VidCon

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VidCon
File:Vidcon B&W logo.svg
StatusActive
GenreOnline video influencer conference
Venue
Locations
CountryUnited States
InauguratedJuly 9, 2010; 16 years ago (2010-07-09)
Most recentJune 19 – 21, 2025
Next eventJune 25 - 27, 2026
Attendance75,000 (2019)
Organized by
Websitevidcon.com
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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

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File:John & Hank Green by Gage Skidmore.jpg
VidCon founders 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,[2] with over 1,400 people attending.[3]

File:Connor Franta, Sam Pottorff, Trevor Moran, Kian Lawley, JC Caylen & Ricky Dillon (14350777487).jpg
YouTubers Connor Franta, Sam Pottorff, Trevi Moran, Kian Lawley, JC Caylen and Ricky Dillon at VidCon 2014

In February 2018, Viacom (owner of the Viacom Media Networks and film studio Paramount Pictures) announced that they were acquiring VidCon, as part of its efforts to expand its live events business and expand from TV programming to next-generation entertainment platforms. Jim Louderback will remain the CEO of the convention, and co-founder Hank Green will continue to be involved and work closely with the team. Its offices will also exist in Missoula, Montana.[4][5] Internet reception to this acquisition was mixed, with some noting the irony of Viacom acquiring VidCon a decade after their lawsuit against Google and YouTube for copyright infringement. Hank Green reassured fans that Viacom's acquisition[6] would allow the convention to flourish.[7][8] Three conferences were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a series of online programming, VidCon Now, became available for registration.[9]

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.[10] VidCon also announced that TikTok would be the top sponsor of the 2021 event, replacing YouTube who had been the main sponsor since 2013.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]

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

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Year Date Venue City Country Attendance Ref.
VidCon 2010 July 9–11, 2010 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 1,400 [3]
VidCon 2011 July 28–30, 2011 2,500 [14]
VidCon 2012 June 29–30, 2012 Anaheim Convention Center 7,000 [15]
VidCon 2013 August 1–3, 2013 12,000 [16]
VidCon 2014 June 26–28, 2014 18,000 [17]
VidCon 2015 July 23–25, 2015 20,000 [18]
VidCon 2016 June 23–25, 2016 26,400 [19]
VidCon Europe 2017 April 8–9, 2017 RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre Amsterdam, North Holland File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
VidCon 2017 June 22–24, 2017 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 31,000 [20]
VidCon Australia 2017 September 9–10, 2017 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Victoria File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
VidCon Europe 2018 March 22–24, 2018 Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam Amsterdam, North Holland File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
VidCon 2018 June 20–23, 2018 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 75,000 [21]
VidCon Australia 2018 August 31–September 2, 2018 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Victoria File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
VidCon London 2019 February 14–17, 2019 ExCeL London London, England File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
VidCon 2019 July 10–13, 2019 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 75,000 [22]
VidCon Australia 2019 September 19–22, 2019 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Victoria File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
VidCon Asia Dec 3, 2019 – Dec 4, 2019 Raffles City Convention Center Downtown Core File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore
VidCon London 2020 February 20–23, 2020 ExCeL London London, England File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
VidCon 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
VidCon 2021
VidCon Asia 2021 November 25, 2021 Suntec Convention Centre Marina Centre File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore
VidCon Abu Dhabi December 3–6, 2021 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates
VidCon Mexico 2021 December 3–6, 2021 Citibanamex Center Mexico City File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
VidCon 2022 June 22–25, 2022 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 50,000 [23]
VidCon Mexico 2022 September 23–25, 2022 Citibanamex Center Mexico City File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
VidCon Anaheim 2023 June 21–24, 2023 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 55,000 [24]
VidCon Anaheim 2024 June 26–29, 2024 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 55,000 [25]
VidCon Mexico 2024 August 9–11, 2024 Citibanamex Center Mexico City File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
VidCon Anaheim 2025 June 19–21, 2025 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California File:Flag of the United States.svg United States

International conventions

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Convention Country Location(s) Venue Inaugural event Most recent
VidCon London
(Formerly VidCon Europe) 		File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands (2017–18)
File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 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, 2017 February 20–23, 2020
VidCon Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Melbourne Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre September 9–10, 2017 September 19–22, 2019
VidCon Asia File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore Raffles City Convention Centre December 3–4, 2019 November 25, 2021
VidCon Abu Dhabi File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre December 3–6, 2021 —
VidCon Mexico File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico Mexico City Citibanamex Center May 6–9, 2021 August 9–11, 2024

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