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Geekdom 2022 @ Lusail Boulevard!
Qatar’s largest pop-culture event will be held at Lusail Boulevard this year! Join us as we celebrate our inner-geek with a host of fantastic activities for nerds of all kinds at Lusail Boulevard, Geekdom building.
There will be a fantastic cosplay day, edge-of-your-seat video game tournaments, incredible screenings, talented artists, fun karaoke and much more.
Location: Lusail Boulevard, Geekdom building
Dates: 3 – 16 December 2022 from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Main Activities:
Calling All Geek Artists and Vendors!
Calling All Geek Artists and Vendors!
At Geekdom, we love to support Qatar’s thriving creative community. That’s why we open our event to all talented artists and collectors every year to help them promote themselves and sell their merchandise to thousands of visitors.
Applications close: 5 November 2022
Geekdom Cosplay Competition
Our oh-so-fun cosplay competition is back! In association with Nakama, we’re once again giving you the chance to win some amazing prizes. So be sure to come dressed as your favourite characters!
Applications close: 10 November 2022
Geekdom Tournaments
Prepare for gladiatorial combat as Geekdom’s Gaming Tournaments return with another incredible selection of titles for you to compete in.
Leave everything on the pitch in FIFA 23, or take it all out on your opponent in Tekken 7 we’ve got something for every gamer!
Welcome to Geekdom 2021!
Main Activities:
Geekdom Cosplay Competition
In association with Nakama, Geekdom will host an epic cosplay competition this year. So be sure to come dressed as your favorite characters for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Geekdom Tournaments
Prepare for gladiatorial combat as Geekdom’s Gaming Tournaments return with another incredible selection of titles for you to compete in.
Leave everything on the pitch in FIFA 22, or take it all out on your opponent in Tekken 7—we’ve got something for every gamer!
Calling all Geeks!
At Geekdom, we love to support Qatar’s thriving creative community. That’s why every year, we open up our event to all talented artists and collectors to help them promote themselves and sell their merchandise to thousands of visitors.
Do you have creative products, artworks or collectables you’d like to sell?
Apply now to be part of our exclusive Artists and Seller’s area at this year’s Geekdom!
Applications close 16 October 2021.
Welcome to Geekdom 2020!
Geekdom enters the virtual world this year with a host of fantastic events taking place online. Our controller-crunching video game tournaments return, along with an online version of our fan-favourite cosplay competition. We also have two exclusive anime screenings taking place, one at VOX and the other at our Ajyal Drive-in Cinema. For a full schedule, and to register for events—check out alyalfilm.com now!
Live on YouTube: 19–23 November
Online Tournaments: 12–16 November
Main Activities:
Geekdom Online Cosplay Competition
Geekdom Online Cosplay Competition
Geekdom is hosting a special online edition of our popular cosplay competition this year. To take part, simply send us a picture of you cosplaying your favourite character to the email below. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, so we hope to see you there virtually! More info…
Geekdom Tournaments
Geekdom’s Tournaments sponsored and organized by Qatar Gaming Community return with another incredible selection of titles for you to compete in! More info…
Geekdom Screenings
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
The last adventure of Tai and Agumon! An unprecedented phenomenon occurs, and the DigiDestined discover that growing up means an end to their relationships with their Digimon. On top of that, the DigiDestined realize that the more they fight with their Digimon, the faster their bond breaks. Will they fight for others and risk losing? The time to choose and decide is approaching fast. Tai and Agumon, along with the rest, will be forced to risk everything in their epic last adventure.
Date: Saturday 21 November
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Doha Festival City, VOX Cinemas
Lupin III. The First
The legendary Lupin III returns in an action-packed, continent-spanning adventure. The “gentleman thief” and his colourful underworld companions race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson Diary, before it falls into the hands of a dark cabal that will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich. The gang tackles trap-filled tombs, and daring prison escapes with the trademark wit and visual finesse that have made this one of the most storied animation franchises in the world, in a thrilling caper that is sure to delight fans old and new.
Date: Sunday 22 November
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Lusail, Drive in Cinema
Geekdom Live!
Geekdom is back this year as an exciting hybrid experience through Geekdom Live! Join us on the Ajyal Film Festival YouTube channel for live-stream coverage of your favourite events and activities such as our nail-biting video game tournaments, fun cosplay competitions and inspiring talks with special guests. We’ll have loads of content throughout the day, including trivia competitions, interviews, and a chance to win Geekdom goodie bags packed with exclusive collectables and other geeky items—so be sure to stay tuned!
