Out and Authentic: Leading with Pride in Precarious Times
October 14-16, 2025
The 2025 Leadership Institute invites LGBTQ+ leaders to gather in community, grounded in purpose and mutual support. This year, we center collective care, trans and gender expansive leadership, and intersectional learning as vital pathways for sustaining ourselves and one another. In a time of political uncertainty and cultural change, we lean into connection — building bridges, nurturing resilience, and cultivating spaces where LGBTQ+ leadership can thrive with authenticity and intention.
The planning committee is looking for a small number of presentations. See the Call for Proposals here.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hosted by the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Programming and lodging at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. A block of rooms is on reserve until September 15, 2025. Reserve online here, or call 414-270-6074. Our group code: G-LEAD.
Tuesday, October 14, afternoon and evening: pre-conference workshops and opening reception (MIAD)
Wednesday, October 15, morning and afternoon sessions, annual meeting, dinner (included in registration) (Hyatt)
Thursday, October 16, morning and afternoon sessions (Hyatt). Dinner on your own.
