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'''TwitchCon''' is a [[Fan convention|convention]] for the livestreaming [[Online video platform|video platform]] [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]. The convention is organized by Twitch and focuses around the general culture of [[video game streaming]] and [[video gaming]], as an opportunity for streamers and [[en:wikt:content creators|content creators]] to improve their streams and to grow their brand.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=What is TwitchCon? FAQs |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/faq/ |website=TwitchCon 2018}}</ref> At TwitchCon, fans can meet streamers and members of internet communities in person, discover new products, and play new games.<ref name=":0" /> The first convention was held in 2015, in San Francisco. In 2019, the first European convention was held in Berlin. The most recent convention was held in 2019, in San Diego. TwitchCon is hosted twice a year, once in North America for three days and once in Europe for two days.<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> All North American conventions have been held in California, while the European conventions cycle between countries.
'''TwitchCon''' is a [[Fan convention|convention]] for the livestreaming [[Online video platform|video platform]] [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]. The convention is organized by Twitch Interactive and focuses on the general culture of [[video game streaming]] and [[video gaming]]. TwitchCon also serves as an opportunity for streamers and [[content creators]] to improve their stream quality and grow their brand.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=What is TwitchCon? FAQs |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/faq/ |website=TwitchCon 2018}}</ref> TwitchCon is open to industry professionals, streamers, and fans; the convention allows community members to meet streamers, discover new products, and trial new games.<ref name=":0" /> The first convention was held in 2015, in San Francisco. In 2019, the first European convention was held in Berlin. The most recent convention was held in 2019, in San Diego. TwitchCon is hosted twice a year, once in North America for three days and once in Europe for two days.<ref name="TwitchCon 2020">{{Cite web |last=Hawkins |first=Josh |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Twitch announces TwitchCon 2020 dates and locations |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/114227/twitch-announces-twitchcon-2020-dates-and-locations |access-date=September 27, 2019 |publisher=[[Shacknews]]}}</ref> All North American conventions have been held in California, while the European conventions cycle between countries.


==Events by year==
==History==
The inaugural TwitchCon was held at the [[Moscone Center]] in [[San Francisco]] on September 25 and 26, 2015. The event was organized by Twitch, and featured a keynote by Twitch CEO [[Emmett Shear]]. All of the convention's panels were livestreamed on Twitch.<ref name="polycon-twitchcon15">{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon 2015: What it is, and what to watch |url=http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/24/9387647/what-is-twitchcon |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=Polygon|date=September 24, 2015 }}</ref> In 2016, the convention was moved to the [[San Diego Convention Center]] and expanded to a three-day annual event. This TwitchCon introduced sponsors such as [[Xbox]], [[Truth (anti-tobacco campaign)|Truth]], and [[Amazon Game Studios]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Freitas |first=Evan |date=October 12, 2016 |title=That's a wrap on TwitchCon 2016! |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/thats-a-wrap-on-twitchcon-2016-39f9063afb83 |access-date=October 12, 2016 |publisher=Twitch}}</ref> In 2017, the first [[esports]] tournaments to be held at TwitchCon included [[Z1 Battle Royale|H1Z1 Arena]], [[Lineage II|Lineage 2: Revolution 30 vs 30 Fortress Siege Showcase]], and [[Power Rangers|Power Rangers: Legacy Wars Showdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Albert |first=Brian |access-date=September 14, 2017 |title=Announcing TwitchCon 2017's exhibitors, sponsors, and activities |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/announcing-twitchcon-2017s-exhibitors-sponsors-and-activities-9dafea383188}}</ref> In 2018, the main presentation was held on the first day of the event by [[Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham|djWHEAT]], director of Twitch studios, who made numerous statements about forthcoming features for the platform.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Arguello |first=Diego |date=October 30, 2018 |title=Everything that happened at TwitchCon 2018 |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/twitchcon-2018-what-to-expect/ |website=Digital Trends}}</ref> Twitch Speaks, a speaking series first presented at TwitchCon 2018, featured [[Tony Hawk]], [[Kevin Smith]], [[Felicia Day]], Emmett Shear, and [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitch Talks: Stories from Tony Hawk, Kevin Smith and Felicia Day |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/blog/2018/10/23/twitch-talks-stories-from-tony-hawk-kevin-smith-and-felicia-day/ |website=TwitchCon 2018}}</ref> The ''Fall Skirmish'' final, a competitive [[Fortnite]] tournament final, was held at TwitchCon 2018, at the time making it the second largest Fortnite [[LAN]] event held.<ref>{{Cite web |title=twitchcon 2018 |url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/twitchcon-2018 |access-date=October 16, 2020 |website=Epic Games' Fortnite |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Epic Games' Fortnite |url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/summer-skirmish |access-date=October 16, 2020 |website=Epic Games' Fortnite |language=en-US}}</ref> TwitchCon 2019 coincided with the debut of the new Twitch logo, TwitchCon logo, and brand design. This was the second time the event has been held in San Diego, with the first being held in 2016.<ref name="TC19">{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Brittany |date=February 20, 2019 |title=TwitchCon 2019 Returns To San Diego Convention Center With Fifth Annual Event |url=https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/twitchcon-returns-san-diego-1203144208/ |access-date=February 20, 2019 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrett |first=Eric |title=Twitch Reveals First Details for TwitchCon 2019 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/02/20/twitch-reveals-first-details-for-twitchcon-2019/ |access-date=February 20, 2019 |website=comicbook/wwg}}</ref>
===North America===
====2015====
The inaugural TwitchCon was held at the [[Moscone Center]] in [[San Francisco]] on September 25 and 26, 2015. It featured a keynote by Twitch CEO [[Emmett Shear]] and an after party with Finnish electronic musician [[Darude]] and Canadian electronic musician [[deadmau5]]. All of the convention's panels were livestreamed on Twitch.<ref name="polycon-twitchcon15">{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon 2015: What it is, and what to watch |url=http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/24/9387647/what-is-twitchcon |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=Polygon|date=September 24, 2015 }}</ref> 20,000 people attended the inaugural event.<ref name="polygon-tc2016" />


