NETbilling, OrbitalPay, Cherry Pimps, Epoch, MPA3 and Gorilla Servers will host an afternoon of golf with a tournament set for noon on Feb. 9 as XBIZ LA attendees gear up for the conference. Shuttle service will be provided from the Sofitel Hotel starting at 8:15 AM.

Coinciding with XBIZ LA, the Cybersocket Web Awards honor the best GLBT websites, which compete in “Surfer Choice” and “Industry Choice” categories. The event will be on Jan. 9, 2012, at 9 p.m. at The Factory Nightclub in West Hollywood, Calif. For more information, visit www.cybersocketwebawards.com.

Pick up your registration badge for the XBIZ LA digital media conference. Registration booth hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

XBIZ Speed Networking provides industry attendees with the opportunity to catapult their business connections in a focused environment that opens doors and develops new deals. Participants are encouraged to sign up 30 minutes in advance. There is a limit of one representative per company, per session.

These days, adult site operators must fully leverage their digital media assets, including their existing content libraries and legacy offerings. Brad Gosse will present several unconventional methods for distributing free content as an advertising vehicle, using comparatively under-saturated distribution and marketing channels such as bit torrents, to cost effectively generate website traffic and advertising revenues.

Attendees will enjoy two days of networking luncheons at the award-winning restaurant, Simon LA, located inside the Sofitel Hotel, exclusively for XBIZ LA attendees. Ranked among the best Beverly Hills restaurants, Simon LA features culinary star Kerry Simon's seasoned American-influenced cuisine with a global flair in a luxurious setting complete with outdoor dining.

Learn about ASACP, its reporting hotline, the Restricted to Adults (RTA) website filtering label, and how to get involved with its mission by visiting the ASACP Information Desk located on XBIZ LA's main corridor both days of the show.

Join representatives from some of the biggest players in adult ad networks, including Ero-Advertising, AdXpansion, BrokerBabe, JuicyAds and Reporo, for an in-depth exploration of the latest opportunities and trends in acquiring a steady flow of profitable traffic to your website. Learn how to target ad placements to deliver maximum returns, while uncovering new traffic sources.

Offering a unique experience for attendees, Colin Rowntree will host a roundtable discussion of current issues highlighted by a big screen video splash based on the “Bill Maher Show,” parodying the new rules of working in adult today. Included in this session will be a candid discussion with attorney Marc Randazza about “John Doe” litigation; a talk with attorney Paul Cambria about domain names, trademark dilution and brand infringement; plus a chat with AWE’s Douglas Richter about the various ways that live chat is overtaking the paid market. Christopher O'Connell from Saguaro Digital will also discuss the ways that “Content Partner” affiliations for studios and programs address previous concerns regarding tube sites.

Join representatives from some of the industry's top payment processing companies, including Epoch, CCBill, NETbilling, RedPass/Zombaio, Signature Card Services, Sofort and Webbilling, for an insightful glimpse into the latest news from the banks, billers and card associations affecting your online business. From credit cards to alternative payment methods including direct debit and SMS; geo-targeting; regional pricing; and more, this session will reveal the preferred payment mechanisms available today and how to maximize their profitability.

Moderated by FSC Board Chair & adult industry attorney Jeffrey Douglas, this expert panel will consider the top legal issues that adult business operators can expect to contend with in 2012 — including patent trolls, emerging TLDs, copyright infringement and evolving OSHA regulations, among other timely topics. On hand to discuss these vital issues are some of adult industry’s top legal minds — including Paul Cambria, Jr., of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, LLP; Anthony J. Patek, of Helix IP; Gianni Servodidio of Jenner and Block; Gregory A. Piccionelli of Piccionelli & Sarno; and Gill Sperlein, of The Law Offices of Gill Sperlein.

Celebrate a decade of decadence at the industry's most extraordinary star-studded red carpet event of the year, the 2012 XBIZ Awards presented by MyFreeCams.com. Wicked Pictures contract star Jessica Drake and Digital Playground contract star Kayden Kross are set to host the industry's top awards event of the year at the legendary 'Barker Hangar'. For more info, click here.

