2026 Presenters

Experienced BDSM educator John Pendal joins us all the way from England, UK

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In 2003 John became the 25th person to win the annual International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. Since then he has traveled around the world leading workshops, giving speeches, hosting events and performing kinky stand-up comedy.

Amongst others, John has taught BDSM workshops at Beyond Leather in Fort Lauderdale; Darklands in Antwerp; Down an Dirty in Melbourne, Australia; HunConin Budapest; Kinkferansen in Oslo; Kinkfest in London; Leather Camp in Wichita; Lupercalia in Canada; Minnesota Leather Pride; Mr Leatherman Toronto; Palm Springs Leather Pride; Rome BDSM Conference; SINSations in Leather; SM Bergen, Norway; Spring in the South in Atlanta; Tribal Fire in Oklahoma; and for twelve consecutive years at Thunder in the Mountains in Denver.

He spent the COVID lockdown completing a diploma in life coaching and two qualifications in First Aid for Mental Health. He now works online with English-speaking clients anywhere in the world, both directly and as an Associate Coach with “Thriving Autistic”.

Cookie “Cookie_Doe_” (she/they) has been bottoming since 2012 and has spent the past 4 years deeply exploring rope and medical play. She enjoys digging into the nuances of kink, communication, and human behavior, and is especially passionate about creating education that’s meaningful for both tops and bottoms. 

Cookie shares insights drawn from her years of wide-ranging experiences with curiosity and care, whether someone is new to the scene or seeking fresh ways to play. While her interests span many play styles, she’s happiest when being tortured by someone she shares a deep emotional connection with.

 Brian “CreamChezFrostin” (he/him) has been in the scene since 2018 and  quickly discovered an interest in a variety of kinks, especially rope  and medical play. His rope style is not focused on pretty shibari ties  but functional rope transitions with an emphasis on the sadistic. Brian  specializes in multiple transition suspensions and suspensions with  multiple bottoms. On the medical play side, he enjoys needles, sutures,  cutting, microbranding, blood cupping, leeches, and more. His scenes  range from intimate and connective to silly and weird. As long as  there’s blood or rope - or sometimes both - he’s a happy sadist. 

Mel_Ann (she/her) is often found holding a leash and hopefully a set of keys too with her husband BlueFluke37(he/his). They have been active in the NYC community for more than 25 years combined. 

Mel_Ann and BlueFluke are co-host of TheColosseumNY parties and classes.  They have presented at Winter Fire (2023, 2024), Kinky Con (2024, 2025), Camp Crucible (2025),  Crucible Con (2025), Fornocopia (2025), Dungeons and Geekdoms (2026) and Beyond Leather (2026).  

Mel_Ann’s passion when it comes to regional conventions is event management and vendor coordination.  

Bluefluke37 loves setting up and designing play spaces running the equipment team.  Both have built over a dozen custom pieces of equipment for the Colosseum, ranging from spanking benches to bondage chairs.

Natalya Evangeline has been active in the Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago communities for over a decade. Beginning her journey as a submissive to Grandwood, she quickly fell into the role of Dominant when Grandwood recognized the characteristics within her. She became Mistress Natalya right after that. 

Having Grandwood as her slave for over 10 years, she learned so much from him and the many events and presentations that she has attended where she felt comfortable moving forward in her journey. Natalya has a love of learning and teaching; which she shows in her Psychology (B.S.), Religious Studies (M.A.), and Secondary Education Teaching Licensure. Currently, Natalya is also the Head Mistress of the Milwaukee Chapter of ClubFEM and organizer of the FREE (Femdomme relationship education and exploration) group. She is also involved with local groups and venues in the Milwaukee area. Having been a presenter for over 5 years, she loves sharing kink education with communities.

I am a master at the sensuous art of Electric Play, Tens, EMS, and violet wand. I enjoy giving violet wand orgasms, and the smiles and sighs of pleasure from slow, sensual violet wand play. If you're not into pain, and prefer the squeals of pleasure, my style is for you. I love to teach and demonstrate how to maximize your play. 

I am a certified wand demonstrator and member of the Violet Wand Guild. Traveling Fool/Jay travels the world for work, and plays, demos and teaches at many kink events

zamarra has been teaching yoga for 21 years and participating in the BDSM lifestyle since 2014. zamarra has taught yoga Studio 58 and Baltimore Playhouse events, Comfortable with most formats and all ages. Therapeutics is zamarras specialty evne though she has a  love to flow. i was a full time instructor for 12 years and currently teach 5 to 6 classes a week. 

Join me with a mat or towel and explore the restoration and relaxation yoga brings.

While my name is hookedonknots, feel free to  just call me hooked. I was introduced to rope in 2019 and was immediately hooked I have been doing decorative selfties since 2020. . When everything around shut down in 2020 I still wanted/needed rope so I taught myself decorative rope.  My first tie I figured out was a foot weave. It is still my favorite tie to do, now I have 20+ patterns I do.  

I enjoy teaching classes and helping people with their rope journey. I look forward to traveling a while with you on your rope journey.

Lady Leigh began her lifestyle journey as a submissive with her husband of 45 years and became a Mistress in 2010. During their journey they were fortunate to meet others who taught them how to play safely. 

