Immerse Yourself in Two Days of High-Impact Learning, Connection and Career Growth!
The Intimacy Professional Summit is back, and we’re going VIRTUAL this year!
Join hundreds of working professionals and industry leaders for two days of workshops, networking, and career-changing insights that move your work (and the industry) forward.
May 2-3, 2026 | Virtually
Advance Your Practice. Expand Your Network. Amplify Your Impact.
Being an intimacy professional can feel isolating.
You’re juggling projects, trying to stay up to date on best practices, and growing your career in an industry that’s still figuring itself out.
You love the work, but long to be in rooms with others who get it.
Because even with all your passion and training, growth can’t happen in a vacuum.
Does this sound like you?
- Wishing you had a stronger support system or mentorship to help you gain traction in this industry
- Struggling to stay in contact with people you’ve met at intimacy or advocacy workshops
- Wanting to expand your skills, but stalling because you don’t know how to find opportunities.Â
- Taking small gigs because they’re safe, but never leveling up because you can't practice your skills in real time.
And if you're nodding your head, that's probably because you’re missing the kind of strong supportive network you need to create real change for yourself and for others.Â
When you have lasting connections with others who share your values, you can take a quantum leap in professional and personal growth!
The fastest way to level up your career? Be where the industry’s most impactful conversations are happening.
If you’re brand new to intimacy work...
...imagine learning powerful skills you can use right away to help keep yourself and others safe from the harmful industry norms.
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If you’re already on your intimacy journey...
... Imagine connecting with passionate professionals from around the world and working together to level up your skills and lead the industry to its next evolution.
What if you were able to:
- Build lasting relationships with your peers and mentors that you can rely on to help you show up as the best Intimacy Professional that you can be!
- Text your intimacy network during a five minute break for a rehearsal to get support on what your next step should be on a challenging project
- Know the most up to date industry standards and protocols for your next project
- Confidently book higher level gigs because you’ve stepped up your skills and are ready to collaborate in a deeper way.
Meet IDC!
Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC) is the leading and largest organization training and certifying intimacy professionals worldwide. As leaders in this industry, our team has been on the front-lines of establishing intimacy work as the fastest-growing career in entertainment.Â
Our students have gone on to work and create impact at every level of the industry including HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and on Broadway!Â
We pride ourselves in creating supportive communities, where aspiring intimacy professionals can learn essential skills and build stable careers for themselves while also making a difference in the lives of others!Â
We're back at it - hosting the ultimate event to help you get connected within the intimacy profession!
What Is the Intimacy Professional Summit?
It's more than an event.
It’s a gathering of boundary-pushers, bridge-builders, and changemakers.
Over two transformative days, you’ll take part in live workshops, panels, and discussions at the heart of this evolving field. Build new skills, exchange ideas, and connect with peers and leaders, all from wherever you are!
Why a Virtual Summit?
This year, we’re going virtual—making it easier than ever for intimacy professionals worldwide to connect, learn, and grow together!
We’ve chosen this format to increase accessibility and global reach.
But don't worry, if you loved the in-person Summit last year, our plan is to continue alternating between virtual and in-person events each year to stay connected in every way possible!
What Happens at the Summit?
From practical skill-building to deep, necessary conversations, our Summit brings together the full spectrum of what it means to do this work with care, vision, and courage.
- Workshops with leading intimacy coordinators and industry experts
- Panels exploring consent and power dynamics in our field
- Strategic conversations about building sustainable careers
- Networking designed to foster real relationships—not just industry chatter
Explore new strategies, gain practical tools, and connect with the community that’s leading the charge for safer, more dynamic storytelling.
Check out some of our past presenters:
Robert O'Hara
Fireside Chat with Tony Award Nominated Director of Slave Play
Talya Klein
The Balanced Badass: Approaching Confrontations
Luis Cortes
Consent and Improv Comedy
Maybe Burke
Gender and Belonging on Stage and Screen
Connect in Real Time with Spatial Chat!
Zoom Fatigue... a thing of the past!Â
We’re bringing the community together on SpatialChat, an interactive virtual space that lets you move naturally between conversations and connect just like you would in person.
Explore the exhibitor hall, join networking lounges, and drop by a virtual happy hour, all inside this incredible new platform!
Get These Bonuses When You Register!
Year-Long Event Replays
Everyone who registers for the Summit will get access to recorded workshops, panels, and lectures for an entire year!
This is part of our efforts to increase accessibility. This includes access to live session recordings as well as unique pre-recorded sessions that will be available to watch and re-watch for a full year!Â
Virtual Networking Before the Event
Nervous about not knowing anyone at the Summit? Don't be! We've got your back.Â
Before the Summit, IDC will be hosting TWO virtual networking events to help you get connected before ever setting foot at the Summit.Â
We're committed to helping you build the network you need to succeed in this industry!
Early Bird Pricing is Available!
Join us for this two-day virtual experience on May 2-3, 2026!
Book early to save. Early Bird Pricing ends on January 12th!
Early Bird - Summit Registration
$347Â $297
Here's What You Get:
- All Live Online Workshops
Participate in interactive workshops led by industry experts in real time.
- Pre-Recorded Workshops
Watch sessions on-demand from industry leaders on your own schedule.
- On-Demand Recordings
Access a comprehensive database of recorded live sessions and pre-recorded workshops, available to watch at your convenience for one year!
- Virtual Networking Opportunities
Connect with other global attendees through dedicated online networking using Spacial Chat!
- Exhibitor Hall
Chat with vendors, and industry organizations to level up your career, build your kit, and more!
*Early Bird Pricing ends on January 12, 2026!
GET YOUR TICKETS! >>Last Year Was Just the Beginning...
Our first Summit showed us what’s possible when this community connects. This year, we’re going even further!
Help Shape the 2026Â Summit!
Speaker Proposal Submissions are OPEN!
We’re in the process of building the schedule for this year’s Virtual Intimacy Professional Summit, and we want your voice to be a part of it!
If you have ideas, research, or practices to share, apply to present and help shape the conversations moving our field forward.
Presenters receive:
- Free Summit registration
- VIP tech support
- Industry visibility
Applications are open now! Submit your proposal and help shape the future of this work. All submissions are due on December 8th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Learn More and Become a Speaker!Who Should Attend the Summit?
The Intimacy Professional Summit is more than just an event; it’s a movement to raise the standards of intimacy work in entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, the Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of intimacy coordination.
New to Intimacy Work in Entertainment?Â
NOT A PROBLEM
Beginners at the summit will have the opportunity to learn powerful skills that you can implement immediately into your current role within the industry to protect yourself and others from the toxic industry norms that underpin so much of the harm we’ve witnessed in the industry.
Learning from our industry experts at the summit will help you avoid painful mistakes on your road to becoming an Intimacy Professional.
Experienced Intimacy Professional?
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED
With our advanced workshops, you will walk away from the Summit with more confidence in your process, less conflict in your projects, and a higher likelihood of getting repeat gigs.Â
You will leave the Summit more empowered to create industry change than ever before.Â
Get Featured at the Summit!
Become an Exhibitor
This year we're utilizing Spacial Chat to have a dynamic and interactive virtual exhibitor hall!
Showcase your brand, products, or organization to intimacy professionals from around the world.
All Exhibitors receive one (1) free registration to the Summit and discounts for other organizational attendees!
Contact us for more information!
Become a Sponsor
Partner with us to support the future of the intimacy industry!
As a Summit sponsor, your organization gains visibility, connection, and the chance to engage directly with the professionals shaping this field.
Position your organization as a leader in supporting ethical, sustainable growth across entertainment.
Contact us for more information!