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Full Program

• 19:00–21:00 – Optional: Pre-conference drinks @ Prik

10:00–12:00 – Registration & Walk-in @ Tobacco 

12:00–12:30 – Central Welcome & Opening @ Tobacco 

12:30–13:30 – Lunch @ Tobacco 

13:30–15:00SESSION 1Tobacco 

  • "What new ideas, events and approaches can keep saunas exciting and relevant for a new generation?" Industry Innovations & the Future of Gay Saunas — with Ahmed Hassan

15:00–15:15 – BREAK

15:15–16:15SESSION 2Tobacco 

  • 15:15 - 15:35 > Why community spaces still matter in the age of social media... Safe Spaces, Community & the Importance of Gay Businesses — with Henk de Vries from LGBTQ History Tour Amsterdam
  • 15:40 - 16:00 > The importance of pleasure — with Linda Duits
  • 16:00 - 16:15 > A word from our sponsor — with Frank from Dusedo

17:30–19:00 – Cocktails @ Free Willie You can keep your clothes on 😉

19:00–21:00 – Boat Trip & Dinner (Pickup/Drop-off @ Free Willie)

22:00–Late – Optional: Sauna & Club Night

↳ Queer Night @ NZ Sauna / Naked Night @ Club Church

10:00–12:00 – Tour of Sauna Nieuwezijds

12:30–13:30 – Lunch @ Tobacco 

13:30–15:00SESSION 3Tobacco 

  • A conversation about boundaries, communication and how to create safer, more respectful environments. Consent in Saunas and Dark Rooms — with Men As Well

15:00–15:15 – BREAK

15:15–17:00SESSION 4 + Closing @ Tobacco 

  • Probably the most important part of running any business: the staff. We give our team the floor to share their experiences, challenges and insights from behind the scenes. The Staff Speak — with The Main Characters Podcast Team

17:00–19:00 – Closing Drinks + Snacks @ Tobacco 

19:00–Late – Optional: Sauna Night – The Night is Young @ NZ Sauna

20:00–Late – Optional: Naked PoolFree Willie

22:00–Late – Optional: Blue Night @ Club Church

12:00–15:00 – Optional: Historic Gay Walking Tour through Amsterdam

(TBC – but highly recommended!)