This is a list of the programming for the 2001 San Diego Comic Book Expo, a trade show for the comic industry. For an over-view of the event, see 'Four Color Focus at Comic Book Expo 2001.' For a list of exhibitors see 'Comic Book Expo Exhibitors'. For registration information, click here to visit the Expo website. Note that this is a tentative schedule subject to change.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY, JULY 22 AND 23
Retailer Business Lounge
A great opportunity for all retailers to kick back, have a snack and a cool drink, and meet and network with your fellow industry professionals
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SATURDAY, JULY 21
3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.--Expo/ProCon Registration
5:30-7:00 p.m.--PACER West Coast Meeting
The Professional Association of Comics Entertainment Retailers holds a meeting.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.--Expo/ProCon Registration
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.--Retailer Breakfast sponsored by Diamond
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.--Keynote Speech by Joe Quesada, Editor-In-Chief, Marvel Comics
The Editor-In-Chief of Marvel Comics, former editor of Marvel Knights, and creator of Ash for his own company, Event Comics, talks about one
of the most pressing issues confronting the comics industry today.
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.--Comic-Con Exhibit Hall open to all Expo attendees.
Visit the most amazing comic book and pop culture shopping experience in the world!
10:30 a.m.-Noon--Punchline! Live
The fine folks from Comics Buyer's Guide and Comic Book and Games Retailer present another of their thought-provoking and lively discussions,
this one centering on the topic of grading comics.
11:00 a.m.-Noon--Retailer Roundtable: Bookshelf Discussion
Have a favorite book that's helped you in business or life? Bring it in and share it with your peers!
Noon-1:30 p.m.--Comics in the Classroom: The Secret Origin of Good Readers
Learn how teachers, comic book store owners, and comic book publishers can work together to expose students to a wonderful resource that will appeal to visual learners, and develop reading and writing skills. Presented by Robyn A. Hill, a doctoral candidate at the University of Utah, Mimi Cruz, manager of Night Flight Comics and Mike Carlin, Executive Editor of DC Comics.
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.--Retailer Roundtable: Retailers and Pros
Retailers and pros get to talk face-to-face about how certain books sell and work in the retailer environment.
1:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.--Publisher Presentations
The top comics publishers preview their upcoming products.
Sunday night mixer
Show off your store! You have a right to be proud of your business, and here's your chance to show it off to your peers! Bring along photos of your store to our special Sunday night mixer (time and place TBA).
MONDAY, JULY 23
3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.--Expo/ProCon Registration
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.--Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Awards
Breakfast and Expo Keynote Speech
Come join us for breakfast and see the entries and recipients of the 2001 Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Awards, showcasing some of the finest comic shops in the world. (Please note: this event is free, but you must pre-register to attend.
10:30 a.m.-Noon--Expo Roundtables
This year, Expo roundtables will offer opportunities to exchange experiences with your peers and talk with the people who help you do business on a daily basis.
Working with Other Retailers Roundtable: Network and chat with your fellow retailers about the problems facing the retailer community today.
Bookshelf Discussion: Making Your Store an Entertainment Destination: Retailers discuss books they've found helpful in their business. One book open for discussion: The Experience Economy by B. Joseph Pine and James H. Gilmore, which states retailers must 'stage a rich, compelling EXPERIENCE' to lure customers. Retailers who attend this roundtable will get a FREE copy of this book!
Working within your Community: No store is an island, and you're only as strong as the community around you. Leading retailers talk about their own community outreach programs.
Noon-5:30 p.m.--Expo Exhibit Hall open
Visit our new Expo Exhibit Hall and talk with publishers, distributors, suppliers and vendors. Take advantage of the networking possibilities with your fellow retailers and comic book industr y professionals, and keep your eyes open for great exclusive free items and incentives! (Note: No one under 18 allowed in the Expo Exhibit Hall)