Everything We Know So Far About VidCon Anaheim 2023

VidCon is one of our most highly anticipated live events each and every year, and based on the most recent announcements for VidCon Anaheim 2023, it looks like it's going to be the biggest event yet.

This week, the convention announced its line-up of creators, industry leaders, brands and more, and we're already counting down the days until June when we can soak it all up in person. Want to know what to expect? Check out VidCon Anaheim's full 2023 schedule and get your tickets HERE, and keep scrolling for the latest details on everything we can look forward to this year.

The Event

VidCon is one of the best-known and most prestigious conventions for the world's biggest digital creators to meet with fans and the platforms that support them, and VidCon Anaheim is their flagship event, held annually at the Anaheim Convention Center. Sponsored by TikTok, Viral Nation, Nickelodeon, Roblox and more, the event runs for four exciting days, from Wednesday, June 21, to Saturday, June 24.

 

The Livestream

Can't attend VidCon Anaheim in person this year? No problem, because there will be a massive live stream of the event, sponsored by YouTube. Just tune into the stream for instant access to everything from the Community Track Stage panels to live concerts and performances, Q&A sessions and a whole lot more.

 

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The Three Tracks

VidCon attendees can buy tickets for the event under one of its three tracks—the Creator Track, the Industry Track and the Community Track. The Creator Track is for both well-established and aspiring content creators, the Industry Track is for media industry professionals and strategists and the Community Track is for the supportive fans who make everything possible.

"At VidCon, we always strive to bring together the biggest and best roster of talent and creators with distinguished digital leaders, and we couldn't be more excited about this year's lineup," explained VidCon's senior vice president of marketing and communications for VidCon, Sarah Tortoreti, in a press release. "This year's Industry Track will bring entertainment executives and industry thought leaders together to celebrate and focus on Building the New Creator Economy and the Creators and Disruptors Powering Digital's Next Era, while the Community Track will connect fans with their favorite creators and stars making waves in the digital media space. We can't wait for everyone to come together in one place to collaborate, innovate and make connections at what we know will be the best VidCon yet!"

 

The Creator Track

This year, the online course platform Kajabi will be sponsoring the Creator Track at VidCon Anaheim. Featured creators include:

• VidCon co-founders Hank and John Green
• Dream
• Karl Jacobs
• Ludwig
• The Merrell Twins
• Keith Habersberger
• Zach Kornfeld
• Alyson Stoner
• Hannahxxrose
• ZHC
• King Science
• GeorgeNotFound
• Ranboo
• Rich Black Guy
• Drew Afualo
• Allison Kuch
• Tabitha Swatosh
• Victoria Browne
• Spencewuah
• The Herberts
• Caelynn Miller-Keyes
• Carter KenchNicole Laeno
• Alan Becker

…and more!

 

The Industry Track

There will be so much to learn from the Industry Track, whether you're a creator or part of a member of the community. This year's event features a collaboration between both huge creators and tech, marketing and media stakeholders, including panels featuring over 150 execs from YouTube, Meta, Twitch, Snap Inc, Paramount, LinkedIn, Vimeo and more, including a keynote speech by YouTube's vice president of product management, Amjad Hanif.

Speakers include:

• Keke Palmer, founder of KeyTV
• Mark Manson, New York Times bestselling author
• Tom Ryan, President & CEO of streaming for Paramount
• Leo Olebe, global head of gaming at YouTube
• Todd Beaupré, senior director of discovery and growth at YouTube
• Michael Martin, general manager of  YouTube Shopping
• Amber Venz Box, co-founder and president of LTK
• Marc Hustvedt, president at MrBeast
• Kimberly E. Paige, EVP and chief marketing officer of BET Media Group
• Katie Welch, chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty
• Jim Louderback, editor and publisher of Inside the Creator Economy
• Laura Lee, chief content officer of Twitch
• Emma Welch, creator manager at Linkedin
• Sima Gandhi, CEO and co-founder of Creative Juice
• Dylann Sands, partner at Animal Capital
• Danielle Roark, director of strategic brand sponsorships at Intuit
• Evan Britton, founder of Famous Birthdays
• David Cushman, senior director of metaverse development at Warner Music Group
• Jon Henshaw, senior director of SEO at Vimeo
• Francis Roberts, head of creator partnerships at Snap Inc.
• Megan Lightcap, principal and investor at Slow Ventures
• Josh "Caru" Glodoveza, vice president of talent for Fanjoy
• Jade Watson, founder of SickBird Productions
• Sean Kim, president and chief product officer at Kajabi
• Matt Cooper, CEO of Skillshare

This year's event will also feature their third annual Innovation Showcase, where startups and innovators can show their products and services to potential investors and partners and make all kinds of industry magic happen.

 

Night of Impact

For the first time in 2023, VidCon will be debuting a brand-new nighttime show called Night of Impact, with a focus on sustainability. The show is all about celebrating the community, as well as the planet, highlighting themes including the creation of sustainability, the social ecosystem and how to build a great community, both in person and online. It'll feature America's Got Talent's Sofie Dossi, PENG PENG, KreekCraft, The Beverly Halls, Alicia Mccarvell, Hayley LeBlanc, Isaiah Garza and many more, and we can't wait to tune in.

 

Meet & Greets

If you're already planning on attending, don't miss the May 10 deadline to enter for a chance to meet with your favorite creators. More than 130 different creators, including Angry Reactions, Alex Wasabi, Bailey Spinn, Keith Lee, Kira Kosarin, Smosh and Sidneyraz, will be participating. Click HERE for those full details.

 

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Creator Track Mentorship Matchmaking

Up-and-coming creators should also take advantage of VidCon's Creator Track Mentorship Matchmaking by signing up by May 10. There are dozens of opportunities available to participate in exclusive mentor sessions with top digital media experts from YouTube, Snap, Instagram, React and so many other prestigious agencies. Click HERE to check those out before it's too late.

 

The T-Shirts

For the first time ever, VidCon Anaheim will have limited-edition T-shirts on sale at the event, designed in partnership with creators ZHC, King Science, and Kat Blaque. Each day of VidCon will drop a new and unique design, giving fans a chance to nab a great tee commemorating the experience.

 

Did you know VidCon is also hosting an event in Baltimore this year? Click HERE to get all the details.