A Gathering of Legacy & Living History
July 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Marina Village Conference Center, San Diego, California
WHAT TO EXPECT
RARE CONVERSATIONS with legacy voices.
CONNECTION in a community where every voice is part of the conversation.
WISDOM EXCHANGE across generations and our larger community of BDSM, Kink, Leather, & Fetishists… not only for FemDoms!
EMPOWERMENT in break out sessions providing dedicated spaces for deeper exploration, connection, and perspective.
CELEBRATION & PAGEANTRY MASQUERADE! is an evocative high protocol celebration of power, devotion, and community.
QUICK SCHEDULE
updated 6/15/26
JULY 31, 2026
SUMMIT ACTIVATION | 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Meet, connect, and step into the RISE community
AUGUST 1, 2026
SUMMIT SESSIONS | 10:00am - 4:00pm
A full day of conversation & the sharing of lived knowledge.
MASQUERADE | 8:00pm - 11:30pm
A high protocol celebration of power, devotion, & community.
AUGUST 2, 2026
“INNER CIRCLE” COFFEE SALON | 10:00am - 11:30am
Start the day with coffee, sweets, & time with our speakers.
CULMINATION & INTEGRATION | 11:30-2:30
A closing conversation & ceremony bringing it all
together with meaning before we part ways.
RISE SUMMIT PASSES
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Summit Pass
Join us for a three-day immersive gathering of connection, learning, and celebration.
Friday: Summit Activation & Social
Saturday: Full day of sessions + Masquerade celebration
Sunday: Integration & Market PlaceNourishment:
Throughout the experience. -
Inner Circle Summit Experience
Enjoy all Summit Pass elements plus exclusive Inner Circle access for a more intimate, elevated experience.
Inner Circle Enhancements:
Preferred front seating, group photo with Guests of Honor, and a private Sunday VIP coffee salon gathering with distinguished guests & speakers.Nourishment:
Throughout the experience.
SUMMIT VOICES
Icons. Legends. The Next Generation.
RISE brings them into one room—offering uncommon access to lived experience,
honest conversation, and the passing of knowledge between them.
We are honored to have such notable guests joining us!
THE RISE EXPERIENCE
Friday - July 31, 2026
SUMMIT ACTIVATION - WE GATHER.
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Begin the weekend in connection—an open, welcoming space designed to spark conversation, presence, and anticipation.
The evening opens with mingling, followed by a brief orientation to ground the experience and set the tone for the Summit.
Ambient performances, a content creation corner, and BDSM tasting stations, is how we will ignite the energy of the weekend, by getting to know each other and having fun!
[Beverage service & Light Snacks Included]
Saturday - August 1, 2026
HISTORY & LEGACY. WE REMEMBER.
10:00am - 12:00pm | Check-In opens at 9:30am
This is the core of the Summit—where the conversations unfold.
Featuring a powerful submissive-led dialogue as well as an unparalleled lineup of legendary Dominants, this session brings multiple sides of the dynamic into shared space—honest, unfiltered, and in real time.
Expect depth, perspective, and the kind of exchange that only happens when experience meets presence.
[Morning Coffee followed by Lunch included]
THE HEART OF THE CONVERSATION. WE LISTEN.
1:00pm - 4:00pm NEW!
The afternoon shifts from dialogue into a deeper window into personal experiences.
Inspired by the intimacy and authenticity of Mama Vi's renowned “Slave Circle,” this unique session brings together both sides of the slash for a rare and meaningful exchange. Building on the morning's exploration of history & tradition, participants are invited to move beyond roles and titles to share authentic perspectives on the realities of BDSM and power exchange today.
This is the heart of the summit's intergenerational conversation—an opportunity for the old guard to hear directly from the next generation, and for all participants to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences, challenges, and perspectives shaping our community today. Egos—and even leashes—are checked at the door in service of honest dialogue, thoughtful listening, and genuine understanding.
