ViacomCBS has released details on their 2021 US VidCon: the event will host in-person attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California from October 22 to October 24.
The annual US VidCon typically takes place during the summer. However – due to COVID-19 – VidCon had to cancel their 2020 convention and move their 2021 event from summer to fall. During this hiatus, VidCon launched VidCon Now – a free, weekly online program that included panel discussions, Q&A sessions, virtual concerts and performances, and online meet and greets with top social media influencers
The 2021 US event will focus on VidCon’s three major pillars – Community, Creators and Industry – with fans, digital creators and social media platforms featuring in their respective categories. Moreover, the event will have both online and in-person attendance options – in light of consumer wariness over Covid-19.
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— VidCon (@VidCon) March 23, 2021
Jim Louderback – the VidCon General Manager – shared in a statement:
“While it might look a little different this year, we can’t wait to see our fans in person, along with bringing the magic of VidCon to our global audience through our new hybrid digital experience. We loved staying connected to our fans last year through VidCon Now’s virtual programming, and will build on that in 2021. But in-person experiences are the core of who we are, and we can’t wait to see everyone in real life in Anaheim this October”.
Moreover, VidCon US 2021 will feature digital creators such as: Spencer X, Antonio Garza, Brent Rivera, Molly Burke, DangMattSmith, InquisitorMaster, Aaron’s Animals, Isra Hirsi, Taylor Cassidy, Alan Chikin Chow, The Montoya Twinz, MeganPlays, Alex Wassabi, Sofie Dossi, and Trevi Moran.
After a year-long hiatus, the 3 day event has been long awaited by fans and creators alike. Moreover, the US VidCon will be followed by VidCon events in Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, London, Australia, and Abu Dhabi.
At the moment, the Abu Dhabi Vidcon event is set to take place from December 3 until December 6 2021. More details on the Abu Dhabi event will be released shortly.