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Geekdom Guests

Geekdom Guests

Where Fandom Meets Its Heroes!

Discover the incredible talent joining us this year at Geekdom. From global creators to fan-favourite performers, our guests bring unique moments, inspiring stories and unforgettable experiences to the festival. Check the schedule for appearances throughout the five days and don’t miss the chance to see them live.

 

Akira Yamaoka 


a Japanese composer, sound designer, and producer best known for his work on the Silent Hill video game series. He blends ambient textures, melodic motifs, and haunting soundscapes, influencing game music and earning acclaim for emotion-rich audio design.
Program Highlights:

Date: 20 November
• Geekdom Talks with Akira Yamaoka – Pulse Stage, 4:00 – 4:30 PM

Date: 21 November
• Performance: Animated Geekdom Edition presented by CineMoon Ensemble – Main Stage, 6:30 – 7:45 PM
• Epic Encounters! – 7:45 – 9:00 PM

Kazuki Yao 


a Japanese voice actor and actor from Ishikawa Prefecture. He is best known for voicing Franky and Bon Clay in One Piece and Judau Ashta in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. With a career spanning over 40 years, Yao is admired for his energetic and distinctive voice performances.
Program Highlights:

Date: 19 November
• Geekdom Talks – Pulse Stage, 8:00 – 8:30 PM
• Epic Encounters! – 8:30 – 10:00 PM

Abir El Saghir


a Lebanese chef and social media influencer, born on 24 September 1998, known for her engaging cooking videos and recipe content. She rose to fame on TikTok and YouTube by presenting accessible yet creative recipes that shared culinary culture across the Arab world. 
Program Highlights:

Date: 19 November
• Geek Eats! – Live on the Pulse Stage, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
• Epic Encounters! – 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Mehdi Aouichaoui


a 2D animator whose work centers on character design, storytelling, and traditional animation techniques. His projects showcase expressive motion, deliberate staging, and a polished visual aesthetic that is highly appreciated in the animation community. 
Program Highlights:

Date: 18 -22 November
He will be in the Trading post in Booth #27

David Angelo Roman


known as a comic book artist credited for his official Rick and Morty comics and related artwork (e.g. trading cards). His style captures the quirky energy of the franchise and has earned him recognition among fandom art circles.
Program Highlights:

Date: 18 -22 November
See him in the Trading post in Booth #28

Steven Medway


A game designer and CEO ofThe Pandemonium Institute, the Australian publisher of the social- deduction game Blood on the Clocktower.
He created Blood on the Clocktower, which launched via Kickstarter in 2019 and achieved major success, becoming a highly ranked party game.
Program Highlights:

Date: 18 -22 November
He will be in Ravenwood in The Core

Zyad Emad


a cosplayer noted for creating highly detailed costumes and immersive character portrayals. He participates in events and shares his work online, building a reputation for craftsmanship, accuracy, and dedication to the art of cosplay.
Program Highlights:

Date: 20-22 November
• Cosplay Presence, 3:00 – 11:00 PM between the geeks of Geekdom!

Date: 22 November
Judge – Geekdom Cosplay Competition at the Pulse Stage