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The inaugural TwitchCon Europe took place at CityCube Berlin in Germany on April 13–14, 2019.<ref name="Berlin">{{Cite web |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=November 21, 2018 |title=TwitchCon Expands to Europe in 2019 |url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/twitchcon-europe-location-dates-1203034419/ |access-date=November 21, 2018 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> American actor, singer, producer, and businessman [[David Hasselhoff]] appeared as a [[motivational speaking|motivational speaker]] at the event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitch Talks are back for TwitchCon Europe. These are your next speakers. |url=https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/blog/2019/04/09/twitch-talks-are-back-for-twitchcon-europe/?sf210677087=1 |access-date=April 15, 2019 |publisher=[[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]}}</ref> Attendees had to be over the age of 18 to enter TwitchCon Berlin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon Berlin tickets |url=https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/tickets/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926192357/https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/tickets/ |archive-date=September 26, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |website=TwitchCon}}</ref>
====2016====
[[File:TwitchCon 2016.jpg|thumb|250px|TwitchCon 2016 in San Diego]]
TwitchCon 2016 expanded to a three-day event from September 30 to October 2, and moved to the [[San Diego Convention Center]].<ref name="polygon-tc2016">{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=February 18, 2016 |title=TwitchCon 2016 announced, coming to San Diego this September |url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/2/18/11038070/twitchcon-2016-dates-san-diego |access-date=February 18, 2016 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> 35,000 people attended that year's event, including celebrities [[Shaquille O'Neal]] and [[Snoop Dogg]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Freitas |first=Evan |date=October 12, 2016 |title=That's a wrap on TwitchCon 2016! |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/thats-a-wrap-on-twitchcon-2016-39f9063afb83 |access-date=October 12, 2016 |publisher=Twitch}}</ref> 2.2 million people watched online throughout the three days, while 160,000 tweets were posted on Twitter about TwitchCon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freitas |first=Evan |date=October 12, 2016 |title=That's a wrap TwitchCon 2016! |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/thats-a-wrap-on-twitchcon-2016-39f9063afb83 |website=Twitch}}</ref> Darude returned to TwitchCon to headline the official party at [[Petco Park]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freitas |first=Evan |date=July 12, 2016 |title=TwitchCon 2016 update: Party, panels, and more |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/twitchcon-2016-update-party-panels-and-more-8dfe0cf7d0a3 |website=Twitch}}</ref> The premier sponsors this year were [[Xbox]], [[Truth (anti-tobacco campaign)|Truth]], and [[Amazon Game Studios]].<ref name=":1" />


