It seems like every year at TwitchCon, something goes dangerously wrong.
In 2022, a foam pit disaster left one attendee with a broken back. In 2024, Kick-affiliated streamers harassed Twitch partners live on the convention floor. Stories of stalking , groping , and inadequate on-site response aren't uncommon.
Major creators, including Valkyrae, QTCinderella, Hasan Piker, Disguised Toast, and Yvonnie, all publicly opted out of attending in 2025, citing safety concerns.
And this year, Emiru, a streamer with nearly two million followers , was assaulted at her meet-and-greet on the first day of TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. Her attacker crossed multiple barriers, grabbed her face, and tried to kiss her before her own security intervened. TwitchCon security, she says, was nowh