XBIZ Amsterdam will introduce a new "Behind the Lens" screening series at its upcoming annual European conference, featuring discussions with directors. The conference is scheduled for September 2026 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
XBIZ Amsterdam 2026 Details
XBIZ Amsterdam is set to take place in September 2026 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The event is described as the largest adult entertainment conference in Europe, bringing together international stars, indie creators, content producers, and digital media professionals. The conference aims to explore trends impacting the continent and beyond.
The 2026 event will also see the debut of the Euro edition of X3 Expo, running concurrently with the XBIZ Amsterdam conference. These two distinct experiences will be housed within an all-new multi-floor venue. Industry arrivals for the combined events are scheduled for September 10, with the expo and conference taking place on September 11–12. The multi-day event will conclude with the Euro XMAs on September 13, which is described as Adult Entertainment’s Biggest Night, honoring stars and brands in the European adult entertainment industry.
Events Director Moe Helmy stated that XBIZ is expanding its international footprint with the Euro edition of X3 Expo. Helmy indicated that after a decade of nurturing the European scene, it is the right time to introduce XBIZ's mix of "glitz and glamour." Helmy also stated that Amsterdam is the "perfect launchpad" for their "unified vision," bringing together fans, stars, and industry players in a single, all-inclusive space.
The X3 Expo show floor will feature interactive booths, brand activations, star signing stations, movie screenings, and live entertainment. The private XBIZ conference space, located around and overlooking the show floor, will host company lounges, curated discussions, networking socials, and other programming for trade attendees.
XBIZ Amsterdam brings together various segments of the industry, including creators, performers, content producers, webmasters, brand executives, marketers, developers, and service providers. Market segments covered include platforms, creators, paysites, cams, webmasters, producers, content, traffic, tech, payments, blockchain, VR, developers, UI/UX, marketers, brokers, investors, and media.
"Behind the Lens" Series and Other Programming
The "Behind the Lens" screening series will feature discussions with directors. This new series is part of the programming at the annual European conference. In addition to this new series, XBIZ Amsterdam will include a Creator Track, an Industry Track, Exclusive Socials, and the 2025 XBIZ Europas.
Past XBIZ Amsterdam Coverage
XBIZ Amsterdam has been the subject of media attention in previous years. In October 2025, an op-ed discussed The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam podcast, stating it dismissed creators' experiences, ignored creators’ voices, aired "tired and outdated preconceptions" about the business, and rehashed "unsupported claims" of anti-pornography crusaders. Earlier that month, on October 24, 2025, a British documentary filmed by creator and host Josh Pieters spotlighted XBIZ Amsterdam with "candid conversations." The Guardian also devoted a feature article to XBIZ Amsterdam in September 2025, after sending a reporter to cover the annual European adult industry conference.
Other news related to XBIZ Amsterdam includes Kisscat on American Dreams and Creating Content That Connects, published March 5, 2026, and MsSexySaigon making European appearances.
Key Facts
- XBIZ Amsterdam will debut a "Behind the Lens" screening series.
- The series will feature discussions with directors.
- XBIZ Amsterdam 2026 is scheduled for September in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- The Euro edition of X3 Expo will run concurrently with XBIZ Amsterdam 2026.
- The X3 Expo and conference will take place on September 11–12, with industry arrivals on September 10.
- The multi-day event will conclude with the Euro XMAs on September 13.
