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
2026 Educational Presenters
2026 Keynote Speaker and Presenters
Coming Soon
2026 Signing Authors and Vendors
