THE ‘GIS’ EXPERIENCE
70 QUOTES FROM D&I CON ATTENDEES
“Seriously the best con I’ve been a part of in years.”
“The BEST Weekend!!!”
“Epic does not even begin to describe this once in a lifetime opportunity.”
“I feel inspired, rejuvenated, and ready to spread diversity and love… TO THE JOURNEY!!”
“BRAVO!!!”
“Shoutout to a wonderful person who cares about making a difference in the world. Dan Deevy!!!!”
“Beyond my Wildest Expectations!”
“Dan Deevy runs a heck of a show.”
“This is turning out to be a powerhouse event.”
“Easily the most relaxed and welcoming convention I have ever been to.”
“Such a dream come true!”
“Dan Deevy’s convention is something special. We had such a wonderful time, made great friends. I have not been to one quite like it and can’t wait to attend this year!”
“D&I Con was the BEST Trek Con I’ve ever been to! It fulfilled IDIC in every way possible.”
“It was an amazing experience!”
“The memories and connections made at this con are truly unforgettable.”
“Gaaaysinspaaace such a positive experience. Thank you! keep growing, we expect great things.”
“This was FABULOUS! I will be talking about this show for a long time.”
“I had a blast! It is such a safe space. I am honored to have volunteered this year and I can’t wait to do it again next year.”
“We are already planning for next year!”
“I felt like we were friends with everyone by the end of Saturday. Love you all so much!!!”
“This weekend was just perfect. It was good for my soul.”
“Thank you SO MUCH for such an amazing experience!!!”
“This was a great convention! I can’t wait til next year, sign me up!”
“This was our first time but definitely not our last. Such a great time.”
“This was an all-encompassing celebration of inclusion!”
“Thanks for the great job. I love the way you did this. See you next year.”
“Thank you all so much for making such amazing events! We will see you again next year for sure!”
“It was another fantastic weekend. I look forward to seeing you next year!”
“A weekend of love, understanding and acceptance. I cannot wait until next year’s convention.”
“Forever grateful for the friends made and the opportunities given.”
“You guys always do so much. Thank you!”
“Your event was awesome, and you were so incredibly kind! Will definitely be back next year! My husband and I had a blast. It was great meeting you friend!”
“Already planning for next year!”
“It was such an incredible weekend. Thank you to everyone involved!”
“The whole event was great!”
“Thank you for all your hard work.”
“This convention was even better than I expected. Not only did it include actors from our favorite sci-fi shows who spoke about their experiences on their shows, but they delved even deeper into discussions about mental health, diversity, bullying and so many other important topics. It was a wonderful weekend of fun, entertainment and discussion. Thank you Dan Deevy and everyone in Gaaaysinspaaace!”
“Had such an amazing time at DNICON.”
“See you all again next year!”
“Certainly appreciate how much time you put into these events”
“This year was so wonderful, and after last year, that’s saying something. I can’t wait until NEXT year!”
“Congrats on an amazing weekend!”
“I’m so glad we got to spend the day with Admiral Janeway!”
“I had a fantastic time! Thank you!”
“Flying a drone against Robbie was SO COOL!!”
“The lineup is always amazing!”
“The memories and connections made at this con are truly unforgettable.”
“Thank you GIS for the wonderful camaraderie and warm atmosphere at Galactic D&I Con.”
“We barely have time to be sad that the Galactic Diversity and Inclusion Con ended because we’re already planning for the next one!”
“We had the BEST WEEKEND EVER at the Gaaaysinspaaace D&I Con 2024!!!”
“Was at Galactic D&I Con today and picked up a ton of new autographs for the Trek poster. This was a great show - @gaaaysinspaaace did a fantastic job and put together a really well-organized convention with a killer guest list.”
“Penny Johnson Jerald was the first to ever sign this (a Star Trek print) for me last year. I was a little overwhelmed and Star struck. She saw this (she saw me), got up from her table and gave me a hug which helped me collect myself. I retell this story so much because no one talks about that side of conventions much.”
“My husband was on a mobility scooter, and people couldn't have been more accommodating or helpful!”
“It was loads of fun, educational, supportive, and safe. I wasn't scared to be myself there. I could be my lgbtqia+ self.”
“Dining and partying with the honorable Lady Sirella of the House of Martok was definitely a dream come true that I didn’t even know I had?!”
“You've put on, once again another AMAZING, A+ convention that I can not stop talking about. You've made so many peoples weekend, and maybe year. I honestly can say I've never had more fun. I will savor the moment and excitedly wait for next (hopfully!) Years! Thanks again for making this weird little Trekkies dreams come true.”
“There definitely is no party like a Gays in Space KLINGON PARTY!!
Completely unreal to debut my first Klingon cosplay, have dinner WITH Gowron and Lady Sirella, and celebrating the weekend with blood wine!!”
” Such an incredible first day and there’s still the rest of the weekend!!! QAPLA!!!”
“Amazing experience! It was truly a safe space for everyone and we loved being able to interact with the guests in such a relaxed and friendly environment. Looking forward to next year!”
“My daughter is a teenager and nonbinary. Coming here made me appreciate and understand her a whole lot more. My eyes were opened!”
“Coming back here fills me with so much excitement and joy, making new friends, reconnecting with old. Meeting idols. It’s like coming home! 🥰❤ can't wait the rest of the weekend!”
“I can't even begin to explain how exciting it was. Thanks gaaaysinspaaace for making yet ANOTHER dream come true!”
“A big thank-you to Gaaaysinspaaace for organizing a second Galactic Diversity & Inclusion Convention ( Dnicon ) in Philadelphia. It was great to see all kinds of fans assembled, LGBTQ+, straight, in wheelchairs, with sight challenges, with hearing challenges, tall, short, thin, wide, and of many ethnic backgrounds. All just humans getting together based on a love of Star Trek and other science fiction. I appreciate the time and effort that it takes to organize something like this, thank you, thank you, thank you.”
“Thanks for the great job. Being able to get “up close and personal” with all the stars and chat with them at their tables was really great and wonderful. I’ve been to Trek conventions since the early nineties, including security at a time when the local clubs WERE the security, and I love the way you did this. See you next year. Keep the Sheraton as the “base camp”.”
“I soooo wanted to make it there this year! Next year for sure!”
“Can't wait for next year 🖖🏻💜”
“So sad we missed D&I con this year”
“I’ve been to both years, and meeting the actors has been very pleasant, quiet, and not rushed.“
“I just learned about this a few months ago! I wasn't able to attend this year 😭 but I'm making it a priority to plan for next year 🤗🖖🏽”
“Honestly aside from the great fun, my favorite part of DNI is how relaxed and happy the guests seem to be there. Not "con" happy, but genuinely like they're having fun too.”