Follow up your night to remember at the 2012 XBIZ Awards by rocking the night away at the official XBIZ Awards Fleshlight After Party, immediately following the awards show. Sponsored by Fleshlight, this official after party is only 10 minutes away from XBIZ Awards venue, at The Wilshire (www.wilshirerestaurant.com).

Pick up your registration badge for the XBIZ LA digital media conference. Registration booth hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mix & Meet participating companies will showcase their latest adult business products, services and solutions. The comfortable fast-paced atmosphere of Mix & Meet Market will give attendees the opportunity to connect with numerous industry-leading companies.

Attendees will enjoy two days of networking luncheons at the award-winning restaurant, Simon LA, located inside the Sofitel Hotel, exclusively for XBIZ LA attendees. Ranked among the best Beverly Hills restaurants, Simon LA features culinary star Kerry Simon's seasoned American-influenced cuisine with a global flair in a luxurious setting complete with outdoor dining.

Learn about ASACP, its reporting hotline, the Restricted to Adults (RTA) website filtering label, and how to get involved with its mission by visiting the ASACP Information Desk located on XBIZ LA's main corridor both days of the show.

XBIZ Speed Networking provides industry attendees with the opportunity to catapult their business connections in a focused environment that opens doors and develops new deals. Participants are encouraged to sign up 30 minutes in advance. There is a limit of one representative per company per session.

UCLA Law Professor Doug Lichtman, an expert on patent and copyright law, telecommunications regulation and general legal issues pertaining to technology firms and the Internet, will accompany one of the adult entertainment industry’s most influential executives, Pink Visual President Allison Vivas, for a hard-hitting look at the battle against unauthorized content distribution. Topics will include the importance of early intervention, using creativity and evolving strategies; such as digital fingerprinting combined with monitoring software and spiders to quickly track down and remove pirated content with legal tools such as California’s Unfair Business Practices statutes used to leverage judgments.

XBIZ LA 2012 will feature CCBill CEO Ron Cadwell in a candid, entertaining and informative interview with Wasteland CEO Colin Rowntree, who will engage the CCBill chief in a lively one-on-one session. The pair will discuss current market conditions and their impact on sales, with a focus on content and member retention, plus the VOD, live chat, dating and other market segments — as well as explore the concept of “scrubbing” and other issues affecting online payment processing.

This highly anticipated session features some of the industry’s top movers, shakers and visionaries as they explore today’s hot-button topics and predict how those factors will influence the industry over the coming year. You will not want to miss this timely and thought-provoking session, which will raise a few eyebrows while detailing the path to deviant dollars.

XBIZ LA reprises the latest sensation to hit the adult trade event circuit, with its exclusive 3-Minute Show-Offs session. This high-energy event gives each participating company just three minutes to highlight its top products and services before the time clock runs out. Evolving the “elevator pitch” to its highest level, this fast-paced session offers an entertaining and informative glimpse at the adult entertainment industry’s best B2B offers.

Leading live cam company Adult Webmaster Empire will host a reception for XBIZ LA attendees, offering intimate networking opportunities that will help adult business owners unleash the unique profit potential of XBIZ’s trendsetting industry events. The AWEmpire Reception is Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6-8 p.m. in the Stone Rose Lounge, located within the Sofitel Hotel.

Set for Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 8-10 p.m., this exclusive cocktail reception will bring together the industry elite for an intimate gathering where deals can be made away from the hectic pace and distractions common to “open” industry events. Hosted by Mike from Sex Entertain, admission to this private event is by invitation only.

Featuring drinks and one-on-one discussions with the industry’s top movers and shakers in a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere, this special event is set for Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9:30 p.m. in one of LA’s hottest nightclubs, The Beverly, located conveniently close to the Sofitel Hotel.

Relive one of XBIZ Summit 2011’s best bonding and networking events, by experiencing Hollywood and Los Angeles’ fascinating history from the unique perspective of a Double Decker bus. Enjoy the opportunity to view and photograph the city’s world-famous landmarks while making new contacts and reinforcing existing relationships.