FSC To Host Full Day of Panels on Industry Challenges at 2022 XBIZ Show

With the rights of the adult businesses and workers under attack, Free Speech Coalition is partnering with XBIZ to host a series of panel discussions focused on the state of the industry at the 2022 XBIZ Show. Panels will include an overview of the legislation and regulation potentially affecting the adult industry, both in the US and abroad; a Q&A about industry issues more broadly; a focused discussion of the industry testing service PASS, and what lessons we can learn from its success; and a media training session to help adult businesses better reach a wide audience.

In addition to the panels, FSC Board and staff will be in attendance throughout the show, available to speak with both FSC members and members of the larger community.  

“This is an historic time for our industry, and there are significant challenges ahead,” says Michelle L. LeBlanc, Executive Director of Free Speech Coalition. “This is a chance for us to update the community, talk with our members about their experiences, share resources, and help people fight back. We hope you’ll not only join us for the panels, but talk with us during the show about the issues you’re facing.”

All FSC panels take place on Thursday, January 6. 

Porn Under Attack (11AM)
A conversation with members of the FSC Legislative Committee to explain the ramifications of various current and proposed pieces of legislation impacting the adult industry, and how we’re fighting back.

PASS: The State of Health in the Industry (12PM)
PASS Executive Director Ian O'Brien and PASS Board Director Jamey Bell, LNP will discuss the state of health in the industry.

FSC Town Hall (1PM)
FSC Executive Director Michelle LeBlanc will moderate a panel of FSC Board and staff to answer your questions about current issues in the industry: legislation, STI testing, banking discrimination, and the role of FSC and PASS.

FSC Media Training: How to Talk to the Press About Sex Work (2PM)
Learn how and when to advocate for yourself and your community through the mainstream media, and how to protect yourself while doing so.