Together, creators, publishers, comic shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to comics and fan culture. Attendees can take a break from hectic convention life to experience speed-dating-style networking with diverse comics enthusiasts from all backgrounds. This year's lineup includes comics industry insiders Meghan Fitzmartin, Gabriel Valentin, Kristen Parraz, Charlie Stickney, Eric Gladstone, Francis Stokes, Michelle Montrose, Omar Morales, Jonathan Chance, Jeffrey Snow, Keith Foster, and more. Comics librarians and educators include Theresa Rojas, Matthew Atherton, Joel Bakker, Joe Barrette, Moni Barrette, Elias Campos, Janie Ghinazzi, Jenni Powell, Sophia Juarez, Annie Fite, Jack Phoenix, and Dan Wood.