Ajyal Tunes Geekdom Closing Concert
Ajyal Tunes Geekdom Closing Concert
Quickly becoming a much-beloved annual tradition, Geekdom is once again collaborating with Ajyal Tunes for a concert that is sure to delight all anime and film fans! Taking place under the magnificent night sky at the new Ajyal Drive-in Cinema in Lusail, be ready to sing your hearts out to music from all your favourite pop-culture franchises! November 23rd, 9PM Drive In Cinema, Lusail Ticket fee: 50 QR
Geekdom Bag
Get your limited edition Geekdom goodie bag bursting with an incredible selection of exclusive items—including official Geekdom merchandise and a mystery item hand-picked for all pop culture fans! Place your order NOW for only 150 QAR. But hurry, quantities are STRICTLY limited. You can buy the bag online through talabat to have it delivered directly to your door!
Geekdom Talks
A Talk With Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa
A Clinical Phycologist and the Creator of THE 99, a comic book and an animated television series that aired globally on Cartoon Network and Netflix. Thursday 19 November 7:00 PM Online, ZOOM
A Talk With Tarek Alarabi Tourgane
A songwriter, a music composer, one of the co-founders of Spacetoon TV channel and the founder of Tourgane Production Saturday 21 November 6:00 PM Online, ZOOM
Welcome to Geekdom 2019!
In partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council
This year at Qatar’s largest pop-culture event, we are celebrating our inner-geek with a host of fantastic activities for nerds of all kinds! From our cool cosplay day to edge-of-your-seat video game tournaments, and more – we’ve got something for everyone! So come join us as we showcase everything unique and ingenious in motion arts and visual storytelling at Katara, from 19th to 23rd November.
Geekdom is a truly unique community engagement platform. It offers diverse and unique experiences for people to showcase their passion for motion arts and visual storytelling (Art, Film, Video games, Comic books, Animation and Television).
Location: Katara Buildings 18 & 19
19th – 23rd November from 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM
22nd November- 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Entrance is FREE
For more information, please contact us through the following email: Geekdom@dohafilminstititue.com
Main Activities:
Geekdom Cosplay Competition
In association with Qcosplayers, Geekdom will host an epic cosplay competition this year. So be sure to come dressed as your favourite characters for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Friday 22 November, 4 – 6 PM
Location: Katara, Building 18
Geekdom Talks
Our Geek Talks are a platform to inspire and be inspired as both local and international geeky content creators share their projects and experiences with the community.
| Comic Book Writing with Jassim Al Mohannadi |
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Jassim Al Mohannadi Jassim Al Mohannadi is the first Qatari/Middle Eastern comic book writer, in Western format. His first book, ‘Primeval’, was published in September of 2019, and has garnered a lot of media attention. Jassim believes that comic books are a compelling way to attract readers’ attention, but does not consider writing comics as a profession. As a third-year student at the College of the North Atlantic, Jassim prefers to focus on his studies for the time being. Date: Tuesday 19 November Time: 7:00 pm Location: Katara Building 18, Screening Room |
| Sci-Fi and Fantasy production in Qatar with Ahmed Al Baker and Maryam Al-Sahli, presented by Katara Studios |
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Maryam Al Sahli Maryam Al Sahli is a film and video editor who has worked with the Doha Film Institute, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, Ministry of Culture and Sports, and is currently working at Katara Studios. She is also a member of the Qatari film production company Innovation Films, and the first Qatari woman to make film editing her profession. She worked as a Lead Editor on several projects; the first Qatari Sci-Fi show ‘Medinah’ (editing two episodes of the first season), the TVT mini-series ‘Three Knees Deep’, and Katara Studio’s original series ‘The Pact’. |
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Ahmed Ibrahim Al Baker A decade of experience in Film and Television, Ahmed started his career as a co-founder of Qatari based production company Innovation Films. Since then, Al Baker has produced a variety of films, television series, commercials, and music videos. Known for his role as a showrunner and creator of the first international Sci Fi/Adventure series from the Middle East ‘Medinah’. Al Baker also directed episodes of an upcoming Katara Studios original titled ‘The Pact’ (Robert Knepper, James Marshall) as well as directing an episode of US/Romania TV series titled ‘Three Knee Deep’. Currently, Al Baker is the Head of Film Production at Katara Studios. Date: Wednesday, 20 November Time: 7:00 pm Location: Katara Building 18, Screening Room |
| Introduction to Videogames: Protecting your child from harmful content |
