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

Out, Loud, & Leading: LGBTQ+ Voices That Inspire

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 213ABC (Impact Stage)

Thursday, June 19

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Tag: DE&I

Featuring: Briel Adams-Wheatley, HaileeandKendra, Jools Lebron and more

Join a powerful panel of LGBTQ+ creators who are using their platforms to inspire, educate, and drive change. Hear firsthand how they navigate challenges, celebrate their identities, and use their influence to uplift others. Whether you’re a creator, ally, or someone looking for inspiration, this session is a celebration of authenticity, resilience, and the impact of being unapologetically yourself.

Participants

Briel Adams-Wheatley

HaileeandKendra

Jools Lebron

Kalen Allen

Khian KB

Naomi Hearts

Rubasworld

Community Track

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Hall B Stage (Spark Stage)

Thursday, June 19

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tag: Beauty & Lifestyle

Get ready for a fun and revealing session where contestants will anonymously share a secret, and the challenge is to guess who it belongs to! Each participant will submit a secret in advance, which will be read aloud one by one. The rest of the contestants will then discuss, analyze, and make their best guess on whose secret it is.

Community Track

VidCon's Opening Celebration

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Hall A Stage (Mainstage)

Thursday, June 19

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tag: After Dark

Featuring: CG5, Hank Green, jmancurly 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

CG5

Hank Green

jmancurly

Justin Flom

Kalen Allen

Lana Rae

Lonnie IIV

Merrick Hanna

Nick Pro

Rosanna Pansino

SeanDoesMagic

Sofie Dossi

Community Track

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Hall C Stage (Level-Up Stage)

Friday, June 20

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tag: Gaming

Enter the world of high-stakes Minecraft gameplay with Hannahxxrose as she dives into the chaos of LifeSteal SMP live at VidCon! From intense battles to strategic alliances (and betrayals), this session will explore what makes LifeSteal SMP one of the most thrilling Minecraft servers out there. Get behind-the-scenes stories, pro tips on PvP survival, and maybe even a few surprise guests! Whether you're a hardcore fan or just curious about the mayhem, this is a must-see session for any Minecraft enthusiast!

Community Track

Crown the Creators (presented by Disney+): Blind Karoke!

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Hall A Stage (Mainstage)

Friday, June 20

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tag: Crown the Creators Tournament

Featuring: Azerrz, Bryce Xavier, Daniel Thrasher and more

Get ready for the ultimate karaoke challenge — with a twist! In this blind karaoke showdown, creators will take the stage to belt out a song, but there’s a catch — they won’t know what song they’re singing until the music starts! With no lyrics on the screen and no time to prepare, it’s all about quick thinking, confidence, and pure entertainment.

Participants

Azerrz

Bryce Xavier

Daniel Thrasher

Gianna Marie (Gwizzle)

Kalen Allen

Lonnie IIV

Mikey Angelo

Sofi Manassyan

Industry Track

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

Duration: 50 minutes

Location: Room 304CD

Friday, June 20

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Tag: Creator Companies & Careers, Marketing, Platforms/Media/Entertainment

Featuring: Adam Rose, Kalen Allen, Paul Telner

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

Kalen Allen

Paul Telner

Head of Programming