Wizard World Inc., the event organizer known best for their production of multiple Comic Conventions held every year across the country, is launching a new event called Socialcon. The two-day function is scheduled to debut at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago from August 23-24.
The focus of the event is to connect some of the biggest names in social media with their fans through meet-and-greets, live performances, Q&A panels, autograph sessions, and various photo-ops. Socialcon has already recruited a number of top social media stars including Nash Grier, Hayes Grier, Cameron Dallas, and Carter Reynolds (The Fam Tour), Tyler Ward and Lilly Singh (Superwoman), Josh Peck, Reggie Couz, Princess Lauren, Toby Randall, The Hillywoods, KingBach, Kingsley, DeStorm Power, Anthony Quintal (LohAnthony), DJandDrummer and more.
“We are excited to bring stars with a combined tens of millions of followers to one place so that thousands of fans with whom they have interacted can meet them up close and personal,” Wizard World CEO John Macaluso stated in a piece on wizardworlddigital.com. “Several have appeared at our Wizard World Comic Cons and have been huge hits, so creating Socialcon, a series of events highlighting the social media stars, is a natural addition.”
Though Socialcon Chicago will be taking place at the same time as Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con, it will be its own distinct event, with separate admission, programming, and show floor.
Source: Video Ink
