Sex Tech Conferences 2024
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Our listing of global sex tech conferences for academics and professionals working in the adult entertainment industry, sexual wellness sector, and other fields related to sextech.
These conferences explore the use of technology in areas such as sexual education, therapy, and health, as well as the development of new products and services in the field of sex technology. Many events also discuss the role of media, the Internet, web3, and how new technologies shape and are shaped by human sexuality.
Some of the sextech conferences and panels listed below are held as part of larger events in the adult entertainment industry. For more specific information for fans and consumers, you can check our Adult Expo and Porn Convention directory.
We also have a listing of adult trade shows featuring B2B sex toy conventions and networking opportunities for manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Global sex tech conference
Securing Sexuality Conference
Date: October 19 to 20, 2023
Location: Detroit
The Securing Sexuality Conference is set to host an engaging cross-disciplinary event that explores the intersection of technology and intimacy.
The keynote speakers will be neuroscientist Nicole Prause, Ph.D., and Eva Galperin, the Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The speaker list includes tech and security experts as well as leading mental health professionals.
The sextech conference offers dual learning tracks. Participants can opt for workshops in either the Technology & Intimacy track or the Mental Health & Sexuality track. Its Experiential Learning Village will allow attendees to interact with experts from various fields through hands-on demonstrations and discussions.
With eight hours of structured learning each day, attendees can also look forward to networking opportunities, game show-style competitions, and the lively Hoodie-Cardie Party on Thursday night.
SX Tech EU
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Date: October 24 to 26, 2023
Location: Berlin, Germany
For its 5th year, sex tech conference SX Tech EU is scheduled for October 25, 2023, at Ahoy Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
SX Tech EU features presentations and workshops by experts in the field, as well as exhibits by companies that produce sex-related technology products. The event is intended to provide a platform for researchers, entrepreneurs, and other professionals to explore the latest developments in sex technology and to network and collaborate. SX Tech EU is open to trade attendees and the media.
Tickets for the sex tech conference start at €89 with the SX Regular pass. More perks and higher prices come with buying the SX Startup, SX VIP, and SX Investor pass options.
Two networking events sandwich the one-day sex tech conference in Berlin.
Tickets are available for the SX CEO VIP Dinner 2023 on October 24 and the SX Spa Mixer 2023 on October 26, which is for industry professionals only.
For more insights into SX Tech EU and what it’s like attending its events, Stu Nugent of The Afterglow wrote about his experience at the SX Tech EU meetup in January.
Sex tech conferences 2024
XBIZ sex tech conferences
XBIZ sex tech conferences are not open to the general public. They are intended for adult industry professionals and newcomers interested in networking, learning about developments and challenges in the sector, and business opportunities.
XBIZ Conference – Los Angeles
Date: Jan 15 – 18 2024
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
XBIZ is an adult entertainment industry trade publication well-known for its annual events.
On January 15 to 18, 2024, it will host the XBXIZ conference in Los Angeles, CA.
The XBIZ conference is an event for professionals in the adult entertainment industry, and it covers a wide range of topics relevant to the industry. Some of the topics that have been covered at past XBIZ conferences include the business of adult entertainment, digital media, and the legal and regulatory issues that affect the industry.
The sex tech conference often features sessions on emerging technologies and trends, as well as workshops and panel discussions on various topics of interest to industry professionals. The event is attended by industry professionals and features presentations, networking opportunities, and exhibitions related to the adult entertainment industry.
After the XBIZ conference ends, it is shortly followed up by the XBIZ Awards, which honors top adult content creators and business people in the industry. This adult awards ceremony is also geared toward industry professionals and is not open to the general public.
XBIZ Retreat Miami
Date: May 13 – 16, 2024
Location: South Beach, Miami, FL, United States
XBIZ Miami is an adult industry convention for pros and newcomers in the adult entertainment sector. Panels, workshops, exhibits, and networking events offer a fresh look at the most profitable opportunities in digital media monetization.
The annual summer edition of XBIZ Retreat will return to South Beach Miami in May 2024. It is one of three returning XBIZ Retreat industry events. They feature a packed, comprehensive itinerary anchored by one-on-one meetings between participating buyers and vendors.
According to XBIZ, more than 100 brands have signed on to participate and exhibitor suites are expected to sell out.
Museum of Sex Head of Retail Kit Richardson said, “XBIZ is the perfect show to meet one on one with vendors. The intimate setting by day and the fun togetherness of the evening activities is the perfect blend of business and pleasure.”
“XBIZ Retreat has provided a more in-depth schedule for our brand. The format provides lots of insight into the industry as well,” said Dennis Brito, VP of Sales at Liberator.