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This workshop is specifically designed to help parents understand healthy gaming practices through a brief introduction to rating systems and parental controls for the latest consoles and gaming systems. Participants will gain the necessary knowledge to safeguard their children within the ever-changing entertainment landscape and enable them to have constructive conversations with their children about their favourite hobby. By: Dawood Al-Anwari Date: Thursday, 21 November Time: 3:00 pm Location: Katara Building 18, Screening Room Language: Arabic / English |
| Voice acting for videogames and animation with Abby Trott |
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Abby Trott Abby Trott is an actor/singer from Attleboro, Massachusetts. She has lived and worked in Tokyo and New York City, and is currently based in Los Angeles. Abby is perhaps best known for portraying the English voices of Nezuko in Demon Slayer and Annette in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Ivy in Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego, Windblade in the Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy, and singing the English version of “Lifelight,” the theme for Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Some of her other roles in localized anime and video games include Pod 153 in NieR:Automata, Avril Mead in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Mezato Ichi in Mob Psycho 100, Machi in Hunter X Hunter, and Veronica Liones in Seven Deadly Sins. When she isn’t talking, singing, or screaming into a microphone, Abby likes to spend her time baking, playing shakuhachi (Japanese flute), or chatting with her cats. Date: Friday, 22 November Time: 7:00 pm Location: Katara Building 18, Screening Room |
Geekdom Tournaments
Prepare for gladiatorial combat as Geekdom’s Gaming Tournaments return with another incredible selection of titles for you to compete in.
Leave everything on the pitch in FIFA 20, or take it all out on your opponent in
Tekken 7—we’ve got something for every gamer!
Register now for a chance to win prizes of up to 3000 QAR!
FIFA 20
The latest and greatest edition of the ever-popular EA football video game franchise is coming to Geekdom. FIFA 20 features super realistic player motion tracking, updated team tactics and totally immersive stadium atmospheres.
Are you our Player of the Year? Dust off your boots and pull on that captain’s armband because it’s time to leave it all on the pitch at this year’s winner-takes-all FIFA 20 Tournament. This tournament is organized by the Youth Hobby Center.
Date: 21 November
Time: 3:00 pm-10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• The tournaments are in Double Elimination format. I. E. Losing 1 set in the tournament will still allow participants one more chance in the Losers Bracket.
• All participants must bring their own controllers / USB Cables. All players using wireless controllers are required to un-sync their controllers from the PS4 they played on upon completion of every set. Failure to do so may subject the player to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. Controllers must not have any performance enhancing modifications of any kind, including but not limited to turbo settings, and macros.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
FIFA Tournament Rules:
• The tournament is for FIFA 2020 on PlayStation 4 with the recent updates of the game.
• All registered players will be notified after the draw of their groups. Each player is allowed to choose any team (Clubs or National) throughout the tournament.
• The half-length is 5 minutes.
• Speed: Fast (unless both players agreed on a change).
• Camera: Tele broadcast (unless both players agreed on a change).
• Level: Legendary.
• Weather: Clear – Night.
• Stadium: has to be Neutral (Unless both players agreed on a change).
• Defense: Tactical Defending.
• Players may change the formation and tactics of their teams and will be allowed time to do so before each match.
• Players are not allowed to pause the game during the match unless except in cases of a foul, throw-in, corner kick or goal kick.
Registration is closed.
Overwatch
Overwatch is a game played in teams of six, with players selecting from a roster of 30 characters, known as heroes, each with a unique style of play. Teams work together to secure and defend control points on a map or escort a payload across the map in a limited amount of time.
The world needs heroes. Call on your friends, pick your heroes and join our Geekdom Overwatch Tournament organized by Kanpeki team!
Date: 19-23 November
Time: 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• All participants are allowed to bring their own equipment like headphone, keyboard, mouse and controller.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
Overwatch Rules:
• Game version: PC.
• The tournaments are in Single Elimination format.
• Each team can have from six to nine members (6 – 9).
• Each player can only have one battle tag and it cannot be changed in the middle of the tournament.