====2017====
TwitchCon 2017 was held at the [[Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center]] from October 20 to 22.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=January 10, 2017 |title=TwitchCon 2017 announced for late October |url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/10/14219536/twitchcon-2017-dates-los-angeles-long-beach |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> 50,000 people attended that year's event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grady |first=Angel |date=October 23, 2017 |title=Twitch Welcomed Gamers at TwitchCon 2017 |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/slideshow/twitch-welcomed-gamers-at-twitchcon-2017-8522563 |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=[[OC Weekly]]}}</ref> The year's sponsors included [[Netmarble]], [[Cygames]], Icons Combat Arena, and [[Razer Inc.|Razer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon 2017 Sponsors |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/years/2017/exhibitors/}}</ref> The TwitchCon Esports Stage held tournaments for games such as the [[Z1 Battle Royale|H1Z1 Arena]], [[Lineage II|Lineage 2: Revolution 30 vs 30 Fortress Siege Showcase]], and [[Power Rangers|Power Rangers: Legacy Wars Showdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Albert |first=Brian |access-date=September 14, 2017 |title=Announcing TwitchCon 2017's exhibitors, sponsors, and activities |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/announcing-twitchcon-2017s-exhibitors-sponsors-and-activities-9dafea383188}}</ref> Popular video game publishers like [[Blizzard (company)|Blizzard]] and [[Ubisoft]] allowed attendees to trial their latest games. An afterparty took place on October 21, on the [[RMS Queen Mary]].<ref>{{cite web |title=This TwitchCon, things are going to get a little dark |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2017/07/12/this-twitch-con-things-are-going-to-get-a-little-dark-a2e5ffdb9b8c/ |website=Twitch Blog |language=en |date=12 July 2017}}</ref>

====2018====
TwitchCon 2018 was held at the [[San Jose Convention Center]] from October 26–28, 2018 in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lumb |first=David |date=February 28, 2018 |title=TwitchCon returns to the Bay Area on October 26th |url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/28/twitchcon-2018-bay-area-october-26th/ |access-date=February 28, 2018 |publisher=[[Engadget]]}}</ref> The main presentation was held on the first day of the event by [[Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham|djWHEAT]], director of Twitch studios, who made numerous statements about forthcoming features for the platform.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Arguello |first=Diego |date=October 30, 2018 |title=Everything that happened at TwitchCon 2018 |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/twitchcon-2018-what-to-expect/ |website=Digital Trends}}</ref> Tournaments were held featuring games such as ''[[Fortnite]]'', ''[[PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds]]'', and ''[[Call of Duty: Black Ops 4]]''.<ref name=":3" /> The cosplay contest returned to TwitchCon, with the winning prize of $15,000 going to Casey Renee.<ref name=":3" /> In 2018, TwitchCon introduced a new speaker series that featured [[Tony Hawk]], [[Kevin Smith]], [[Felicia Day]], [[Emmett Shear]] and [[Ninja (streamer)|Ninja]], who all shared their personal experiences and stories with the attendees.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitch Talks: Stories from Tony Hawk, Kevin Smith and Felicia Day |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/blog/2018/10/23/twitch-talks-stories-from-tony-hawk-kevin-smith-and-felicia-day/ |website=TwitchCon 2018}}</ref> The sponsors for Twitchcon 2018 North America included [[Kakao Games]], Legion by [[Lenovo]], Level up TwitchCon with [[Twitch Prime]], and [[Intel]] Streamer Zone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Just announced: TwitchCon 2018 sponsors, exhibitors, and esports events |url=https://www.twitchcon.com/blog/2018/10/08/just-announced-twitchcon-2018-sponsors-exhibitors-and-esports-events/ |website=TwitchCon 2018}}</ref> The TwitchCon pre-party for 2018 was held at Pure Nightclub and featured Ninja as well as recording artist [[Dillon Francis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon pre-party with Ninja x Dillon Francis 10.25.18 |url=http://purenightclub408.com/event/ninjadillonfrancis102518/ |website=Pure Nightclub}}</ref> The competitive [[Fortnite]] event known as the "Fall Skirmish" final which was the second major [[LAN]] event in competitive ''Fortnite''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=twitchcon 2018 |url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/twitchcon-2018 |access-date=October 16, 2020 |website=Epic Games' Fortnite |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Epic Games' Fortnite |url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/summer-skirmish |access-date=October 16, 2020 |website=Epic Games' Fortnite |language=en-US}}</ref>

