TwitchCon, the biggest annual event for Twitch streamers and their fans, is coming up again. This year, it runs from September 20-22 in San Diego and features panels, an artist alley, and other events. Whether you’re on the fence about going to TwitchCon or have already got your tickets, let us help you plan your schedule. Here are the best panels for TwitchCon 2024.
How Much Does TwitchCon 2024 Cost?
Before we get into the panels, here are some quick details on TwitchCon. Day passes and three-day passes are available. Day passes cost $149-159, depending on the day, and a three-day pass costs $239.
As of this writing, the TwitchCon Block Party Pass have sold out. Anyone 13 or older can attend TwitchCon, though attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian or someone authorized by the same. TwitchCon passes are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or transferred to someone else.
The Best Panels for TwitchCon 2024
Growing Your Community Across Platforms
Time: Friday, September 20, 11 AM
Place: GivePLZ Theater
If you’re a Twitch streamer and looking to bump up your numbers, check out this panel from some of the folks over at Streamlabs. They’ll provide advice on boosting your reach on Twitch and beyond.
Soulsborne Streamers: A Summoning
Time: Friday, September 20, 11:30 AM
Place: NomNom Theater
If you like playing or watching Soulslike game streams, then you’ll enjoy this panel, where a number of Souls game streamers will discuss the fun and challenge of streaming games like Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and more. From getting good to building an audience, this is an essential panel if you’re looking to compete in a crowded field.
Path to Twitch Partnership
Time: Friday, September 10, 12:45 PM
Place: Creator Camp
Many Twitch streamers aim for partnership, and this session, with a detailed Q&A following the presentation, will provide a detailed guide on how to achieve it. If you can’t make this panel, it’s being offered again on Sunday at 3:15 PM in the same location.
Gaming, Streaming, and Mental Health: Impact on Youth
Time: Friday, September 20, 1:30 PM
Place: GivePLZ Theater
Streaming and social media can have unexpected effects on streamers’ and viewers’ mental health. This TwitchCon panel will delve into some of these dynamics, which should interest anyone involved in streaming, either as an audience member or participant.
HasanAbis Debatelords
Time: Friday, September 20, 4:00 PM
Place: Twitch Rivals Arena
Hugely popular streamer HasanAbi will host this three-hour special event, during which several streamers will debate irreverent topics. Will it be funny? Most likely. Will Hasan wear an outfit that gets analyzed for days on subreddits afterward? Almost certainly.
Stream Smarter to Bypass Burnout
Time: Friday, September 20, 5:15 PM
Place: GivePLZ Theater
Streaming can be fun, and if you’re lucky and work hard at it, even a source of income. But it can also be a very draining activity — being “on” for hours at a time for an audience that isn’t in the same room as you can wear down even the most energetic streamer. This panel will discuss ways streamers can keep their mental and emotional batteries charged while staying connected with their audiences.
Full-Time Content Creation & You
Time: Saturday, September 21, 10:30 AM
Place: GivePLZ Theater
If you dream of taking your Twitch streaming full-time, you’ll want to check out this event. Panelists will describe their paths to doing Twitch streaming as their primary source of income, provide valuable tips, and explain how you don’t even need to hit Partner to make it all work.
Happy Little Accidents: A Bob Ross Paint-Along
Time: Saturday, September 21, 10:30 AM
Place: FrankerZ Theater
Bob Ross’s The Joy of Painting has found new life on Twitch and YouTube. At this event, you can take a break from all of the hustle and bustle of TwitchCon to paint along with his relaxing instruction. And don’t worry about having to lug around your painting for the rest of the weekend—they’ll ship it right to your home address.
Break the Routine: Improv for Streamers
Time: Saturday, September 21, 1:00 PM
Place: CoolCat Theater
Should you check out this panel on improvisational techniques for streamers? Yes, and you’ll have a good time if you do. That’s a free little improv tip for you there. Picking up some basic improv skills will go a long way towards helping you engage with your audience on Twitch.
Tiny at TwitchCon: Miniature Painting 101
Time: Saturday, September 21, 5:30 PM
Place: FrankerZ Theater
If you’re looking for something more hands-on, this event will let you try out miniature painting. You’ll get to practice painting on your own model, adding basing details, and more. In a weekend full of networking, social media lessons, and speech, this panel is good old-fashioned fun.
Monetize & Thrive: Creator Expansion Strategies
Time: Sunday, September 22, 11:45 AM
Place: Twitch Talks
If you’re just starting out with monetizing your stream or you’d like to increase your efforts, this discussion featuring Twitch Ambassadors and Staff should help. Learn tried and tested methods for earning income on Twitch from the pros.
The Power of Networking
Time: Sunday, September 22, 1:15 PM
Place: Twitch Unity Guild Lounge
Networking! It’s not just for 1980s businessmen anymore. This panel will bring together a number of Twitch affiliates, partners, and members of the Twitch Women’s Guild and Latin Guild to discuss how women on Twitch can network and collaborate to their benefit.
Media Industry AMA: Twitch Tips & Tricks
Time: Sunday, September 22, 3:30 PM
Place: GivePLZ Theater
Streaming on Twitch can be a means of breaking into other fields, and this panel will discuss how Twitch can help you get into the media industry. Panelists include production manager Steven Edwards, voice actor Jon Bailey, and more.
Have Fun at TwitchCon
There’s an overwhelming number of events at TwitchCon 2024. Hopefully, this list has given you some ideas of how to spend your time while you’re there.
Remember, all events are first-come, first-serve, so if there’s a panel you’ve got your heart set on seeing, you might want to get in line early. Of course, this is because of TwitchCon and many panels are streaming. So, even if you don’t get into the room, you can catch the event on Twitch.
