New York Comic Con has unveiled its 2026 professional programming schedule, expanding the offering from last year’s slate. Led by NYCC produced ReedPop, the event will kick off for industry professionals Oct. 7, with Retailer Day and continue with programming throughout the weekend. NYCC proper will run Oct. 8-11 at the Javits Center in New York City.
All Professional programming is available to the following badge types: Artist Alley, Writers Block, Pro Thursday, Pro 4-Day, Press, Content Creator, Panelist, Exhibitor, and Sidekick. Additionally, ReedPop is making select professional programming panels available to fans for the first time through the Aspiring Professional Program on Saturday and Sunday to help support aspiring industry professionals. Fans with Single Day or 4-Day Weekend tickets can reserve a limited number of spots for participating panels.
See below for the full slate of NYCC 2026 professional programming, with descriptions each in ReedPop’s own words. Join us for the third annual NYCC Retailer Day. This exclusive professional event features publisher presentations, keynotes from Stephanie Philips and Todd McFarlane, retailer conversations, industry discussions, and select creator signings.
Speakers from Dark Horse, eBay, Ignition, Universal, Women in Comics Collective, and more. Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Pro Stage 1, cocktail party to follow Since the first New York Comic Con in 2006, ICv2 has hosted industry conferences as part of the show, bringing together the leaders of the comics and graphic novel industry to discuss the issues of the day. This year’s event will be a special 20-year anniversary edition, looking ahead to the future in the three segments that changed the industry during that history: graphic novels, manga, and digital.
And the Comic Industry Social Hour is a great opportunity to meet, mingle, and network with other leaders of the industry. The ICv2 Insider Talks will kick off with the Comic Industry Social Hour and registration, followed by two hours of programming, including the ICv2 White Paper and panelists from across the comics and graphic novel business. This is a free, ticketed event (via ICv2) for industry pros only.
Thursday, October 8, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Pro Stage 1 An evening networking event with keynote speakers, light food and beverages, and sponsor-supported activations. Open to all Industry Badge holders such as Artist Alley, Writers Block, Pro Thursday, Pro 4-Day, Press, Content Creator, Exhibitor, Panelist and Sidekicks. Thursday, October 8, 7:00 PM, Pro Stage 1 Curated panels and professional development for librarians and educators, in partnership with the New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and the NYC Department of Education’s Civics for All Comics Group.
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