15th Annual LGBTQIA+ Aging Conference
Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. EST
Virtual Conference
5 CEUs Available
Submit a Proposal for the 2026 Conference!
Due Friday, December 19, 2025
By 5:00 p.m. EST
LGBTQIA+ Aging: Knowledge, Advocacy & Equity
A transformative, one-day virtual conference focused on advancing scholarly expertise, practice, and dialogue about the needs of aging LGBTQIA+ adults and their caregivers.
With a keynote address, nine workshops, professional exchange, advocacy, and personal narratives, the event aims to bridge gaps, increase visibility, and promote equity in LGBTQIA+ aging.
Conference Day Overview
Featuring Keynote Speaker
Keynote Address: LGBTQIA+ Aging in Times of Uncertainty
Dr. Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW, will explore the urgent need for those working with LGBTQIA+ older adults to persevere in difficult social, financial, and political times — rooted not only in advocacy but also in radical care, empathy, and relational leadership. Dr. Bailey is the MSW Program Director and Professor for the School of Social Work at Simmons University. Amongst many roles, Dr. Bailey has also formerly served as the President of NASW - Massachusetts, NASW National - Washington, D.C., and the International Federation of Social Workers.
We’re excited to introduce our new name and rebrand: The Pride and Progress Conference!
Pride honors the identity, history, and resilience of LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially those who have shaped and navigated societal change. Progress reflects our commitment to equity, inclusion, and forward movement in LGBTQIA+ aging.
Together, Pride and Progress celebrates the past while driving meaningful change for the future through education, advocacy, and action.
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