Comic Conference in Long Beach Resumes Under New Leadership

Long Beach Comic Con, a beloved event in the world of pop culture and comics, is set to return this Labor Day weekend under new management. Ben Penrod, the owner and operator of Nerd Street Events, has recently purchased a large portion of the convention. Penrod aims to revitalize the event and bring fresh energy to Long Beach Comic Con.

Meanwhile, Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention, scheduled for September 5th to 7th, will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The number of celebrity guests and exhibitors for this convention is not currently provided. However, attendees can still purchase tickets for the event.

Long Beach Comic Con will take place from Saturday, August 30, to Sunday, August 31, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Up to forty-five celebrity guests are expected to attend, and the showroom floor will host up to sixty-nine exhibitors. The event will feature panel discussions, screenings, and Q&As with creators and celebrity guests.

One of the highlights of Long Beach Comic Con is the Cosplay Contest, a celebrated component of the convention. This year, the contest will take place on Saturday, August 30, at 5:00 PM PST. All paid admissions are welcome to enter the Cosplay Contest.

Martha Donato, the founder of Long Beach Comic Con, launched the event sixteen years ago. While Donato is no longer directly involved, MAD Event Management will remain involved with Long Beach Comic Con as a minor partner moving forward.

It's worth noting that Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention is not mentioned to have new management or any major partners changing. Additionally, the Cosplay Contest is not a part of Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention, and specific programming details like panel discussions, screenings, and Q&As with creators and celebrity guests are not provided for this event.

As for other spring activities for nerds, or summer convention adventures, no such information is available in the provided text. However, with Long Beach Comic Con and Fan X Salt Lake Comic Convention on the horizon, fans of pop culture and comics have much to look forward to.