Sex 2.0

If you haven't already heard about this event yet you should check it out at their site Sex 2.0. Back in January I had worked on getting a presenting sponsor for it as part of my work with Quid Pro Quo. I then realized that Sex 2.0 was being held on Mother's Day weekend and that I would not be able to attend because I would never not spend Mother's Day with my children.

It really killed me that I would miss Sex 2.0 because out of all the different events I have come across this is one that has interested me the most since I followed along on twitters last year when Amber Rhea held the first one down in Atlanta.

Lately I have been tossing around some ideas of possible ways I can still attend and right now I am thinking of going down to DC on Thursday or Friday and then leaving after it is over on Saturday night. I would love to be able to spend the full weekend there and catch up with so many of my friends but I know that isn't possible.

As much as I am dreading driving back from DC at the end of the day on Saturday the more I think about Sex 2.0 and the speakers the more I think it is worth the travel time for me to still attend. If you look at their list of speakers you will see what I mean.

Although Sex 2.0 isn't just an unconference for sex workers it does have many who attend and presentations that will address sex work and sex workers. My involvement in the NYC Sex Bloggers Calendar has given me the opportunity to be able to learn more and I think Sex 2.0 would be another place for me to continue to seek out more knowledge and understanding.

Many of my friends will be presenting at Sex 2.0 this year and that is another reason I want to attend as I would very much like to be able to hear them. My friend Elizabeth Wood I understand will be presenting with Ren on sex work and that alone is worth the trip for me because it is something that I know I will take away new insight from. I love the many conversations Elizabeth and I have on different issues but I also would like to see a different side of her that I don't get ever to see in our daily friendship.

I also want the chance to hear Audacia Ray speak. In case you don't know she is one of my idols. She amazes me more and more each day with the things she has accomplished and the more I get to know her the more I admire her for not only her knowledge and thoughts but her passion for what she believes in. I only wish I could take her class this summer at Rutgers.

Nikol Hasler will be the keynote speaker for Sex 2.0. I have yet to meet Nikol other than on twitter but her quick mind and sense of humor grabs me every time and I very much want to hear her keynote speech. I think she will set the perfect tone for everyone that day.

There are so many awesome people speaking that day that I can't even list them all and what I am looking forward to in their presentations. It will be a place I can catch up with people I know from around the country such as Mollena and Kimberlee Cline who I don't get to normally see in person.

Early bird registration is open until April 9th and the price of a ticket is only $30. When I think about what I will take away from that day at Sex 2.0 the price of $30 seems so very low. If you are within driving distance I would suggest you consider making a day trip to DC for this.

I have only about a week until early registration ends to make my plans and see if I can find someone to share a room with but as of today it looks like I will more than likely be attending this year.

Anyone else planning on attending?