Polyamory Conference
Schedule Outline
Philadelphia, PA
This is the tentative schedule and is subject to change*
Workshop List Presenters List
Friday- February 7
2:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Registration and Check-in
This is the perfect time to come pick up your Conference Package/schedule and get yourselves all checked in. We advise all people to get checked in first, then head out to grab some dinner before the evening's events.
3:00-4:00 pm Newcomers-Orientation Circle
Is this your first polyamory or Loving More event? Is polyamory new to you and do you have questions. We know coming to an event like Poly Living for the first time can be overwhelming. This welcome meeting is a great place to learn about the weekend, ask questions and to meet others. (Location TBA at registration table)
5:00pm to 7:00pm
We recommend getting dinner early at one of the nearby restaurants so you don't miss out on the evenings festivities.
Special optional presentation - Welcoming the Sabbath/Entering Sacred Space (and Veggie Pot Luck)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Welcome, Keynote and Reception
The Opening Session inludes a fabulous Keynote, a chance to meet the presenters, get important conference information followed by a relaxing reception and a chance enjoy entertainment and mingle with other attendees and the presenters.
Keynote Address
Polyamory is Here to Stay! Why I’m Excited and Why You Should Be, Too.
Anita Wagner Illig
Saturday - February 8
There are four workshops sessions Saturday each with a minimum of three workshops to choose from and two on Sunday. With so many wonderful choices, the biggest challenge is deciding which workshop to attend!
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Session 1
Polyamory and Christianity: It’s Not an Either/Or
Rev Bev
Negotiating Boundaries and Polyamorous Relationship Agreements
Robyn Trask and Jesus Garcia
Building a Sex-Positive Culture
Michael Rios & Sarah Taub
Attendee Open Forum
10:45 AM- 12:15 PM - Session 2
OKHacking: Online Dating Tips & Tricks
Wesley Fenza
Polyamorous Families and Children
Dr Elisabeth Sheff
Making Relationships “Work” with Play
Ben Silver
Attendee Open Forum
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM - Break for Lunch 
(check registration table for list of nearby restaurants)
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Session 3
Free Love, Polyamory, Equality and Women’s Movement
Robyn Trask
BDSM and Polyamory
Raven Kaldera and Joshua Tenpenny
Finding the Sweet Spot
Michael Rios & Sarah Taub
Attendee Open Forum
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Session 4
Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! – How to Talk It Over in Poly Relationships.
Jim Fleckenstein and Carol Morotti-Meeker, MS, MLSP
Sexual Orientation and Polyamory
Ben Silver
Burlesque and Body Image – Find Your Inner Vaudeville Hottie!
Gina Martinelli
Attendee Open Forum
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Saturday Evening Extras
Saturday night is all up to you. Go out to dinner, form a party, hang out in the Poly Lounge or attend one of the fun evening offerings. Some offerings have a small fee.
Polyamorous Sacred Sex Puja
Julio Cortes and Robyn Trask
($20/pp)
Movie – Title TBA
Sunday - February 9
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Session 5
Legal Recognition of Multi-Partner Relationships – Good? Bad? Should we fight for it?
Jim Fleckenstein
Nineteen Years and Counting: Reflections on a long-term open triad.
Valerie White
Relationship as a Dojo
LeeAnn Mallorie
Attendee Open Forum
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Session 6
Weapons to Win the Battle Against Jealousy – A Hands-On Exploration of Kathy Labriola’s Jealousy Workbook
Anita Wagner Illig
This is Your Brain on Love: the neuroscience of NRE and attachment
Virginia Brown
Your Life as a Movie
Julio Cortes Lisa Sandhusen
Attendee Open Forum
12:30 AM – 1:15 PM - Closing Circle
*Workshops and presenters subject to change. The schedule is listed just to be a general guideline and presentations can and often do get moved around last minute.
