YouTube Conventions in 2022
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This information is very important for all YouTubers, vloggers, gamers and other content creators who in a particular way produce the content for the audience from all over the world!
YouTube Conventions and events are so essential for vloggers and YouTubers who are just about the start of a new channel or already are active on social media or YouTube.
If you are really passionate about vlogging, content creation, video editing you should visit some of these conventions.
List of YouTube Conventions and Events for 2022
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| Event | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VidCon | June 22-25, 2022 | $45 – $649 |
| VidSummit | September 27-29, 2022 | $795 |
| PAX | April 21-24, 2022 | $62 – $235 |
| Playlist Live | September 2-4, 2022 | $80 – $500 |
| Social Media Marketing World | March 14-16, 2022 | $597 – $1697 |
| NAB | April 23-27, 2022 | TBC |
| BrightCover Play | TBC | TBC |
| Buffer Festival LA | N/A | N/A |
| Influence This | TBC | TBC |
| E3 | TBC | TBC |
| Summer in the City | August 12-14, 2022 | £24 – £59 |
| Content Marketing World | September 13-16, 2022 | TBC |
| TwitchCon | July 16-17, October 7-9, 2022 | TBC |
VidCon is probably one of the most popular events for digital content creators, especially YouTubers and Vloggers. If you have never attended this convention – whenever possible, be sure to go there, as the agenda should really interest both beginners and experienced YouTubers, vloggers, gamers and content creators.
Formats:
- Interviews and Question/Answer Sessions: for the general public to see and hear the thoughts of their favorite creators live.
- Workshops: The format is designed to learn and present relevant and useful information and to understand how to apply it in practice.
- Keynote Addresses: The most suitable format for professionals in this industry. Here, YouTube CPO (Chief Product Officer) Neal Mohan will present more opportunities on how content creators can make better in the content creation process, monetization and including other activities on YouTube.
- The Expo Hall: Here you will find a variety of brands that you can get acquainted with or even enter into partnership agreements with. Ideal for growing YouTubers, vloggers, streamers and other content creators.
- Networking: Includes networking and parties after the event.
Not only that, it is worth mentioning that this event/festival takes place in different parts of the world, so no matter what region you are from, you will not have to travel half the world to participate in VidCon.
Location: The main VidCon event will be hosted in Anaheim, California.
Date: June 22-25, 2022
Price: $45 to $649 (depends on ticket format – community, creator, or industry.)
Tickets:
- Community – this ticket will allow you to reach the creators’ scene, Q&A sessions and concerts. This ticket is suitable for fans and beginners as all the information is more focused on standard entertainment (from $45 to $120).
- Creator – the ticket is for beginner digital content creators who are looking for new ideas, want to learn and have a good time at the event ($175).
- Industry – the ticket is for anyone who is professionally involved in creating digital content professionally and representing business. This ticket provides all the possible benefits for the event ($649).
More about tickets and prices: https://www.vidcon.com/tickets
VidCon - Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Date: TBC, the event will probably be broadcast online
Official website: https://www.vidcon.com/abu-dhabi-en
VidCon - Asia
VidCon Australia
VidCon London
Location: London, UK
Date: TBC, the event will probably be broadcast online
Official website: https://www.vidcon.com/london
VidCon Mexico
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Date: TBC, the event will probably be broadcast online
Official website: https://www.vidcon.com/mexico-es
VidCon Sao Paulo
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Date: May 27-29, 2022
Official website: https://www.vidcon.com/sao-paulo-pt
One of the best and most welcome digital marketing and YouTube conventions in 2022.
This is one of the most exciting events for growing content creators on social networks and platforms. You will hear the best stories and get up close and personal with YouTube’s most popular faces and content creators.
Basically here you will learn and get first-hand information from TOP content creators like MrBeast, Graham Stephan and others. They’ll introduce you to the latest YouTube strategies, answer your questions and more.
VidSummit is our team’s favorite conference and event to be every year.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: September 27-29, 2022
Official website: https://vidsummit.com/
Price: $795 (the ticket will be reserved for replays and in-person)
100% gaming event. Totally recommended for Twitch, YouTube streamers and for people who love gaming in general. Here you will find a lot of activities: Gaming tournaments, concerts, exhibition hall, talks, Q&A sessions and more!
The PAX event is scheduled in different locations: according to the latest 2022 schedule – the PAX event will take place in Boston, Seattle, Melbourne and Philadelphia.
PAX - Boston, MA
Location: Boston, MA
Date: April 21-24, 2022
Official website: https://east.paxsite.com/en-us.html
Price: $62 for one day, $235 – 4 day badge.
PAX - Seattle, WA
PAX - Melbourne, VIC
PAX - Boston, MA
Playlist Live is very similar to VidCon. The conference hosts all kinds of online creators including vloggers, bloggers, gamers.
