I am very happy too see that there is a growing interest in women involved in the Horror, Sci-Fi and Fanasty community. Coming this October to Seattle Geek Girl Con. The event will take place on October 8 & 9, and will feature quite a few of the norms that go along with a Con, also many female directores will be presentin shorts films.
workshops, panels, cosplay, demonstrations, special events, Q and A sessions, vendors, and even a Whedon~esque Burlesque

Guests include:
Bonnie Burton
Jane Espenson
Nancy and Belle Holder
Chase Masterson
Trina Robbins
Jen Van Meter
The Twisted Twins

Very cool panel
Beyond the Scream Queen featuring Hannah Neurotica,
Mini Viscera Film Fest-shorts films all done by women

Check out more one the offical site
http://www.geekgirlcon.com/