VidCon 2026: 15 Years Later, the Creator Economy Shows No Signs of Slowing

VidCon 2026: 15 Years Later, the Creator Economy Shows No Signs of Slowing

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/vidcon-2026-anaheim-creators-fans-cnet-group/

Publish Date: 2026-06-23 13:40:00

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• VidCon 2026, a major convention for online content creators, is taking place in Anaheim, California from June 25-27.
• The event has grown into a broad creator economy summit, reflecting the multibillion-dollar industry and featuring diverse tracks for fans, creators, and industry professionals.
• Prominent creators and industry figures, such as Markiplier, Philip DeFranco, and Michelle Phan, will be honored in the 2026 Hall of Fame.
• Discussions at VidCon will focus on navigating the creator economy amid the rise of artificial intelligence and the importance of expertise and authority in content creation.
• The convention will also host the sold-out GorillaCon, a live event celebrating the virtual reality game Gorilla Tag.