The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) is an adult entertainment convention and

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held each January in

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and is sponsored by ''AVN'' magazine. AEE is the largest

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industry trade show in the United States. The 2007 AVN Expo had over 30,000 attendees, which included 355 exhibiting companies.

Description

The AEE is a four-day show, held each January in

, Nevada, which mixes industry-only events with open hours for fans seeking autographs, photo opportunities, and

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. The

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s are presented on the show's closing night.

History

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Until 2012, the AEE was usually held at the

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concurrently with the

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(CES). In 2012, the AEE was held at the Las Vegas

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on January 18–21, one week after the 2012 CES to help exhibitors minimize travel expenses and maximize networking opportunities. In 2013, the 15th annual AEE was again held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and the 2014 AEE was held January 15–18 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, as was the 2015 AEE.Hottest stars of the adult industry sizzle at the AVN Show 2015
, ''New York Daily News'' slideshow

Coverage

The 1998 AEE and associated 15th AVN Awards are the subject of

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's article "Neither Adult nor Entertainment", published in ''

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'', and later reprinted and extended as "Big Red Son", the first essay of his collection ''

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''. The 2003 AEE was filmed as part of the production of the 2004 film '' The Girl Next Door''.

References

External links

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''AVN'' - Adult Video News

AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Coverage 2004-2007
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Description

History

Coverage

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