Event Schedule

Pick up your registration badge for XBIZ 360°. Registration booth hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Celebrity endorsements, product placement and full on bi-directional crossover branding continue to blur the lines between mainstream and the "hush-hush" world of sex toys. With the "Fifty Shades" phenomena serving as the latest catalyst for mainstream's embrace of erotic toys, discover the latest strategies to bank on mainstream's obsession with sex.

Sex toy design and technology is evolving at a fast pace in tune with the dynamic nature of modern-day consumer demands. With an increased awareness of sexual wellness and heightened expectations for quality and value, sex toy manufacturers must stay on the cutting edge of innovation in order to stay competitive. From motion sensor technology to earth-friendly and human-inspired designs, this session will explore the latest design and tech developments shaping the world of sex toys.

Characterized as tech-savvy multitaskers - and between 80 million and 90 million strong in the U.S. - the Gen Y consumer demographic is an indispensible target pleasure product manufacturers and retailers. This session will uncover new ways to adapt to the shopping habits of this diverse group and how to successfully engage today's pleasure products customer.

Look ahead into the new year and beyond to decode the future of pleasure products through the trained eyes of an A-list panel of the industry's top movers and shakers. This comprehensive forecast will spotlight the coming trends and new opportunities impacting the pleasure products market.

Renowned for its state-of-the-art exclusive Planogrammer merchandising software, leading manufacturer Pipedream Products presents a special workshop focusing on creating visually stunning in-store displays that attract customers and increase sales.

Ethan Imboden, founder of the design-centric Jimmyjane brand, will deliver a stirring assessment of the future of the pleasure products industry in this special visionary keynote address. Imboden launched Jimmyjane 10 years ago and is the recipient of numerous AIGA, ID, and IDEA Design Awards in recognition of his contributions to the fields of graphic and product design. These accolades are a direct result of the brand's exacting design, engineering and manufacturing quality standards.

Phyllis Heppenstall, began in the adult retail industry more than 30 years ago as an enterprising single mom selling romantic products at suburban home parties. Peekay has since grown into a chain of 30 retail stores in Western Washington and Southern California, and operates a nationwide wholesale business and growing Internet presence. In this special keynote address, Heppenstall will present her unique perspective on the future of adult retail.

Set the foundation for a productive experience at the XBIZ 360° Kick Off Happy Hour. Network with professionals from all facets of the vast adult industry in a warm atmosphere inside the Sofitel.

Location: Riviera 31 @ The Sofitel Hotel

The star-studded 2013 XBIZ Awards show, presented by Fleshlight and hosted by the incomparable adult film superstar Tera Patrick, will be the climax to the XBIZ 360° six-part series of grand-slam trade events. The red-carpet gala will honor movers and shakers across more than 150 award categories - spotlighting the year's best in Adult Film, Digital Media, Pleasure Products and Retail market segments.

Location: The Century Plaza Hotel - 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Follow up your night to remember at the 2012 XBIZ Awards by rocking the night away at the official XBIZ Awards After Party, immediately following the awards show.

Location: X Bar @ The Century Plaza Hotel