Adult Industry & Creator Economy Events 2026

The adult industry and creator economy run on a global calendar of 37+ major events in 2026 — from AVN Expo and the AVN Awards in Las Vegas to the XBIZ conferences, EXXXOTICA, VENUS Berlin, the Bucharest Summit and LALExpo. This guide maps every one: what it is, what happened at the latest edition, and what it means for creators and agencies. Each event below links to a full, individual 2026 guide.

The 2026 Adult Industry Events Calendar

Confirmed 2026 dates are shown where organizers have published them; for events whose 2026 edition is not yet confirmed, open the guide and verify on the official site. Our flagship breakdown is the AVN Expo 2026 guide.

Event2026 datesWhere
AVN ExpoJan 21–24, 2026Las Vegas
AVN AwardsJan 24, 2026Las Vegas
XBIZ LAJan 12–15, 2026Los Angeles
XBIZ ExpoJan 8–12, 2026Los Angeles
X3 ExpoJan 16–17, 2026Los Angeles
GayVN AwardsJan 22, 2026Las Vegas
EroFestApr 10–11, 2026Prague
Shanghai APIEXPOApr 17–19, 2026Shanghai
XBIZ MiamiMay 11–14, 2026Miami Beach
XMA Creator AwardsMay 13, 2026Miami Beach
EroSpainMay 17–19, 2026Barcelona
XRCO AwardsMay 24, 2026Hollywood, Los Angeles
Taipei Red ExpoJul 3–5, 2026Taipei
ANME Founders ShowJul 13–15, 2026Burbank
StorErotica AwardsJul 14, 2026Burbank
Asia Adult ExpoAug 25–27, 2026Hong Kong
Urban X AwardsAug 14–16, 2026Los Angeles
XBIZ AmsterdamSep 10–13, 2026Amsterdam
XMA Europa AwardsSep 13, 2026Amsterdam
TES Affiliate ConferencesSep 25–28, 2026Prague
AWSummitSep 21–23, 2026Bucharest
eroFameSep 30–Oct 2, 2026Amsterdam
SEXPOSep 18–20, 2026Perth
VENUS BerlinOct 22–25, 2026Berlin
EXXXOTICA Expo2026 — see guideSee guide
Bucharest Summit2026 — see guideBucharest
LALExpo2026 — see guideCali
XBIZ Retreat2026 — see guideSee guide
XMA Awards2026 — see guideLos Angeles
Live Cam Awards2026 — see guideLisbon
i-Con Island Conference2026 — see guideLimassol
Expo Sexo y Erotismo2026 — see guideMexico City
E-X Electronic Adult Entertainment2026 — see guideMexico City
SXhibition2026 — see guideMelbourne
AVN Novelty Expo2026 — see guideLas Vegas
ETO Show2026 — see guideCoventry
NightMoves Awards2026 — see guideTampa Bay, Florida

Why do these events matter for creators and agencies?

Industry events are where the creator economy sets its agenda. Platforms launch features, agencies build the networks that move talent and traffic, and the trends that define the next year get debated on stage. In 2026, four themes dominate across nearly every event: AI-assisted (human-supervised) operations, the shifting balance between creator independence and agency management, multi-platform strategy beyond a single subscription site, and a fast-tightening regulatory landscape around age verification.

Bunny Agency tracks the full calendar because those shifts shape how we work — managing 400+ creators across the DACH region, LATAM, the US, Spain, France and Hungary, and building the CRM and AI tooling behind it. Whether you run an account yourself or work with a manager, understanding this calendar helps you anticipate where the business is heading. New to the economics? Start with our agency fee breakdown and our best OnlyFans agency guide.

Every 2026 Event Guide

37 in-depth guides, grouped by scale.

Major Industry Events

AVN Expo 2026 — the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas

AVN Expo

AVN Expo 2026 ran Jan 21–24 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. What happened, the 43rd AVN Awards, key 2026 trends, and what it means for creators and agencies.

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AVN Awards 2026 — adult industry event

AVN Awards

AVN Awards 2026 (the 43rd) closed AEE on January 24 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Get the winners, hosts, dates and what the night means for OF creators.

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XBIZ LA 2026 — adult industry event

XBIZ LA

XBIZ LA 2026 ran January 12-15 at the Kimpton Everly in Hollywood, capped by X3 Expo and the XMAs. Get dates, venue, themes and what it means for creators.

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XBIZ Miami 2026 — adult industry event

XBIZ Miami

XBIZ Miami 2026 ran May 11-14 at the Goodtime Hotel in South Beach. Full guide to dates, venue, the XMA Creator Awards, trends and what it means for creators.

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XBIZ Amsterdam 2026 — adult industry event

XBIZ Amsterdam

XBIZ Amsterdam 2026 is Europe's leading adult-industry B2B conference, set for September 10-13 and closing with the Fansly-presented XMA Europa Awards.

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XBIZ Expo 2026 — adult industry event

XBIZ Expo

XBIZ Expo 2026 ran in Hollywood in January as the pleasure-products trade show inside XBIZ Week. See dates, format, trends and what it means for creators.

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EXXXOTICA Expo 2026 — adult industry event

EXXXOTICA Expo

EXXXOTICA Expo 2026 is the largest fan-facing US adult event, touring four cities. Get dates, venues, highlights and what the 2026 tour means for creators.

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VENUS Berlin 2026 — adult industry event

VENUS Berlin

VENUS Berlin 2026 is set for Oct 22–25 at Messe Berlin. The 29th edition, Venus Awards, creator-economy trends, and what it means for creators and agencies.

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Bucharest Summit 2026 — adult industry event

Bucharest Summit

Bucharest Summit 2026 guide: dates, venue, tracks, the Awards Gala and what Europe's biggest cams, fans and affiliate B2B event means for creators and agencies.

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LALExpo 2026 — adult industry event

LALExpo

LALExpo 2026 was Latin America's largest B2B adult webcam and creator expo in Cali, Colombia. Get dates, venue, highlights and what it means for creators.

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Significant Events

XBIZ Retreat 2026 — adult industry event

XBIZ Retreat

XBIZ Retreat 2026 is XBIZ's invite-only B2B retail trade event pairing pleasure-product makers with buyers. Guide to the format, who attends and 2026 trends.

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X3 Expo 2026 — adult industry event

X3 Expo

X3 Expo 2026 ran January 16-17 at the Hollywood Palladium as the fan-facing capstone of XBIZ Week. Get dates, venue, highlights and what it means for creators.

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XMA Awards 2026 — adult industry event

XMA Awards

XMA Awards 2026 (the rebranded XBIZ Awards) hit the Hollywood Palladium in January. Get the dates, hosts, Best Picture winner, and what it means for creators.

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XMA Creator Awards 2026 — adult industry event

XMA Creator Awards

XMA Creator Awards 2026 was held May 13, 2026 at M2 in Miami Beach. Here is the full guide to dates, venue, hosts, trends and what it means for creators.

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XMA Europa Awards 2026 — adult industry event

XMA Europa Awards

XMA Europa Awards 2026 caps XBIZ Amsterdam (Sept 10-13). Get dates, venue, history, creator trends, and what the show means for OnlyFans creators and agencies.

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GayVN Awards 2026 — adult industry event

GayVN Awards

GayVN Awards 2026 took place January 22 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas during AEE week. Get the winners, hosts, dates and what the night means for creators.

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TES Affiliate Conferences 2026 — adult industry event

TES Affiliate Conferences

TES Affiliate Conferences 2026: dates, venues, attendee mix and what Europe's largest adult-affiliate summit means for OnlyFans creators and agencies this year.

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AWSummit 2026 — adult industry event

AWSummit

AWSummit 2026 runs across Ibiza, Bucharest and Thailand. Get dates, venues, attendee mix and what the multi-vertical affiliate and creator summit means for you.

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Live Cam Awards 2026 — adult industry event

Live Cam Awards

Live Cam Awards 2026: what the webcam industry's flagship gala is, who runs it, how voting works, and what to confirm on the official site before you go.

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eroFame 2026 — adult industry event

eroFame

eroFame 2026 runs Sep 30-Oct 2 at RAI Amsterdam (Hall 8), a trade-only sexual-wellness B2B fair. Dates, venue, EAN Erotix Awards, trends and what it means.

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Regional & Niche Events

i-Con Island Conference 2026 — adult industry event

i-Con Island Conference

i-Con Island Conference 2026 guide: dates, venue, the HotZone creator track, AI trends, and what i-Con 4.0 in Cyprus means for creators and agencies.

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SEXPO 2026 — adult industry event

SEXPO

SEXPO 2026 returns to Perth (18–20 Sept, PCEC) with AdultShop as sponsor. David Ross's revived expo: dates, tickets, trends and what it means for creators.

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Taipei Red Expo 2026 — adult industry event

Taipei Red Expo

Taipei Red Expo 2026 runs July 3-5 at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. Dates, tickets, guests, theme and what it means for adult creators and agencies.

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EroFest 2026 — adult industry event

EroFest

EroFest 2026 ran April 10-11 at PVA EXPO Letnany, Prague, drawing a reported ~23,000 visitors. Dates, venue, Rocco Siffredi, trends and creator takeaways.

