VidCon Anaheim

Kalen Allen is an American actor, comedian, and internet personality who gained widespread recognition and fame through his viral food reaction videos. His social media popularity led to regular appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He subsequently appeared in the 2020 film An American Pickle, the Amazon Prime series With Love, and HBO Max's A Black Lady Sketch Show. He also stars in the upcoming Netflix film, Meet Me Next Christmas. Kalen will also be starring in Elf, The Musical on Broadway in the role of Store Manager.

Community Track

VidCon's Opening Celebration

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Hall A Stage (Mainstage)

Thursday, June 19

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Categories: After Dark, ASL Interpreters Present, CART Services Present

Featuring: Adam Rose, Anthony Padilla, CG5 and more

Join the most entertaining stars in the creator universe for an unforgettable evening of performances, surprises, and pure entertainment, featuring the inaugural VidCon Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony! But that's not all, prepare for unexpected collaborations, exclusive content premieres, and those signature VidCon moments that will have you speechless.

Participants

Adam Rose

Anthony Padilla

CG5

Grace Helbig

Hank Green

Ian Hecox

jmancurly

Joey Graceffa

Justin Flom

Kalen Allen

Lonnie IIV

Merrick Hanna

Rhett & Link

Rosanna Pansino

SeanDoesMagic

Sofie Dossi

Industry Track

Blurred Lines: Rethinking the Relationship Between Traditional & Digitally Native Entertainment

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 304CD

Friday, June 20

9:45 am - 10:30 am

Featuring: Adam Rose, Bernie Su (Creator/Producer), Kalen Allen and more

The old distinctions between “digital” and “traditional” media are breaking down — fast. In a landscape where creators headline major studio projects, legacy networks develop influencer-first IP, and digital platforms fund original series, the definitions of entertainment are being redefined in real time. This session spotlights collaborations that defy categorization and examines what it takes to build successful, scalable entertainment in a world where distribution is democratized and audiences are co-creators.

Participants

Adam Rose

Bernie Su

Creator/Producer

Kalen Allen

Matt Gielen

CEO

Silver Berry Studios

Paul Telner

Head of Programming

Viral Nation

Thembi

Director, Social Content

The Shade Room

Community Track

Sound Check: The Future of Music Creation

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Hall B Stage (Spark Stage)

Friday, June 20

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Categories: Entertainment & Sports

Featuring: Enola Bedard, jmancurly, Kalen Allen and more

Social media has revolutionized the music industry, reshaping how artists create, share, and connect with audiences worldwide. Join this panel of successful musicians as they break down the impact of digital platforms on the industry and reveal strategies to harness their power. From expanding your listener base to promoting new releases, learn how to navigate the ever-evolving world of music in the social media era!

Participants

Enola Bedard

jmancurly

Kalen Allen

Landen Purifoy

Mikey Angelo

Victor Dandridge

Phenomenological Narratologist

Fan Expo

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