The selection brings ticketing, fan experiences, and event operations onto a single platform across FAN EXPO's portfolio of events, which welcomes more than one million fans annually.

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Showpass today announced that it has been selected as the official ticketing and event technology partner for FAN EXPO, the world's largest comic con producer. Showpass will power ticketing, fan engagement, and event operations across FAN EXPO's portfolio of industry-leading events, including FAN EXPO Canada, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Dallas, MEGACON Orlando, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO Chicago, and many more.

Spanning 13 cities across North America, FAN EXPO's events bring together fans of comics, gaming, anime, horror, sci-fi, cosplay, entertainment and everything in between. From the nearly 200,000 attendees who gather annually at MEGACON Orlando to the hundreds of thousands more attending FAN EXPO events throughout North America, FAN EXPO has built one of the most recognized and influential portfolios in live entertainment.

Across FAN EXPO's North American portfolio, Showpass will provide the technology and operational infrastructure needed to support high-demand on-sales, large-scale fan experiences, and complex event operations.

Fans will benefit from a seamless purchasing experience directly through FAN EXPO channels, allowing them to purchase tickets, photo opportunities, autographs, premium experiences, merchandise, and event add-ons through a single transaction. The collaboration will also provide a fully branded FAN EXPO purchasing journey, RFID capabilities, advanced event operations technology, and the scalability required to support some of the largest fandom events in the world.

"FAN EXPO has built one of the most impressive event portfolios in live entertainment," said Lucas McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Showpass. "Supporting events of this scale requires more than ticketing. It requires a platform capable of powering the entire event operation. Whether a fan is purchasing a badge or securing a photo opportunity with a favourite celebrity, every interaction should feel effortless. We're proud to provide FAN EXPO with one connected system to manage its events and deliver world-class fan experiences across North America."

FAN EXPO Vice President Andrew Moyes said, "As our events continue to grow, we're focused on ensuring the fan experience evolves alongside them. Showpass brings the innovation, technology, flexibility, and operational expertise needed to support that growth while helping us create an even better experience for our fans."

FAN EXPO's selection of Showpass represents another milestone in Showpass's work across entertainment, sports, festivals, conventions, and cultural events throughout North America. Trusted by organizers to power everything from community events to some of the continent's most attended live experiences, Showpass connects ticketing, marketing, operations, analytics, and fan engagement through a single platform designed to give organizers greater control over their events.

ABOUT SHOWPASS:

Showpass is the operating system for independent live events, connecting every stage of the event lifecycle into one platform. From ticketing and marketing to operations, analytics, and financing, Showpass gives organizers one system to run, grow, and own their events. More than 175 million tickets have been issued through Showpass, powering music, sports, festivals, venues, cultural events, and everyday things to do across North America. Built with a mission to reignite the joy of live experiences, Showpass equips organizers with the tools and support needed to elevate the fan experience. Independently owned, Showpass is one of North America's fastest-growing event technology companies, recognized by Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 and named to The Globe and Mail's Canada's Top Growing Companies list for three consecutive years.

ABOUT FAN EXPO:

With over a million fans and counting, FAN EXPO HQ attracts pop culture enthusiasts, locally and internationally, to come together to celebrate all things fandom. Collectively it hosts over one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Denver, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, Toronto Comicon, Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, and EDMONTON EXPO. The latest schedule of events is available here on their website, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

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