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While 8% of the UK population lives in Scotland, 15% of its comics creators do. What makes Scotland such a hotbed for comics? And how can we ensure this hardy scene thrives? This roundtable is open to all who work in and with comics in Scotland, from established veterans to fresh-faced newcomers.

Following on from the nationwide discussions on the findings of the UK Comics Creators Research Report, this event will take a more action-oriented approach: providing a space to sound out potential projects and activities that benefit creators, boost audience access, and develop infrastructure.

There will be two sets of breakout rooms involving the following themes: - Festivals & event-planning - Funding - Comics used for education / applied comics - Comics education & training - Breaking into comics - Printing and production - Retailers - Making an income