====2019====
[[File:Emmett_Shear_at_Twitchcon_2019.jpg|thumb|[[Emmett Shear]] at Twitchcon 2019 opening ceremony in San Diego]]
[[File:Emmett_Shear_at_Twitchcon_2019.jpg|thumb|[[Emmett Shear]] at Twitchcon 2019 opening ceremony in San Diego]]
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===GlitchCon 2020===
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Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], TwitchCon 2020, which was scheduled to occur at the [[San Diego Convention Center]] between September 25 and 27, 2020, as well as TwitchCon Amsterdam, which was scheduled to occur at [[RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre]] in [[Amsterdam]] between May 2 and 3, 2020,<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=GlitchCon |user= TwitchCon |number=1273664538253148160 |title=An update on TwitchCon San Diego and what comes next.}}</ref> On November 14, 2020, in lieu of TwitchCon, Twitch held a 12-hour virtual convention titled "GlitchCon."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephan |first=Bijan |title=Twitch announces a virtual TwitchCon next week |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/21546694/twitch-virtual-twitchcon-glitchcon-date |access-date=November 2, 2020 |website=The Verge|date=November 2, 2020 }}</ref> Over 425 streamers participated in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zheng |first=Jenny |title=Twitch To Hold Virtual Event Called GlitchCon |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/twitch-to-hold-virtual-event-called-glitchcon/1100-6484298/ |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=GameSpot}}</ref> Notable activities included Twitch Rivals tournaments for ''Fortnite'' and ''[[Fall Guys]]'', the [[AustinShow|Austin Talent Show]] featuring judges [[T-Pain]] and [[Andy Milonakis]], and a US$1 million donation being made to the [[AbleGamers|AbleGamers foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Geoff |title=Twitch Unveils Full Rundown For Saturday's 'GlitchCon' — Its Virtual Reimagining Of TwitchCon |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/09/twitch-rundown-glitchcon-virtual-reimagining-twitchcon/ |access-date=November 9, 2020 |website=TubeFilter|date=November 9, 2020 }}</ref>


