AEE 2021 Virtual Seminars Announced

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—The 2021 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo—kicking off Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Saturday night's live broadcast of the 38th annual AVN Awards Show—has a full slate of programming in store offering a wide array of entertaining and informative attractions for adult professionals and fans alike, all streaming on AVN Stars. In addition to the jam-packed lineup of free live shows starting at 3 p.m. each day and brimming with many of the biggest names in the pornosphere, a host of fun, hot-topic seminars have been planned that will be available to view throughout the virtual summit via the @AEExpo AVN Stars page, as follows: Wednesday, January 20 Legal Angles: Understanding the Biggest Legal Issues Facing the IndustryModerator: Larry WaltersPanelists: Corey Silverstein, Gill Sperlein, Al GelbardA think tank of expert attorneys breaks down the latest legal developments that could affect how adult companies do business, discussing topics such as SISEA, FOSTA, the CASE Act and the Trademark Modernization Act. I Think I Know Enough About Products But I'm Not Sure...Moderator: Kim AirsPanelists: Rob Phaneuf, Steve Sav, Jacq JonesWhat should a consumer kow before they shop for a toy? Hear from industry pros about what to look out for before making a buying decision.Performers' Guide to Success: Balancing Work, Health & LifeModerator: Charlotte StokelyPanelists: Will Pounder, Ricky Johnson, Sofia Rose, Lexington Steele, MelRose Michaels, Paige JenningsA collection of highly accomplished adult talent trade insights on achieving success professionally and personally as a performer through healthy practices in all aspects of one's life. Thursday, January 21 Sex and Taxes by FSC INSPIREModerator: Lotus LainPanelists: Lori St. Kitts, Beth McKennaThe past year has been anything but usual—and our income streams were no exception. Thousands of new people flooded onto fan sites, clip and cam sites, with many befoming independent contractors for the first time. What can you legally deduct? Will putting "sex worker" on your 1040 cause you to lose your bank? Does your Amazon wishlist count as income? "Tax Domme" Lori St. Kitts and performer/tax attorney Beth McKenna help you understand the real dark underbelly of sex work ... taxes. Shining Bright on AVN Stars Moderator: Gram PonantePanelists: Candy Glitter, Princess Mindy, Violet Doll, Muse Naadia, Joey Kim Meet some of the leading creators on the fastest-growing subscription-based community in adult entertainment and find out how they're maximizing their profits and expanding their fan-base on the platform.Best New Starlets Moderators: Peter Warren, Gianna DiorPanelists: The 2021 AVN Best New Starlet Nominees The fan-favorite AEE seminar returns! AVN's reigning Best New Starlet, Gianna Dior, joins AVN Senior Editor Peter Warren for an up-close-and-personal meet-and-greet with this year's hopefuls to inherit Gianna's crown as the most dazzling new face in adult.Friday, January 22 AVN Awards Hosts Moderator: Peter WarrenPanelists: Kira Noir, Skyler LoIn another return of a beloved panel from the past, get to know the co-hosts of the 2021 AVN Awards in an in-depth pre-game interview about being chosen to reign over the ceremony, preparing for Saturday night's festivities, their career hopes and dreams, and more. Rise of the Featurette Moderator: Peter WarrenPanelists: Kayden Kross, Joanna Angel, Ricky Greenwood, Adria Rae, Jacky St. JamesIn the post-DVD era, a more bite-sized model of story-based porn has come into prominence: the featurette. Some of the most awarded and prolific propagators of this abbreviated paradigm discuss its explosion in recent times. History of Sex by The Erotic MuseumModerator: Dr. Victoria HartmannPanelists: Dr. Lynn Comella, Dr. S. Denise Rivers, Dr. Wednesday Martin, Dr. Kate ListerOur expert panel delves into several sub-topics including: the current State of Porn and COVID; Global (Anthropolgy and Biological) Sex History; The History of Black and Brown Women and Sexuality; and The Curious History of Sex. Saturday, January 23 Camdemic Tales: Top Models on Ther Year That Was Moderator: Alex LecomtePanelists: Mighty Emelia, Lana Del Bae, Melody Kush, Lindsey Banks, Maye DayeOn the heels of a most unusual year, hear from some the premier live cam models in the world about how they navigated the challenges of their profession and rose to the occasion during the pandemic.  The Itch to Twitch: Adult Stars Running Serious Game Moderator: Peter WarrenPanelists: Manuel Ferrara, Adriana Chechik, Evelyn Claire, Christie StevensPorn stars turned gamers are quickly becoming all the rage. Some of the biggest triple-X luminaries to storm the Twitch-verse dish on what all the fuss is about. I Invented the Best Adult Product! Now What Should I Do?Moderator: Kim AirsPanelists: Robin Elenga, Maureen Pollack, Larry Lentz, Ted Leger, Scott WatkinsLearn the pros and cons about bringing your product to market. What you will hear may surprise you. Note: Stay tuned to twitter.com/aeexpo to be alerted when seminars go live each day.