XBIZ has released the full schedule for XBIZ LA, North America’s largest adult industry conference, taking place from January 9-12. The event will bring together various industry professionals for business opportunities and discussions on the future of adult entertainment.

XBIZ LA 2023 Conference Overview

XBIZ LA is scheduled for January 9-12, with event registration opening on Monday, January 9, at 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Kimpton Everly Hotel. ImLive is sponsoring the registration. Attendees can pick up their badges before the Welcome Reception & Happy Hour in the main lobby bar, sponsored by MobiusPay.

Tuesday, January 10, marks the first full day of the conference, with event registration starting at 9:00 a.m. Official programming begins at 11:00 a.m. with speed networking, sponsored by Vendo. Midday features two panel sessions: “Making Cam & Fan Platforms Work for You,” offering tips for performers and creators, and “And… Action! Behind the Scenes with Studio Heads and Directors,” which will provide updates on movie production and genre trends.

At 1:00 p.m., attendees can join the “Paysite Panel” for strategies on driving traffic and maximizing conversions, or attend “There’s No Business Like Gay Business” to explore the LGBTQ+ market. At 2:00 p.m., “Show Me the Money” will cover billing and payment processing developments, while “XBIZ Performers of the Year” will discuss XBIZ Award nominations and fan engagement strategies. The final panel sessions of the day at 3:00 p.m. include Sssh.com’s “Industry Retrospective” and Grooby’s “Trans Roundtable,” focusing on industry culture, technology, and trans market trends.

Parallel workshops on Tuesday include Vendo’s “2022 in Review—Data You Can Use” at noon, and BranditScan’s workshop on combating piracy. At 1:00 p.m., Loyalfans will discuss monetization strategies, and Corey D. Silverstein will present “Model Management Agencies: A Legal Perspective.” At 2:00 p.m., ePlay offers “Boost Your Brand and Earnings With the Power of Networking,” and Voiyal presents “Dirty Talk 2.0—How to Moanetize Your Voice.” The final workshops at 3:00 p.m. are NMG’s session on optimizing revenue and Virtual Reality Fan Service’s “Virtual Reality 101.”

Erika Desire will deliver the first keynote address at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, followed by a Mix & Meet Rooftop Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. The day concludes with the XBIZ Winter Wonderland lingerie and pajama party.

Wednesday and Thursday Programming

Wednesday, January 11, begins with event registration and a second speed networking session, sponsored by SextPanther. Midday features a media panel, “Defending Sexual Expression in a Chaotic Media Landscape,” discussing public perception of the adult industry. Casey Calvert, a keynote speaker and XBIZ Award nominee, will speak at 1:00 p.m. on the past, present, and future of adult entertainment. At 2:00 p.m., “Secrets of Agents” will cover performer representation, and “Creators Gonna Create” will explore revenue enhancement strategies. The afternoon concludes with a “State of the Industry” session.

Wednesday workshops include Pineapple Support’s “Maintaining Healthy Boundaries” and ASACP’s “Stopping CSAM and Protecting Your Business” at noon. At 1:00 p.m., Streamate hosts “110%—Operating at Your Highest Level.” Clips4Sale presents “Create Your Fetish Brand and Succeed” at 2:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., The Cupcake Girls offer “How We Empower Sex Workers,” and Hotline presents “Tiptoe Into Crypto.” The BIPOC Collective will lead “Self-Care for Sex Workers” at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday also includes “Meet Up/Eat Up” sessions hosted by Voiyal, CoinSmart, and Stripchat at noon, 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., respectively. Brad Mitchell, MojoHost founder and CEO, will deliver the final keynote address at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday evening features the XBIZ Awards 2023 at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Hollywood Wrap Party at 9:30 p.m., hosted by MojoHost and Broker.xxx.

Thursday, January 12, is dedicated to a Free Speech Coalition (FSC) strategy summit. The summit begins at 11:00 a.m. with a 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Strategy session. A Sound Bath, sponsored by Pineapple Support, will take place at noon. The summit resumes at 2:00 p.m. with a Banking Discrimination panel and an update on FSC’s efforts. At 3:00 p.m., “Bills We Support and Laws You Can Use” will discuss legal protections and proposed legislation. The FSC Summit concludes at 4:00 p.m. with “Risks We Face in the Coming Year,” covering topics such as credit card bans, age verification mandates, and social media deplatforming.

Upcoming XBIZ Events

Following X3 Expo on Friday and Saturday, the 2023 XBIZ Awards will be held on Sunday, January 15, at the Hollywood Palladium. XBIZ is the adult industry’s publisher of business news and information, with XBIZ.com and monthly publications XBIZ World and XBIZ Premiere.

XBIZ 2023 is also scheduled for May 15-18 in Miami Beach at the Sagamore Hotel, with Corepay attending as a sponsor. XBIZ Miami is set for May 11-14, 2026, at the Goodtime Hotel in Miami, Florida. XBIZ Show is scheduled for January 12-15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

Key Facts

  • XBIZ LA 2023 takes place from January 9-12 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles.
  • Event registration opens on Monday, January 9, at 4 p.m., sponsored by ImLive.
  • Keynote speakers include Erika Desire and Casey Calvert.
  • The Free Speech Coalition will host a strategy summit on Thursday, January 12.
  • The XBIZ Awards 2023 will be held on Sunday, January 15, at the Hollywood Palladium.
  • Corepay is a sponsor for XBIZ 2023 in Miami Beach, scheduled for May 15-18.