THE CONFERENCE

September 2026

Coming to Orlando on September 16th – September 20th, 2026 is the largest educational event for romance authors and readers you have ever seen. This multi day event will be filled with workshops, panels, demonstrations all about writing and reading Kink and BDSM. Our goal is to bring together the lovers of all things smutty, in a safe and loving environment, to learn from each other and share what we know. This is a 18 and up event. Please note, the details below regarding schedules, signing authors, and presenters is subject to change at anytime.

2026 Conference Schedule

Wednesday Early Registration and Happy Hour

5:00 PM

Happy Hour and Early Registration

Tarot, Tattoos and Vendor Shopping

7:00 PM
A Very Smutty Welcome and Improv Show

8:00 PM
Librarian Banned Book Documentary

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ELITE VIP Early Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

All Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

Thursday Workshops

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Opening Remarks by Director, Nikki Rome

Key Note Speech by Delilah Belvedere

2026 Charity Speech by The Center Orlando

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Publishing 101 – The Hard Truths
BDSM 101
Non – Monogamy vs. Why Choose vs. Polyamory
TBD

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Pitch Yourself
FemDom Panel
The Art of Speaking Without Fear
Rough Play Demonstrations

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch on Your Own

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Yoga Flow – All Levels

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Slow Burn vs. InstaLove: Choosing Your Author Love Story
Pleasure Dominance: The Art of Extracting Every Last Gasp
Scars & Stories: Trauma, Desire, and Healing
Rope Demo

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Pervertible Plots
Chronic Pain and Kink
Anatomy of Pleasure
Impact Demonstrations

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Writing Steamy Scenes that Stick
Aural Satisfaction: Embracing the Dirty Decibels
Sexual Health and Wellness: Reading Between the Sheets
Needle Demo

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Writing & Managing Series Without Losing Your Mind
Rope 101
From Wyverns to Werewolves: Writing Better Monsters Through Biology
The Beat Between Us: Percussion Play

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

The Business Behind the Book: Bookkeeping Made Simple for Authors

Q&A with Ms. Ru

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

BIPOC Meet Up Hosted by Delilah Belvedere

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Steampunk Chainmail Class

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SURPRISE ELITE VIP ONLY EVENT

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ELITE VIP Early Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

All Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

Friday Workshops

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

A Day in the Life of a Full Time Author
Writing Impact Play That Feels Real
Peri/Meno Talk

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Working with a Co-Author
Knife Play Workshop
Train Your Team
Impact Demonstrations

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

World Building
Sexual Longevity
Widhoe Phase: Sex After Losing a Partner
Knife Play Demonstrations

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch on Your Own

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Yoga Flow – All Levels

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Being a Wide Author
How Our Brains React to Power
Building Your Brand Pyramid

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

The Crimes and Biggest Mistakes We’ve Made as Authors
Sorta Swingers: Playing Without the Full Swap
LGBTQIA Author Panel
Electro Demonstrations

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Crushing Writers Block
When One Character Is More Experienced
Navigating Trauma in Kink Spaces
Wax Play

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Writing Smut with Aphantasia
Ready to Play: Finding Your Community Post-Conference
“Flash Friendly” Presentations

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Primal In The Wild

Botany Play

Q&A with Narrator and Publisher Ruthie Bowles

Self Defense with Smut Six and Jose Barriero

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Steampunk Chainmail Class

Absolute Beginner Line Dancing with Kevin and Katie

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

ELITE VIP Early Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

All Access to Smut Lovers Play Dungeon

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Meet and Greet with Rawhide Ranch Authors featuring Master Derek and Auntie Rose

Saturday Reader Activities

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Saturday Book Signing

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – VIPs and Early Entry

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – General Admission Entry

Open Dungeon Q&A and Tours

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday Afterparty Dark Carnival Performance and Dinner

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dinner Service 7:00PM – 8:30PM

Announcements and Opening Remarks 7:30PM

2026 Performance, Sponsored by Dirty Unicorn 8:00PM

Sunday Morning Pool Party

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM