VidCon
multi-genre online video conference
VidCon (set to be rebranded as VidCon x LIONS Creators) is an annual multi-genre online video tech convention conference for influencers, fans, executives, YouTubers, and online brands held annually since 2010. 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 held additional events internationally in Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, UAE and Mexico. In October 2020, VidCon Now relaunched as an ongoing, free digital offering.
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, with over 1,400 people attending. On August 29, 2017, Jim Louderback was named as CEO of the convention, replacing Hank Green.
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.
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