Twitch has introduced new rules and security measures for TwitchCon 2026, following the assault on Emily “Emiru” at last year’s event. On March 25, 2026, Twitch took to X to explain how the annual convention is “evolving,” and shared a blog post that outlined changes coming to TwitchCon.
According to the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform, “significant investments” were being made “behind the scenes.” They then announced that at TwitchCon 2026 in Rotterdam, there will be a “dedicated IRL streaming policy” to make this type of content “more enjoyable for everyone.”
TwitchCon’s new IRL streaming policy now requires streamers and attendees to keep pathways clear. Furthermore, live broadcasting will be prohibited in areas with “No Recording/No Streaming” signs. In addition, attendees must follow TwitchCon staff instructions, such as requests to stop streaming or relocate.
Twitch is also introducing lanyards for attendees to indicate whether they are comfortable being on camera.
If attendees violate these policies, the livestreaming platform may temporarily suspend their ability to livestream for the duration of TwitchCon.
TwitchCon 2026 has new guidelines for Meet & Greets
Twitch also detailed the new guidelines for streamer Meet & Greets, stating that every session will require a reservation, adding that walk-ups will no longer be permitted.
They elaborated:
“Every Meet & Greet will require a reservation, and walk ups won’t be allowed. This includes guests or plus ones accompanying an attendee. This change will allow us to manage capacity, and help create a more controlled environment for creators and participants alike. Beyond reservations, we’re reworking the physical layout and flow of Meet & Greets to make the experience smoother, safer, and more comfortable for everyone. This includes additional dedicated staff onsite, better separation between lines and creators, improved crowd management and queue design, and clearer entry and exit paths.”
Twitch also claimed to have “increased their overall investment in TwitchCon security” by adding “more trained staff, clearer escalation plans for better response times if an issue arose, and stronger coordination across all onsite teams.”
Emiru assault controversy at TwitchCon 2025 briefly explored
In October 2025, a video from TwitchCon in San Diego, California, went viral on social media, showing Emiru getting assaulted by one of the attendees during a Meet & Greet session.
A month later, on November 7, 2026, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy admitted that he and the livestreaming platform had “failed” the professional cosplayer, apologizing to her by saying that “he was sorry he let her down.”
Edited by Aarnesh Shrivastava
