XBIZ has released the full show schedule for XBIZ LA, North America’s largest adult industry conference, which will take place from January 15-18. The conference will bring together various adult industry professionals for business opportunities and to examine the future of adult entertainment.

XBIZ LA 2024: Conference Overview and Initial Events

XBIZ LA is scheduled for January 15-18 in Los Angeles. Event registration opens on Monday, January 15, at 4 p.m. in the main lobby of the Kimpton Everly Hotel. Attendees can pick up their XBIZ LA registration badges before a 5 p.m. Women in Adult “Speed Friending” session, sponsored by Chaturbate, on the fifth-floor sun deck. The official XBIZ 2024 Welcome Reception, sponsored by MobiusPay, will follow at 7 p.m. in the main lobby bar.

Tuesday, January 16, marks the first full day of the conference, with event registration beginning at 9 a.m. Official programming starts at 11 a.m. with Speed Networking, sponsored by Vendo. JuicyAds will present the first of two sessions titled “Motivated: Stories of Resilience,” featuring Megan Stokes of NMG Management discussing her origins and experiences.

Throughout the conference, specific session tracks have sponsors: YourPaysitePartner for Web/Tech sessions, ImLive for Performers/Creators sessions, and AEBN and Falcon/NakedSword for Movies & Production sessions.

Tuesday's Programming Highlights

Panel sessions on Tuesday begin at noon. “Cam & Fan Platforms: What Hot and What’s Next” will analyze market trends and platform updates. “Indie Creators: Riding the Next Wave Into 2024” will cover customs, feeds, chat goals, and future prospects for creators. “Studio Report: Calling the Shots, Anticipating the Trends” will feature studio heads and producers offering insights into the content market. Segpay presents “Compliance in the Age of Fan Sites, Cams and AI,” a workshop on navigating banking requirements for user-generated content.

At 1 p.m., sessions include “Paysite Confidential: Scouting New Terrain in 2024,” focusing on traffic, content trends, talent collaborations, and factors impacting paysites. “Livestreaming Evolution: Making the Cam Connection in 2024” will review tools and trends for fan engagement. “Genre Trends: What Ruled and What’s on the Horizon” will examine past and future content trends. MelRose Michaels, founder of SexWorkCEO, will lead “Earning While Learning with SexWorkCEO,” offering strategies for creators.

Additional panels at 2 p.m. include “Legal Outlook: 2024,” covering age verification and other legal issues. “Creators of the Year: 2024 Edition” will feature XBIZ Premium Social Media Star of the Year nominees discussing strategies. Grooby presents “Trans Roundtable 2024,” an update on the trans market. ePlay presents “Succeeding in the New Era of Content Monetization,” focusing on technology for revenue maximization.

A final round of panels at 3 p.m. includes “State of the Industry: 2024 New Year Edition,” with industry leaders discussing developments and opportunities. “Your Name in Lights: The 2024 Guide to Studio Work for Indie Creators” will feature performers discussing balancing indie and studio work. “XBIZ Performers of the Year: 2024 Edition” will have nominees discussing projects and strategies. Blossm presents “Mastering Paid Promo,” covering fan base growth and earnings.

At 4 p.m., Solomon Friedman, partner and VP of Compliance for Ethical Capital Partners, owners of Aylo and its brands including Pornhub, will deliver a keynote interview. Friedman will address recent changes and Aylo’s 2024 plans. The day concludes with a networking “Mix & Meet Market” at 5:30 p.m. in the main lobby, followed by the “Winter Wonderland” lingerie and pajama-themed party at 9 p.m. at Ballet Hollywood nightclub. This party is sponsored by AmateurTV, Erotichna, F2F.com, LoverFans, and Sansyl Group.

