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TwitchCon
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TwitchCon is a semi-annual convention for the livestreaming video platform Twitch. The convention is organized by Twitch Interactive and focuses on the culture of Livestreaming, Entertainment, Esports and Internet Culture. 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]
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Status | Active |
Genre | Livestreaming, Entertainment, Esports, Internet Culture |
Frequency | Semi-Annual |
Location(s) | North America, Europe |
Inaugurated | September 25, 2015 San Francisco (8 years ago) |
Most recent | June 30, 2024; 45 days ago (2024-06-30) (Rotterdam, 2024) |
Next event | September 20, 2024; 36 days' time (2024-09-20) (San Diego, 2024) |
Attendance | 11,500 (Rotterdam, 2024), 30,000 (San Diego, 2022), 14,500 (Amsterdam, 2022) |
Organized by | Twitch Interactive |
Sponsors | San Diego 2024 - AT&T, CAPCOM, Chevron, Samsung Galaxy |
Website | www |
The first convention was held in 2015 in San Francisco. In 2019, the first European convention was held in Berlin. TwitchCon is hosted twice a year, in Europe for two days and once again in North America for three days.[2] All North American conventions were held in California until 2023, in which an event in Las Vegas, Nevada took place. The North American convention is most frequently hosted in San Diego. The European conventions have cycled between Netherlands, Paris And Berlin; most commonly in The Netherlands.