AVN Conference
Date: Jan 24 – 27 2024
Location: Las Vegas, United States
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) is an annual trade show and conference that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
After canceling the event for two years, the adult entertainment and novelty trade returned to Las Vegas on January 4 to 7, 2023. Instead of its earlier haunt at the Hard Rock, the adult convention took place at a new venue, Resorts World Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip.
The sex tech conference portion of the event typically features presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on a variety of topics relevant to the adult entertainment industry, including business, technology, and legal issues. This section is open to professionals in sexual wellness and adult entertainment.
The fan portion of the adult expo event includes exhibitions of adult entertainment products and services, as well as live entertainment and networking events.
SexTech TO Conference
Date: Summer 2024 – TBA
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SexTech TO strives to build a community of sextech professionals working in the Greater Toronto Area, that fosters relationships.
Organized by software developer Alexandra Friedman, the networking group holds events that encourage collaboration, creativity, and innovation within the industry.
The first SexTech TO Mixer kicked off on June 27, 2023, with great success at the Rivoli in Toronto. It attracted dozens of professionals working in the sextech industry and related fields, including sexual health and wellness, software and product engineering, accessible design, and digital and broadcast media. Speakers were disability consultant Andrew Gurza and professional Dominatrix Lady Pim.
The inaugural SexTech TO Conference is set to take place in the summer of 2024, but no specific date is yet set. More details to come!
Past sextech conferences, likely to return
Love, Sex and Robots conference
Dates: October 1 to 3, 2023
Location: Virtual
Love and Sex with Robots (LSR) is an annual sex tech conference that explores robotics, ethics, emerging technology, and human sexuality. The event features presentations and panel discussions on a variety of topics related to the use of technology in human sexual behavior, including the design and development of sex robots, the ethical and social implications of using robots for sexual purposes, and the potential future of human-robot relationships.
Keynote speakers for the 8th Annual International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots conference are Amanda Gesselman, an expert in emerging technology, and Dr. Kenneth Hanson, a renowned authority on the ethical and societal implications of artificial companions. Attendees of last year’s conference will remember Dr. Hanson for his award-winning paper titled “A Methodological Reckoning For The Study of Sex Doll and Sex Robot Issues.”
The 2023 Love and Sex with Robots virtual sex tech conference is set to happen on October 1 to 3, 2023. (It was previously set for the end of August). This sex tech conference is typically attended by researchers, industry professionals, and others who are interested in the field of sex and technology.
The deadline to submit paper abstracts, rapid talks, and presentation topics closed on July 7.
Papers accepted for presentation at the conference will also be submitted for review for publication in the Journal of Future Robot Life.
Although now virtual, previously the sex and robot conference had been held in locations all around the world, including Canada and the UK.
Looking for events in Canada? Head to our editor’s website for more information on adult conventions and sex tech conferences in Canada?
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Reimagine Sexuality Conference
Dates: October 1 to 3, 2023
Location: Virtual
Sextech conference organizer Rocio Pelayo announced the 2023 Reimagine Sexuality sex technology conference will once again be virtual.
2023 dates were originally set to coincide with the Love, Sex, and Robots (LSR) conference at the end of August. However, due to an overwhelming response to the call for speakers, both the Reimagine Sexuality and LSR sextech conference is now set for early October.
The first Reimagine Sexuality conference was held in September 2022 as a virtual-only event. For people who couldn’t watch the dozens of featured sextech experts speakers, speaker recordings were made available to purchase after the sextech conference ended.
The event features thought leaders from across the SexTech industry in all areas of business, including innovators, scientists, therapists, investors, marketing experts, lawyers, designers, influencers, and journalists.
This year, the Reimagine Sexuality Conference joined forces with LSR, also known as the International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots. The LSR academic conference provides a platform for researchers and scholars in sexual health, wellness, education, arts, and sextech to present their research and insights.
Tickets are on sale on Eventbrite.
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Sex Down South Conference
Date: September 7 to 9, 2023
Location: Sheraton Atlanta, 165 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
The 9th Sex Down South Conference is scheduled for September 7 to 9, 2023. The Atlanta sexuality conference dubs itself the
Celebrating the theme of Body Love, the annual sex tech conference will take place at The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
This sex tech conference offers sexuality workshops taught by sex educators and presenters from around the world. People interested in attending are asked to review the sex tech conference’s guiding principles.
Arse Elektronika 2023: Sexponential
Date: September 7-10, 2023
Location: DH5 in Linz, Austria
The sex tech festival Arse Elektronika will be back for its 10th year this September!
