CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network is pleased to announce the seminar program for the 2024 Adult Novelty Expo (ANE) in Las Vegas.
Trade attendees will once again have the chance to hear from leading experts in the industry in a series of educational seminars at ANE set for Jan. 25-27.
The seminars are open to all registered trade attendees of the AVN Show and will be held in the show hotel.
To register for the AVN Novelty Expo, visit NoveltyExpo.com. Buyers are eligible for free trade badges to ANE.
The schedule is as follows:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25
12 noon - 1 p.m.
TranSales – Increasing Awareness and Catering to the Growing Trans Buyer
In order to cater to the increasing number of trans buyers, stores find when they are better educated about this growing demographic, increased sales will follow. With a focus on the FTM community (female to male), we will discuss with well-known transpersons about the current products on the market and where they see the market for these unique items in the future.
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Understanding BDSM and All Those Terms!
As retailers, we often hear the umbrella term BDSM but do you really know what it stands for? How is your company embracing the kink community? When do you reach the point of your safe word with the level of kink products you carry in your store? We will deep dive into the rich terminology of the kink community and offer selling tips to gently, and safely, introduce buyers into the depths of the wonderful world of kink.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
12 noon - 1 p.m.
No More Hairy Palms! The Evolution of Strokers
With the technical advancements in penis-owning pleasure, stroking the fires have reached incredible new levels of sensation. Within a very short time span, penis pleasure has grown from using simple, hand-held, textured strokers to gizmos that vibrate, heat, twist, and more. Learn about the latest designs and improvements to this increasingly complex area of retail growth.
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Do You Think It Designs Itself? Hear From Popular Adult Toy Designers
Just when you think you can’t reinvent the sex-toy wheel, along comes yet another creative invention to increase pleasure for all. Learn what goes into designing new products and what drives these people to continue to stay on top of new trends in the industry. When you attend this workshop, you may learn what’s coming up next before anyone else does!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
12 noon - 1 p.m.
You Wanna Put That WHERE?! 30 Years in the Novelty Biz from the 2024 AVN Hall of Fame Inductee Kim Airs
Join Kim Airs as she shares everything about the sex-toy biz from her 30 years in the industry. Even when you think you’ve seen it all, Kim hysterically entertains you with tidbits you’ve never heard and demonstrations you’ve never seen. From personal experiences and having worked in all aspects in the adult retail biz for decades, she proudly walks the walk and talks the talk and loves every minute of it!
