The Out & Equal Workplace Summit, billed as the world’s largest LGBTQ+ workplace-equality conference, comes to Seattle this October with four days of programming that includes a focus on transgender inclusion at work.
- Dates: October 12–15, 2026
- Location: Seattle Convention Center (Summit Building), Seattle, Washington
- Cost: Standard registration $2,349 through September 30, then $2,649; optional Leadership Lab day add-on $599
- Register: outandequal.org/workplace-summit
What to expect
The summit features more than 100 sessions and speakers on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, including belonging at work, employee resource group best practices, active allyship, public-policy alignment, AI and the workforce, and inclusive talent development.
Who it’s for
This is a professional gathering aimed at employee resource group leaders, HR and diversity practitioners, executives, and employees. It is a broad LGBTQ+ event, with transgender-inclusion programming woven across its tracks.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 Out & Equal Workplace Summit?
October 12–15, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
How much is registration?
Standard registration is $2,349 through September 30, 2026, rising to $2,649 afterward; an optional Leadership Lab day costs an extra $599.
Is it a transgender-specific event?
It is a broad LGBTQ+ workplace-equality summit that includes transgender-inclusion programming across its tracks, aimed at workplaces and professionals.
Common questions
What is the Out & Equal Workplace Summit?
A major LGBTQ workplace-equality conference bringing together employers, advocates, and employees; the 2026 summit comes to Seattle.
Who is it for?
HR leaders, employee resource groups, and anyone working toward LGBTQ inclusion at work.