Why Nerd Fest?
Nerd Fest is a celebration of the boundless world of curiosity. It’s where people come together to explore, create, and connect across an ever-expanding definition of "nerd"—from AI and the natural sciences to gaming, media, arts, and culture.
We are intentionally creating a diverse environment because we believe the most powerful innovation comes from uniting every passion, background, and perspective. Join us to celebrate your unique expertise and experience the collective force of an inclusive, boundary-pushing nerdom.
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🌟 Ignite Curiosity – Dive into STEM, gaming, and media through immersive, hands-on experiences.
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🧠 Unleash Creativity – From DIY builds to storycraft, our workshops and panels spark fresh ideas.
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🤝 Find Your People – Meet fellow enthusiasts, make connections, and share what you love.
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🌈 Come As You Are – Newbie or pro, everyone’s welcome. No judgment — just joy.
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🎉 Celebrate Nerd Culture – This isn’t just acceptance. It’s a full-on appreciation of what makes you unique.
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Find your Nerdom
Whether you code for fun, nerd out on building (and battling) robots, collect vintage vinyl, or just enjoy a good info dump, you’ll find your tribe at Nerd Fest.
Workshops
Learn from experts
Game Labs
Build, test and play
Info Dump Sessions
Listen to Supernerds get Supernerdy
Nerd-Centric Networking
Find your tribe
Fashion Showcase
Out of this world Sustainable Fashion
Nerd Slam
Bring a problem to a nerd
Previous SuperNerds
Get ready to unlock new obsessions as our Supernerds share their passions and pull you into worlds you never knew existed.
It's going to get really nerdy, real quick.
Dr. Gigi Johnson
Futures designer, educator, and innovation strategist
Shakir Ramsey
Creative & Growth Strategist
Elizabeth Adams
Folklorist & Professor
Patrick
Haugen
Organizing Team Member and
General Nerd
Celia “DaPoet” Douglas
Writer, Artist & Educator
Teresa K. Morrison
Adjunct Professor of Visual Arts, Photographer & Archivist
Benjamin Harmon
Artist & Founder, Curio Club LA
Sophia
Cleofas
Hub 101 Doer, Organizing Team Member and Social Media Nerd
Blake Baxter
Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Immersive Enterprise Laboratories (IEL)
Brendan Finch
CEO & Founder
Boian Mitov
Creator of Visuino
Desserin Pereyra
Organizing Team Member and
Behind the Scenes Nerd
Pastiche Queen
Performance Artist, Playwright & Director
Brian Wallace aka "Dubrobot"
Audio Engineer, Music Educator & Creative Innovator
Dr. Irina Kukuyeva
AI Nerd and Venture Capitalist
But wait, there's more...
Check our Schedule for the full lineup
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