We are building an exciting and diverse program for TES Fest 2025 and invite passionate educators to join us! We’re looking for presenters who:
- Bring diverse perspectives: We value presenters from a wide array of backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, relationship styles (including power exchange and BDSM), racial and cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and abilities.
- Demonstrate teaching excellence: We seek individuals with subject expertise, a proven teaching history, and the ability to engage participants in interactive learning experiences.
- Embrace inclusive education: We prioritize presenters with a reputation as positive, passionate, and inclusive educators within the community, with established consent practices.
- Are committed to growth: We value presenters who actively expanding their knowledge and genuinely enjoy teaching.
We encourage proposals for a wide range of topics, including:
- Foundational Kink Education: BDSM basics (scene etiquette, communication, risk profiles, safer sex, negotiations, consent, gender & sexuality diversity), Kink 101.
- Advanced and Edgy Play: Fire play, electrical play, medical play, sensation play, bondage & sensory deprivation.
- Relationship Dynamics: Relationships & dynamics, littles, middles, AB/DL, pet play.
- Community and Wellbeing: Peer advice and discussion circles, mental & physical health in kink, self-care and aftercare.
Our goal is to create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that reflects the rich diversity of our community.
If you think this describes you, please don’t hesitate to apply here!
This year’s presenters will be announced soon!
Check back here for the latest info!
If you have any questions, please email us at programming@tesfest.org