More than just streaming: TwitchCon drives $60M economic boost in San Diego

TwitchCon is currently being held at the San Diego Convention Center, drawing thousands of gamers and content creators. The event is expected to generate a $60 million economic boost for the local San Diego economy.
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Large-scale tech and pop culture conventions serve as significant economic drivers for host cities, highlighting the growing financial impact of the creator economy.
Thousands of gamers and creators are taking over the Convention Center this weekend for TwitchCon, the ultimate tech and pop…
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