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After a two year hiatus, TwitchCon San Diego 2022 is scheduled to take place at the San Diego Convention Center in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garske |first1=Monica |title=This Is Happening, IRL: ‘TwitchCon' 2022 Is Returning to San Diego |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/this-is-happening-irl-twitchcon-2022-is-returning-to-san-diego/2725485/ |website=NBC 7 San Diego |date=22 September 2021}}</ref> TwitchCon Amsterdam is scheduled to take place in July 2022 at the [[RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre]].<ref name="Euro2022">{{cite web |last1=Holt |first1=Kris |title=In-person TwitchCon events will return in 2022 |url=https://www.engadget.com/twitch-in-person-twitchcon-events-2022-amsterdam-san-diego-184536873.html |website=Engadget |date=22 September 2021}}</ref>
TwitchCon San Diego 2019 took place from September 27–29, 2019 at the San Diego Convention Center. TwitchCon 2019 was the debut of the new Twitch logo, Twitchcon logo, and brand design. This was the second time the event has been held in San Diego, with the first being held in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Brittany |date=February 20, 2019 |title=TwitchCon 2019 Returns To San Diego Convention Center With Fifth Annual Event |url=https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/twitchcon-returns-san-diego-1203144208/ |access-date=February 20, 2019 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrett |first=Eric |title=Twitch Reveals First Details for TwitchCon 2019 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/02/20/twitch-reveals-first-details-for-twitchcon-2019/ |access-date=February 20, 2019 |website=comicbook/wwg}}</ref> The party was held at Petco Park on Saturday, September 28 and featured artists such as [[Blink-182]]. The sponsors for the 2019 event were Twitch Prime, Wormhole, and [[Honda]]. Its main events featured an opening ceremony, [[Twitch Rivals]] competitions, Meet & Greets with popular streamers, a party at Petco Park, a cosplay contest hosted by [[Adam Savage]], and a painting class taught by a [[Bob Ross]]-certified instructor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Church |first=Alec |date=October 4, 2019 |title=TwitchCon's Triumphant Return to the San Diego Convention Center |url=https://visitsandiego.com/2019/10/twitchcons-triumphant-return-san-diego-convention-center |url-status=live |access-date=January 14, 2020 |website=San Diego Convention Center}}</ref> Upwards of 28,000 people attended TwitchCon San Diego 2019, and 10,000 attended the party at Petco Park.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sponsor or Exhibit at TwitchCon |url=https://twitchcon.com/become-a-sponsor/ |access-date=March 8, 2020 |website=TwitchCon}}</ref>
==Locations and dates==

====2020 (cancelled)====
===North America===
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TwitchCon San Diego
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2020 was scheduled to take place at the San Diego Convention Center from September 25 to 27, 2020. If the event wasn't cancelled, it would have been the third time overall and the second time in succession that TwitchCon would be held in [[San Diego]].<ref name="TwitchCon 2020">{{Cite web |last=Hawkins |first=Josh |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Twitch announces TwitchCon 2020 dates and locations |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/114227/twitch-announces-twitchcon-2020-dates-and-locations |access-date=September 27, 2019 |publisher=[[Shacknews]]}}</ref> On June 18, 2020, TwitchCon San Diego 2020 was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=GlitchCon |user= TwitchCon |number=1273664538253148160 |title=An update on TwitchCon San Diego and what comes next.}}</ref>
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| 1 || September 25–26, 2015 || [[Moscone Center]], San Francisco<ref name="polygon-tc2016">{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=February 18, 2016 |title=TwitchCon 2016 announced, coming to San Diego this September |url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/2/18/11038070/twitchcon-2016-dates-san-diego |access-date=February 18, 2016 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> || 20,000<ref name="polygon-tc2016" /> ||
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After a two year hiatus, TwitchCon San Diego 2022 is scheduled to take place at the San Diego Convention Center in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garske |first1=Monica |title=This Is Happening, IRL: ‘TwitchCon' 2022 Is Returning to San Diego |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/this-is-happening-irl-twitchcon-2022-is-returning-to-san-diego/2725485/ |website=NBC 7 San Diego |date=22 September 2021}}</ref>
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| 2 || September 30 – October 2, 2016 || San Diego Convention Center, San Diego || 35,000<ref name=":1" /> in person<br>2,200,000 online<ref name=":1" />||
===Europe===
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| 3 || October 20–22, 2017 || [[Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center]], Long Beach<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=January 10, 2017 |title=TwitchCon 2017 announced for late October |url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/10/14219536/twitchcon-2017-dates-los-angeles-long-beach |access-date=January 10, 2017 |publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> || 50,000<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grady |first=Angel |date=October 23, 2017 |title=Twitch Welcomed Gamers at TwitchCon 2017 |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/slideshow/twitch-welcomed-gamers-at-twitchcon-2017-8522563 |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=[[OC Weekly]]}}</ref> ||
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The inaugural TwitchCon Europe took place at CityCube Berlin in Germany on April 13–14, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=November 21, 2018 |title=TwitchCon Expands to Europe in 2019 |url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/twitchcon-europe-location-dates-1203034419/ |access-date=November 21, 2018 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> This was the first time that TwitchCon headed overseas. The premier sponsors this year included LevlUp, [[Gillette]], Intel and Twitch Prime. American actor, singer, producer, and businessman [[David Hasselhoff]] appeared as a [[motivational speaking|motivational speaker]] at the event.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twitch Talks are back for TwitchCon Europe. These are your next speakers. |url=https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/blog/2019/04/09/twitch-talks-are-back-for-twitchcon-europe/?sf210677087=1 |access-date=April 15, 2019 |publisher=[[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]}}</ref> Attendees had to be over the age of 18 to enter TwitchCon Berlin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon Berlin tickets |url=https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/tickets/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926192357/https://europe.twitchcon.com/en/tickets/ |archive-date=September 26, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |website=TwitchCon}}</ref>
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| 4 || October 26–28, 2018 || [[San Jose Convention Center]], San Jose<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lumb |first=David |date=February 28, 2018 |title=TwitchCon returns to the Bay Area on October 26th |url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/28/twitchcon-2018-bay-area-october-26th/ |access-date=February 28, 2018 |publisher=[[Engadget]]}}</ref> || 30,000<ref>{{cite web |title=TwitchCon 2018 Recap: 5 Biggest Takeaways For Marketers |url=https://mediakix.com/blog/twitchcon-recap/#:~:text=A%20Massive%20Turnout%3A%20TwitchCon%202018,and%20the%20event%20sold%20out. |website=Mediakix |access-date=4 January 2022 |date=7 November 2018}}</ref> ||
====2020 (cancelled)====
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TwitchCon Amsterdam was scheduled to take place at [[RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre]] in [[Amsterdam]] from May 2–3, 2020.<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> Attendees would have had to be over age 16<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon Amsterdam |url=https://twitchcon.com/amsterdam/ |access-date=January 23, 2020 |website=TwitchCon Amsterdam}}</ref> to attend TwitchCon Amsterdam. On March 6, 2020, TwitchCon Amsterdam 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TwitchCon Amsterdam cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitchcon-amsterdam-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-concerns-1337804 |access-date=March 6, 2020 |website=Dexerto.com|date=March 6, 2020 }}</ref> The sponsors were not announced due to the event being cancelled.
| 5 || September 27–29, 2019 || San Diego Convention Center, San Diego || 28,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sponsor or Exhibit at TwitchCon |url=https://twitchcon.com/become-a-sponsor/ |access-date=March 8, 2020 |website=TwitchCon}}</ref> ||

