TwitchCon

The main presentation was held on the first day of the event by djWHEAT, director of Twitch studios, who made numerous statements about forthcoming features for the platform.

Notable activities included Twitch Rivals tournaments for Fortnite and Fall Guys, the Austin Talent Show featuring judges T-Pain and Andy Milonakis, and a US$1 million donation being made to the AbleGamers Foundation.

The TwitchCon San Diego party was held at Petco Park, and featured the artists Meet Me at The Altar, Kim Petras, and Megan Thee Stallion.

The party gained significant media attention when an attendee cosplaying as Master Chief from the Halo series of video games was allowed on stage during a performance with Megan Thee Stallion.

One of the more notable criticisms of the event was the lack of security protocols in place for exhibitors, resulting in overcrowded venues and reported stalking incidents.

Legion by Lenovo and Intel hosted an interactive exhibit that involved attendees dueling in an arena using large padded instruments and landing in a pit of foam cubes.

However, the arena was not padded properly, with two feet of foam cubes resting on a concrete floor, causing people to land with significant force, resulting in various injuries.

[15] Actress and Twitch Streamer Adriana Chechik reported that she had broken her back in several places after landing, and she had to undergo surgery to set the fracture with a rod implant.

With over 30,000 attendees, the event featured key platform updates, including new collaboration tools, expanded emote slots, and enhanced safety measures like chat warnings and policies against doxxing and swatting.

Panels, meet-and-greets, and product demos from brands like Elgato and Corsair added to the interactive experience, making it a memorable event for the streaming community.

The Block Party allowed attendees access to a blocked-off section of the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, from 7 to 10 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Twitch partnered with local businesses to offer free food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages to attendees of the event, as well as live music, karaoke sessions, and lounge areas.

Notable activities included Twitch Rivals tournaments for Fortnite and Fall Guys, the Austin Talent Show featuring judges T-Pain and Andy Milonakis, and a US$1 million donation being made to the AbleGamers foundation.

The event featured various activities, including an opening ceremony with former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear, the inaugural TwitchCon Drag Showcase, and the "Fems Presents Monkey Cage" obstacle course inspired by a classic Dutch game.

Highlights included discussions on content creation, mental health, and VTubers, while the cosplay contest wowed attendees with intricate costumes from video games and anime.

The event also offered ample networking opportunities, allowing fans to meet their favorite streamers and connect with others in the Twitch community.

An afterparty hosted by the Twitch music community raised over $2,500 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Twitch CEO Dan Clancy joined the festivities, making the event a great way to end TwitchCon Europe.

Emmett Shear at TwitchCon 2019 opening ceremony in San Diego
The foam pit at TwitchCon San Diego 2022
Photo of the main stage at the Block Party at the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego
Don't Wake The Nanny Twitch Rivals Ultimate Challenge
/LittleBigWhale receiving the new 'bleed purple' trophy at TwitchCon Rotterdam