M/s Gathering

03/22/2026

We want to share a program update: one of our previously scheduled presenters will no longer be joining us for The M/s Gathering 2026.

Our team is committed to creating a space that is respectful, inclusive, and aligned with our community values. When concerns are brought forward, we take them seriously and act with care.

We appreciate your understanding and will share updated programming soon.

03/21/2026

🍿✨ Movie Night at MsG… but make it YOURS ✨🍿

We’ve got the screen. We’ve got the snacks. Now we need YOU to help pick what we’re watching 👀

From steamy and thought-provoking to campy, nostalgic, and downright fun—we’ve pulled together a lineup, but the final call is in your hands.

🎬 Vote for up to 5 movies
💡 Add your own must-see pick
🎉 Help set the vibe for our evenings together

Will it be something deep? Something deliciously dramatic? Or a full-on group laugh fest?

👉 Cast your votes here: https://forms.office.com/r/fve8089CXk

Because Movie Night at The M/s Gathering isn’t just watching—it’s an experience 💫

03/21/2026

We’re in the final stretch for sponsorships for The M/s Gathering 2026.

Sponsors play an important role in helping keep this event accessible, intentional, and deeply community-centered. Your support helps create a space where meaningful conversations, connection, and growth can happen.

✨ If supporting spaces rooted in care, respect, and community aligns with your values, we’d love to partner with you.

📧 Please reach out to us at [sponsorship.msgathering@gmail.com](mailto:sponsorship.msgathering@gmail.com) for more information.

⏳ The deadline to submit sponsorship requests is Sunday, March 29, 2026.

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💛 With gratitude to our current sponsors:

Cuir Nikolas
For Your Life Coach
Get Licked with Dagger
House of SirRobertNJ
Philly Leather Pride
MAsT Philadelphia
MAsT Wilmington
Master BlackKnight
Servants Retreat
The Deeper Side 301

03/15/2026

Meet our Featured Presenters: Jay Wiseman

🔥 Legendary B**M educator Jay Wiseman is joining us! With 50+ years of experience and author of the iconic SM 101, Jay is known for presentations that are insightful, practical, and wildly engaging. 📚✨ Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the true pioneers of our community.

Jay Wiseman has more than 50 years of experience in B**M and is widely recognized as one of the early pioneers of the modern B**M community, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area. A founder of multiple B**M clubs and a charter member of the Bay Area Dungeon Monitors Association, Jay has spent decades helping shape community education and safety.

An award-winning author, educator, and presenter, Jay has taught hundreds of workshops in more than 90 cities across the U.S. and Canada. He is best known for his influential book SM 101: A Realistic Introduction, as well as Jay Wiseman’s Erotic Bo***ge Handbook and The Toybag Guide to Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies. Known for combining deep knowledge with humor and engaging storytelling, Jay is a highly respected and entertaining presenter.

Jay’s contributions to the community have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Vaughn Keith National B**M Educator of the Year Award and induction into both the Society of Janus Hall of Fame and the DomCon Hall of Fame.

03/14/2026

🍬 Candy Lovers… We Need Your Help! 🍭

We’re putting together this year’s Friday Night Candy Buffet, and we want to know…

What candies MUST be included?

Take our quick survey and pick up to 8 of your favorites to help us create the ultimate sweet spread. Your votes will help decide what ends up on the table!

👉 Vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/Xe6bN6zGTc

💬 Bonus question: What’s the one candy you always hope to see at a candy buffet? Tell us in the comments!

03/14/2026

MsG Swag — Almost Gone! 👕📌

We’re in the final stretch for MsG swag orders!

💛 T-shirts and pins are available for a limited time, with orders closing on March 21.

- A fun keepsake
- A way to support the Gathering
- A reminder of shared community

If you’ve been meaning to grab yours, now’s the moment. Simply go back into your registration to place your order.

💬 Which are you getting? Team t-shirt, team pin, or both? 😄

03/07/2026

A friendly reminder for those joining us:

If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, now’s a great time to do that. Our MsG room block rates are only available through April 3.