Wednesday and Thursday Events, Awards, and Future Dates

Wednesday, January 17, begins with event registration, more Speed Networking sponsored by Vendo, and the second “Motivated: Stories of Resilience” session from JuicyAds, featuring Leya Tanit of Pineapple Support. Noon sessions include “Show Me the Money: Billing and Payment Processing in 2024,” “There’s No Business Like Gay Business,” “Maximizing Content Revenue in 2024,” and Streamate’s “Strategic Synergies — Building Effective Brand Collaborations in 2024.”

At 1 p.m., sessions include “Media Training for Adult Professionals,” “Exit Strategy Planning: Is Your Golden Parachute Ready?,” “A Woman’s Touch: Insights From Female Directors,” and LoyalFans’ “What’s Next for the All-in-One Fan Platform?” At 2 p.m., Mindbrowse presents “The Making of ‘Minx’ – Comedy, Culture and Fictionalized Porn,” featuring the creative team behind the HBO Max series. Other sessions include “VR Heats Up: The Next Chapter in Virtual Reality,” “Secrets of Agents,” and “An Intimate Conversation with Pornhub: Recent Changes, Future Opportunities,” with members of the Pornhub team.

Wednesday afternoon panels at 3 p.m. include BongaCams’ “Earn Money and Have Fun!” and “Age Verification and the UK Online Safety Act,” featuring Joe Woolmer of Ofcom. At 4 p.m., PASS and its studio partners will host a town hall session, “PASS Certification: Advancing Industry Health & Safety,” to unveil a new certification program. An all-new Movie Biz Happy Hour event at 5 p.m. will facilitate networking. The annual XBIZ Honors ceremony will take place at 8:30 p.m., recognizing business leadership and presenting select 2024 XBIZ Awards categories.

Thursday, January 18, features the Free Speech Coalition Summit. The program starts at 11 a.m. with “Balancing Act: Censorship, Advocacy & Adult Entertainment,” co-hosted by Woodhull Freedom Foundation. At noon, the FSC legal team will discuss age verification challenges in “Age Verification: FSC’s Legal Challenges.” At 1 p.m., “Age Verification: FSC’s 2024 Legislative Outlook” will review the legislative landscape. At 2 p.m., “The Fight for Fair Banking in 2023 and Beyond” will cover FSC’s efforts against debanking. “We’ll Take Our Money Elsewhere: Establishing an Adult Industry Credit Union” will examine creating a credit union for the industry.

Alongside the FSC Summit, an invitation-only Paysite Executive Roundtable will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Cupcake Girls will host “Community Care and Cupcakes: The Future of Empowerment.” A Pineapple Support Wellness Retreat at 1:30 p.m. will offer lunch and wellness events. A final panel, “Deconstructing Porn,” will feature academic researchers discussing the industry and its social and political context.

Following two days of X3 Expo on Friday and Saturday, the 2024 XBIZ Awards will be held on Sunday, January 21, at the Hollywood Palladium.

XBIZ Miami, presented by Chaturbate, is scheduled for May 13-16. Monday, May 13, is "arrivals day," with attendees checking in and picking up badges. Women in Adult will host "Speed Friending" on the beach. Evening events include the XBIZ.net Kick-Off Happy Hour and the White Party. Tuesday, May 14, includes '80s-themed aerobics by Pineapple Support, Speed Networking poolside, and XBIZ Miami Boot Camp at 11:30 a.m. The Creators Lounge will be available throughout the show. The 2024 XBIZ Creator Awards will culminate the XBIZ Miami event.

Future XBIZ Show dates include January 12-15, 2026, in Hollywood, California, and XBIZ Miami from May 11-14, 2026, in Miami, Florida, at the Goodtime Hotel.

Key Facts

  • XBIZ LA 2024 is scheduled for January 15-18 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles.
  • The conference includes sessions on cam and fan platforms, indie creators, studio reports, and compliance.
  • Keynote speaker Solomon Friedman of Ethical Capital Partners will address industry changes and Aylo's 2024 plans.
  • The Free Speech Coalition Summit on January 18 will cover age verification, fair banking, and establishing an adult industry credit union.
  • The 2024 XBIZ Awards will take place on January 21 at the Hollywood Palladium.
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