Q-Con Pro: Overview and Panel Schedule

Welcome to the inaugural Q-Con Pro virtual retail summit, designed for our partners all over the world and taking place February 24-26th! An invitation-only event, Q-Con Pro will bring us together in a safe and productive digital environment. The event will be a combination of panels, interviews and breakout sessions designed specifically for our retail partners, keeping in mind the needs of your channels and marketplaces.

February 24th will focus on global programming for all retailers. The panels will showcase what's new from QMx in 2021, including early first-looks at upcoming products releasing later in the year, as well as strategic discussions pertinent to our industry. The 25th and 26th will be primarily centered around 1:1 breakout sessions, as well as select channel-specific panels.

This is your chance to get all the new product information you will ever need from QMx, and also your opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the premium collectibles business in 2021. Mark your calendars and plan on attending Q-Con Pro - this is truly an event you will not want to miss!

Panel Schedule - All Times Pacific

Wednesday, February 24th

9am PST: Welcome to Q-Con with Keynote Speaker and QMx CEO Andy Gore

Let us welcome you to Q-Con Pro with our keynote speaker, Andy Gore, CEO of QMx, followed by a Q&A. This is your opportunity to sit down with Andy and get his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges in our industry.

Panel Host: Mark Robben & Beth Nelson

Panel Guest: Andy Gore

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/94289313285?pwd=SE5jUEFrTmVobmM3RUUyRmJ1Y0JQZz09

10am PST: 2021 and Beyond - A Product Calendar Overview

Reviewing our product calendar for 2021 and 2022, including sneak peeks of new licenses and categories. This will be an opportunity for all our partners to see what's coming next from QMx, provide feedback to advocate for licenses and characters they want to see, and talk to some of the QMx team involved in the process.

Panel Host: Beth Nelson

Panel Guest: Mark Robben

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/97452873486?pwd=VXllNmJvdnM2U3kwbHkvcXNBWGREUT09

12pm PST: The Q-Fig Brand

An overview of our different styles of Q-Figs followed by a discussion of what differentiates them from one another, as well as other items in the marketplace. We'll walk you through the history of Q-Figs, and show you where we're heading next.

Panel Host: Mark Robben

Panel Guest: Beth Nelson

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/95591333791?pwd=RCtFcTdpdjl5TG8wUFJrazUwZ2tFQT09

1pm PST: Marketing & Social Media Strategy

How can you best partner with QMx? Our Marketing Director will walk you through our best practices, tips and suggestions for creating effective social media content, fostering consumer engagement and driving online sales.

Panel Host: Mark Robben

Panel Guest: Beth Nelson

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/91787441179?pwd=aVVTNTMyMWNieDRRYkcwcjNrdVlZdz09

3pm PST: Collectible Plush

We’ll discuss in-depth about this hot new product category and the importance of early-adoption. The fastest growing category in the toy industry is plush collectibles, so learn what that means for you in 2021 and beyond.

Panel Host: Beth Nelson

Panel Guest: Victoria Fung

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/95177723185?pwd=bDY3S0xpcUxxSVFNRzhVK3ZYMkNwUT09

5pm PST: QMx: Our Competitive Advantage

An overview of our competitive advantage and how to best position us to your customers. Hosted by the Chief Operating Officer of QMx, Shannon Foster.

Panel Host: Shannon Foster

Panel Guest: Andy Gore

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/92599617426?pwd=dkwvUFdaUFRGZk8xTW0vNGhlU1dRdz09

Thursday, February 25th

10am PST: Instagram Demystified

We will overview Instagram as a social media and sales platform - how it works, why it's useful, and why sellers like you need to be using it. Not only will we discuss converting a regular account into a business account, we will convert a standard page into an IG shop live during the session.

Panel Host: Butch Marshall

Panel Guest: Erika Nguyen

Audience: Specialty Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/97898193560?pwd=WXBrVGt5c1c3R0RRQUZXUkovbTVYQT09

12pm PST: Customer Success Story: Pink a la Mode

Victoria will have a candid and open discussion with Curtis from Pink a la Mode about the ups, downs and struggles of keeping a business thriving during the pandemic.

Panel Host: Victoria Fung

Panel Co-Host: Butch Marshall

Panel Guest: Curtis Wilson, owner of Pink a la Mode

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/96481227034?pwd=OG0zcTlVaGdNVUozS0EybmZJb3Zadz09

2pm PST: Entryway to Amazon FBA

How do you start selling on Amazon and register as an authorized reseller of our brand? We will share quick tips, along with feedback on getting on board with Amazon, and why it is so important to follow our QMx brand guidelines.

Panel Host: Butch Marshall

Panel Co-Host: Erika Nguyen

Audience: Specialty Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/92673934364?pwd=VStLUmpvcDZnRVVVTFJ6K205QUtGUT09

Friday, February 26th

10am PST: FB Marketplace Overview

How do you take your social media presence and turn it into an e-commerce opportunity? Diversification is the key to survival, and having alternate means of commerce is a primary key for success.

Panel Host: Butch Marshall

Panel Co-Host: Erika Nguyen

Audience: Specialty Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/7114752444?pwd=dXhjbWJxNUw2MDliSWhmN05xUmtNUT09

12pm PST: Customer Success Story: Lost4Toys

Victoria will speak with Cliff from Lost4Toys about transitioning from an online/trade show retailer to opening a new brick & mortar store. They will share how he did it in just 12 days from receiving the keys to opening the doors!

Panel Host: Victoria Fung

Panel Co-Host: Butch Marshall

Panel Guest: Cliff Lee, owner of Lost4Toys

Audience: All Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/93379160927?pwd=NzV2LzI3T21COXdyNnVxRXJjVXdIQT09

2pm PST: QMx Operations: A Guide to Growth

Exploring the difference between EXW & FOB, and a dive into our production timelines.

Panel Host: Peter Hansen

Panel Co-Host: Fabian Reynoso

Audience: Specialty Retailers

Link: https://zoom.us/j/97866373207?pwd=TXhXVEcwV0o2VW91cnF4cURTVWUyQT09

4pm PST: Closing Ceremonies