 4:00 – 7:00
GO - Registration Opens GO Kids Camp Opens Workshops

TRANS: The Movie

13+

WSCC
Rm. 606

LUNCH Workshops

All Conference
Wind Down Party
w/ Open Mic!

Silver Cloud & The Garage (Patio)

GOF

Family Breakfasts

6th Ave. Inn & Jimmy’s

GO Teens
GO Kids GO Kids Camp GO Kids Camp

Venues

  • WSCC – WA State Convention Center 8th Ave & Pike St
  • Silver Cloud – 1100 Broadway Ave
  • The Garage – 1130 Broadway Ave
  • CLC – Central Lutheran Church 1710 11th Ave
  • Washington Hall – 153 14th Ave
  • 6th Ave Inn – 2000 6th Ave
  • Jimmy’s – 1100 Broadway Ave
  • Piecora’s – 1401 E Madison
  • Kaladi’s – 517 E Pike St

More information about the conference venues is available here.

Last updated 07/11/12. Schedule subject to change.

Conference hashtag: #GOcon2012

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