2026 Adult Novelty Expo Announces Insightful Seminar Schedule for Industry Professionals
LOS ANGELES — The 2026 Adult Novelty Expo (ANE), the leading annual event in the sexual health and wellness sector, is set to take place January 21–23 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This year’s expo will feature a compelling lineup of seminars designed to provide valuable knowledge for manufacturers, online and brick-and-mortar retailers, and other professionals in the adult pleasure products market.
All registered trade attendees are welcome to join these sessions, and qualified buyers can receive complimentary trade badges by registering at noveltyexpo.com.
The seminar series includes seven sessions, six of which are scheduled before the show officially opens each day. Topics have been carefully curated to address contemporary issues shaping the industry, from demographic shifts to legal compliance and technological advancements.
Highlighted sessions include an exploration of “Aging in the Industry,” which delves into how businesses can thoughtfully engage an aging customer base with the right messaging and products. Another important discussion, “Wellness and the Expanding Adult Retail Landscape,” will focus on integrating cannabis accessories and supplements into adult retail environments to meet evolving consumer demands.
Other essential topics on the agenda are “Age Verification and the Novelty Industry Legal Panel,” which clarifies the implications of age verification for online retailers and affiliate programs, as well as “AI in Novelty,” which examines how artificial intelligence is transforming product innovation and customer interactions. Additionally, there will be a deep dive into tariffs and their effects on global supply chains in the seminar titled “Tariffs: WTF is Going On?”
For long-term industry success, attendees can gain insights from seasoned veterans during “OGs in the House!” where experienced professionals share lessons from their extensive careers. Retailers new to the field will also benefit from “Basics for Retailers: BDSM, Anal Pleasure and the G Spot,” a foundational session designed to boost staff knowledge and improve customer service in specialized product areas.
The full seminar schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, January 21
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Tariffs: WTF is Going On?
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Wellness and the Expanding Adult Retail Landscape
Thursday, January 22
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Age Verification and the Novelty Industry Legal Panel
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Aging in the Industry
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: OGs in the House!
Friday, January 23
- 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: AI in Novelty
- 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Basics for Retailers: BDSM, Anal Pleasure and the G Spot
Kim Airs, AVN’s Contributing Editor for Pleasure Products and a 2024 AVN Hall of Fame inductee, will moderate the sessions. For detailed information and registration details, visit noveltyexpo.com.
Article adapted with original information from AVN Media Network’s press release on the 2026 Adult Novelty Expo seminar schedule.
