The 37th annual International LGBTQ Leaders Conference is the largest gathering of LGBTQ political leadership in the world.
Note: Outline agenda is subject to change.
Wednesday, December 1
Conference Registration
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
LGBTQ State Legislators Forum (Closed Door)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LGBTQ State Legislators Happy Hour (Closed Door)
4:00 PM –5:00 PM
Global Equality Reception
5:00 PM –7:00 PM
Presidential Appointees and Elected Officials Reception (Invite Only)
6:30 PM –8:00 PM
Thursday, December 2
LGBTQ Elected Officials Summit (Invite Only)
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Victory Board Meeting (Closed Door)
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Conference Registration
[Grand Ballroom Foyer]
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Opening Plenary
[Grand Ballroom]
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The official opening program of the conference.
Opening Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Leading in Color Reception
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, December 3
Corporate Appreciation Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Coffee Networking
[Grand Ballroom Foyer]
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Plenary
[Grand Ballroom]
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
State of Victory Speech
[Grand Ballroom]
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Remarks by Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO, Victory Institute
Victory Congressional Internship Presentation (Invite Only)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1
[Salon D, E, F]
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch Plenary
[Grand Ballroom]
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2
[Salon D, E, F]
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Bohnett Leaders Fellowship Reception (Invite Only)
6:00 PM –8:00 PM
Women Out to Win Reception
[Eaton DC – 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005]
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Women Out to Win Reception is a “party with a purpose” where you’ll have an opportunity to engage with women leaders who make up 41 percent of all LGBTQ elected officials serving nationwide and celebrate our inaugural cohort of the Women Out to Win program. Past event featured guests include U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids, California State Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, Ohio State Senator Nickie Antonio, Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod, and Georgia State Representative Park Cannon.
Late Night Out with Victory
8:00 PM – Late Night
Join conference attendees at numerous LGBTQ bars throughout Washington, DC. Whether you are in the mood for chatting, good music, or for dancing, we have a place for you. Note: Bars and restaurants may require the following so please be prepared to have: proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or negative test required for entry.
Saturday, December 4
Coffee Networking
[Grand Ballroom Foyer]
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast Plenary
[Grand Ballroom]
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Bohnett Leaders Fellowship Refresher (Invite Only)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 3
[Salon D, E, F]
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Closing Lunch Plenary
[Grand Ballroom]
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM