March 25-28th | MGM National Harbor, Maryland 

Over the past 15 years, Out & Equal has convened more than 3,000 executives, ascending leaders, DEIB/HR practitioners, and allies at Executive Forum, a one-of-a-kind, annual gathering exclusive to Out & Equal Partners.

In this moment when the LGBTQ+ community deserves progress, we are transforming this sought-after event by elevating our agenda to meet and define the challenges and opportunities of this moment.

Through the elevation of our agenda, and by refining our program tracks to more intentionally focus on developing effective inclusive leadership leaders at all levels of an organization, we hope to propel LGBTQ+ equity and belonging forward in measurable and lasting ways, and at a time when that amplification is needed most.

To effectively engage and empower change agents within our Partnership community, and to maximize workplace belonging inclusive of LGBTQ+ talent, Executive Forum has been fully reimagined as Leadership Forum—and we look forward to seeing you there!

Don't miss out tomorrow!

LEADERSHIP FORUM KICKOFF WEBINAR

January 18 at 1 P.M. EST

The value of Leadership Forum

Amplifying the change agents within

Address today’s most pressing challenges and tomorrow’s most promising opportunities

CURATED TRACKS AND SESSIONS

By making selections based on their most pressing challenges and aspirations as current and future leaders, attendees can maximize the impact of their attendance and the full potential that Leadership Forum has to offer.  

Track 1: Growing Your Individual Impact for Change.  

You can’t create change if you’re not in the position to do it. Become an impactful leader and lead change in others. 

Learn how to shape your story, lead with authenticity and inclusivity, and expand your influence all while navigating varying workplace dynamics. 

Track 2: Navigating Challenging Policy and Culture.  

Not everyone has an awareness or understanding of policy but the current social-political environment and its impact on team members in the workplace requires us to. 

Gain a greater understanding of the current social-political environment within the United States, how it impacts people in the workplace in the US and around the globe, and the path forward as companies navigate changing public perceptions and corporate values and priorities. 

Track 3: Providing a Queer Lens on Belonging to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Practitioners.  

From generalist to specialist, gain a greater understanding of how the current environment is impacting the LGBTQ+ community and how DEIB concepts and programs must be informed to meet the needs of Queer employees. 

Through in-depth sessions, connect with fellow practitioners to gain greater insights on the best practices driving LGBTQ+ inclusion forward, the evolution of self-ID, and what it means to be an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace.  

Track 4: Developing and Equipping Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leaders to Build Belonging.  

ERGs continue to be one of the most frequently leveraged tools in an organizations’ DEIB initiatives. In 2024, organizations should be looking to supercharge their ERG effectiveness and impact. 

Within the workplace, ERGs serve as an incubator and driver of change. Through learning and networking sessions, attendees will receive insights and best practices to advance ERG impact, build intersectional programming, and effectively engage with Executive Champions.  

Track 5: Allyship: Moving from Intentions to Big Impact.  

Measurable and lasting LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion in the workplace cannot be achieved without allyship.  

Learn about the evolution of allyship, what it means to be an authentic and intentional ally, and how to build effective allyship programming that engages and supports emerging and expansive identities in the workplace. 

Elevate your leadership journey—Reserve your spot!

Registration closes on Friday, March 1

Federal Government Day

Thursday, March 28

Supporting change agents advancing LGBTQ+ equity in Federal Government workplace settings 



Launched in 2023, Federal Government Day is a full day of programming that takes place in conjunction with Out & Equal's annual Leadership Forum. 

An invitation only event for Federal Government Employees, agency stakeholders, and leading government change agents, programming examines the challenges and emerging best practices for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and belonging.   

Questions?

For questions about Leadership Forum or Federal Government Day, please reach out to partnerships@outandequal.org.