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====2022====
| 6 || September 25–27, 2020<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> || San Diego Convention Center, San Diego || N/A || Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
TwitchCon Amsterdam is scheduled to take place in July 2022 at the [[RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Holt |first1=Kris |title=In-person TwitchCon events will return in 2022 |url=https://www.engadget.com/twitch-in-person-twitchcon-events-2022-amsterdam-san-diego-184536873.html |website=Engadget |date=22 September 2021}}</ref>
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| 7 || October 7–9, 2022 || San Diego Convention Center, San Diego || Upcoming ||
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=== GlitchCon ===
===International===
{| class="wikitable"
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! No. !! Dates!! Location !! Attendance !! Notes
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| 1 || April 13–14, 2019<ref name="Berlin" /> || CityCube Berlin, [[Berlin]], Germany<ref name="Berlin" /> || N/A ||
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| 2 || May 2–3, 2020<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> || [[RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre]], [[Amsterdam]], The Netherlands<ref name="TwitchCon 2020" /> || N/A || Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| 3 || July 16–17, 2022 || RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands<ref name="Euro2022" /> || Upcoming ||
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==== 2020 ====
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On November 14, 2020, in lieu of TwitchCon, Twitch held a 12-hour virtual convention titled "GlitchCon."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephan |first=Bijan |title=Twitch announces a virtual TwitchCon next week |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/21546694/twitch-virtual-twitchcon-glitchcon-date |access-date=November 2, 2020 |website=The Verge|date=November 2, 2020 }}</ref> Over 425 streamers participated in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zheng |first=Jenny |title=Twitch To Hold Virtual Event Called GlitchCon |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/twitch-to-hold-virtual-event-called-glitchcon/1100-6484298/ |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=GameSpot}}</ref> Notable activities included Twitch Rivals tournaments for ''Fortnite'' and ''[[Fall Guys]]'', the [[AustinShow|Austin Talent Show]] featuring judges [[T-Pain]] and [[Andy Milonakis]], and a US$1 million donation being made to the [[AbleGamers|AbleGamers foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weiss |first=Geoff |title=Twitch Unveils Full Rundown For Saturday's 'GlitchCon' — Its Virtual Reimagining Of TwitchCon |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/11/09/twitch-rundown-glitchcon-virtual-reimagining-twitchcon/ |access-date=November 9, 2020 |website=TubeFilter|date=November 9, 2020 }}</ref>. The sponsors for GlitchCon were [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] and [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=GlitchCon |url=https://blog.twitch.tv/en/glitchcon/ |access-date=November 14, 2020 |website=Twitch Blog}}</ref>


