Svakom and Kaotik Labs Return to Light Up the 2027 XBIZ Awards

Eleanor Vance · 2026-10-22

The pleasure industry's biggest night just got a major boost. Svakom and its sister brand Kaotik Labs are coming back as presenting sponsors of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, Pleasure & Retail Edition. The event takes place at Avalon Hollywood on January 9. If you follow the adult retail and pleasure space, you already know this isn't a small deal. Sponsorships like this signal where the industry's energy is heading, and Svakom keeps planting its flag right at the center of it. ### Why This Sponsorship Matters Presenting sponsors don't just write a check. They put their name on the whole evening. That means Svakom and Kaotik Labs are tying their brand to one of the most visible nights in the pleasure and retail calendar. For a company that built its reputation on design-forward products, that visibility is worth a lot. It puts them in the same room as retailers, distributors, and media folks who shape what ends up on shelves across the United States. It also says something about consistency. Returning as a presenting sponsor suggests the partnership worked the first time around. Brands don't come back to events that don't deliver. ### What to Expect at Avalon Hollywood The Pleasure & Retail Edition focuses squarely on the business side of the industry. That means conversations about product trends, retail strategy, and the shifting tastes of adult consumers. Avalon Hollywood has long been a staple of the Los Angeles event scene, and it gives the awards a setting that feels a little more glamorous than a standard conference hall. Expect a crowd that mixes brand executives with boutique shop owners and online retailers. Here's the short version of what this night tends to cover: - Recognition for standout products and retail efforts - Networking between brands and the shops that sell their goods - A look at where consumer demand is moving next ### The Bigger Picture for Adult Retail Sponsorships like this one are a quiet signal of maturity. The pleasure industry has spent years professionalizing its image, and events like the XBIZ Awards push that forward. Svakom and Kaotik Labs clearly want to be seen as part of that shift. Kaotik Labs, the younger sister brand, gets a strong platform here too. Sharing the presenting spotlight gives it instant credibility with buyers who might not know it yet. As one industry observer put it recently, the brands that win the next few years will be the ones that show up consistently, not just when they have something to sell. ### Mark the Date January 9 is the date to circle. If you're in retail, distribution, or media and you want a read on where the pleasure market is heading in 2027, Avalon Hollywood is where that conversation starts. Keep an eye out for the full nominee list and ticket details as the date gets closer. If past years are any guide, this one will fill up fast.