Today VidCon, the world’s largest event for fans, Creators, executives, and brands who are passionate about digital content, announced that YouTube will once again be the title sponsor of its 14th annual flagship show. The event will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from June 19-21, 2025.
This year’s VidCon holds special significance, as it marks 20 years since the upload of the first-ever YouTube video, Me At the Zoo. A testament to YouTube’s pivotal role in ushering in a new era of creator-driven media and entertainment, its partnership with VidCon underscores a continued commitment to the creator economy as the driving force of entertainment’s future.
“This year marks our 20th birthday, YouTube is home to the most creative, authentic, and entertaining videos produced by our wonderful creator communities all around the world,” said Kate Stanford, Vice President, YouTube Marketing. “What better place to recognize our Creators than at VidCon Anaheim and we’re thrilled to be back as title sponsor.”
It’s YouTube’s birthday and everyone’s invited – To celebrate 20 incredible years, fans and Creators alike can look forward to surprises throughout the weekend, including an outdoor experience in the Festival in front of the Anaheim Convention Center – full of fun surprises for the Creators, communities, trends and fans that have made YouTube what it is today.
Inside the building, YouTube will feature interactive and educational content programming across Industry, Community and Creator tracks. This will include a keynote celebrating 20 years on YouTube from YouTube’s Head of Culture and Trends, Kevin Allocca, and VP of Creator Products, Amjad Hanif on the Industry Track that will also be open to Creator Track attendees, a creator game show, and a live Roblox Hunt featuring top YouTube Creators in partnership with Roblox. You won’t want to miss it!
YouTube continues its long-standing commitment to VidCon, which remains at the epicenter of both industry trends and consumer fandom, connecting fans with some of their favorite Creators in real life through innovative experiences and programming.
More than 200 Featured Creators have already been confirmed to attend VidCon Anaheim (HERE), including Aphmau, A.J. & Big Justice, Anthony Po (Anthpo), Hank Green, Kalen Allen, KREW, LaurDIY, Merrick Hanna, Mythical Kitchen, and Steven He. More details and the full VidCon Anaheim schedule, including the Industry and Creator Track roster, will be revealed May 6.
In 2024, VidCon Anaheim welcomed more than 55,000 attendees over four days, demonstrating the continued growth and enthusiasm for the event that sits at the intersection of Creators, fans, and the future of entertainment.
For more information and to stay up to date on VidCon, visit www.vidcon.com
About VidCon:
VidCon is the world’s largest event for fans, creators, executives, and brands who are passionate about digital content and its creators, community-led media, and building diverse communities. The flagship VidCon event takes place annually in Anaheim, welcoming tens of thousands of attendees and over 100 brand exhibitors. VidCon was founded by veteran YouTube creators John and Hank Green (Vlogbrothers) in 2010 and joined FAN EXPO in 2024. With more than one million fans across North America, FAN EXPO is the largest comic con event producer in the world, bringing together pop culture enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate all things fandom.