Kamal Ghorui
Twitch has announced big changes to make TwitchCon safer after a serious incident last year. Popular streamer Emiru was assaulted at the event when a fan grabbed her without permission. This caused a lot of concern about safety at Twitch’s biggest streamer convention. The company says it wants all creators and visitors to feel safe while meeting fans, streaming, or enjoying activities.The new rules and upgrades will start at TwitchCon Rotterdam. Twitch’s CEO, Dan Clancy, said the company looked closely at what went wrong and is now improving security, event layout, and policies. Twitch wants to make sure everyone knows where they can be filmed, how to meet fans safely, and that boundaries are respected at all times.
TwitchCon adds safety measures after Emiru incident
One major change is a new lanyard system. Visitors who do not want to be on camera can wear a special lanyard to show this. Streamers and fans must not film, interview, or approach anyone wearing it. Twitch said that breaking this rule could result in suspension from TwitchCon or other penalties.Meet and greets will also be safer. People will need to schedule appointments instead of approaching their favorite creators. The layout of the event will be improved to manage crowds better. More staff from Twitch will be present to handle situations if they arise. These changes have been made based on what was learned from the assault on Emiru. The aim is to avoid situations like these and ensure everyone has a good time. Twitch has emphasized respecting personal space and following rules and regulations to improve TwitchCon in the future.While the changes are new, many hope they will make creators feel comfortable attending the 2026 event. Twitch plans to continue updating safety measures based on feedback from both fans and streamers.Even though past events caused worry, Twitch is showing it is listening and taking action. By adding lanyards, improved meet and greet systems, and stronger security, TwitchCon aims to be a safe and exciting experience where everyone can enjoy the community without fear.
