Shero Comics presents the 4th Annual SheroCon, a free, family-friendly pop culture convention celebrating the women shaping comics, gaming, animation, film, manga/anime, and creative technology. The event takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Valley Relics Museum at the Van Nuys Airport.
Founded by award-winning creator Shequeta L. Smith, SheroCon was created to inspire girls and young women by connecting them with accomplished women working across the entertainment industry.
This year’s programming includes:
- Shojo: Where My Girls At in Manga & Anime
- Women Who Run the Game
- Shero’s Saving Hollywood
- A Shero Smackdown: Indie vs. Mainstream Comics
- Women Animating the World
This year’s lineup features an accomplished group of women from across the entertainment industry, including Dou Hong, character designer whose credits include Young Justice, My Adventures with Superman, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; award-winning voice actor Melique Berger, whose credits include Pokémon Horizons, The Cuphead Show, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners; Kae Winters, Community Manager at TOKYOPOP; Mia Ginaé Watkins of Riot Games and one of She Plays Games’ Top 100 Women in Gaming; Writers Guild Award-winning writer Anne Toole, whose credits include Horizon Zero Dawn and Assassin’s Creed: Origins – Curse of the Pharaohs; Mimi Blanchard, founder of Mimi Blanchard Media Group and former Senior Director of Unscripted Programming at BET; and 2026 Mrs. USA Classique Globe Natasha McCrea, host of SheroCon’s “Your Favorite Shero” Cosplay Contest.
Beyond the panels, attendees can explore The Shero Alley, where independent artists, writers, and creators will showcase and sell their work. Outside, kids and adults can tap into their own creativity at hands-on art stations designed for all ages. Guests can also enjoy raffles throughout the day, cheer on participants in the SheroCon Cosplay Parade, and watch the “Your Favorite Shero” Cosplay Contest, featuring both youth and adult divisions with trophies and prizes. To help everyone beat the summer heat, Kona Ice will be on-site serving up its signature sno-cones throughout the day.
With 234 of the event’s 300 free tickets already reserved, attendees are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Advance registration and tickets are required for entry.
SheroCon is made possible through the generous support of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, Valley Glen Neighborhood Council, The She Angels Foundation, Councilmember Lindsey Horvath’s Office, Creative Visions Foundation, and numerous local businesses and community partners committed to inspiring the next generation of creators.
Event Details
SheroCon 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Valley Relics Museum
7900 Balboa Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Admission is FREE. Advance registration is required. Tickets are required for entry.
Reserve your free tickets at www.SheroCon.com
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