As a way to give back, she is dedicated to the presentation of education for the community & firmly believes in "each one teach one." She is the owner of the LoftNC, a Studio and Social Club in Gastonia (just outside of Charlotte) which gives the community a place to come play and to receive education and support in a healthy and safe manner.  She believes in education and travels to share her knowledge because "education is just that important" and has been a presenter at many events and groups throughout the Carolinas and East Coast including the LoftNC regularly throughout the years.

She is also the co-owner of Soaring Eagle Creations LLC with her partner, Nine_Point_Five and together they produce wonderful leather toys for your kinky pleasure.

slave sunflower has been an active and devoted member of the Leather community for over a decade. She identifies as a slave, masochist, middle, babygirl, puppy, demo bottom, and presenter embodying the beauty of versatility and depth within service and play. Her greatest passion lies in community service. Whether in Leather spaces or in the vanilla world, she strives to “make someone’s day and life easier” through acts of care, consistency, and commitment. 

Over the years, she has presented, moderated, and volunteered at numerous conferences including FLAME, THRIVE, SouthEast LeatherFest (SELF), Beyond Leather, MsC Worldwide, and the Northeast Conference of Kink (N.E.C.K.), among others. Her new role as the 2026 Northeast Person of Leather is one that she is very proud to take on. 

Her leadership extends beyond the classroom and dungeon as she currently serves on multiple committees for the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF), sits on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Conference of Kink, is the Director of Diversity for the Beyond Leather Conference, and contributes to SouthEast LeatherFest as the Volunteer Assistant. Despite her small stature and quiet nature, slave sunflower’s presence is powerful. Her devotion, integrity, and love for the Leather community shine through in all she does. Ever evolving, she continues to grow in her journey embodying service not just as an act, but as a way of life. 

Cynthia is currently the Volunteer Coordinator for SouthEast LeatherFest, the Onsite Event Manager for Twisting Culture, and the Director of MAsT: Greenville, SC. She considers herself service-oriented and has found a place in the leather community.  

She is delighted to serve two wonderful Owners, Lady Catherine and Jack, and happy to be Ma'am to Devaena.

Over a decade deep in the Indianapolis kink community and still raising eyebrows. Pansexual, polyamorous, P.O.C. leather service top with a reputation for giving back just as hard as he plays. Volunteer, event builder, educator, and current VP for ILC, plus co-leader of Indy Buzz, the local electric crew. 

Sir Tokin  thrives on edge play, electricity, fire, impact, and keeping you guessing. This daddy somehow still finds time for anime, cult classics, and all things deliciously weird from the 80s and 90s. If it’s strange, intense, or just a little dangerous… Sir Synister Tokin probably knows where to start.

Frankie has spent over 20 years in the kink community, with the last 15 dedicated to the art of sharps. His work includes needles, suturing, hook pulls, and suspensions. He brings a sadistic, artistic approach with a deep appreciation for blood play and impact. 

He enjoys teaching and mentoring, guiding those from curious beginners to experienced practitioners. Everything he does is grounded in safety, consent, and respect for the craft.

He also leads co-leads a sharps group and a Little Scouts troop based in Hampton Roads VA.

Reed [they/them] has been a local and traveling queer & poly kink educator since 2021. They have taught at Dungeons & Geekdoms 2026, Charmed! 2024, 2025 and 2026, TES Fest 2024 and 2025, CTUmind, and many more events/dungeons in the Tri State Area. 

Currently, they are relocating to New England. Additionally they were ConCom for Charmed!, the hypnosis convention; they ran the dungeon, and have been a DM since 2021. They are a service dog, switch, heavy masochist and all around chaotic cryptid kinkster. 

They are always looking to expand their skills, specializing in supporting neurodivergence in kink.

KP has been in the lifestyle for over 20 years, in the role of submissive/slave initially, then evolving into a facility owner and presenter.   She enjoys teaching others the fine art of wax play, fire play/cupping, impact play, and violet wand.   Her heart project is mentoring others in and around the lifestyle, introduction to safe practices, and how to serve.

Skyla (she/her) is a queer, polyamorous, switch with a fondness for rope and a penchant for sparkle, she brings a unique blend of passion, humor, and experience to her presentations. Since 2012, Skyla has been an active participant in the BDSM community. She began her involvement by volunteering for respected organizations such as the New England Dungeon Society, Dark Odyssey, and Bound in Boston.

In 2018, Skyla, along with her dear friend, Ozma, co-founded Tethered Together, an annual convention blending rope bondage with diverse programming in circus arts, relationships, dance, kink, and yoga, is a testament to her dedication to fostering inclusive spaces. They have been producing the event annually since then. 

Away from conventions, Skyla is known for her love of literature, particularly as an avid Stephen King fan, and her interest in True Crime podcasts. She finds joy in practicing her newest hobby; lyra, has a passion for learning new things, and finds a simple pleasure in sipping on the largest iced coffee available.

Trikki Nikki is the co-leader of 757 submissive support group and the girl of Howwwlnwulf, a Dominant with 25 years of experience. Collared and owned by him, Nikki is proud to have expanded her knowledge in protocols, submission, and services over the past several years. Committed to the Hampton Roads Kink, Leather, and Trans Communities, Nikki is known for supporting events and fundraisers. She is also a Board Member for Hampton Roads Pride.