LOS ANGELES (Apr. 21, 2026) — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) is pleased to name VENUS Berlin as its newest In-Kind Media Sponsor.

Now in its 30th year, ASACP is an award-winning, globally recognized, member- and sponsor-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting online child safety by proactively helping parents and businesses protect children from online harms.

ASACP’s sponsors are reputable industry leaders known for ethical and responsible practices, using technical and procedural measures that enhance online child safety. These efforts protect minors and sensitive users from exposure to age-restricted content online, helping to preserve their innocence as they navigate digital spaces.

ASACP’s newest In-Kind Media Sponsor, VENUS Berlin, is Europe’s largest trade fair and consumer event for adult entertainment and lifestyle. Since 1997, the event has brought together over 270 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, along with creators, platforms, brands, media representatives, and tens of thousands of visitors.

Beyond showcasing trends, products, and performances, VENUS also serves as a key meeting point for the international industry, fostering dialogue around responsibility, innovation, and the future of adult content in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

According to Walter Hasenclever, VENUS Berlin’s Press Spokesperson, the event stands for openness, innovation, and responsibility within the adult industry.

“Supporting ASACP is a natural extension of our commitment to ensuring that adult content remains strictly within an adult context,” Hasenclever explained. “Protecting minors is not optional — it is a shared responsibility across the entire industry.”

“Especially in a digital world where content is more accessible than ever, strong partnerships like the one with ASACP are essential,” Hasenclever concluded. “Education, technical standards, and clear boundaries help ensure that adult entertainment stays where it belongs — with consenting adults only.”

The next VENUS Berlin is set for October 22-25.

ASACP’s Executive Director, Tim Henning, expressed gratitude for VENUS Berlin’s status as the newest stakeholder in the association’s mission and emphasized that each sponsor plays a vital role in creating a safer online environment by supporting the association’s child protection initiatives.

“The commitment of these industry leaders to protect young people’s innocence while respecting adults’ choices is creating a significant impact,” Henning said. “ASACP is grateful for the ongoing assistance it receives from players like VENUS Berlin and for the good work that is being accomplished by the association.”

ASACP’s sponsors and members supply the reach and resources required for the association to provide free child protection tools to educators, parents, and media publishers. These include Best Practices customized for various market segments and a versatile Code of Ethics for all website and app publishers. These resources enable companies of all sizes to prevent minors from accessing age-restricted content.

Among ASACP’s most notable achievements are its RTA (Restricted To Adults) meta-labeling system, which prevents children from accessing adult-oriented web pages and apps, and its CSAM Reporting Tipline, which has processed over 1.3 million reports since its inception and remains a vital global resource.

The association’s family of industry leaders, including In-Kind Media Sponsors such as VENUS Berlin, is crucial in making its tools accessible to the broader community.

ASACP’s In-Kind Media Sponsors also play a vital role in the association’s industry outreach by expanding its reach into new venues to promote online child safety.

Henning emphasized that safeguarding youth online goes beyond simply blocking mature content; it also includes educating and empowering industries to handle age-restricted or adult-themed material.

“VENUS Berlin’s backing will be highly advantageous for the association, and for the safety of children online,” he added. “We welcome them to our family of sponsors.”

For more information, visit Venus-Festival.com. 

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About ASACP

Founded in 1996, ASACP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to online child protection. ASACP comprises the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection and the ASACP Foundation. ASACP is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that manages a membership program and provides resources that help companies protect minors online. The ASACP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is responsible for our CSAM Reporting Tipline and the RTA (Restricted To Adults) meta-labeling system.

ASACP has invested three decades in developing proactive programs that protect minors and empower parents, and its assistance to the digital media industry’s child protection efforts is unparalleled. For more information, visit ASACP.org.