AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is an adult entertainment convention and trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by AVN magazine. AEE is the largest pornography industry trade show in the United States. The 2007 AVN Expo had over 30,000 attendees, which included 355 exhibiting companies.
Description
The AEE is a four-day show, held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, which mixes industry-only events with open hours for fans seeking autographs, photo opportunities, and memorabilia. The AVN Awards are presented on the show's closing night.History
Until 2012, the AEE was usually held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center concurrently with the Consumer Electronics Show. In 2012, the AEE was held at the Las Vegas Hard [Rock Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas)|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino] on January 18–21, one week after the 2012 CES to help exhibitors minimize travel expenses and maximize networking opportunities.In 2013, the 15th annual AEE was again held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and the 2014 AEE was held January 15–18 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, as was the 2015 AEE.