Panel & Programming Application

Interested in hosting a panel at NYCC? You’ve come to the right place! 

Our goal is to always deliver the content our fans want, no matter what fandom they’re into. Whether you’re on the hunt for celebrity spotlights, industry updates from comic publishers, author Q&As, cosplay workshops, family-friendly activities, gaming, or anime news, (the list goes on…) we’re covering it!

That’s where you come in. We’re looking for fun, creative, and diverse programming for NYCC to help make it an unforgettable experience for every fan.

The deadline to submit panel and programming ideas was Wednesday, August 2, 2023, by 5:00 PM ET. Applicants will hear back about their submission by Wednesday, August 23, 2023, by 5:00 PM ET.

2023 Panel Applications Frequently Asked Questions

In addition to the new overall safety precautions, rooms will be cleared between each session for cleaning and sanitization for chairs, podiums, microphones, and other equipment.  

Visit our Safety, Security & Wellness page for more info.

Certain rooms on-site will be equipped with cameras and/or livestreaming capabilities allowing your panel to be viewed by millions of fans unable to make it to the physical show. Our content team will let you know about room capabilities and livestreaming closer to the show. 

We totally understand you or your panel’s situation may change between now and the Fall/Winter. Our content team is planning to periodically check in with all applicants throughout the rest of the year in case your plans change.