Professional Programming
Where? River Pavilion which is in the Javits Center building and can be accessed through the Crystal Palace after you pass through registration and security. To access River Pavilion, utilize the escalators that go up to the Mezzanine located behind Will Call.
When? Wednesday, October 8–Sunday, October 12
*River Pavilion is open to Industry Professionals with Artist Alley, Writers Block, Professional Thursday, Professional 4-Day, Sidekicks, Press, Content Creator and Exhibitor badge types. Fan badges like 4-Day, VIP, and Single Days will not be able to access this area.
Looking to apply for a Pro Badge? Both the complimentary Thursday and discounted 4-Day include access to our Wednesday River Pavilion programming! The deadline to apply is August 1, 2025 (or when we they sell out, whichever comes first).
Comic Book Retailers Day on Wednesday October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Retailer Day offers presentations from publishers, creators, and distributors for professionals in the comics industry. There will be industry keynote speakers, and a full schedule of programming. There’ll also be retail workshops, private meeting spaces, professional mixers, and exclusive giveaways – all included with your Pro or Industry ticket.
We invite you to a day with Lunar Distribution, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, ComicsPro, Tiny Onion, and more! You must be registered as a professional in the comic industry to attend this event. The schedule will be posted soon.
For more information, or to register, please contact [email protected]
Legal Education Opportunities
New York Comic Con, in association with Thomas A. Crowell, Esq., and the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education present Authorship in the Balance: The Clash Between Human Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Copyright Law, Comic Book Law 101: Foundations of Comic Book Law for a Changing Market, Practicing Comic Book Law: Drafting Contracts That Bring Comics to Life
NEW Amenities for Professionals at NYCC
Professionals are invited to relax, recharge, and connect in a space designed with your comfort and productivity in mind. Sink into our plush couches, sip on a fresh coffee, or spark new connections at our networking hub in the Press & Pro Lounge.
If you need a quiet spot to work or conduct interviews, our rentable media suites and private office spaces are ideal for editing, recording, or catching up on work between events. Hosting a catered lunch? We’ve got a dedicated space just for that, too.
To reserve a private office or media suite, contact Mike Negin - [email protected].