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VidCon

YouTube convention

VidCon
Summary

YouTube convention

FieldValue
nameVidCon
imageVidcon B&W logo.svg
image_size150px
organizer{{Indented plainlist
statusActive
genreOnline video influencer conference
venue{{Indented plainlist
location{{Indented plainlist
countryUnited States
first
lastJune 19 – 21, 2025
nextJune 25 - 27, 2026
website
footnotes
attendance75,000 (2019)
  • Independent (2010–2018)
  • Viacom (2018–2019)
  • Paramount Global (2019–2024)
  • Informa (2024–present)
  • Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (2010–11)
  • Anaheim Convention Center (2012–present)
  • Los Angeles, California (2010–11)
  • Anaheim, California (2012–present)

VidCon is an annual convention for influencers, fans, executives, and online brands. The event primarily features prominent video stars from across the internet. It was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers), and was later acquired by Viacom (now Paramount Skydance) in 2018 and later acquired by Informa in 2024. Its offices remain in Missoula, Montana, sharing a building with Complexly. VidCon's international presence continues to expand with additional events planned in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Mexico City, Australia, and São Paulo. In October 2020, VidCon Now relaunched as an ongoing, free digital offering.

History

Hank]] and [[John Green]] at VidCon 2014

The first VidCon was held on July 9–11, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles and sold out in advance, with over 1,400 people attending.

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In March 2021, VidCon announced that it would host its next U.S. conference at the Anaheim Convention Center from October 22–24, 2021, delayed from its usual summer scheduling in order to increase the chance that an in-person event could be held. VidCon also announced that TikTok would be the top sponsor of the 2021 event, replacing YouTube who had been the main sponsor since 2013. On August 20, however, VidCon announced the cancellation of its 2021 event "due to the recent increases in COVID-19 cases [in California] and evolving health and safety mandates." The convention was rescheduled to June 22–25, 2022 in Anaheim. The 2023 event was held between June 21–24 and was sponsored by YouTube for the first time since 2019. In September 2024, Viacom's successor Paramount Global sold VidCon to Informa.

In 2020, all international VidCon events were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the flagship convention in Anaheim, California resumed in 2022, international editions such as VidCon London, VidCon Australia, and VidCon Asia have not returned. A limited expansion has continued in Mexico City, but no other international locations have been announced. In August 2024, Paramount Global sold VidCon to Informa, the UK-based company behind Fan Expo. Following the acquisition, Informa executives stated their ambition to eventually bring VidCon back to global markets, describing Anaheim as the “Super Bowl for creators” and indicating that international expansion may be revisited in the future.

Events

YearDateVenueCityCountryAttendance
VidCon 2010July 9–11, 2010Hyatt Regency Century PlazaAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States1,400
VidCon 2011July 28–30, 20112,500last=Wallensteinfirst=Andrewdate=August 1, 2011title=VidCon revels in YouTubework=Varietyurl=https://variety.com/2011/digital/news/vidcon-revels-in-youtube-1118040686/url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111031210922/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040686archive-date=October 31, 2011}}
VidCon 2012June 29–30, 2012Anaheim Convention Center7,000last=Millerfirst=Liz Shannondate=July 1, 2012title=VidCon 2012: love, respect and double rainbowsnewspaper=GigaOMurl=http://gigaom.com/video/vidcon-2012-love-respect-and-double-rainbows/url-status=deadaccess-date=July 3, 2012archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702073908/http://gigaom.com/video/vidcon-2012-love-respect-and-double-rainbows/archive-date=July 2, 2012}}
VidCon 2013August 1–3, 201312,000last=Grahamfirst=Jeffersondate=August 4, 2013title=VidCon brings out YouTube fansnewspaper=USA Todayurl=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech/2013/08/04/vidcon-brings-out-youtube-fans/2616897/url-status=liveaccess-date=August 6, 2013archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805185514/http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech/2013/08/04/vidcon-brings-out-youtube-fans/2616897/archive-date=August 5, 2013}}
VidCon 2014June 26–28, 201418,000last=Hamedyfirst=Sabaurl=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-ct-vidcon-2014-five-things-you-may-have-missed-20140629-htmlstory.htmltitle=VidCon 2014: 5 things you may have missed (picture 4 caption)website=Los Angeles Timesdate=June 29, 2014access-date=August 12, 2014url-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811151217/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-ct-vidcon-2014-five-things-you-may-have-missed-20140629-htmlstory.htmlarchive-date=August 11, 2014}}
VidCon 2015July 23–25, 201520,000
VidCon 2016June 23–25, 201626,400
VidCon Europe 2017April 8–9, 2017RAI Amsterdam Convention CentreAmsterdam, North HollandNetherlands
VidCon 2017June 22–24, 2017Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States31,000
VidCon Australia 2017September 9–10, 2017Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreMelbourne, VictoriaAustralia
VidCon Europe 2018March 22–24, 2018Mövenpick Hotel AmsterdamAmsterdam, North HollandNetherlands
VidCon 2018June 20–23, 2018Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States75,000
VidCon Australia 2018August 31–September 2, 2018Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreMelbourne, VictoriaAustralia
VidCon London 2019February 14–17, 2019ExCeL LondonLondon, EnglandUnited Kingdom
VidCon 2019July 10–13, 2019Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States75,000
VidCon Australia 2019September 19–22, 2019Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreMelbourne, VictoriaAustralia
VidCon AsiaDec 3, 2019 – Dec 4, 2019Raffles City Convention CenterDowntown CoreSingapore
VidCon London 2020February 20–23, 2020ExCeL LondonLondon, EnglandUnited Kingdom
VidCon 2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
VidCon 2021
VidCon Asia 2021November 25, 2021Suntec Convention CentreMarina CentreSingapore
VidCon Abu DhabiDecember 3–6, 2021Abu Dhabi National Exhibition CentreAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
VidCon Mexico 2021December 3–6, 2021Citibanamex CenterMexico CityMexico
VidCon 2022June 22–25, 2022Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States50,000
VidCon Mexico 2022September 23–25, 2022Citibanamex CenterMexico CityMexico
VidCon Anaheim 2023June 21–24, 2023Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States55,000
VidCon Anaheim 2024June 26–29, 2024Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States55,000
VidCon Mexico 2024August 9–11, 2024Citibanamex CenterMexico CityMexico
VidCon Anaheim 2025June 19–21, 2025Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, CaliforniaUnited States