• Game Settings: Competitive play rules (locked characters in the competitive play mode will not be included in the tournament).
• Players are not allowed to change their roles in the middle of the match, roles can only be changed after each map is completely finished (attack and defense).
• All the qualifying rounds are best of 5 (First to 3).
• Control, hybrid, assault, payload, control for tiebreaker.
• Loser chooses the map without changing the map mode.
• The organizers can change the rules anytime if needed.
• You can bring your own mouse, keyboard or headphones if you want.
• Controller can be used (controllers are not going to be provided by us).
• If the match had technical issues in the first minute and a half from the match then the match will be reset (without changing the map) otherwise paused and un-paused.
Registration is closed.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a fighting game featuring Nintendo’s ‘all-stars’ as playable characters. The gameplay is a dramatic departure from other fighting games, such as Street Fighter. Instead of winning by depleting an opponent’s life bar, players seek to knock opposing characters off a stage to win.
Mario vs Pikachu?!? Take control of your favorite Nintendo character and prepare to do battle in our Geekdom Super Smash Bros Tournament organized by Super Smash Bros. Qatar. You better have good balance though, one slip and it could be curtains.
Date: 21-22 November
Time: 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• The tournaments are in Double Elimination format. I. E. Losing 1 set in the tournament will still allow participants one more chance in the Losers Bracket.
• All participants must bring their own controllers / USB Cables. All players using wireless controllers are required to un-sync their controllers from the PS4 they played on upon completion of every set. Failure to do so may subject the player to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. Controllers must not have any performance enhancing modifications of any kind, including but not limited to turbo settings, and macros.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rules:
Game Settings:
Mode: Stock
Handicap: Off
Stock Count: 3
Time limits: 8 minutes
Damage Ratio: 100%
Items: Off
Pause: Off
All Characters Available
All sets are best of 3 except: Winners Semifinals, Winners Finals, Losers Quarters, Losers, Semifinals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals which will be played as a best of 5.
Set Procedure:
Players select their characters:
• Either player may elect to do Double Blind Character.
Selection:
• Rock-paper-scissors is played to determine who strikes stages first.
• Winner of Rock-Paper-Scissors bans 1 stage and loser bans 2, winner picks the first stage from the starting stages list and then the players play the first match of the set.
• Winning player of the preceding match bans 2 stages with the addition to counter pick stages.
• The losing player states his chosen stage.
• The winning player may choose to switch characters.
• The losing player may choose to switch characters.
• Next match in the set is played.
Steps 4 through 8 are repeated until the set is complete.
Starter Stages:
• Battlefield
• Final Destination
• Smashville
• Town and City
• Pokemon Stadium 2
Counterpick Stages:
• Kalos League
• Yoshi Story
Registration is closed.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
The latest 2D fighting game from Bandai Namco based on the ever popular and loved Dragon Ball animation series. Praised by fans of fighting games and anime alike, this game has taken the world by storm and is making its debut at Geekdom 2019, organized by Qatar FGC.
Competitors will prepare teams of 3 powerful and familiar characters from the series and partake in epic fights to decide the Dragon Ball Fighterz champion of Geekdom 2019 in a double elimination format tournament full of excitement. Join our tournament here to find out.
Date: 22 November
Time: 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• The tournaments are in Double Elimination format. I. E. Losing 1 set in the tournament will still allow participants one more chance in the Losers Bracket.
• All participants must bring their own controllers / USB Cables. All players using wireless controllers are required to un-sync their controllers from the PS4 they played on upon completion of every set. Failure to do so may subject the player to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. Controllers must not have any performance enhancing modifications of any kind, including but not limited to turbo settings, and macros.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Rules:
• Game version: PlayStation 4.
• Game Settings: 300 Seconds, 2/3 Games (Best of 3), Default Handicap, Default Damage.
• Grand Finals, Winners Finals and Losers Finals will be on 3/5 games format (Best of 5).
• Winners of any match are not allowed to change their characters before the following match in a set. Losers of a match are allowed to change characters in the match following their loss.
• Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively, at the start of the Match. Players are committed to this selection for the entirety of the Match. If Players cannot agree to a Side Selection, they will play a Best-of-One Rock-Paper-Scissors to determine who picks their side first. The winner selects a side first.
Registration is closed.
Street Fighter V:
The legendary fighting franchise returns with Street Fighter V! The latest edition is the perfect blend of old-guard fighting game fundamentals and newer, more modern takes on the genre.
