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Stay tuned for updates to panels, presentations, and seminars for March 2025!
March 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Seminar Room:
5:00 – 6:00pm: Pokémon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
6:30pm – 7:30pm: TAX ADVICE for Artists and Vendors 101 – Introduction to Independent Business Taxes
Ever wonder what your financial obligations to Uncle Sam were if you vended? Curious what your favourite artists have to do on the back end. Our expert panelist with nearly 20 years of tax and vendor experience will share essential insights on tax obligations and deductions for those on the move. Learn how to maximize your tax savings while complying with regulations, no matter where your journey takes you
Friday, March 7, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
8:00 – 11:00pm: Cosplay Karaoke w/ Mach Bell
Join the legendary Cowboy Mach Bell for Cosplay Karaoke with the Stars. Don’t miss your chance to belt out your favorite hits alongside some amazing guests—either solo or with your crew! This is your moment to shine and create unforgettable memories. Why watch from the sidelines when you can be center stage? The only thing you’ll regret is not being part of it!
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
12:00 – 12:15pm: Create A Character Cosplay Contest
Carley Winn, cosplay enthusiast, will be hosting the Create-A-Character Cosplay Contest for Cash Prizes in the Courtyard. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design skills, and potentially take home some cash! This is Cosplay with a back Story. Create a new character, hero or villain, then get on stage and tell your story in one minute to win the prize.
12:15pm: Kids Cosplay Parade
Bring your favorite superhero, princess, and character to join in on the Kid’s Cosplay Parade! This is your chance to show off your cosplay skills and walk the runway with fellow cosplayers. The parade will be held in the Cosplay Courtyard, so make sure to bring your A-game!
12:30pm – 1:15pm
ROY THOMAS interview and career retrospective with Q&A.
12:30pm – 1:15pm
GERRY CONWAY interview and career retrospective with Q&A.
Join the legendary Cowboy Mach Bell for Cosplay Karaoke with the Stars. Don’t miss your chance to belt out your favorite hits alongside some amazing guests—either solo or with your crew! This is your moment to shine and create unforgettable memories. Why watch from the sidelines when you can be center stage? The only thing you’ll regret is not being part of it!
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Seminar Room:
10:30 – 11:30am: Pokemon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
1:30 – 2:30pm:
3:15 – 4:45pm:
6:30pm: TAX ADVICE for Artists and Vendors 101 – Introduction to Independent Business Taxes
Ever wonder what your financial obligations to Uncle Sam were if you vended? Curious what your favourite artists have to do on the back end. Our expert panelist with nearly 20 years of tax and vendor experience will share essential insights on tax obligations and deductions for those on the move. Learn how to maximize your tax savings while complying with regulations, no matter where your journey takes you
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
12:00 -12:30pm: Create A Character Cosplay Contest
Carley Winn, a cosplay enthusiast and member of Heroes for Hire (a cosplay charity group) will be hosting the Create-A-Character Cosplay Contest for Cash Prizes in the Courtyard. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design skills, and potentially take home some cash!
12:30pm: Kids Cosplay Parade
Bring your favorite superhero, princess, and character to join in on the Kid’s Cosplay Parade! This is your chance to show off your cosplay skills and walk the runway with fellow cosplayers. The parade will be held in the Cosplay Courtyard, so make sure to bring your A-game!
2:00 – 4:00pm: NEComicCon Idol
Welcome to Northeast Idol Project, a cosplay dance show featuring talent from all over New England and New York! Enjoy performances featuring music from Project Sekai, Love Live, Idolmaster, and other media across Japan and South Korea! This show is hosted by Candymon; a life-long dancer who has been performing at conventions across Massachusetts and Connecticut since 2019. Make sure to bring your light sticks and cheer for your bias, because we’re bringing the live idol experience to Boxboro!
Seminar Room:
10:30 – 11:30am: Pokemon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
1:30 – 2:30pm:
1:30 – 2:30pm: ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY SPECIAL EVENT
A Special Added Ticket Fee – Only 65 Seats available. Witness a Conversation between two comic book veterans, icons and legends as they discuss their lives intermingled with the history of comic books of Marvel, DC and independents. Added admission includes the one hour Event, an exclusive Laminated Pass, Exclusive limited edition poster signed by Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway with COA from NEComicCon. Tickets on sale now while supply lasts.