CHATSWORTH, Calif.—The 2021 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, presented by MyFreeCams, has a full slate of programming in store offering a wide array of entertaining and informative attractions for adult professionals and fans alike, all streaming on AVN Stars starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Saturday night's live broadcast of the 38th annual AVN Awards Show.
In addition to the jam-packed lineup of free live shows starting at 3 p.m. each day and brimming with many of the biggest names in the pornosphere, a host of fun, hot-topic seminars have been planned that will be available to view throughout the virtual summit via the @AEExpo AVN Stars Clips Page, as follows:
Wednesday, January 20
Legal Angles: Understanding the Biggest Legal Issues Facing the Industry (5 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Corey Silverstein
Panelists: Larry Walters, Gill Sperlein, Al Gelbard
A think tank of expert attorneys breaks down the latest legal developments that could affect how adult companies do business, discussing topics such as SISEA, FOSTA, the CASE Act and the Trademark Modernization Act.
I Think I Know Enough About Products But I'm Not Sure... (6 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Ducky Doolittle
Panelists: Rob Phaneuf, Steve Sav, Jacq Jones
What should a consumer know before they shop for a toy? Hear from industry pros about what to look out for before making a buying decision.
Performers' Guide to Success: Balancing Work, Health & Life (7 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Charlotte Stokely
Panelists: Will Pounder, Ricky Johnson, Sofia Rose, Lexington Steele, MelRose Michaels, Paige Jennings
A collection of highly accomplished adult talent trade insights on achieving success professionally and personally as a performer through healthy practices in all aspects of one's life.
Thursday, January 21
Sex and Taxes by FSC INSPIRE (3 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Lotus Lain
Panelists: Lori St. Kitts, Beth McKenna
The past year has been anything but usual—and our income streams were no exception. Thousands of new people flooded onto fan sites, clip and cam sites, with many becoming independent contractors for the first time. What can you legally deduct? Will putting "sex worker" on your 1040 cause you to lose your bank? Does your Amazon wishlist count as income? "Tax Domme" Lori St. Kitts and performer/tax attorney Beth McKenna help you understand the real dark underbelly of sex work ... taxes.
Shining Bright on AVN Stars (6 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Gram Ponante
Panelists: Candy Glitter, Princess Mindy, Violet Doll, Muse Naadia, Joey Kim
Meet some of the leading creators on the fastest-growing subscription-based community in adult entertainment.
Best New Starlets (7 p.m. PT)
Moderators: Peter Warren, Gianna Dior
Panelists: The 2021 AVN Best New Starlet Nominees
The fan-favorite AEE seminar returns! AVN's reigning Best New Starlet, Gianna Dior, joins AVN Senior Editor Peter Warren for an up-close-and-personal meet-and-greet with this year's hopefuls to inherit Gianna's crown as the most dazzling new face in adult.
Friday, January 22
AVN Awards Hosts (5 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Peter Warren
Panelists: Kira Noir, Skyler Lo
In another return of a beloved panel from the past, get to know the co-hosts of the 2021 AVN Awards in an in-depth pre-game interview about being chosen to reign over the ceremony, preparing for Saturday night's festivities, their career hopes and dreams, and more.
Rise of the Featurette (6 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Peter Warren
Panelists: Kayden Kross, Joanna Angel, Ricky Greenwood, Adria Rae, Jacky St. James
In the post-DVD era, a more bite-sized model of story-based porn has come into prominence: the featurette. Some of the most awarded and prolific propagators of this abbreviated paradigm discuss its explosion in recent times.
History of Sex by The Erotic Museum (7 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Dr. Victoria Hartmann
Panelists: Dr. Lynn Comella, Dr. S. Denise Rivers, Dr. Wednesday Martin, Dr. Kate Lister
Our expert panel delves into several sub-topics including: the current State of Porn and COVID; Global (Anthropolgy and Biological) Sex History; The History of Black and Brown Women and Sexuality; and The Curious History of Sex.
Saturday, January 23
Camdemic Tales: Top Models on Their Year That Was (4 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Alex Lecomte
Panelists: Mighty Emelia, Lana Del Bae, Melody Kush, Lindsey Banks, Maye Daye
On the heels of a most unusual year, hear from some the premier live cam models in the world about how they navigated the challenges of their profession and rose to the occasion during the pandemic.
The Itch to Twitch: Adult Stars Running Serious Game (5 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Peter Warren
Panelists: Manuel Ferrara, Adriana Chechik, Evelyn Claire, Christie Stevens
Porn stars turned gamers are quickly becoming all the rage. Some of the biggest triple-X luminaries to storm the Twitch-verse dish on what all the fuss is about.
I Invented the Best Adult Product! Now What Should I Do? (6 p.m. PT)
Moderator: Kim Airs
Panelists: Robin Elenga, Maureen Pollack, Larry Lentz, Ted Leger, Scott Watkins
Learn the pros and cons about bringing your product to market. What you will hear may surprise you.
