2025 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference - Agenda

December 4 - December 6, 2025

JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

Wednesday, December 3

Thursday, December 4

Elected Officials Summit

Join LGBTQ+ elected officials from around the world for this dedicated skills-building and information-sharing sessions, including exclusive panels and discussions for LGBTQ+ elected officials.

Note: This session is open to currently-serving elected officials and is by invite only.

Registration

Registration is open from 9:00 AM until 3:45 PM. Please visit registration upon arrival at the conference to get your access badge and gift bag!

Note: All conference activities are secured, and you must have your badge to enter workshops, sessions and the main conference floor. You may be denied entry without a badge. If you lose your badge, please see the registration desk.

Opening Reception

Join attendees for speeches and networking opportunities while enjoying cocktails and light bites.

Friday, December 5

Breakfast Friday

Enjoy a breakfast buffet included with your conference registration!

Breakfast Plenary Friday

Morning plenary session featuring key LGBTQ+ political leaders speaking on engaging topics.

Breakouts and Workshops Friday AM

Collaborate and learn with fellow LGBTQ+ elected officials, political leaders and human rights advocates in a series of topical discussions and panel sessions.

Lunch Friday

Enjoy a lunch buffet included in your conference registration!

Lunch Plenary Friday

Hear from prominent LGBTQ+ leaders in our all-hands lunchtime plenary. Awards will also be presented at this time.

Breakouts and Workshops Friday PM

Collaborate and learn with fellow LGBTQ+ elected officials, political leaders and human rights advocates in a series of topical discussions and panel sessions.

Miscellaneous Programming

Collaborate and learn with fellow LGBTQ+ elected officials, political leaders and human rights advocates in a series of topical discussions and panel sessions.

Bohnett Leaders Fellowship

An invite-only reception for Bohnett Leaders Fellowship alumni.

Our Leaders Caucus Reception

An open reception for young LGBTQ+ political leaders and supporters.

Night out in DC

Join conference attendees for a night out in Washington.

Saturday, December 5

Breakfast Plenary Saturday

Morning plenary session featuring key LGBTQ+ political leaders speaking on engaging topics.

Breakouts and Workshops Saturday

Collaborate and learn with fellow LGBTQ+ elected officials, political leaders and human rights advocates in a series of topical discussions and panel sessions.

Lunch Saturday

Enjoy a lunch buffet included in your conference registration!

Closing Reception

Celebrate a successful conference and connect with new and old friends with cocktails and light bites.

Register now!

Join us in Washington, DC to connect and continue building LGBTQ+ political power.