IBPA Publishing University 2026

Marc Visnick is the COO and Publisher for TOKYOPOP. He manages all North American operations including print, digital, editorial, marketing/PR, sales, and distribution. As the comics, manga, and graphic novel markets continue to expand, Marc continues to develop strategies to drive growth and efficiency for the brand. A veteran of the pub... Read More →

A senior publishing and marketing executive, Cara O’Neil has cultivated a lifelong love of books and reading. A graduate of Portland State University’s Master’s in Publishing program, O’Neil has worked with a variety of publishers, including Hawthorne Books, Dark Horse Comics, and most recently, Mad Cave Studios. She has led marketing... Read More →

Matt Braly is an Annie Award winning Thai/American animator, writer, director & producer. He is best known for creating Disney's Amphibia - a cult classic Emmy nominated animated show about three teen girls who get sent to a magical & dangerous world of talking frogs.  With over 15 years of ex... Read More →