Special Events & Panels
Programming at The Akron Comicon
Every year, we work with our guests and local organizations to provide event programming that furthers our mission to promote and honor the comic art medium.
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2026 Panel Schedule
Saturday, Nov 7th, 2026
11am – Kickstarter Success with Caleb Thusat and Russ Cassedey
12pm – Jasmine Gonzalez discusses making your way as a creative professional
1pm – A discussion with Jenny Blake Isabella
2pm – Route 8 Studios Interns talk about transitioning from School to the job market
3pm – A life in Cosplay with LorTH Cosplay
4pm – Cosplay Contest
Sunday, Nov 8th, 2026
11am – The Barf and Garf Show!
12pm – Writing dialogue for Comics with Chris Lambert
1pm – James Edwards discusses getting into acting
2pm – Creating a brand in entertainment with Midnight Movie
Many early comic creators were often paid little for their work, and not allowed to keep their creations. That’s why the Akron Comicon is proud to be a charity supporter of the Hero Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators, writers and artists in need.
Now’s your chance to be a hero, and help support the numerous talented individuals that spawned the fictional universes and characters we’ve come to know and love.
Are you a comic shop or independent dealer looking to set up shop for the weekend? How about a creator, organization or club looking to expand your reach? No matter what your marketing and promotional goals are, the Akron Comicon has the right exhibitor space for you.
Keep in mind a floor plan doesn’t have an infinite number of square footage. Don’t be left out. Reserve your spot at the show today.
The Avengers, the Justice League, the X-Men – if our favorite comic books have taught us anything, it’s that no one hero is as strong as a unified team of them.
The same principle applies to the Akron Comicon. As a non-profit organization, we’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Interested in making your mark? Please consider joining our talented team.
