As the impact and spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Diamond Comic Distributors has the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Retailer Summit scheduled to take place April 14-16, originally planned to be held in conjunction with MegaCon in Orlando, FL. They have done this out of an abundance of caution and with deep disappointment. The distributors is looking at options as far as planning a new conference date.

Diamond’s top priority in this decision is the health and safety of staff, business partners, conference attendees and colleagues.

We appreciate the efforts of the Informa team and the state and local authorities they are working with to provide a safe environment for fans and vendors, and support their goal of another fun, successful convention. MegaCon Orlando is part of an international organization with dedicated health, safety, security and travel experts who are monitoring developments, sharing relevant information and providing guidance on events. At this time, we cannot ask our sponsors and retailers to commit to travel plans while the Coronavirus’ impact is so uncertain.

More updates will be made in the upcoming coming months as they determine possible attendance at other events.