The photos are from Saturday at the adult B-to-B trade show, the Phoenix Forum; which was held at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona. As Saturday was the closing day of the event, there was a higher ration of work versus play; but there was plenty of networking being done at every event.

The photos of the day begin with the morning panels and seminars, followed by the lunch buffet. After lunch the extreme networking began by the pool which included beer pong and Drag Queen Bingo (bingo was called by a drag queen). The heat was turned up with this year’s version of naked dodgeball, which was more topless than naked, but was definitely the most violent dodgeball game we have seen since its inception; there was actually blood drawn. “If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball” seemed an appropriate reflection. The evening culminated with the CCBILL, IMLive closing party, and of course the late night suites. (more…)

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The photos were taken Thursday at one of the longest running adult B-to-B trade shows, The Phoenix Forum. For the 13th straight year, the Phoenix Forum has been held at the Tempe Mission Palms hotel; with the entire venue being dedicated to Phoenix Forum attendees only.

As I mentioned in my previous article, the weather was a good 20 or 25 degrees cooler than what people have grown accustomed. My first Forum was 2004 when we had monsoon rains; I think it was warmer then than it has been this week. To be clear, I have no complaints; I will take 70 over 95 any day.

The photos from Thursday include the multiple panels, seminars and round-table discussions that were held, along with the XBIZ Speed Networking, the GFY Happy Hour, the Welcome Reception, Cybersocket Kickoff Party and the Late Night Suites. (more…)

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On Tuesday afternoon I drove out to West Hollywood to attend the 2017 XBIZ Show which is being held this week at the Andaz West Hollywood. The adult webmaster event runs from January 9 – 13, with the XBIZ Awards being held Thursday night, January 12.

During my time there Tuesday, there were several workshops and panels discussing things like creating a fan site, production techniques for directors, how cam studios and models can partner together, and the State of the Industry. My day ended with the XBIZ Mix and Meet Happy Hour.

As was mentioned to me by a couple of attendees, this show is definitely becoming one of those “must attend” events, I will do my best to come back by Wednesday for sure. Thank you to Mobius Payments for the sponsorship. (more…)

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