Comics retailer organization ComicsPro has announced its events and programming for San Diego Comic-Con, which will take place on Friday, July 13th.  The day kicks off with a breakfast for retailers, publishers, and distributors at a civilized 9:30 a.m. in Room 19.  Panels throughout the day include:
Retail Optimism at 10:30 in Room 18
A discussion of how to capitalize on the growing comics market.
ComicsPRO president Joe Field (Flying Colors Comics, CA)
Executive director Amanda Emmert (Muse Comics + Games, CO)
Director Carr D'Angelo (Earth-2 Comics, CA)
Director Thomas Gaul (Corner Store Comics, CA)
Director Calum Johnston (Strange Adventures Bookshop, Canada)
 
Experiments in Distribution at 11:30 in Room 18
Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik is slated to discuss a unique Top Cow series launch.
 
Eisner Spirit Award Video Viewing at 2:30 in Room 18
Viewing and discussion of the store videos for each retailer nominated for the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award.
Facilitated by award facilitator and award winner Joe Ferrara (Atlantis Fantasyworld, CA)
 
So You Want to Be a Comics Retailer at 4:00 in Room 32AB
A panel of experts answers questions from people thinking about opening comic stores.
ComicsPRO President Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff (Concord CA)
ComicsPRO Executive Director Amanda Emmert (Muse Comics + Games, Colorado Springs CO)
Brian Peets (A-1 Comics, Sacramento & Roseville CA)
Calum Johnston (Strange Adventures Bookshop, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
Dave Hawksworth (Diamond Comic Distributors' Outside Sales Manager)