STIMULATE, North America’s only B2B sexual wellness trade show, conference and community, is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for emerging brands to exhibit at its highly anticipated 2026 event in Nashville. Scheduled for August 3+4, 2026, in the heart of Music City, STIMULATE will bring together forward-thinking founders, retail decision makers, medical leaders and more for an immersive, multi-sensory experience supporting the business of sexual health and wellness.
Building on the momentum of 2025, STIMULATE will return their Emerging Brand Experience – which is also supported by an Emerging Mentor Experience exclusive to those exhibiting brands. Among the mentors these emerging brands can look forward to will include a decision maker from CVS, an adult novelty store decision maker and more.
STIMULATE has done an exceptional job at forging a new path for our industry and for running an inspirational show. As I stood there exhibiting my emerging brand, I felt just as important as the biggest brands in the room,” shared Frank Lawrence, Founder of Vibrating Tarot and a 2025 Emerging Brand exhibitor. Together with brands that included Julie, Pleasure Pods, Nyssa, Lubify and Huge Wick Candles, Vibrating Tarot was represented in a dedicated spot at STIMULATE that gave them a featured spotlight as part of the collective STIMULATE experience.
STIMULATE is calling on emerging brands that are bold, boundary-pushing, and ready to connect with a highly engaged audience of buyers, sex educators, medical leaders and industry professionals. This is more than a trade show for these companies, but also a launchpad for visibility, community, and meaningful collaboration.
I created STIMULATE to be a platform for discovery and connectivity,” shares Nicole Hoffman, Founder of STIMULATE. “The 2026 edition in Nashville will be our most dynamic yet, and we’re looking for fresh voices and rising brands to help shape the future of the sexual wellness community at large.”
As an emerging brand, vendors can look forward to:
• High-impact visibility in front of top industry decision-makers
• Opportunities for media exposure and strategic partnerships
• A curated, design-forward exhibition environment that brings spotlight and applause to being new
• Access to education, networking, and immersive programming – including social experiences
• Community-building with fellow trailblazing brands and established leaders alike
Applications are open to brands across multiple categories, with the link to apply for consideration here. Please note, only brands who have never exhibited at another trade show will be considered. Space is limited, and curation is competitive. Be sure to secure your chance to join STIMULATE now. Spots are limited to 20 total emerging brands.
