While The Learning Annex, a leading producer of seminars, lectures, classes and workshops, has covered topics of a sexual nature before, this is the first slate of events dedicated to sexuality over the course of one day, the Annex’s Program Manager Jessica Cox told XBIZ.
Se-XXX-po 2006 events range from panels to workshops to live demonstrations covering a variety of topics including the corporate sex industry, couples sex tips and advice for adult entertainment newcomers.
“While we have covered sex-related topics previously, this event is specifically something new to attract enthusiasts,” Cox said. “The goal is to gather a lot of people all at once, and give them a slate of activities they can benefit from. Our organization is a learning facility first and foremost. We want to introduce our guests to the sex industry and have them learn something new in a safe, fun and exciting environment.”
Panelists include Stockroom.com CEO Joel Tucker who founded the sex gear and toy company while still in college. Tucker will share his story of building his multimillion-dollar business from humble beginnings.
Other events include the lecture “From Foreplay to Finish: How to Create, Manufacture and Sell Your Adult Product” hosted by Eyal Feldman, founder and CEO of Boy Butter, a sexual lubricant. “Overcome Sexual Shyness and Get What You Want!” will be hosted by 10-year BDSM participant Mistress Melissa and her sub Katie.
A seminar on how to break into the adult entertainment industry will feature speakers including performer and director Diana DeVoe, Paradise Visuals co-owner and director Jason Green, industry veteran Bill Margold and former performer Felix Vicious.
The final event is the workshop and live demonstration “Exotic Photography for Pleasure and Profit.” Lori Mann serves as host for the activity; her work has been published in GQ, FHM and Libido Magazine.
“A lot of the speakers have been involved with us already, but for the Se-XX-po we focused on bringing in innovators and successful entrepreneurs,” Cox said. “We want our attendees to feel like their success is attainable.”
To register for Se-XXX-po 2006, members and nonmembers should call (310) 478-6677, or email registration_la@learningannex.com. The cost to attend is $104.98.
