Comic-Con International has teamed up with the San Diego Public Library to host a free four-day Comics Conference for educators and librarians. This first-of-its-kind educational conference will take place during Comic-Con and will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Library professionals and educators are invited to this free event to learn creative and exciting ways to incorporate comics and graphic novels into their work.

Through presentations and panel discussions, the conference aims to engage the community, promote comics as a powerful tool for learning, and celebrate the medium as an important literary art form. The conference is also an opportunity for attendees to connect and dialogue with publishers and industry professionals. Located in the Shiley Special Events Suite on the ninth floor. Each day  will have a different theme.

Comic-Con badge-holders with valid single same-day or four-day badges are welcome to attend and are not required to register. 619-236-5831 or [email protected].