Important STIMULATE Save the Dates for 2026

January 7, 2026 | (Denver, Colorado) —As STIMULATE looks ahead to 2026, the organization is proud to announce a robust calendar of programming designed to support education, connection, and sustainable growth across the sexual wellness industry. Spanning virtual workshops, monthly educational experiences, and in-person flagship events in Nashville, this year-long lineup reflects STIMULATE’s continued commitment to empowering professionals with the tools, insights, and community needed to lead with confidence. From strategic business development to sexual wellbeing education, STIMULATE’s 2026 initiatives are intentionally crafted to meet the evolving needs of today’s industry leaders.

January 28, 2026 – STIMULATE+Workshop | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Standing Out on Meta Despite Challenges + Actionable Strategies for Success + More

Featured Speakers: The Retail Doctor, Bob Phibbs + Certified Meta Consultant + Sex Party Host, Dustin Rybka
Sponsors Include: Lifelong POS

February 3, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Selling with Confidence | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: The Psychology of Pleasure
Product Focus: Partner Play

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March 3, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Social Strategy | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Social That Sells

Product Focus: PeriMenopause + Menopause Care

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April 7, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Merchandising for Impact | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Visual Storytelling

Product Focus: Anal Play

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May 5, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Customer Loyalty + Retention | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: From First Purchase to Forever Customer
Product Focus: Home Sex Accessories

June 2, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Mid-Year Reset | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Refine, Refresh, Reignite
Product Focus: Unexpected Items

July 7, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Wellness in Business | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Avoiding Burnout
Product Focus: Self-Care Items

August 2, 2026 – STIMULATE’s Brick + Mortar Workshop | Location: Nashville, TN

Featured Experiences: 3.5 Hours of Actionable Learning + Swag
Takeaway: Workbook to be Presented to All Attendees

August 2, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Live from STIMULATE | Location: Virtual and In-Person Options

Featured Discussions: Insights + Innovations
Product Focus: Contraceptives + Fertility
Additional Perks: Available for STIMULATE +Insiders Onsite at STIMULATE

August 3 + 4, 2026 – STIMULATE Flagship Trade Show + Conference | Location: Nashville, TN

Vendors to Explore: 100+ Including 20 Emerging Brands
Sessions to Learn From: Over 30 From Industry Leaders
Networking Experiences: STIMULATE+Afterhours + More
Activations: More to Be Revealed Soon

August 3, 2026 – STIMULATE+Awards | Location: Woolworth Theater in Nashville, TN

Application for Award Submissions: Opens February 15, 2026
Application Closed for Submissions: May 15, 2026
Nominees Announced: June 3, 2026
Award Evening Details: More to Be Revealed Soon

August 5, 2026 – STIMULATE’s Independent Sellers + Home Party Operators Brunch + Workshop | Location: The White Limozeen | Nashville, TN

Featured Experiences: 4.5 Hours of Actionable Learning plus Brunch + Swag
Featured Vendors: Holiday Products, Wicked Sensual Care + More to Be Announced Soon

September 8, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | The Power of Partnerships | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Collaborations That Convert
Product Focus: Penis-Specific Items

October 6, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Marketing Magic | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Seasonal Strategy
Product Focus: Margin Drivers

November 3, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Maximizing Profitability | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: More Margin, Less Stress (Sales, Sales, Sales)
Product Focus: Holiday Gifting

December 1, 2026 – STIMULATE+Insider | Reflect + Celebrate | Location: Virtual

Featured Discussions: Celebrate, Evaluate, Elevate – Closing the Year with Intention
Product Focus: Innovation

For more insight on STIMULATE, visit StimulateTheShow.com. For questions or inquiries, please email stimulate@retailminded.com.

 

About STIMULATE

STIMULATE is a leading B2B event dedicated to elevating the sexual wellness, intimacy, and modern retail industries through education, community, innovation, and connection. Known for its inclusive environment and industry-forward programming, STIMULATE offers retailers, brands, and professionals meaningful opportunities to grow, learn, and lead. Returning to Nashville in August 2026, STIMULATE will feature more than 40 dynamic sessions, an exclusive ASK THE DOCTORS track, and over 100 exhibiting brands spanning men’s health, feminine care, pleasure products, and lifestyle innovation – plus an Emerging Brand experience. Designed for retailers, healthcare professionals, educators, and creators, STIMULATE continues to elevate the conversation around sexual wellness with a modern, inclusive, and evidence-informed approach. Learn more at StimulateTheShow.com.

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