Geekdom Street Fighter V Tournament, organized by Qatar FGC: Show us your fighting spirit! Players who are masters at this game become legends…are you one of those chosen few? Join our tournament here to find out.
Date: 22 November
Time: 3:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• The tournaments are in Double Elimination format. I. E. Losing 1 set in the tournament will still allow participants one more chance in the Losers Bracket.
• All participants must bring their own controllers / USB Cables. All players using wireless controllers are required to un-sync their controllers from the PS4 they played on upon completion of every set. Failure to do so may subject the player to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. Controllers must not have any performance enhancing modifications of any kind, including but not limited to turbo settings, and macros.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Rules:
• Game version: PlayStation 4.
• Game Settings: Versus Mode, 99 Seconds, 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games (Best of 3), No Handicap.
• Grand Finals, Winners Finals and Losers Finals will be on 3/5 games format (Best of 5)
• Winners of any match are not allowed to change their character before the following match in a set. Losers of a match are allowed to change their character in the match following their loss.
• Training Stage, Skies of Honor, Flamenco Tavern, and Kanzuki Beach stage are not tournament legal.
• Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively, at the start of the Match. Players are committed to this selection for the entirety of the Match. If Players cannot agree to a Side Selection, they will play a Best-of-One Rock-Paper-Scissors to determine who picks their side first. The winner selects a side first.
Registration is closed.
Tekken 7
Tekken is the best-selling fighting game franchise in history. Returning for another round, Tekken 7 takes the fight to the next level with photo-realistic graphics and new and innovative fighting mechanics.
Let’s get ready to rumble! Show off your skills, chain your combos, unleash your finishers, and wow the crowd in our Geekdom Tekken 7 Tournament, organized by Qatar FGC.
Date: 23 November
Time: 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Katara Building 18
General Rules:
• The tournaments are in Double Elimination format. I. E. Losing 1 set in the tournament will still allow participants one more chance in the Losers Bracket.
• All participants must bring their own controllers / USB Cables. All players using wireless controllers are required to un-sync their controllers from the PS4 they played on upon completion of every set. Failure to do so may subject the player to disqualification at the discretion of Tournament Organizers. Controllers must not have any performance enhancing modifications of any kind, including but not limited to turbo settings, and macros.
• Tournament Organizers have the right to revoke or revise the event rules at any point during the event as they may see fit to ensure a fair and just experience as deemed necessary.
Tekken 7 Rules:
• Game version: PlayStation 4.
• Game Settings: 2/3 Games (Best of 3), 60 Seconds.
• Grand Finals, Winners Finals and Losers Finals will be on 3/5 games format (Best of 5).
• Winners of any match are not allowed to change their characters before the following match in a set. Losers of a match are allowed to change characters in the match following their loss.
• Stage selection will always be set to random. The loser of any match has the choice to return to the stage select screen for another stage to be randomly selected, or to replay the following match on the same stage.
• Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively, at the start of the Match. Players are committed to this selection for the entirety of the Match. If Players cannot agree to a Side Selection, they will play a Best-of-One Rock-Paper-Scissors to determine who picks their side first. The winner selects a side first.
• There will be no customizing colors, names or items at any time before or during a tournament match. Any player that does so will be given a loss.
• The following costumes are TOURNAMENT ILLEGAL:
Jack-7 Preset 3
Jack-7 Preset 4
Gigas Preset 3
Registration is closed.
Geekdom Goodies!
Purchase your limited edition Geekdom bag and enjoy a specially curated selection of items, including official Geekdom merchandise, collectables made by local artists, and a mystery item hand-picked for all comic book fans!
Place your order NOW for only 150 QAR. Quantities are VERY limited.
Bags will be available for collection in Katara building 18 from 19 – 23 November, 10 AM – 10 PM.
But make sure to bring your order number to claim yours!
Geekdom Screenings
Geekdom is delighted to present three animated cult classics this year, with ‘Anastasia’ being a special sing-along screening!
