TwitchCon lapse in security has women streamers calling for action – City Times

Graphic by Mikey Gonzales During a meet and greet at this year’s TwitchCon, the popular Twitch streamer Emiru was forcefully grabbed by the face in what appeared to be an attempt to be kissed by a man who was able to walk past event security and cut the line. The assault, as it was described by the influencer, happened in front of fans at the San Diego Convention Center, some of whom recorded the incident. Emriu’s personal security pushed the assailant away, with no assistance from Twitch’s security or any attempt to detain or remove the assailant. According to witnesses and Emiru’s own account, Twitch security was nowhere to be found. Can’t see the video? Click here. The streaming platform, with 240 million monthly active users as of April 2025, hosts its yearly convention to promote itself to be an inclusive safe space that invites anyone to celebrate communities, according to TwitchCon’s official website. Women on Twitch make up only 35% of users on the platform, according to a report by Co-op Board Games. By contrast, at San Diego City College, the population of women makes up a little more than half of the campus, according to a San Diego
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