05/29/2026
Special Guest Announcement: J. Connor Self!
Jonathan Connor Self-Gonzalez (Connor, he/him/el) is the Healer DM -- an award-winning therapist, charity leader, gaming creative, and local leader.
And we are happy to announce he'll be returning for
- Stop by and say hello at his booth near the vendor hall
- Join one of his round circle discussions Saturday morning where he will be discussing topics of Mental Health, Su***de Prevention, and Creating Welcoming Spaces
- Sign up for the Saturday night Blood on the Clocktower game presented by D8 Summit
All his event Signups 👇
link.questconorlando.com/D8Summit
Full Bio:
Connor is the founder of D8 Summit Charities (501c3) raising money for mental health outreach and local causes. He also serves as the Vice President of the Word Refinery offering opportunities for new designers to realize dream projects. As a subject matter expert, Connor authored, consulted upon, and led numerous projects for gaming companies including Wizards of the Coast, Evil Genius, Renegade, One Bookshelf, Ghostfire, and many more. A frequent guest at top conventions nationwide, Connor speaks about the power of tabletop gaming to enrich lives and communities. Connor quietly resides in rural Illinois with his spouse and their therapy dog Evita.
Connect: thehealerdm.carrd.com | d8summit.org