[3] The convention typically offers art exhibitions, artists market, anime music video contest, anime video rooms, autograph sessions, concerts, live performances, exhibit hall, fashion show, gaming tournaments, iron cosplay, masquerade, panel discussions, swap meets, video rooms (animation, Asian cinema, and Korean drama), and workshops.

[6] The convention was created as a for-profit event due to concerns over the restraints of non-profit status.

Miyavi cancelled his appearance at Pacific Media Expo in 2004 due to the lack of an engineer and the convention offered a registration refund.

The convention for 2005 moved to Labor Day with adjustments made to the space required.

Pacific Media Expo did not occur in 2017 due to schedule conflicts with NCAA football and the convention's traditional November date.