| 11:30 am - 5:30 pm | DomCon Registration Desk Open | Foyer 2nd Floor |
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to receive their badge and gain entrance—no exceptions. Please have your identification ready to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. |
| 12:00 - 6:00 pm | Industry Only Seminar Series | Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The Industry Only Seminar Series is a curated program of educational sessions designed exclusively for professionals in the kink, BDSM, and adult entertainment industries. These seminars provide a space for in-depth learning, peer exchange, and professional development on topics ranging from business practices and branding to consent culture and evolving industry standards. |
| 8:00 pm | The Early Bird Social | Hard Rock Cafe 125 Bourbon St New Orleans, LA |
Kick off the weekend with a relaxed gathering for early arrivals to mix, mingle, and ease into the festivities. Discounts on food and drinks with DomCon Badge. |
| 11:30 am - 5:30 pm | DomCon Registration Desk Open | Foyer 2nd Floor |
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to receive their badge and gain entrance—no exceptions. Please have your identification ready to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. |
| 12:00 - 6:00 pm | Industry Only Seminar Series | Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The Industry Only Seminar Series is a curated program of educational sessions designed exclusively for professionals in the kink, BDSM, and adult entertainment industries. These seminars provide a space for in-depth learning, peer exchange, and professional development on topics ranging from business practices and branding to consent culture and evolving industry standards. |
| 12:00 am - 6:00 pm | Vendor Load-in and Set-up | Vendor Hall 2nd Floor |
Vendors are required to arrive during the designated-in window to ensure a smooth and organized setup process. |
| 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
The Red Carpet Social |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Step into the spotlight at the official launch of DomCon. This evening invites attendees to make a grand entrance, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new ones while enjoying a stylish kickoff to the weekend’s events. Walk the red carpet, pose for photos, and toast to a celebration of community and visibility. Appetizers & Cash Bar |
| 9:00 -11:00 pm | DomCon Opening Ceremonies | Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The opening ceremonies will kick off the event with a welcome address and an award presentation, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements of members of the community. Expect a lively atmosphere featuring performances. This is a ticketed event. |
| 11:00 pm | The After Hours Social | Fétiche NOLA 817 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA |
Join us for an unforgettable night at Fétiche, New Orleans’ hottest late-night destination. Nestled just steps from Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, Fétiche is a seductive, fetish-themed cocktail bar where the atmosphere is as bold as the drinks. Explore three uniquely themed rooms designed to awaken your senses, and discover curated photo-ready spaces perfect for capturing your wild side. |
| 10:30 am - 6:30 pm | DomCon Registration Desk Open | Foyer 2nd Floor |
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to receive their badge and gain entrance—no exceptions. Please have your identification ready to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. |
| 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Exhibitor Hall Open | Vendor Hall 2nd Floor |
Enjoy a day of shopping, presentations, workshops, and stage performances. Visit our diverse vendors and enjoy engaging experiences throughout the day. |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm |
The ProDom(me) Social |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
Join your fellow professional Dom(mes) for a social gathering designed to foster meaningful connections, share experiences, and build community within the industry. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | The sub/Switch Social Hosted by Miss Blu |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The Sub/Switch Social provides a relaxed and inclusive space for submissives and switches to connect, share experiences, and build community. Whether you're new to the lifestyle or well-versed in power exchange, this gathering fosters open dialogue, mutual support, and meaningful connections. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | The Newbie Social Hosted by Master Cat & The Kink Collective |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
New to DomCon? Join us for a special meet-and-greet designed just for first-time attendees. This casual gathering is the perfect way to get acquainted with fellow newcomers, ask questions, and start building connections in a friendly and supportive environment. |
| 7:00 pm | DomCon Second Line Parade Sponsored by Mistress Mia Darque & House of Darque |
Front of the Hotel Entrance No Later than 6:45 pm |
The DomCon Second Line Parade is an excitingly, unique event in the BDSM, leather, fetish lifestyle and professional worldwide community, occurring only at our New Orleans convention. We come together to honor our community’s departed and to celebrate life in our community by parading the streets of the French Quarter dressed in fetish wear, accompanied by a full police escort that clears the streets for us, a Grand Marshall who paces and directs us, a 7-piece jazz brass band, our DomCon parade banner bearers, poster-portrait-carrying-mourners, and our fabulous DomCon Parade Queen. |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | The Connection Lab Hosted by Master Cat & The Kink Collective |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Skip the small talk and dive into meaningful connection with The Connection Lab - a structured yet playful social experience designed to spark authentic interactions. Through rapid rotations with different partners using curated question lists, you'll engage in surprisingly deep conversations that blend vulnerability, humor and genuine discovery. |
| 8:00 - 9:00 pm | The Vendor and Volunteer Social Hosted by Mistress Cyan |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
An exclusive gathering for vendors and volunteers to connect, unwind, and build camaraderie. This social event offers a chance to share experiences, network, and form new friendships in a relaxed and appreciative atmosphere. |
| 9:00 pm - 2:00 am | DomCon Friday Night Play Party Sponsored by Seattle Fetish Ball |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Enjoy an immersive evening of BDSM play in a safe, consensual, and welcoming environment. The night offers opportunities for exploration, connection, and expression across a range of kink dynamics and scenes. This is a ticketed event. |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Recovery in the Lifestyle Meeting Hosted by Mistress Melissa Sir |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The Recovery in the Lifestyle Meeting provides a confidential and welcoming space for individuals navigating recovery while active in the kink and BDSM communities. This peer-led gathering offers support, shared experiences, and open dialogue for those seeking balance between personal wellness and lifestyle participation. |