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The Secret World of ArrietyDirector: Hiromasa YonebayashiArrietty, a four-inch-tall teenager, lives with her parents in the recesses of a suburban home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and housekeeper… Date: Tuesday, 19Th November 2019 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Katara, B18 -Screening Room Read more |
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Spider-Man: Into the SpiderverseDirector: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanTeen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality, crossing paths with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to the entire multiverse… Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2019 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Katara, B18- Screening Room Read more |
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AnastasiaA special sing along screeningDirector: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman Following Rasputin’s curse on the Romanovs, little Anastasia is separated from her grandmother, the Dowager Empress Maria. After growing up in an orphanage… Date: Thursday, 21st November 2019 Time: 4:00 PM Location: Katara, B18- Screening Room Read more |
Calling all Geeks!
Want to be part of Geekdom 2019?
At Geekdom, we love to support Qatar’s thriving creative community. That’s why every year, we open up our event to all talented artists and collectors to help them promote themselves and sell their merchandise to thousands of visitors.
Artists
Our Artist’s Corner is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills and sell your artworks to the wider community.
Participation Fee: 200 QAR
Sellers
Our Seller’s Corner is a great chance for you to showcase and sell your collections at the largest event of its kind in Doha.
Participation Fee: 500 QAR
All successful Artist and Seller applicants will be allocated their own 120cm x 60cm table with two chairs, and two badges for the event.
Applications close 15 October 2019.
We hope to see you at Geekdom!
CONCESSION LICENSE AGREEMENT GEEKDOM
- DFI is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization dedicated to establishing the State of Qatar as a major international, cultural, artistic and educational center and is organizing and hosting the “Ajyal Film Festival 2019” between 18 November 2019 and 23 November 2019 (the “Festival”).
- As part of the Festival, DFI will also be organizing the Geekdom Exhibition (from 19 November 2019 until 23 November 2019 (inclusive) (the “Exhibition”) to showcase artwork by local and regional artists.
- The Exhibitor has been officially selected by DFI to showcase its artwork at the Exhibition, subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
- LICENSE
- DFI hereby grants to the Exhibitor the limited right, non-exclusive license and permission to:
- participate in the Exhibition, specifically to showcase its artwork to the public for the duration of the Exhibition; and
- offer such artwork for sale to the public.
- DFI hereby grants to the Exhibitor the limited right, non-exclusive license and permission to:
- TERM
- This Agreement shall be deemed to commence with effect from the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect until both Parties have fulfilled all of their obligations hereunder.
- In the event that the Exhibitor is a no-show or cancels its participation in the Exhibition, DFI shall be entitled to charge the Exhibitor a cancellation fee of QAR 3,000.00 (three thousand Qatari Riyals).
- EXHIBITOR’S OBLIGATIONS
- The Exhibitor shall be responsible for all costs incurred in relation to shipping and/or delivery of its artwork to and from Building 18, Katara (Cultural Village Foundation, Doha, Qatar). All artwork must be delivered to such location by 19 November 2019 and any submissions that fail to meet this deadline may not be considered for display as part of the Exhibition.
- DFI shall be under no obligation to reimburse the Exhibitor for any costs, fees and/or expenses of any nature whatsoever (including without limitation transport, hotel, meal or subsistence) incurred by the Exhibitor in relation to participating at the Exhibition.
- Under no circumstances shall DFI be responsible for any loss and/or damage of any nature whatsoever incurred by the Exhibitor during the Exhibition.
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- The Exhibitor represents and warrants to DFI that: (i) the Exhibitor has the right, power, and authority necessary to enter into the Agreement and fully perform its obligations hereunder; and (ii) each artwork piece to be displayed at the Exhibition by the Exhibitor, will not infringe on the copyrights or moral rights of any third parties.
- The Exhibitor ensures that its artwork is not in any manner pornographic in nature, likely to defame any third party, or likely to violate a law of the State of Qatar.
- The Exhibitor will indemnify, defend and hold harmless DFI and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and representatives, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, arising from or relating to a breach by the Exhibitor of its representations and warranties contained herein. The Exhibitor’s obligations as set forth in this paragraph, shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
- GOVERNING LAW
The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Qatar, and the Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Qatar, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the determination of all matters arising under it.
DFI not responsible for artwork, material etc
By clicking “Register Now”, you agree to the rules and regulations listed above.
Registration is now closed.
Welcome to Geekdom 2018!
This year at Qatar’s largest pop-culture event, we are celebrating our inner-geek with a host of fantastic activities for nerds of all kinds! From our cool cosplay day to edge-of-your-seat video game tournaments, and more – we’ve got something for everyone!…