Dent the Future: SDCC 2024 Reception
Since 2014, Dent the Future has hosted an exclusive reception at San Diego Comic-Con, bringing together our panelists, along with the press, innovators, and enthusiasts, to celebrate creativity and inspiration. This year’s reception, held on Thursday, July 25th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, will follow the unveiling of Bill Sienkiewicz's groundbreaking space-themed Batman artwork. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to view the concept art up close, meet the legendary artist, and discuss the future of art and space with fellow enthusiasts. You’ll also have the chance to meet Dent the Future panelists, including astronauts, spies, industry leaders, and artists, making this an unforgettable evening of networking and inspiration. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a historic moment in the world of superhero art and space exploration.
Bill Sienkiewicz's Space Art Giveaway
The printed concept art on display will be signed on-site by Bill Sienkiewicz and will be handed off to an attendee chosen randomly at the end of the reception.
Our Panels for 2024:
So, You Wanna Be an Astronaut? Q&A with NASA Astronauts Cady Coleman and Tim Kopra • Secrets from the Spy Museum: Real-World Espionage Technologies and Techniques • The Marriage of Space and Art • Next-Gen Fandom: Pioneering New Immersive Technologies
Our 2024 Panelists and Special Guests:
Cady Coleman - Retired NASA astronaut
Jonna Mendez - Author and former chief of disguise for the CIA
Felice LaZae - Producer and founder of Sweet Spot Studios
Tim Kopra - Retired NASA astronaut and CEO of Starlab Space LLC
Dave Bushore - Vice president, franchise and marketing and immersive development for Marvel Studios
Dave Way - 4x Grammy-winning engineer/producer, leading ATMOS mixer
Adam Leslie - Intelligence professional, CEO and co-founder of RealSpyComics
Mark S. Zaid - National security attorney, comic book historian
Josh Simpson - Glass artist
Jancy McPhee - Space life scientist, founder of the SciArt Exchange
Susan Karlin - Moderator, Fast Company
Shereif Fattouh - Executive producer at ILM Immersive
Steve Broback - Co-founder, Dent the Future