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

Happy Hour and Early Registration
A Very Smutty Welcome and Improv Show
Librarian Banned Book Documentary

Thursday Workshops

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Opening Remarks, Key Note and Charity

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 – 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

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
Primal In The Wild
Wild Hoe 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 – 6:00 PM

Self Defense with Smut Six and Jose Barriero

Line Dancing with Kevin and Katie

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Steampunk Chainmail Class

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

Saturday Afterparty Dark Carnival Performance and Dinner

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday Morning Pool Party

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM