Both are expected to host about 7,500 fans and creators.
(The Anaheim event currently welcomes 25,000.)
Co-founder and CEO Hank Green spoke with a small group of journalists on Thursday about the expansion strategy.
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(And theyve already got a head start: The VidCon 2016 lineup boasts an Australia creator panel.)
As for his involvement, Green said it will largely mirror his role with the Anaheim event.
Increased measures at VidCon include bag checks and metal detector screenings for all face-to-face interactions with creators.
Green said efforts have been great so far.
Creators have said to me several times, Thanks for taking it seriously.'
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