| 10:30 am - 6:30 pm | DomCon Registration Desk Open | Foyer 2nd Floor |
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to receive their badge and gain entrance—no exceptions. Please have your identification ready to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. |
| 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Exhibitor Hall Open | Vendor Hall 2nd Floor |
Enjoy a day of shopping, presentations, workshops, and stage performances. Visit our diverse vendors and enjoy engaging experiences throughout the day. |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | The POC (People of Color) Social Sponsored by SouthEast LeatherFest & Hosted by Ms. SouthEast LeatherFest 2025 (Amethyst) |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The People of Color Social offers a dedicated space for attendees to connect, share experiences, and build community in an inclusive and affirming environment. This gathering is designed to celebrate the diversity within the BIPOC kink community and foster meaningful dialogue, support, and solidarity. |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm | DomCon Pet Play Awards Sponsored & Hosted by Mistress Leanne |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The DomCon Pet Play Awards honor creativity, dedication, and performance within the vibrant world of pet play. This ceremony celebrates the diversity, talent, and joy of pets and handlers alike in a fun, affirming environment. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 pm | The Gender Expansive Social Hosted by Reverinda Gayer |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The Gender Expansive Social is a welcoming space for individuals across the spectrum of gender identities to connect, share, and build community. This gathering celebrates gender diversity and provides an affirming environment for authentic expression, mutual support, and meaningful conversation. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | The Male Dom Social Hosted by Master Joshua |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The Male Dom Social provides an opportunity for male-identifying Dominants to connect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue within a supportive and respectful environment. This gathering fosters community-building, mentorship, and camaraderie among peers in the lifestyle. |
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm |
DomCon Mistresses Photo |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Join us for the iconic Mistresses Photo—an empowering moment that brings together Professional and Lifestyle Mistresses in a show of unity and pride. Dress to impress in your finest Dominant attire and be part of this powerful visual tradition that captures the elegance, authority, and diversity of the Domme community. (Please arrive by 4:45. The photo will be taken promptly at 5:00 in order to accomodate the class that will begin at 5:30 in the ballroom.) |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | The Connection Lab Hosted by Master Cat & The Kink Collective |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Skip the small talk and dive into meaningful connection with The Connection Lab - a structured yet playful social experience designed to spark authentic interactions. Through rapid rotations with different partners using curated question lists, you'll engage in surprisingly deep conversations that blend vulnerability, humor and genuine discovery. |
| 9:00 pm - 2:00 am | DomCon Play Party Sponsored by Seattle Fetish Ball |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The Fetish Ball blends the theatrical flair of a fetish ball with the interactive elements of a BDSM play party. It provides attendees with the opportunity to engage in consensual BDSM activities and enjoy performances. This is a ticketed event. |
| 10:00 - 11:00 am | Recovery in the Lifestyle Meeting Hosted by Mistress Melissa Sir |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The Recovery in the Lifestyle Meeting provides a confidential and welcoming space for individuals navigating recovery while active in the kink and BDSM communities. This peer-led gathering offers support, shared experiences, and open dialogue for those seeking balance between personal wellness and lifestyle participation. |
| 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | DomCon Registration Desk Open | Foyer 2nd Floor |
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to receive their badge and gain entrance—no exceptions. Please have your identification ready to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. |
| 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Exhibitor Hall Open | Vendor Hall 2nd Floor |
Enjoy a day of shopping, presentations, workshops, and stage performances. Visit our diverse vendors and enjoy engaging experiences throughout the day. |
| 12:30 - 1:00 pm | DomCon Pageant Sponsored & Hosted by Reverinda Gayer |
Vendor Hall (Main Stage) 2nd Floor |
Calling all drag kings and queens, gender-bending royals, leatherfolk, latex lovers, littles, animal personas, dominants, submissives, and anyone ready to shine—this is your moment! Step into the spotlight and strut your stuff for a chance to be crowned the winner of the DomCon 2025 Pageant. Participants will be judged on three fabulous categories: The Walk, Q&A, and Talent. Whether you captivate with style, wit, or skill, bring your boldest self and show the community what makes you a star. |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | The FemDom Social Hosted by Genesis |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The FemDomme Social is a dedicated gathering for female-identifying Dominants to connect, share experiences, and foster community within a supportive and empowering space. This event offers an opportunity to network with peers, exchange ideas, and celebrate the diverse expressions of female dominance in a relaxed and affirming environment. |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
DomCon Mistresses Tea |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
The Mistresses Tea is a relaxed and informal gathering exclusively for women in the Dominant role—both Professional and Lifestyle. Join us for a casual afternoon of tea, conversation, and camaraderie in a welcoming space where power, presence, and sisterhood are celebrated. |
| 6:30 - 8:00 pm | The VIP Social Sponsored by Hustler of Hollywood & Hosted by Mistress Mia Darque |
Hospitality Suite 4th Floor |
The VIP Social is a gathering designed for guests to network with fellow VIPs in a relaxed atmosphere. |
| 8:00 pm - 12:00 am | After Show Party Sponsored by Seattle Fetish Ball |
Ballroom D 2nd Floor |
Join us for one final evening of connection, celebration, and exploration as we close out the weekend with a night of play and socializing. Whether you're winding down with friends or indulging in one last scene, this relaxed yet vibrant gathering offers the perfect opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and savor the energy of the community before we part ways. Appetizers & Cash Bar |