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Expo Sexo y Erotismo 2026 — adult industry event

Expo Sexo y Erotismo

Expo Sexo y Erotismo 2026: what Mexico's biggest adult expo is, its venue and history, why the 2026 dates are unconfirmed, plus trends for creators.

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E-X Electronic Adult Entertainment 2026 — adult industry event

E-X Electronic Adult Entertainment

E-X Electronic Adult Entertainment 2026 (E-X 3.0) is a Mexico City 18+ creator convention. Get dates, venue, guests, tickets and what it means for creators.

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SXhibition 2026 — adult industry event

SXhibition

SXhibition 2026 is Australia's adult-lifestyle expo touring to Melbourne after its Brisbane debut. Dates, lineup, zones and what it means for creators.

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EroSpain 2026 — adult industry event

EroSpain

EroSpain 2026 ran May 17-19 at Fira de Barcelona (Hall 1), Spain's B2B sexual-wellness trade fair. Recap, exhibitors, trends and what it means for creators.

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ANME Founders Show 2026 — adult industry event

ANME Founders Show

ANME Founders Show 2026 is the 30th-anniversary B2B adult-novelty trade show in Burbank, CA. Dates, venue, StorErotica Awards, trends and what it means.

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AVN Novelty Expo 2026 — adult industry event

AVN Novelty Expo

AVN Novelty Expo 2026 (ANE) is AVN's trade-only pleasure-products show in Las Vegas. Get dates, venue, highlights and what it means for creators and agencies.

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Asia Adult Expo 2026 — adult industry event

Asia Adult Expo

Asia Adult Expo 2026 guide: Asia-Pacific's largest B2B adult-products trade fair at HKCEC, Hong Kong. Dates, venue, exhibitors and sex-tech trends explained.

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Shanghai APIEXPO 2026 — adult industry event

Shanghai APIEXPO

Shanghai APIEXPO 2026 guide: China's largest B2B adult-products trade show. Dates, venue, exhibitors, AI sex-tech trends and what they mean for creators.

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ETO Show 2026 — adult industry event

ETO Show

Is there an ETO Show 2026? The UK's No.1 erotic trade show is dormant since 2019-20. Get the history, status, 2026 alternatives, trends and what it means.

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Urban X Awards 2026 — adult industry event

Urban X Awards

Urban X Awards 2026 is the LA adult-industry awards honoring ethnic, inclusive content, reported for Aug 16 at The Regent Theater. Facts and what it means.

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XRCO Awards 2026 — adult industry event

XRCO Awards

XRCO Awards 2026 is the industry-only adult critics' awards reported as the 42nd Annual show on May 24 in Hollywood. Get the facts, history and what it means.

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NightMoves Awards 2026 — adult industry event

NightMoves Awards

NightMoves Awards 2026 is the long-running Tampa Bay adult awards weekend of club appearances, signings and a Sunday ceremony. Get the facts and dates.

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StorErotica Awards 2026 — adult industry event

StorErotica Awards

StorErotica Awards 2026 is the adult-retail industry's awards night, set for July 14, 2026 in Burbank inside the ANME Founders Show. Dates, categories, trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the biggest adult industry events in 2026?

The largest are AVN Expo and the AVN Awards in Las Vegas (January), the XBIZ conferences (XBIZ LA in January, XBIZ Miami in May, XBIZ Amsterdam in September), EXXXOTICA in the US, VENUS Berlin in Germany (October), the Bucharest Summit, and LALExpo in Colombia.

What is the difference between AVN and XBIZ?

AVN (AVN Media Network) runs the consumer-and-trade AVN Expo plus the AVN Awards each January in Las Vegas. XBIZ runs a separate set of B2B conferences and awards (XBIZ LA, Miami, Amsterdam) focused on the business of adult entertainment and the creator economy.

Which adult industry events matter most for OnlyFans creators and agencies?

The XBIZ conferences (LA, Miami, Amsterdam) and their XMA Awards are the most creator- and agency-focused, with dedicated panels on AI, agency operations, monetization and compliance. AVN Expo, EXXXOTICA and VENUS are larger but more performer-, fan- and retail-oriented.

When is AVN Expo 2026?

AVN Expo 2026 (the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo) ran January 21–24, 2026 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, with the 43rd AVN Awards on January 24. See our full AVN Expo 2026 guide for details.

Where can I find a guide to each adult industry event?

This page links to an individual 2026 guide for every major event below — each covers what the event is, what happened at the latest edition, key trends, and what it means for creators and agencies.

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