Twitch has announced major changes to make TwitchCon safer after a serious incident last year. Popular streamer Emiru was attacked at the event when a fan captured her without permission. This created a lot of concern about security at Twitch’s biggest streamer conference. 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 debut at TwitchCon Rotterdam. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said the company took a close look 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 security measures after Emiru incident
One big change is the new lanyard system. Visitors who do not want to be in front of the cameras can wear a special lanyard to demonstrate this. Streamers and fans should not film, interview, or approach anyone while wearing it. Twitch stated that breaking this rule could result in suspension from TwitchCon or other penalties.Meetings will also be safe. People will need to schedule an appointment instead of contacting their favorite creators. The layout of the event will be improved to manage the crowd better. Twitch will have more staff on hand to handle the situation if it arises. These changes have been made based on the lessons learned from the attack on Emiru. The aim is to avoid such situations and ensure that everyone has a good time. Twitch has emphasized respecting personal space and following rules and regulations to improve TwitchCon in the future.Although the changes are new, many hope they will make creators feel more comfortable participating in the 2026 event. Twitch plans to continue updating security measures based on feedback from both fans and streamers.Even though past incidents may have caused concern, Twitch is showing that it is listening and taking action. By adding lanyards, a better meet and greet system, and stronger security, TwitchCon aims to create a safe and exciting experience where everyone can enjoy the community without fear.