VidCon

VidCon is a multi-genre online video tech conference, held annually in Southern California since 2010 and currently organized by ViacomCBS. Originally conceived by Hank and John Green of the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel, the convention is one of the largest of its kind, gathering thousands of online video viewers, creators, and industry representatives worldwide.[2][3][4] In February 2018, Viacom acquired VidCon; however the conference remains a standalone subsidiary.[5] Its offices remain in Missoula, Montana, sharing a building with Complexly.

VidCon
VidCon founders Hank and John Green at VidCon 2014
StatusActive
GenreOnline video influencer conference
VenueHyatt Regency Century Plaza (2010–11)
Anaheim Convention Center (2012–present)
Location(s)Los Angeles, California (2010–11)
Anaheim, California (2012–present)
CountryUnited States
InauguratedJuly 9, 2010 (2010-07-09)
Most recentJuly 10–13, 2019
Attendance75,000 (2019)[1]
Organized byViacomCBS; Green brothers (formerly)
Websitevidcon.com

History

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[6] with over 1,400 people attending.[7] Viacom acquired VidCon in February 2018.[8][9] Three conferences were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a series of online programming known as VidCon Now became available for registration.[10]

People with disabilities are offered assistance throughout the convention. Special accessible seating is provided along with ASL interpreters present in the arena and main stage.[11]

Attendance
Year Venue Attendance Source
2010 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 1,400 [7]
2011 2,500 [12]
2012 Anaheim Convention Center 7,000 [13]
2013 12,000 [14]
2014 18,000 [15]
2015 20,000 [16]
2016 26,400 [17]
2017 31,000 [18]
2018 75,000 [19]
2019 75,000 [20]

International conventions
Convention Country Location(s) Venue Inaugurated Most recent
VidCon London
(Formerly VidCon Europe)		  Netherlands (2017–18)
 United Kingdom (2019–present)		 Amsterdam (2017–18)
London (2019–present)		 RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre (2017)
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam (2018)
ExCeL London (2019–present)		 April 8–9, 2017 February 20–23, 2020
VidCon Australia  Australia Melbourne Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre September 9–10, 2017 September 19–22, 2019
VidCon Asia  Singapore Singapore Raffles City Convention Centre December 3–4, 2019 TBA
VidCon Abu Dhabi  United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre December 16–19, 2020 —
VidCon Mexico  Mexico Mexico City Citibanamex Center May 6–9, 2021 —

References
  1. "VidCon 2019". CNN. July 15, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
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  5. "Viacom Acquires VidCon, Boosting Live Event and Digital Businesses". Viacom Corporate. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  6. "Twitter / VidCon 2010". Archived from the original on April 5, 2017.
  7. Pham, Alex (July 10, 2010). "Vidcon conference celebrates YouTube culture". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014.
  8. Lopez, Ricardo (February 5, 2018). "Viacom Acquiring VidCon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  9. Spangler, Todd (February 7, 2018). "Viacom Announces Acquisition of VidCon Internet-Video Conference". Variety. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  10. "VidCon Isn't Happening in Anaheim, So It's Launching a Free Series of Online Programming All Summer". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  11. "What types of assistance are provided for attendees with disabilities at VidCon US? : VidCon US 2017". help.vidcon.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  12. Wallenstein, Andrew (August 1, 2011). "VidCon revels in YouTube". Variety. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011.
  13. Miller, Liz Shannon (July 1, 2012). "VidCon 2012: love, respect and double rainbows". GigaOM. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  14. Graham, Jefferson (August 4, 2013). "VidCon brings out YouTube fans". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  15. Hamedy, Saba (June 29, 2014). "VidCon 2014: 5 things you may have missed (picture 4 caption)". Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  16. America, Kia Motors. "Kia Motors Engages and Empowers Fans at VidCon 2015". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  17. "28 Reasons Why VidCon 2017 is a Must-Attend Event for Publishers, Brands, & Marketers". Tubular Insights. June 13, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  18. "VidCon, World's Largest Online Video Conference, Set for Return to Melbourne". www.melbournecb.com.au. February 21, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  19. Bloom, David. "A Decade After The Basement Ballroom, VidCon Has Become Essential In Influencer World". Forbes. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  20. Business, Kaya Yurieff, CNN. "Teens, screams and celebrity YouTubers: This is VidCon 2019". CNN. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
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