The future of pop culture conventions in Silicon Valley will shift from one geek legend to another in 2020, as maker, author and TV host Adam Savage takes over as creative director for the first SiliCon.

The convention, set for Oct. 16-18 in San Jose, is a continuation of the Silicon Valley Comic Con, which was founded in 2016 by Steve Wozniak. The Apple co-founder gave his blessing for the changes in an official announcement on Thursday, Feb. 20.

“Adam Savage is my favorite guest that we have ever had,” said Wozniak in a statement, “and it is fitting that he is joining the team.”

Savage, host of the original “MythBusters,” has been a featured guest at every Silicon Valley Comic Con since its inception, and he embraces conventions and costuming on projects included on his maker-focused Tested.com site.

Officials said SiliCon will continue to blend pop culture and technology.

Previous SVCC lineups have included astronauts, tech leaders, game designers and science-focused authors on the bill along with more standard sci-fi and comic book convention guests, including William Shatner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Stan Lee and Jason Momoa.

While no guests have been announced for 2020, the statement announcing SiliCon suggested more service to the fans, including longer Q&A panels and more programming for cosplay artists and other makers.

“I’m beyond ecstatic to play a deeper role in a creative capacity on the show’s direction and look forward to celebrating everything we love about cons,” Savage said in a statement, ”the incredible stories, the theater and community and endless ingenuity of cosplay, and the delightful camaraderie around even the most niche franchises.

“As a maker, I’m chomping at the bit to take even a deeper dive into all aspects of making as it intersects with this amazing community. I want everyone to fly their freak flag!”

Tickets are on sale at www.siliconsj.com.

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