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
Special 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 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 |
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| GO Pro |
GO Pro Registration WSCC |
Gender Odyssey Professional Seminar WSCC |
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GO Pre-Institute: Engaging Emergence WSCC, Rm 607 FREE & |
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12 Step Meeting Silver Cloud Hotel |
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GO Registration Silver Cloud Hotel |
POC Exclusive The Garage 21+ |
GO Opening Party The Garage OPEN TO ALL 21+ |
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GOF, |
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GOF Registration Silver Cloud Hotel |
Teen Silver Cloud Hotel Family The Garage |
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 |
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| GO |
Registration Opens WSCC |
GO Kids Camp Opens |
Workshops |
LUNCH |
Workshops |
KEYNOTE WSCC |
GQ Reception Kaladi Bros. 7pm |
GO Jam Silver Cloud Hotel |
Gay City Pub Crawl 21+ |
| GOF | Couples Dinner Piecora’s 6:15pm |
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| GO Teens | Families Dinner Jimmy’s 6:15pm |
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| 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 |
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| GO | - |
Registration Opens |
GO Kids Camp Opens |
Workshops |
KEYNOTE The Future of Trans Youth Care WSCC, Rm. 606 |
LUNCH |
Workshops |
KEYNOTE WSCC |
All Conference PICNIC Free to GO Attendees CLC |
Trans Mission Washington Hall (affiliated event) |
| GOF |
Family Breakfasts 6th Ave. Inn & Jimmy’s |
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| GO Kids |
GO Kids Camp |
GO Kids Camp |
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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 | |
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| GO | - | Registration Opens | GO Kids Camp Opens | Workshops |
TRANS: The Movie 13+ WSCC |
LUNCH | Workshops |
All Conference Silver Cloud & The Garage (Patio) |
| GOF |
Family Breakfasts 6th Ave. Inn & Jimmy’s |
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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
