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This year’s conference comes at a defining moment. World Without Exploitation (WorldWE) has been on the front lines leading a growing national movement to demand accountability, transparency, and survivor-centered justice. Our advocacy has elevated public awareness and accelerated momentum for critical systems and policy change across the country. This upcoming WorldWE conference is where the next chapter will be written.
Hundreds of movement leaders, advocates, policymakers, and opinion shapers will come together around a robust agenda designed to build on hard-won progress, elevate survivor leadership, and equip participants with practical tools, resources, and strategy to drive impact.
As exploitation evolves with technology, so must our collective response — centering accountability, prevention, and survivor-informed solutions. Our 2026 conference will examine cutting-edge legal, policy, and advocacy strategies to end commercial sexual exploitation across the physical and digital spaces.
This conference will focus on action that moves the needle — turning courage into policy, strategy into law, and collective power into lasting impact.
What to Expect:
Your registration fee includes:
Your registration fee includes:
We have reserved a block of rooms at Yours Truly DC, for a special rate of $269/night plus tax to accommodate your stay. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-775-0800 and asking for the World Without Exploitation room block. The room rate is available through May 12, 2026.
Remarks by Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez
Panelists: Melanie Thompson, Yasmin Vafa, Jay Benke, Camila Zolfaghari
Moderator: Rebecca Zipkin
Panelists: Sky Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Dani Bensky, Jess Michaels, Sharlene Rochard, Marijke Chartouni, Liz Stein, Annie Farmer
Moderator: Lauren Hersh
Remarks by Aaron Parnas
Panelists: Lina Nealon, Mary Graw Leary, Eleanor Gaetan, Haley Hinkle
Moderator: Bella Peracchi
Presenters: Adam Billen, Karrie Delaney, Lennon Torres
Moderator: Megan Griffin
Presenters: Danielle Lilly and Nate King
Presenters: Megan Lundstrom, Isabel Sunderland, Sharon Walker Epps, Kelly Dore
Moderator: Gabby Ostoyich
Presenters: Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez
Moderator: Dahlia Edidin Locke
Presenters: AJ Smith, Lindsey Song, and Jacob Ostler
Moderator: Zoe Alsfine
Presentation by members of The World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition
Panelists: Dominique Roe Sepowitz, Hollie Nadel, Bekah Charleston, Judge Fernando Camacho
Moderator: James Dold
Panelists: Ashley Faison, Lera Homer, Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Kristy Norbert
Moderator: Teresa Monserrat
Panelists: Dr. Vanessa Bouché, Greggory Bott, Nick Freeman
Panelists: Michelle Kaminsky, JR Ujifusa, Melissa Palepu, Jennifer Long
Moderator: Rebecca Zipkin
Panelists: Sara Poore, Kelli Cary, Dr. Stephany Powell, Audra Doody
Moderator: Sarah Johnston
Presentation by Jones Day Law Firm
Panelists: Christen Price, Jennifer Freeman
Moderator: Rachel Foster
Presenter: Dr. Felicia Rosario
Remarks by Hilary Simon
Panelists: Penny Ronning, Cristian Eduardo, Beisi Huang, Lori Cohen
Moderator: Alexander Delgado
Presenters: Jay Benke, Tricia Grant, Cristian Eduardo
Remarks by Lauren Grogan and Janet Jensen
Panelists: Lisa Glass, LJ Casagranda, Adira James, Jamie Rosseland
Moderator: Audrey Morrissey
Remarks by Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez
Panelists: Melanie Thompson, Yasmin Vafa, Jay Benke, Camila Zolfaghari
Moderator: Rebecca Zipkin
Panelists: Sky Roberts, Amanda Roberts, Dani Bensky, Jess Michaels, Sharlene Rochard, Marijke Chartouni, Liz Stein, Annie Farmer
Moderator: Lauren Hersh
Remarks by Aaron Parnas
Panelists: Lina Nealon, Mary Graw Leary, Eleanor Gaetan, Haley Hinkle
Moderator: Bella Peracchi
Presenters: Adam Billen, Karrie Delaney, Lennon Torres
Moderator: Megan Griffin
Presenters: Danielle Lilly and Nate King
Presenters: Megan Lundstrom, Isabel Sunderland, Sharon Walker Epps, Kelly Dore
Moderator: Gabby Ostoyich
Presenters: Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez
Moderator: Dahlia Edidin Locke
Presenters: AJ Smith, Lindsey Song, and Jacob Ostler
Moderator: Zoe Alsfine
Presentation by members of The World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition
Panelists: Dominique Roe Sepowitz, Hollie Nadel, Bekah Charleston, Judge Fernando Camacho
Moderator: James Dold
Panelists: Ashley Faison, Lera Homer, Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Kristy Norbert
Moderator: Teresa Monserrat
Panelists: Dr. Vanessa Bouché, Greggory Bott, Nick Freeman
Panelists: Michelle Kaminsky, JR Ujifusa, Melissa Palepu, Jennifer Long
Moderator: Rebecca Zipkin
Panelists: Sara Poore, Kelli Cary, Dr. Stephany Powell, Audra Doody
Moderator: Sarah Johnston
Presentation by Jones Day Law Firm
Panelists: Christen Price, Jennifer Freeman
Moderator: Rachel Foster
Presenter: Dr. Felicia Rosario
Remarks by Hilary Simon
Panelists: Penny Ronning, Cristian Eduardo, Beisi Huang, Lori Cohen
Moderator: Alexander Delgado
Presenters: Jay Benke, Tricia Grant, Cristian Eduardo
Remarks by Lauren Grogan and Janet Jensen
Panelists: Lisa Glass, LJ Casagranda, Adira James, Jamie Rosseland
Moderator: Audrey Morrissey
Questions? Contact gabby@worldwe.org
