January 08, 2004
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Launches Today
LAS VEGAS - Today over 200 companies will welcome retailers, manufacturers,
distributors, buyers, press and fans on the opening day of the AVN Adult
Entertainment Expo (AEE).
Show organizers anticipate that this year they will have their largest
turnout ever with over 200 adult companies committed to the show that brings
businesses and fans together for fours days of exposure to the largest
comprehensive collection of adult talent, exhibitors and product.
"The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo not only highlights the economic strength
of the industry but also the strong connections that fans have to their
favorite adult stars and products," said Carrie Dieterich, spokesperson for
Home Entertainment Events (HEE), the company that presents the annual event.
Last year's AEE drew more than 8,000 industry professionals and more than
15,000 fans, establish new attendance records. Industry and fan attendance
continues to be a driving factor behind the success of the AVN Adult
Entertainment Expo.
New to the 2004 AEE is the addition of the B2B Marketplace and the Gay
Product Showcase. The B2B Marketplace is a "trade only" area of the exhibit
floor for companies that feature products such as point of sale systems,
carpeting, shelving, and other display-type merchandise.
The Gay Product Showcase is an area of the exhibit floor that will be
devoted to gay and lesbian-themed products. This special showcase is being
sponsored by Cybersocket, Paladin Video, and Specialty Publications.
Exhibits at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo will be open on Thursday,
January 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 9 from 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday,
January 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The show is open to only trade professionals until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday
and Friday and until noon on Saturday.