There is an open call for talks, performances, games, workshops, machines, and systems ended on April 30
Contact details are available in the original Facebook post by Johannes Grenzfurthner of Arse Elektronika:
“Technology and sexuality have always been closely connected, from ancient cave drawings of genitalia to modern virtual-reality pornography. While it is impossible to predict the future, the history of technology suggests that sex will continue to be a driving force in technological development and that technology will shape human sexuality. Despite the common belief that technology isolates us and destroys genuine human connection, it is essential to remember that humans are both sexual beings and tool users. Technology can be used to challenge and change the oppressive and male-dominated power structures within expressions of sexuality, e.g. mainstream pornography. It can also provide new opportunities for self-expression and fulfillment of underrepresented desires.
“From an evolutionary perspective, sexuality is a complex and central aspect of the human experience that is not always rational or practical. Some behaviors and characteristics that result from sexual selection in animals may have negative consequences or be detrimental to an individual’s survival or the survival of a population. However, homo sapiens has created a cultural environment that allows for exploring sexuality beyond the narrow purpose of reproduction. While evolution has already shaped humans to be highly sexual beings, society has imposed additional limitations and constraints on sexuality, often in the form of social barriers
“Sex technology offers a range of possibilities for communication and resistance, including teledildonics, sex machines, biohacking, and the creation of bodies with enhanced sexual capabilities. These ideas have long been explored in science fiction and literature, and it is time to consider them both intellectually and sensually. Technology, artificial intelligence, and artificial intimacy can help us to think and understand sexuality within the context of social evolution and potentially break free from these limitations.”
The Gender, Sex, and Sexualities Conference Committee
Date: June 15 to 16, 2023
Location: Adelaide, Australia
The Gender, Sex, and Sexualities Conference is an annual event held in South Australia that brings together academics, activists, and artists for two days of collaboration. Established in 2014, the conference is organized by postgraduate candidates and early career researchers from the three South Australian universities, with each institution taking turns hosting the conference on a two-year cycle.
The conference serves as a platform for interdisciplinary and inclusive discussions, encouraging critical examination of social issues, research endeavors, and personal identities. Building upon the previous year’s theme of “(in)accessibility,” which aimed to address structural barriers and challenge dominant ideologies, the conference organizers chose the current theme of “Connections, Collisions, Collapse.” This theme invites participants to explore tensions that arise when working together and consider the transformative possibilities of disruption. The idea of “building it up, and tearing it down” reflects their goal of forging unexpected connections and making ethical use of the remnants to envision alternative futures.
Sex in Contemporary Media: An Interdisciplinary Conference
Date: October 4 to 6, 2023
Location: University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Sex in Contemporary Media: An Interdisciplinary Conference is a gathering that brings together professionals, academics, activists, and researchers to delve into the complex relationship between media, sexuality, and modern culture. This conference offers a platform to explore the various ways in which media influences and shapes contemporary perceptions of sex and sexual expression.
By examining the intersections of media, technology, and sexual representation, the conference aims to challenge societal misconceptions and foster a deeper understanding of these complex dynamics. Attendees can expect insightful discussions, thought-provoking presentations, and collaborative opportunities to drive positive change in the realm of sex and media.
Modality SexTech Summit – SXSW Edition
According to Modality Founder and CEO Lex Gillon, the sex tech industry research group plans to hold summits three times per year.
The Modality SXSW SexTech Summit will take place on March 15, 2023, in Austin, TX. This sex tech conference is sponsored by Hablemos Sextech.
The March event in Austin aligns with the South by Southwest SXSW Conference and Festival.
Gillin wrote in a LinkedIn post that the goal of the first sextech summit is to identify and problem-solve issues that plague the industry. Topics include fundraising, advertising censorship, and understanding market opportunities.
XBIZ Retreat Amsterdam
Date: September 10 – 13, 2023.
Location: Park Centraal Hotel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Apparently, XBIZ Berlin is moving to Amsterdam after finding its previous host country no longer friendly to the adult entertainment sector.
XBIZ Retreat Amsterdam will take place from September 10 to 13, 2023.
Held annually, the European edition of XBIZ Retreat attracts European and international adult industry professionals, including top buyers from South America, Asia, and the Middle East.
This year’s show will include the 2023 XBIZ Europa Awards and will be the first XBIZ event to take place in the Netherlands. It will feature discussion panels, workshops, networking activities, and social events to create fresh business opportunities. The event will culminate with the prestigious XBIZ Europa Awards.
Models, creators, affiliates, and producers can register for free, while XBIZ.net members will qualify for discounted admission to the event.
The Sansyl Group, a Dutch company that owns PayBig, has agreed to sponsor the Bud & Booze Cruize, a floating party event taking place at XBIZ Amsterdam. The cruise is planned to depart at 8 p.m. on September 10 and return at 10 p.m. During the cruise, attendees will have the opportunity to socialize with other XBIZ Amsterdam participants while enjoying cocktails and entertainment.
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