If you don’t have a chance to participate in VidCon – Playlist Live is an option for people who are searching for valuable YouTube Conventions and events.
It’s also worth mentioning that Playlist Live only runs once a year, and tickets are a little cheaper than at a competitive VidCon event.
Location: Orlando, FL
Date: September 2-4, 2022
Official website: https://www.playlist-live.com/
Price: $80 – $500 (depends on ticket format)
This conference covers everything about social media, vlogging and etc.
This event is recommended for everybody who more or less is related to social media, marketing and even YouTube plus vlogging. You will have exclusive access to professional workshops where you receive best practices and advice for your channel and so on.
You will discover top strategies and tactics to improve your social media marketing skills in 2022.
You will gain tips from lectures and in-person from facebook enthusiasts, CEOs, head ads, YouTube strategists and many more.
Generally speaking, this is one of the best events in 2022 after which you will definitely learn something new that you can apply in your social activities. Hundreds of big names will share tips with you!
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: March 14-16, 2022
Official website: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/
Price: $597 – $1697 (depends on ticket format – streaming tickets available)
This is one of the best possible YouTube conventions in 2022 because here you can meet not even vloggers or other content creators, but in the NAB show you could find companies who are looking for vloggers like you are.
Here’s the deal:
In this conference, you have an opportunity to find a future partner and start earning money not even from Google AdSense.
All in all, this conference is a perfect place to be if you want to learn how to monetize your YouTube channel or find possible sponsors and partners for monetizing.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: April 23-27, 2022
Official website: https://nabshow.com/2022/
Price: TBC
This conference connects digital media industry leaders. Usually, speakers are well-known people and CEOs from giant companies. If you have a chance to be at this conference – take it.
We were participating in the BrightCover Play conference once and it gave us a full package of motivation to be in this industry (digital marketing, YouTube and more).
Location: Boston, MA
Date: TBC
Official website: https://play.brightcove.com/
Price: TBC
Buffer Festival is all about contests and awards. Basically, it is the Awards Ceremony. The amazing thing is that every creator can submit his videos in different genres (Comedy, Documentaries and Mockumentaries, Music, short Films and etc.)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Date: N/A
Official website: https://bufferfestival.com/
Price: N/A
This conference has value for new YouTubers especially. If you are about to start your own YouTube channel and become YouTuber, this convention is for you.
In other words, really decent event for new influencers and digital content creators.
Location: Toronto, Canada
Date: TBC
Official website: https://bufferfestival.com/
Price: TBC
E3 conference is all about video games and technology related to them. If you are interested in the creation of video games or gaming in general, E3 is one of the TOP conventions for gamers and YouTubers you can’t miss.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: TBC
Official website: https://e3expo.com/
Price: TBC
Summer in the City is the largest Online Video, Vlogging, and etc. festival. At this festival, you can meet famous YouTubers, learn from the experts, buy some merch and also have a great time with friends.
If you are a half-time or full-time vlogger or even you are thinking about this activity, you should be at the Summer in the City festival.
This might be one of the best YouTube conventions in 2022 for young social media experts and Vloggers.
Location: London, UK
Date: August 12-14, 2022
Official website: https://sitc-event.co.uk/
Price: £24 – £59
Are you facing a lack of YouTube ideas?
Here‘s the Deal:
One of the best conferences for content creators. It does not matter what kind of content you are creating, but this conference will absolutely boost some new ideas for you! Also, we can guarantee that your motivational level will increase drastically. Amazing conference to be!
Location: Cleveland, OH
Date: September 13-16, 2022
Official website: https://sitc-event.co.uk/
Price: TBC
The biggest festival and convention for everyone who enjoys streaming or watching content on the Twitch platform. TwitchCon is the biggest and leading conference for streamers, gamers, and fans as well.
Our team would strongly recommend checking tickets as soon as you can because experience shows that tickets are going to be sold out.
Location: Amsterdam, San Diego
Date: Amsterdam: 16-17 July 2022 | San Diego 7-9 October 2022
Official website: https://www.twitchcon.com
Price: TBC
We Are Going to Visit
Every single year our team has plans to visit conferences and YouTube conventions. This year might be different but, we will try to visit VidSummit 2022 and VidCon.
Here’s the deal:
A lot of new YouTubers, social media beginners are afraid or not sure of investing in conferences and conventions.
Needless to say that you will learn new tactics on how to update and raise your YouTube channel and content to a new level. Apart from it, a lot of people love visiting various conferences because you have the chance to meet new open-minded people, you will be able to share your thoughts and adapt new ideas from colleagues.
Needless to say that conventions are the perfect motivational booster, right?
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