LOS ANGELES—AVN Media Network is pleased to announce the seminar schedule for the 2026 Adult Novelty Expo (ANE).
The premier annual show for the sexual health and wellness industry will return Jan. 21-23 at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The B2B seminars are open to all registered trade attendees; qualified buyers are eligible to receive complimentary trade badges to ANE. To register, visit noveltyexpo.com.
Designed to address a variety of current topics, the seminars will again provide cutting-edge information for manufacturers, online, brick and mortar retailers, and others in the pleasure products sector of adult entertainment.
Six of the seven seminars will be held prior to the show’s opening hours, include such timely topics as “Aging in the Industry”—to address the needs of an aging population—and “Wellness and the Expanding Adult Retail Landscape,” which will feature a discussion about cannabis accessories, supplements and how they can impact your business.
Other hot-button topics include “Age Verification and the Novelty Industry Legal Panel," “AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Novelty” and “Tariffs: WTF is Going On?” The latter will answer burning questions about the impact of tariffs on the global supply chain and what to do about it.
For personal growth in your business, attendees can learn from longtime pros in the seminar, “OGs in the House!” where seasoned vets will share what it takes to have longevity in the industry. In addition, a panel will be held on "Basics for Retailers,” which will be an intro to “must know” details on BDSM, Anal and G-spot-related products and marketing that every retailer should be aware of in order to better serve their customer base and educate staff.
The full schedule of 2026 ANE Seminars follows:
Wednesday, Jan. 21
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Tariffs: WTF is Going On?
By now, everyone is experiencing the impact of tariffs but how are they affecting your business? What challenges are you facing in this ever-changing atmosphere? We’ll have in depth discussion on how they affect the industry on all levels of the supply chain.
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Wellness and the Expanding Adult Retail Landscape
Many years ago, retailers pivoted to include a wide array of cannabis products to lure recreational smokers into their stores. But where do you go from there? Has cannabis use tapered off? Are microdosing other stimulants gaining traction? Does offering supplements increase sales? See what makes sense for your business.
Thursday, Jan 22
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
AV and the Novelty Industry Legal Panel
If you think age verification only affects the visual component of our industry, think again. What does your online company offer? Are there explicit images on your affiliate site? Can you be held responsible for letting underage shoppers on your site? How does AV affect credit card processing and general banking on your site? Get up-to-date information on this increasingly important topic.
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Aging in the Industry
Aging: a topic that is rarely covered yet happens to us all. How do you address an aging population for sexual health and wellness products in retail settings, and what messaging do you use to appeal to that demographic? Learn about physical conditions that can affect aging customers of any gender.
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
OGs in the House!
What does it take to be an OG in the adult pleasure products world? This panel of seasoned pros, each with over 20 years in the business, will share the ups and downs of their career choice. Learn from their unparalleled experience in many areas of the adult industry.
Friday, Jan 23
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
AI in Novelty
Technology rapidly continues to be applied to our industry but how is it integrated for a successful customer experience? Everything from pleasure products to dolls, to interaction with online gaming, learn about the latest technologies and how to train retail staff on manufacturers’ integration with the most recent applications.
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Basics for Retailers: BDSM, Anal Pleasure and the G Spot
So many customers come into your store looking for more than just a vibrator, so how do you train your staff on more in-depth knowledge about these popular categories? Join industry retail specialists for training tips and details that will stick with your staff to increase knowledge and comfort in these specialty retail areas.
The seminars are open to all registered buyers at ANE and will be moderated by Kim Airs, AVN’s Contributing Editor for Pleasure Products and 2024 AVN Hall of Fame inductee. To see the full schedule, visit noveltyexpo.com