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TwitchCon
StatusActive
GenreLivestreaming, video games
Location(s)North America, Europe
InauguratedSeptember 25, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-09-25) (San Francisco, 2015)
Most recentSeptember 27, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-09-27) (San Diego, 2019)
Attendance28,000 (San Diego, 2019)
Organized byTwitch Interactive
Websitewww.twitchcon.com

TwitchCon is a convention for the livestreaming video platform Twitch. The convention is organized by Twitch Interactive and focuses on the general culture of video game streaming and video gaming. TwitchCon also serves as an opportunity for streamers and content creators to improve their stream quality and grow their brand.[1] TwitchCon is open to industry professionals, streamers, and fans; the convention allows community members to meet streamers, discover new products, and trial new games.[1] The first convention was held in 2015, in San Francisco. In 2019, the first European convention was held in Berlin. The most recent convention was held in 2019, in San Diego. TwitchCon is hosted twice a year, once in North America for three days and once in Europe for two days.[2] All North American conventions have been held in California, while the European conventions cycle between countries.

History

The inaugural TwitchCon was held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on September 25 and 26, 2015. The event was organized by Twitch, and featured a keynote by Twitch CEO Emmett Shear. All of the convention's panels were livestreamed on Twitch.[3] In 2016, the convention was moved to the San Diego Convention Center and expanded to a three-day annual event. This TwitchCon introduced sponsors such as Xbox, Truth, and Amazon Game Studios.[4] In 2017, the first esports tournaments to be held at TwitchCon included H1Z1 Arena, Lineage 2: Revolution 30 vs 30 Fortress Siege Showcase, and Power Rangers: Legacy Wars Showdown.[5] In 2018, the main presentation was held on the first day of the event by djWHEAT, director of Twitch studios, who made numerous statements about forthcoming features for the platform.[6] Twitch Speaks, a speaking series first presented at TwitchCon 2018, featured Tony Hawk, Kevin Smith, Felicia Day, Emmett Shear, and Ninja.[7] The Fall Skirmish final, a competitive Fortnite tournament final, was held at TwitchCon 2018, at the time making it the second largest Fortnite LAN event held.[8][9] TwitchCon 2019 coincided with the debut of the new Twitch logo, TwitchCon logo, and brand design. This was the second time the event has been held in San Diego, with the first being held in 2016.[10][11]

The inaugural TwitchCon Europe took place at CityCube Berlin in Germany on April 13–14, 2019.[12] American actor, singer, producer, and businessman David Hasselhoff appeared as a motivational speaker at the event.[13] Attendees had to be over the age of 18 to enter TwitchCon Berlin.[14]

Emmett Shear at Twitchcon 2019 opening ceremony in San Diego

GlitchCon 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TwitchCon 2020, which was scheduled to occur at the San Diego Convention Center between September 25 and 27, 2020, as well as TwitchCon Amsterdam, which was scheduled to occur at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre in Amsterdam between May 2 and 3, 2020,[2] was cancelled.[15] On November 14, 2020, in lieu of TwitchCon, Twitch held a 12-hour virtual convention titled "GlitchCon."[16] Over 425 streamers participated in the event.[17] Notable activities included Twitch Rivals tournaments for Fortnite and Fall Guys, the Austin Talent Show featuring judges T-Pain and Andy Milonakis, and a US$1 million donation being made to the AbleGamers foundation.[18]

