The Adult Entertainment Expo takes place where events of its ilk should take place: Las Vegas, aka Xanadu for mouth breathers; where the cocktail waitresses are already conveniently dressed like sex objects. In the casino that surrounded the expo Hard Rock, natch , gamblers refused to look up from the slot machines they were vacantly poking at, not even to gawk at the scantily clad ladies go-go dancing right in front of them. Countless others, I'm sure, sat in the rooms above, watching TV on their vacations. Vegas, baby! Hundreds of superfluously absurd, "cutting edge" novelties littered the brightly lit expo floor: eerily emotionless Real Dolls modelled on porn stars, weed pipes designed to fit snugly on the edge of a dick so users can simultaneously smoke bowls and deliver blow jobs, Heeldos, "the First Strap-On Harness for Your Foot", vibrators that also charged your smartphone, brightly coloured exercise balls with veiny phalluses attached to them, plush bears designed to stimulate your nether regions with their terrifying looking tongue nubs.
Every industry in the world organizes events and conventions where people can meet and share their experiences. Naturally, the same goes for the entertainment industry — the fans simply love events where they can meet their favorite stars, get autographs and take pictures. Although porn is still a taboo subject, the adult industry still enjoys immense popularity. So much so that there are now porn events and conferences being hosted throughout the year. A porn conference is a gathering of people who discuss a certain adult topic with a specific purpose.
AEE is the largest pornography industry trade show in the United States. The AEE is a four-day show which mixes industry-only events with open hours for fans seeking autographs , photo opportunities, and memorabilia. The first two days are "Trade Only" with access limited to people in the adult industry , and the remainder of the show includes open hours for fans.