Dan Clancy Apologizes for TwitchCon 2025 Incident
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has publicly apologized to popular streamer Emiru after an alleged assault occurred at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego. He admitted that both he and Twitch failed to protect Emiru during the event.
Criticism and Company Response
The streaming community criticized Twitch for mishandling the situation and not ensuring adequate safety for creators at the convention. In an official statement, Twitch accepted responsibility and acknowledged its failure.
“We failed to do both things in this case, to keep Emiru safe and to prevent the assault from happening. We deeply regret the distress we caused for Emiru, our other creators, and the entire community.”
The company emphasized it "works very hard to keep TwitchCon attendees safe," but admitted it fell short in this instance.
Details of the Incident
At the 2025 TwitchCon San Diego event, Emiru was assaulted by an attendee during a meet-and-greet. Twitch has committed to addressing safety concerns following the incident.
Further Clarifications by Clancy
Clancy expanded on the situation in a personal post on X, aiming to clarify earlier comments which some felt downplayed the seriousness of the assault.
“I’m sorry I let you down.”
Author’s summary: Twitch CEO Dan Clancy publicly apologized for the platform’s failure to adequately protect streamer Emiru after an assault at TwitchCon 2025, acknowledging the company’s responsibility and community concerns.