International conventions

ConventionCountryLocation(s)VenueInaugural eventMost recent
VidCon London
(Formerly VidCon Europe)Netherlands (2017–18)
United Kingdom (2019–2020)Amsterdam (2017–18)
London (2019–2020)RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre (2017)
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam (2018)
ExCeL London (2019–2020)April 8–9, 2017February 20–23, 2020
VidCon AustraliaAustraliaMelbourneMelbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreSeptember 9–10, 2017September 19–22, 2019
VidCon AsiaSingaporeSingaporeRaffles City Convention CentreDecember 3–4, 2019November 25, 2021
VidCon Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi National Exhibition CentreDecember 3–6, 2021—
VidCon MexicoMexicoMexico CityCitibanamex CenterMay 6–9, 2021August 9–11, 2024

References

References

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  3. Pham, Alex. (July 10, 2010). "Vidcon conference celebrates YouTube culture". Los Angeles Times.
  4. Lopez, Ricardo. (February 5, 2018). "Viacom Acquiring VidCon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  5. Spangler, Todd. (February 7, 2018). "Viacom Announces Acquisition of VidCon Internet-Video Conference". Variety.
  6. Spangler, Todd. (February 9, 2018). "YouTubers React to Viacom's VidCon Acquisition". Variety.
  7. Lopez, Ricardo. (February 5, 2018). "Viacom Acquiring VidCon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  8. Spangler, Todd. (February 7, 2018). "Viacom Announces Acquisition of VidCon Internet-Video Conference". Variety.
  9. (June 15, 2020). "VidCon Isn't Happening in Anaheim, So It's Launching a Free Series of Online Programming All Summer".
  10. Spangler, Todd. (March 23, 2021). "VidCon 2021 Sets Dates, Featured Creators for Return to Anaheim Convention Center".
  11. Lorenz, Taylor. (2021-06-16). "TikTok takes over the top sponsor spot at VidCon, edging out YouTube.". The New York Times.
  12. Spangler, Todd. (2021-08-20). "VidCon 2021 Canceled After Rise in COVID Cases".
  13. Knolle, Sharon. (September 2, 2024). "Paramount Sells VidCon Creator Conference to UK Firm Informa".
  14. Wallenstein, Andrew. (August 1, 2011). "VidCon revels in YouTube". Variety.
  15. Miller, Liz Shannon. (July 1, 2012). "VidCon 2012: love, respect and double rainbows". [[GigaOM]].
  16. Graham, Jefferson. (August 4, 2013). "VidCon brings out YouTube fans". USA Today.
  17. Hamedy, Saba. (June 29, 2014). "VidCon 2014: 5 things you may have missed (picture 4 caption)".
  18. America, Kia Motors. "Kia Motors Engages and Empowers Fans at VidCon 2015".
  19. (2017-06-13). "28 Reasons Why VidCon 2017 is a Must-Attend Event for Publishers, Brands, & Marketers".
  20. (2018-02-21). "VidCon, World's Largest Online Video Conference, Set for Return to Melbourne".
  21. Bloom, David. "A Decade After The Basement Ballroom, VidCon Has Become Essential In Influencer World".
  22. Yurieff, Kaya. (July 15, 2019). "Teens, screams and celebrity YouTubers: This is VidCon 2019".
  23. Chan, J. Clara. (June 28, 2022}} and {{cite magazine). "Even Top Creators Find That Star Power Is Fleeting". Hollywood Reporter.
  24. "VidCon 2023: All the Eclectic Booths and Lounges That Caught Our Eye This Year".
  25. "About | VidCon Anaheim 2024".
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