Mike Stabile
Director of Public Policy
Alison Boden
Executive Director
FSC Summit 2026
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Where: XBIZ LA
The adult industry is facing a new era and FSC’s kicking off 2026 with analysis and insights that you can’t get anywhere else.
This year’s summit will start and end with exclusive member appreciation events and feature brand new session topics and interactive formats to keep you engaged while preparing you for the year to come.
10:30 – 11:45am
Post to Policy: Creating Media for Advocacy
Free Speech Coalition brings together activists, media strategists and sex workers to discuss how we take back the narrative on porn and go on offense about our community and our rights. From high-level theory to down-and-dirty practical tips, we give you tools and a roadmap to fight back.
Valentine
FSC Deputy Executive Director
12:00 – 1:00pm
Mini-Sessions
Bite-sized sessions on delicious topics
The Benefits of Integrating with StopNCII.org
featuring:
Alison Boden
Executive Director,
Free Speech Coalition
Fact & Fiction: What the First Amendment Is (and Isn’t)
featuring:
Valentine
Deputy Executive Director,
Free Speech Coalition
Thou Doth Protest: Know Your Rights as an Activist
featuring:
Lotus Lain
Industry Relations Advocate,
Free Speech Coalition
SWPA & FSC - Collaborating Across Industry Sectors
featuring:
Scott Watkins
Leadership Committee,
Sexual Wellness
Professional Alliance
1:00 – 1:55pm
Five Things You Need to Know About Age Verification in 2026
Age Verification fatigue is real, so FSC’s boiling it down to the top five things you absolutely must know about AV right now. From the biggest myths and hidden dangers to new tools and strategies that may offer a path forward for your business. Come spend a lawyer-free hour with us and walk away armed with what you'll need to know in the year ahead.
featuring:
Alison Boden
Executive Director,
Free Speech Coalition
Mike Stabile
Director of Public Policy
Free Speech Coalition
Got a burning question about age verification?
Mike and Alison will be answering questions during the session. Send us your questions so we can answer them live!
2:00 – 2:55pm
The 2026 Agenda: Priorities for a
New Era
Members of FSC's Board will share what is ahead for 2026, highlighting the emerging challenges that are shaping our work. The panel will give an inside look at how FSC is positioning itself for the year ahead and how the Board sets priorities, responds to industry shifts and guides long term strategy.
featuring:
Jeffrey Douglas
Attorney
FSC Board Chair
Steven Grooby
Grooby
FSC Board Member
Megan Stokes
NMG Management
FSC Board Member
Scott Watkins
Doc Johnson
FSC Board Vice President
3:00 – 3:55pm
Below the Beltway: What We Should Expect from Washington in 2026
The headlines out of DC can induce whiplash. A national age-verification mandate! A ban on financial discrimination! Criminalization of content! FSC sits down with Pierre Whatley, top lobbyist and Congressional candidate to talk about how DC works, what’s happening behind the scenes, and what the adult industry might expect in the coming year.
featuring:
Mike Stabile
Director of Public Policy
Free Speech Coalition
Pierre Whatley
Candidate for Georgia's 13th Congressional District
