VidCon is going global, adds 2017 dates in Amsterdam, Melbourne
LOS ANGELES -- VidCon has outgrown Anaheim, and is going global for 2017.
The organizers behind the massive three-day digital video conference said Wednesday that next year the conference is headed overseas to Europe and Australia. VidCon Europe will debut April 8-9, 2017 in Amsterdam, while VidCon Australia will launch September 9-10, 2017 in Melbourne.
“The growth of online video, and the ability for creators like myself to have such enjoyable careers, is due to a passionate and engaged community that is truly global."
“The growth of online video, and the ability for creators like myself to have such enjoyable careers, is due to a passionate and engaged community that is truly global,” said Hank Green, co-founder of VidCon and half of Vlogbrothers. “We are excited that we can bring the VidCon experience to Europe and Australia, where the fan and creator communities are so strong and truly thriving.”
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The news comes just one day before the seventh annual event kicks off at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The event is expected to attract the most people to date, with roughly 30,000-plus expected attendees including fans, creators and digital industry players.
This will also be a year with the most security in wake of the mass Orlando shooting and death of YouTube musician Christie Grimmie.
The Los Angeles Times first reported on VidCon's global expansion.
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
