Since the first New York Comic Con in 2006, ICv2 has hosted industry conferences in conjunction with the show, bringing together the leaders of the comics and graphic novel industry to discuss the issues of the day. This year, the focus is on the powerful new change drivers in the comics business and where they might lead.
"The comics business is in an ongoing period of rapid change," ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp said of the topic. "In the last year we've had an IPO, a raft of new start-ups, some well-funded, and are seeing big changes in how comics are created, published, and sold. The ICv2 Insider Talks will bring together the thought leaders that can help us understand these changes so we can survive and thrive in the next comics revolution."
Leading up to the Insider Talks, the Comic Industry Social Hour is a great opportunity to meet, mingle, and network with other leaders of the industry.
Speakers and attendees include:
- Publishers
- Digital executives
- Distributors
- Retailers
- Writers and artists
- Librarians and educators
- Licensees, licensors, and marketers
- Press
What, When and Where
What: The ICv2 Insider Talks will kick off with the Comic Industry Social Hour and registration from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by two hours of programming, including the ICv2 White Paper and panelists from across the comics and graphic novel business.
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024
Where: River Pavilion, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City
If you are a business or creative professional and would like a free invitation to the event, email Conferences@ICv2.com. You must also have a New York Comic Con badge in one of their pro categories to attend.
If you are press and would like to cover the event, email Conferences@ICv2.com.
Here are the details:
Comic Industry Social Hour (2:30-3:30 p.m.)
Meet, mingle, and network with other leaders of the comics and graphic novel industry.
ICv2 White Paper: (3:30-4:00 p.m.)
ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp will present the ICv2 White Paper, with the charts and graphs that show the state of the comics and graphic novel market in all its channels as we move toward the next comics revolution.
Milton Griepp is the founder and President of ICv2, since 2001 the undisputed industry authority on the business of geek culture. He is a 45-year veteran of the geek culture business, and has managed companies that have sold over $1 billion in retail value of geek culture products as CEO of Capital City Distribution and Next Planet Over. He also served on the board of comiXology for five years until its sale to Amazon, and was Vice President and board member of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
Other programming to be announced, for 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Watch this space in the coming days!
These companies make this event possible:
GlobalComix is a comics platform for the modern era, dedicated to reshaping the landscape of graphic fiction creation, distribution, and consumption on a global scale. Focused on providing tools to grow and succeed, GlobalComix is on a tireless mission to create the best platform in the world to publish, discover, and read comics. GlobalComix empowers creators with the tools they need to reach new audiences, monetize their work, and engage with fans in novel ways. For readers, GlobalComix offers a diverse, immersive, and engaging reading experience that spans genres and geographies.
With over 40 years of service, Diamond Comic Distributors is a leader in the worldwide distribution of comics, games, toys, collectibles and preservation supplies. With an unparalleled distribution network, Diamond’s mission is to support and serve our customers and partners with all their pop culture needs. Diamond is part of Geppi Family Enterprises, the largest producers and distributors of English-language comics, toys, collectibles, games, and preservation supplies worldwide.
ICv2 is the #1 industry source on the business of geek culture, including comics and graphic novels, manga, hobby games, and merch, on its website, ICv2.com, in its magazine, Internal Correspondence Annual, and with events like these. For the people on the front lines of the geek culture business, staying ahead of the trends isn't something that can be left to chance - it's a basic necessity for being successful. ICv2 is the #1 source of news and information for the thought leaders at the forefront of change.
