The celebrations at the 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo will kick off with an industry networking party, hosted by Wicked Girl Jessica Drake with appearances by her Wicked sisters at the exciting TAO Nightclub in the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 10 p.m.

The event is open to AEE Trade and Media attendees only, who must show their Expo badge for admittance.

'The industry networking party always brings together the hottest talent, leading directors, most prominent executives and foremost retailers in the adult entertainment industry for a wild bash,' noted show spokesperson Sean Devlin. 'We know that Jessica Drake and TAO will put on a memorable event this year.'

The 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, which will host the AVN Novelty Expo for the first time, will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. AEE will run from Thursday, Jan. 6 through Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, and the AVN Novelty Expo dates are Jan. 6-8.