Central themes 
Eight themes have been selected for the conference, which will be central to the participants' contributions: Rights & Governance, Health & Well-being, Resources & Leadership, Heritage & Culture, Political Leadership, InterPride and Pride Connections, Religion & Spirituality and WorkPlace Pride. 

These themes can be approached from any perspective: Gender, Sex and Sexuality, Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Conforming Identities, Sexual Orientation and Fluidity, Intersex Awareness and Body Diversity, and the perspective of Migration & Displacement. Below this page a more detailed description of the themes is available.

Make the most of each session
Each session will generally have 75 minutes available. The format is flexible. The aim is to make every session as diverse, inspiring, and interactive as possible. So we asked people to collaborate, present, inspire, demonstrate, organize a panel, divide the session into segments, in short: sessions must create impact with an unforgettable experience for participants.

The central themes in detail
 

Rights & Governance

This track explores how laws, policies and international action can advance LGBTQIA+ rights. It covers legal recognition, equal rights such as marriage equality, and efforts to end criminalization and persecution. Sessions will address physical and online threats, the role of diplomats and NGOs in protecting communities, and ways to improve access to justice for those most at risk. 

Health & Well-being

This track shows us roads to improve health and wellbeing for our community, and how healthcare can better serve LGBTQIA+ communities. It covers the impact of conversion therapy, the right to bodily autonomy, and digital solutions for LGBTQIA+ health. Sessions will address mental health, minority stress and community-led services, while highlighting innovative approaches that improve health, dignity and wellbeing.

Heritage & Culture

This track examines how preserving LGBTQIA+ history and culture strengthens communities and drives social change. It covers historic milestones, intersectional legacies and the importance of recognising voices from the Global South and East. Sessions will highlight the importance of historic preservation, intergenerational dialogue, cultural expression and the power of art, media and storytelling to strengthen visibility, resilience and belonging.

Resources & Leadership

This track evolves around economic justice by addressing LGBTQIA+ poverty and systemic barriers, ensuring access to resources and employment. It builds financial solidarity and allyship, dismantles workplace discrimination, and cultivates LGBTQIA+ leaders and entrepreneurs in politics, justice, business, and innovation. Lastly, this track helps to continue the conversation on keeping corporations and institutions included on the road to equal rights, without pinkwashing or pinkhushing. 

Political Leadership

Progress in LGBTQIA+ rights would not be possible without the political will to enshrine
those rights in law. These political sessions on Wednesday and Thursday explore how political leadership drives progress on LGBTQIA+ rights. It brings together elected officials, policymakers and institutional leaders working at local, national and international levels to advance inclusive laws and policies. Sessions will create space for dialogue between political decision-makers and civil society on the actions needed to protect and strengthen global LGBTQIA+ equality.

InterPride and Pride Connections

This track focuses on how Pride organisations around the world connect, collaborate and strengthen LGBTQIA+ advocacy. It brings together InterPride members and Pride organisers to share case studies, experiences and lessons learned. Sessions will highlight how Pride events are not only celebrations, but also powerful drivers of visibility, rights and social change. 

Religion & Spirituality

On Thursday, two rooms are fully dedicated to topics on faith, spirituality and religion, and how these intersect with LGBTQIA+ lives and identities. Four breakout sessions and a 1-day Inclusivity Conference program focus on creating space for dialogue within and between faith communities on belonging, acceptance and inclusion. Sessions will share lived experiences, good practices and emerging approaches that support more open and inclusive spiritual communities. The second edition of the Rainbow Index of Churches will be presented. 

Workplace Pride

On Friday, the Workplace Pride track hosts a rich set of sessions on inclusive leadership, and drivers for inclusive change and innovation in the workplace. It brings together CEO’s, union leaders, employee representatives, and changemakers in the workforce to share experiences, address real-world challenges and exchange strategies for embedding LGBTIQIA+ inclusion globally. Sessions will highlight personal stories, practical tools and approaches that strengthen accountability, allyship and inclusive organisational cultures.