The Edge of Excellence
KPSA Virtual Summit 2026
About the Summit
From EDGE to EMBODMINENT: Reclaiming Pleasure
We named the edge. Now we come back to the body.
The KPSA Summit returns with a deeper focus on what it means to live this work, not just talk about it. From Edge to Embodiment is about reconnecting to the body as a site of truth, power, and possibility. It is about reclaiming pleasure as something intentional, practiced, and for many, something that has been interrupted, denied, or taken.
Not all bodies move through the world the same way. Access to pleasure is shaped by identity, ability, size, neurotype, age, culture, and lived experience. Some bodies are affirmed. Others are questioned, ignored, or excluded. If we are serious about embodiment, we have to be honest about that.
This summit creates space to explore how people reconnect to sensation, navigate disconnection, and build a relationship with their body on their own terms. We look at how power shows up in the body, how pleasure can be reclaimed, and what it takes to sustain both in real life.
Through keynotes, panels, workshops, and community-centered conversations, we move beyond theory and into practice.
What to Expect
Grounding keynotes and vision talks
Honest panels and real conversation
Interactive breakout rooms by topic
Fireside chats, reflection, and restoration
Opportunities for connection, clarity, and collaboration
October 24-25
Summit Schedule Overview
Day One: Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00pm Central Standard Time
(11 am - 3 pm EST; 8 am - 12 pm PST; 9 am - 1 pm MST)
Returning to the Body
Day One invites us to slow down and reconnect with the body as a source of information, pleasure, power, and possibility. We explore how embodiment is shaped by our bodies, identities, experiences, and the ways we move through the world. Together, we consider what it means to listen to the body, recognize its wisdom, and create greater access to pleasure across differences in size, ability, neurotype, age, and lived experience.
Welcome + Grounding
Keynote: From Edge to Embodiment: Reclaiming Pleasure, Reclaiming Power
Panel: Whose Body Gets to Feel good?
Workshop: The Body as Information
Fireside Chat: When Pleasure Feels Out of Reach
Collective Reflection + Closing
Day two: Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Central Standard Time
(11 am - 3 pm EST; 8 am - 12 pm PST; 9 am - 1 pm MST)
Living the Work
Day Two moves from awareness into action, exploring how embodiment, pleasure, and power become part of our everyday practices and professional lives. We consider what it takes to sustain this work, adapt to changing needs, and stay connected to ourselves while holding space for others. Through conversation, shared learning, and opportunities for connection, participants are invited to bring the work into practice in ways that are meaningful, sustainable, and responsive to the bodies and communities they serve.
Morning Grounding
Solo Talk/Workshop: Pain as Pleasure
Panel: Holding Power in The Body
"Special Interests" Breakout Rooms
Keynote: Embodiment as Responsibility
Closing Ritual: The Work Lives HERE
PRESENTERS PAGE COMING SOON!
Who It’s For?
Clinicians
Pro kink practitioners
Educators
Somatic workers
Body-based healers
Advocates
Students
Anyone aligned with the mission of ethical, embodied, kink-affirming care
Register for the 2026 KPSA Summit
Early Bird Registration is NOW Open!
August 15 through September 15
All KPSA Members will have access to a personalized discount code for the summit.
General Early Bird Price
$127
Equity Early Bird Price
$97
Student Early Bird Price
$75
Testimonials from KPSA Summit 2025!
Why KPSA?
The Kink Professional Standards Alliance (KPSA) is a certifying and educational body focused on building standards, creating community, and uplifting embodied scholarship in kink-based care. We are the home for those doing this work with intention and integrity. Learn more about our work in certification, research, training, and community building throughout the event.
Tech & Platform Info
This summit will be hosted live via Zoom. You’ll receive access links and tech instructions 48 hours before the event begins. Please double-check your email address during registration to ensure you receive all communication.
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Will CEUs be available?
YES! KPSA is now an approved ACEP of NBCC! We are currenlty tabulating the total number of hours we can offer for this event. So stay tuned for that! In celebration we will NOT be charging extra for CEUs!
Will replays be available?
Yes. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants for a limited time after the event.
Is this summit only for certified professionals?
No. This space is open to anyone invested in ethical, kink-informed care, including students, somatic workers, body-based healers, and community educators.
Are the sessions live or pre-recorded?
All sessions are live and interactive. There will be no pre-recorded presentations.
Will there be breakout rooms?
Yes. On Day 2, participants can choose from five themed breakout rooms hosted by trained facilitators.
Is there a refund policy?
Because this is a self-funded event and access to replays is included, all ticket sales are final. However, if you’re unable to attend live, you’ll still receive full access to the recordings and attendee workbook.
Are scholarships or payment plans available?
We’re working to offer a limited number of need-based discounts. Details will be posted soon. If cost is a barrier, don’t hesitate to reach out.
I would like to present at the summit, what do I need to do?
We think that is AMAZING and would love to hear from you! Please email us at
[email protected] with subject line "Potential Summit Presenter"
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
This is the beginning of something bigger. A space where we do it differently, on purpose, with care, and in community. Come to learn, come to contribute, come to remember who you are in the work.
UPDATE! CEUs HAVE BEEN APPROVED!
KPSA is now an approved ACEP of NBCC!
To celebrate, we will NOT be charging extra for CEUs!
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