One of the most creative fields in the world is bringing a universe of trade shows to you come 2020. With only five weeks into the New Year, the time couldn’t be more right for you to get ready for a series of exhibitions and fairs featuring the comic industry. Are you looking to invest in this extraordinarily creative and vibrant sector? Are you looking to sell your products to the world? Are you seeking extended contacts and connections with experts in this industry?
Here are Comic Trade Shows to Watch Out for in 2020
The New York Comic-Con
8th to 11th October 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in New York, New York
All forms of comics are showcased in the biggest ever trade show on the East Coast. The entertainment industry beams with attendance from some of the world’s renowned comic creators. Be it videos, books, movies, and series, or even video games; everything in the world of comics is represented. Meet with great business connections, suppliers, and distributors of comic material, and stand a chance to expand your products into the world.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
28th February to 1st March 2020 at the McCormick Place Convention Centre in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularly referred to as the C2E2, this trade show features hundreds of exhibitors drawn from all over the globe. The latest comic movies, videos, magazines, and books, among others, are on display for the entire three-day affair. This platform will help you to meet with the great industry stakeholders and provide a chance for you to explore new ideas and markets. For both newbies and avid traders of comics, this is one trade show you cannot miss.
The Comic World Hong Kong Fair
2nd February 2020 at the Hong Kong Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre
The lovers of comic works are treated to a one of a kind experience on this one-day Hong Kong Affair. Magazines, books, movies, and video games are but a few of what material to expect. If you are a seller of anything comic, it is an excellent chance to meet with thousands of buyers from all over the world. Take this fair to build your brand name, meet with famed producers of comics, and interact with suppliers of all things comics.
The International Comics Expo
19th September at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, UK
It remains Britain’s coolest comic convention of all time, and it comes with the cream of the industry. Have your kids treated to the best moments with all kinds of kid-friendly comic materials, including video games, books, and movies, among others. Producers and special guests from top television and production studios interact with the attendees, sign autographs, and even take pictures; an excellent opportunity to expand your market range.
The Comic Action
22nd to 25th October 2020 at Messe Essen in Germany
This is an annual comic trade show that features both local and international producers, publishers, and distributors of the latest comic material. Numerous stalls showcase their sales materials and audio-visual aids to help in attracting buyers to them. Key speakers address attendees and provide for a fruitful chance to explore the industry in depth. Get ready for a life-changing experience, whether you are a consumer or a seller.
Comic-Con International: San Diego
23rd to 26th July 2020 at the San Diego Convention Centre in San Diego, USA
The famous Comic-Con exposes people to all the opportunities within the industry. Aspiring content creators, producers, and publishers have a chance to explore all career paths in the industry. The attendees have thousands of stalls in which they display their materials for sale and for the public to see. The industry experts hold educational sessions in which the people in attendance are filled with business-changing info.
The CCXP Cologne Comic-Con Experience
25th to 28th June 2020 at Köln Messe in Cologne, Germany
The Hollywood stars depicted in most of the comic movies and videos are present in this four-day trade show. Children have a fun time interacting with their favorite characters, and numerous materials like video games, magazines, and journals, movies, and much more are on display. Screens are displayed with comic content in a bid to pull people to the stalls. This is the best platform for you if you are looking to invest in the industry or expand your brand name to the world.
The Manga Comic-Con
12th to 15th March 2020 in Messe Leipzig, Germany
The lovers of manga from across the globe flock this trade show for the four days with the biggest desire to expand their comic imagination and creativity. Thousands of exhibitors treat them to numerous displays of the latest comic advancements in all the available forms. If you want your comic materials signed by publishers and producers from all walks of life, this is your platform. Enjoy various reading sessions from renowned writers, and have selfies and autographs signed by your favorite industry characters. If you desire to be trained on the best ventures to dive into within this industry, take advantage of the many workshops offered during the fair.
The Comic-Con Paris
25th to 26th October at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, France
The Comic-Con trade show has broken international walls after its successful launch in the United States. This is one show that pulls in the public to actively participate in the fair by including famous actors and actresses, TV personalities, and Hollywood stars. It is one of the most exceptional opportunities to meet with the key characters in the comic industry for all the right reasons.
Spielemesse Hamburg
9th to 11th October 2020 in Messe Hamburg in Germany
Rather new in the industry, this trade show is picking up in positive energy. It has especially found a way of attracting substantial public attendance because of its drive to educate newbies in the sector. The main focus is on games; children, adults, and elderly games featuring both board and parlor games. This is an excellent show for you if you are looking to specialize particularly in comic games of all sorts.
There is the 2020 outline for some of the select comic trade shows. Prepare for a life-changing experience, and book your spots and flights as early as now.
Comic Industry Custom Trade Show Displays
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