KinkFest Presenter Application

The Portland Leather Alliance is actively seeking presenters for KinkFest 2026, the Pacific Northwest's premier BDSM event. By submitting an application, you agree to the following code of conduct:

KinkFest Presenter Agreement

I treat everyone in a respectful manner and make them feel welcome.

I conduct myself in a professional manner:

1. I represent myself honestly in my application. I provide complete and accurate information about my experience, qualifications, and references. If selected to teach, I will maintain communication with the KinkFest Education Team. When requested, I will promptly provide information on any supplies, materials, and equipment I need to teach my workshop successfully.
2. I will arrive at least 15 minutes prior to my worshop's scheduled start time.

I teach within my area of expertise:

1. I only teach material I thoroughly understand and am capable of teaching correctly.
2. If I teach techniques that are contrary to commonly accepted best practices, I clearly communicate that and explain my reasons for doing so.
3. If I teach high-risk techniques or activities, I clearly communicate the risks involved.

When teaching any topic in the domain of a particular profession, I explicitly tell my students whether:

1. I have relevant professional qualifications, or
2. I have reviewed the material I am teaching with a qualified professional, or
3. I am teaching my own opinion.

I respect each venue's policies, including the Expo Center's policies on fire hazards, biohazards, and live animals. I will inform the KinkFest Education Team prior to the event of any planned demo that has the potential to violate these policies.

I maintain professional boundaries during workshops:

1. I maintain a professional demeanor during my workshop.
2. I use fellow presenters or existing play partners for demos and will not select any demo volunteers during my workshop. I will provide the KinkFest Education Team with the name of my demo partner prior to the event and my demo partner will sign a negotiation form before my workshop begins.
3. I do not cruise or engage in recreational play during my workshop with any attendee with whom I do not have an existing relationship.
4. I clearly communicate the relationship agreements I have with my partners in my workshop so as to provide context for my behavior.

I consistently practice excellent consent in private and in public:

1. I practice and model excellent consent during my workshops.
2. I am conscious of the possible power differential my position as an presenter may create with attendees.
3. I will inform the KinkFest Education Team if I have been involved in any consent incidents, injuries, or accountability processes in the past two years, or if I become involved in any after submitting my application. I understand that failure to do so may revoke any offer I have received to teach at KinkFest.

In the interest of non-competition, we ask that you not present workshops in the Portland area during our event, or within two weeks prior to the event, without obtaining the agreement of the KinkFest Education Team in advance. We understand you may wish to optimize your visit or that you may be locally involved in our community and are open to working with you in these situations.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 policy for KinkFest 2026 is being finalized. Once released, we will update the website. If you do not agree with these requirements, you will be given a grace period of 30 days to rescind your application and elect not to attend the event.

Additional Resources

Kink Education Code of Conduct (KECC) for Presenters.