Staying onsite means:
🛏️ Easier mornings
🍽️ More shared meals and conversations
🤝 More time with community

Secure your room early so you can settle in and focus on being present for the weekend. You can access the hotel registration link by going back into your registration confirmation.

💬 **Are you staying onsite this year, or commuting in? (Both are welcome!)**

03/01/2026

📬 Our Latest MsG Newsletter Is Out! 💛

Inside this issue:

⏳ 30 days left to register — and we’re filling quickly with only 20 spots remaining
🏨 Hotel reminder: our room block rates are only available until April 3
👕 MsG swag is almost gone! T-shirts and pins can be ordered through March 23

👉 [Read the full newsletter here](https://mailchi.mp/83e275dd5b49/30-days-to-go-register-for-msg-2026-donate-to-the-auction-and-preview-our-discussion-tracks-12770892)

Not on our email list yet? Don’t worry — you can sign up to receive future updates, announcements, and important deadlines straight to your inbox. 💌

📩 [Join our mailing list here](https://forms.office.com/r/VupJZe80hV)

More to come soon, including announcements for our evening fun and games activities!

03/01/2026

Meet our Community Discussion Leaders:

One of the things we love most about The M/s Gathering is who leads the conversations.

Our community discussion leaders bring lived experience, curiosity, and care to the spaces they facilitate — creating room for real dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful connection.

✨ This year’s topics reflect the questions and experiences of our community across all three learning tracks.

Take a moment to check out the leaders and topics joining us this year — and imagine yourself in those conversations.

💛 This Gathering happens because of community.

💬 Share with us: What kinds of conversations are you most excited to be part of this year?

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Daddy Zulu
- Balancing Leather Protocol Traditions In A Changing World.

Master Blkknight & precious Blkknight
- How to navigate religion or spiritual beliefs within a Power dynamic.

- Marti Paige
Suffering as a Service

Master Penguin & slave ginna
- How Many People are in this Relationship Anyway?

Secret Storybook & mikey
- When the M/s Isn’t Built for You

Jezebelle Jones
- Shame, Sobriety, & S*x

Mister Chris
- Accepting Service
- Cigar Play & Service: Mastering the power of giving and receiving service with a smoke
- Rough Body Play

slave raven
- Survivor's Circle

Zephyr Rhae & slave ginna
- Micro Activism in Kink

Zephyr Rhae
- Decolonizing Ourselves in Power Exchange: Power, Ethics, History, and Becoming

02/28/2026

⏰ Price increases to $160 tomorrow (March 1)
👥 Attendance capped at 150
🔥 Only 20 spots remain

This isn’t just another event — it’s three full days of connection, deep conversations, laughter, late nights, and that unmistakable feeling of being among your people.

If you’ve been thinking about it…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment”…
👉 This is it.

Once those last 20 spots are gone, that’s it — no waitlist magic, no extra seats.

✨ Community.
✨ Conversation.
✨ The experience people talk about all year.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s Gathering.

👉 Register today! You’ll be glad you did.

((https://www.cognitoforms.com/MsGathering/MsGathering2026May1May3)

02/22/2026

Join us on Discord!

Check out the The M/s Gathering's server community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

02/22/2026

📣 Live Auction Donations Wanted for The M/s Gathering 2026! 🖤✨
Donations are already starting to come in for this year’s Live Auction, and we’re excited to begin building something truly special for our community.

We’re currently seeking items such as books, artwork, leather gear, adult accessories (new or gently used), gift certificates, themed gift baskets, and other unique offerings that reflect the creativity and generosity of our M/s and Leather communities.

💛 Why your donation matters:
All proceeds from the Live Auction directly support The M/s Gathering Scholarship Fund and help offset travel expenses for our featured presenters. Thanks to last year’s incredible auction support, we were able to provide 9 scholarships to individuals who might otherwise not have been able to attend — and we’re hoping to do even more in 2026.

If you or your business would like to contribute an item, experience, or service, we’d love to hear from you. Your generosity helps make The M/s Gathering more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for everyone.

📩 Reach out to us to donate and be part of making The M/s Gathering 2026 possible.