The session concludes with an introduction to the intention and flow of High Protocol service, creating a bridge to the immersive MASQUERADE experience that follows.
[Break time at 4pm: Time to refresh, nourish, and prepare for our formal evening celebration]
MASQUERADE. WE CELEBRATE.
8:00pm - 11:30pm
The crown jewel of the Summit—an evening of power, elegance, and devotion… Dress to impress! Sponsored by Ambassadors of Kink™
High protocol. Intentional presence. The art of giving and receiving. Dominants are honored. Service becomes offering. Presence becomes power.
Featuring the Ambassadors of Kink™ Awards, honoring those who have shaped O/our community. Evocative performances unfold throughout the evening. Beverage service, curated snacks, & a formal toast.
It is a night of magic & memories!
Note: High Protocol service is optional and supported by the SDFA ELITE Service Team. Dominants are seated at the center with s-types nearby—this is the only session of the Summit where groups are not seated together. Training is provided.
Sunday - August 2, 2026
VIP COFFEE SALON & MARKET PLACE.
10:00am -11:30am
The Inner Circle Summit Pass includes access to an intimate morning gathering with our speakers and honored guests—offering relaxed conversation, connection, and shared presence to begin the final day of the Summit. Featuring first access to our curated Marketplace!
Coffee, juice, and a sweet will be available. A group photo will be taken.
CULMINATION & INTEGRATION. WE ENVISION.
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Summit concludes by turning toward possibility.
Having explored our history, examined the realities of the present, and celebrated the power of community, we gather one final time to consider what comes next. Through reflection, dialogue, and shared vision, participants are invited to explore the future of BDSM, power exchange, leadership, and community.
Featuring first access to our curated Marketplace, community resources, and a closing conversation designed to inspire new ideas, deeper connections, and future collaboration.
This is where the Summit's conversations become possibilities.
Coffee available & an add on food purchase option
“There are things that cannot be learned from a class. They are passed. Shared.
Remembered in conversation.
RISE exists for that…”
Mistress Leanne, Event Producer
WHAT IS RISE, WHO IT IS FOR?
The RISE Power Summit is not a typical conference—it is a true convening. A coming together of the Kink, Fetish, BDSM, and Leather communities in an inclusive, female-produced space.
The Summit is open to all, not only the FemDom community… We are stronger when we share space to learn from and with each other.
This intimate, limited-access experience offers:
Direct access to the voices who shaped O/our community
Space for real conversation with those who built the path W/we walk
Opportunities to listen, share, and exchange perspective across generations and niches
RISE is a departure from the expected.
A gathering by design—created for presence, connection, and depth.
We listen.
We remember. We connect.
Where history is honored—and the future we carry forward is shaped.
This is where we RISE.
New at RISE! The Ambassadors of Kink™ Award Ceremony
Goddess Phoenix is the founder and executive producer of Ambassadors of Kink™
a world-class global alliance of respected educators and community leaders
dedicated to advancing the highest ethical and educational standards in
BDSM, Kink, and Leather.
We are honored to partner with AOK, this award ceremony is a perfect fit within
the RISE Power Summit experience!
Limited access by design. Secure your place.
GET READY TO ENJOY
INCREASED KNOWLEDGE & AWARENESS.
Connect with the history, values, ethics, and wisdom our communities are built on that can be integrated into Y/your visions for the future.
CONNECTION.
Network with incredible humans, deepen friendships, and develop alliances.
INSPIRATION.
The energy at RISE will affirm, revitalize, and inspire—creating a sense of strength and purpose that carries into all aspects of life.
A HIGH PROTOCOL EXPERIENCE.
Lean into the elegant exchange of a High Protocol evening. The Masquerade is a celebration of power, service, and presence—where participation in service is optional, and guidance is provided for those who wish to step into the experience.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
RISE sponsors are partners, visible allies in preserving history and shaping the future of our community—while gaining meaningful visibility within a deeply engaged audience.