BERLIN, Germany – SX Tech EU has announced the dates for the second edition of the SXMA (“Sex Marketing Awards”) 2026, described as a “global celebration recognizing the leaders, creators, and brands shaping the future of the pleasure and adult industry.” The deadline for nominations runs through March 10, according to the announcement. The awards show is set for June 26 in Berlin, Germany.
The announcement explained that the event “brings together innovators setting new standards in storytelling, product design, community engagement, and cultural impact; and honors excellence across 12 key categories, including Best Social Media Campaign, Best Creator Platform Collaboration, Best Design, Best Growth Marketing Tool, Best Community Engagement Product, and more.”
The SXMA “highlight ideas and forward-thinking brands that are reshaping how pleasure, sex, and intimacy are marketed and communicated through campaigns, products, and design ideas,” the announcement added.
“We can’t wait to see which new trends and voices will emerge through this year’s voting,” said Ola Miedzysnka, founder of Sx Tech Europe, the organizer of SXMA. “We invite creators, brands, agencies, and community leaders to submit their work and help decide who truly deserves to be in the spotlight.”
SXMA noted the deadline for nominations for this year’s edition of the awards show has been extended to March 10, a move that gives “all industry leaders and fans more time to select and nominate their favorite brands and projects.” You can enter your nominations here. Voting begins April 1 and will continue though April 20, according to the announcement.
“This year, we are highly anticipating a shift toward more authentic, human-led marketing and PR after a challenging 2025,” said Kathryn Byberg, founder of Little Leaf Agency, the official PR partner of the SXMA Gala Awards 2026. “The SXMA Gala Awards are an exciting opportunity to connect with leaders in the space, as well as with creators who are paving the way in this new technological era. SXTech’s events are always forward-thinking, and it’s a real honor for Little Leaf to be part of it.”
SX Tech EU said the SXMA Awards form part of the organization’s “wider mission to elevate the global adult and pleasure ecosystem and to contribute to a more modern, open, and socially responsible sex culture.”
“The SXMA Awards Gala on 26 June 2026 will conclude with an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration,” SX Tech EU added.
For more information on the SXMA Awards, including venue information and sponsorship opportunities, go to sxma.sxtech.eu.