After a two year hiatus, TwitchCon San Diego 2022 is scheduled to take place at the San Diego Convention Center in October 2022.[19] TwitchCon Amsterdam is scheduled to take place in July 2022 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.[20]

Locations and dates

North America

No. Dates Location Attendance Notes
1 September 25–26, 2015 Moscone Center, San Francisco[21] 20,000[21]
2 September 30 – October 2, 2016 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego 35,000[4] in person
2,200,000 online[4]
3 October 20–22, 2017 Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach[22] 50,000[23]
4 October 26–28, 2018 San Jose Convention Center, San Jose[24] 30,000[25]
5 September 27–29, 2019 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego 28,000[26]
6 September 25–27, 2020[2] San Diego Convention Center, San Diego N/A Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
7 October 7–9, 2022 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Upcoming

International

No. Dates Location Attendance Notes
1 April 13–14, 2019[12] CityCube Berlin, Berlin, Germany[12] N/A
2 May 2–3, 2020[2] RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands[2] N/A Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 July 16–17, 2022 RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands[20] Upcoming

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "What is TwitchCon? FAQs". TwitchCon 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hawkins, Josh (September 27, 2019). "Twitch announces TwitchCon 2020 dates and locations". Shacknews. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  3. ^ "TwitchCon 2015: What it is, and what to watch". Polygon. September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c Freitas, Evan (October 12, 2016). "That's a wrap on TwitchCon 2016!". Twitch. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Albert, Brian. "Announcing TwitchCon 2017's exhibitors, sponsors, and activities". Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  6. ^ Arguello, Diego (October 30, 2018). "Everything that happened at TwitchCon 2018". Digital Trends.
  7. ^ "Twitch Talks: Stories from Tony Hawk, Kevin Smith and Felicia Day". TwitchCon 2018.
  8. ^ "twitchcon 2018". Epic Games' Fortnite. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  9. ^ "Epic Games' Fortnite". Epic Games' Fortnite. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  10. ^ Vincent, Brittany (February 20, 2019). "TwitchCon 2019 Returns To San Diego Convention Center With Fifth Annual Event". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Garrett, Eric. "Twitch Reveals First Details for TwitchCon 2019". comicbook/wwg. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  12. ^ a b c Crecente, Brian (November 21, 2018). "TwitchCon Expands to Europe in 2019". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  13. ^ "Twitch Talks are back for TwitchCon Europe. These are your next speakers". Twitch. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  14. ^ "TwitchCon Berlin tickets". TwitchCon. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  15. ^ GlitchCon [@TwitchCon] (June 18, 2020). "An update on TwitchCon San Diego and what comes next" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Stephan, Bijan (November 2, 2020). "Twitch announces a virtual TwitchCon next week". The Verge. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  17. ^ Zheng, Jenny. "Twitch To Hold Virtual Event Called GlitchCon". GameSpot. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  18. ^ Weiss, Geoff (November 9, 2020). "Twitch Unveils Full Rundown For Saturday's 'GlitchCon' — Its Virtual Reimagining Of TwitchCon". TubeFilter. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  19. ^ Garske, Monica (September 22, 2021). "This Is Happening, IRL: 'TwitchCon' 2022 Is Returning to San Diego". NBC 7 San Diego.
  20. ^ a b Holt, Kris (September 22, 2021). "In-person TwitchCon events will return in 2022". Engadget.
  21. ^ a b Sarkar, Samit (February 18, 2016). "TwitchCon 2016 announced, coming to San Diego this September". Polygon. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  22. ^ Sarkar, Samit (January 10, 2017). "TwitchCon 2017 announced for late October". Polygon. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  23. ^ Grady, Angel (October 23, 2017). "Twitch Welcomed Gamers at TwitchCon 2017". OC Weekly. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  24. ^ Lumb, David (February 28, 2018). "TwitchCon returns to the Bay Area on October 26th". Engadget. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  25. ^ "TwitchCon 2018 Recap: 5 Biggest Takeaways For Marketers". Mediakix. November 7, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  26. ^ "Sponsor or Exhibit at TwitchCon". TwitchCon. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
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