C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) is the Midwest’s premier pop culture convention, bringing together fans, creators, publishers, and entertainment brands from across the global comics and gaming industry. The event has grown into one of the largest entertainment conventions in North America, attracting tens of thousands of attendees and industry professionals involved in comics, anime, gaming, film, and pop culture media.
Held annually at McCormick Place in Chicago, C2E2 features a massive show floor with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing comics, collectibles, gaming products, and entertainment merchandise. The event also hosts celebrity panels, creator meet-and-greets, cosplay competitions, and the largest Artist Alley in North America with more than 500 creators, providing brands and publishers a powerful platform to showcase products, engage fans, and build partnerships within the entertainment industry.
Publishers and entertainment studios showcasing comics, graphic novels, and pop culture media properties.
Game developers and publishers presenting console, PC, tabletop, and digital gaming products.
Companies selling licensed collectibles, figurines, apparel, and entertainment merchandise.
Retail brands offering comics, toys, fan merchandise, and pop culture collectibles.
Comic artists, illustrators, writers, and independent creators showcasing original works and publications.
Studios and media companies promoting television, film, streaming content, and licensed franchises.
Professional creators producing comics, graphic novels, and independent publications.
Leaders from publishing houses, gaming companies, and media studios attending for partnerships and brand promotion.
Buyers sourcing pop culture merchandise, collectibles, and licensed products.
Developers, publishers, and designers involved in console, PC, and tabletop gaming industries.
Influencers and creators driving engagement in cosplay, fan communities, and social media content.
Journalists, bloggers, and digital creators covering pop culture, comics, and entertainment trends.
Reach publishers, gaming companies, merchandise retailers, and media organizations attending the expo.
Contact records are validated and maintained with approximately 95% accuracy to support reliable outreach campaigns.
Connect with professionals attending specifically to explore comics, collectibles, gaming products, and licensing opportunities.
Receive structured datasets delivered in Excel or CSV format ready for CRM integration.
Engage exhibitors and creators before the convention and follow up after product launches and fan engagement activities.
All datasets follow international B2B data protection and marketing compliance standards.
Access past and upcoming event editions with verified attendee and exhibitor email lists. Get accurate contact details of event attendees, key decision-makers, and exhibiting companies to power targeted B2B outreach and lead generation.





Our process is designed to deliver accurate, event-specific contact data while maintaining quality, relevance, and compliance at every stage.
We collect contact information exclusively from real expos, trade shows, conferences, and business events using trusted online and offline sources. This ensures our databases are built around active, relevant audiences, not generic or unrelated records.
Once data is collected, missing or incomplete fields are appended to create detailed and usable contact profiles. This includes company details, job roles, industry information, and event relevance to support targeted outreach.
Every contact record goes through validation checks to improve accuracy and reduce outdated or invalid information. Our review process helps ensure better data quality and improved campaign performance.
Target contacts by specific events, industries, job roles, company size, or locations for focused and effective outreach.
Connect with publishers, creators, and entertainment brands participating in the convention.
Market comics, collectibles, gaming products, and merchandise to a targeted audience.
Build relationships with retailers, distributors, and media partners.
Engage independent artists, writers, and creative studios attending the event.
Position your brand within one of the largest pop culture conventions in North America.
Convert convention participants into loyal customers and long-term partners.
Request curated attendee and exhibitor data from top global trade shows, verified, updated, and ready for targeted outreach.
Click HereThe dataset includes both exhibiting companies and verified professional attendees from C2E2 2026.
Yes. The dataset supports outreach for publishers, gaming studios, collectibles brands, and merchandise retailers.
The data is delivered in Excel or CSV formats compatible with CRM and marketing platforms.