2025 Workplace Summit

Name: 2025 Workplace Summit
Start: 2025-10-13T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-16T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building

Schedule

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building | Seattle, WA

Workplace Summit is the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ and allied professionals committed to building workplaces of belonging. Each year, thousands of executives, ERG leaders, inclusion and HR professionals, talent strategists, and changemakers come together for an experience that informs, inspires, and ignites action. For nearly three decades, Out & Equal has hosted this landmark event to advance LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion delivering high-impact programming, meaningful networking, and the business strategies that shape the future of work. In a rapidly shifting workplace and social landscape, Summit is where clarity, strategy, and community come together. Whether you’re driving change from the boardroom or building power from your ERG, Summit equips you to return to your workplace ready to lead boldly. Gain actionable strategies to advance inclusion and belonging at every level of your organization. Deepen your leadership skills through powerful learning experiences tailored to emerging and seasoned leaders. Build lasting relationships with peers, mentors, and collaborators across industries. Explore the cutting edge of talent, brand, policy, and innovation in over 100 dynamic sessions. Celebrate with intention, connection, and joy in a space where your identity and impact are valued. Mainstage Lineup: Janelle Monáe (she/her | they/them) is artist, actor, author, and cultural force. With a sound and voice all their own, Monáe has reshaped culture through boundary-breaking albums like Dirty Computer and The Age of Pleasure, standout roles in Moonlight and Hidden Figures, and unapologetic advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities. Their presence at Summit is a celebration of artistry, identity, and showing up fully. DJ Hannah Rad (she/her) is a world-class DJ, host, and fierce advocate for inclusion. Whether spinning at our evening events or creating moments of connection throughout the day, Hannah brings electric energy and intention to everything she does. As the founder of Rad One Productions, she’s dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and infusing wellness into the entertainment world. Harper Steele (she/her) is an Emmy-winning comedy writer and former head writer at Saturday Night Live. From shaping comedy at SNL and Funny or Die to sharing her personal journey in the acclaimed Netflix documentary Will & Harper, Harper brings creativity, authenticity, and the kind of lived experience we aim to amplify at Summit. Justin David Sullivan (he/she/they) is a groundbreaking Broadway performer and passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Known for originating the role of May in the hit musical & Juliet, Justin brings unapologetic authenticity and a commitment to amplifying trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive voices sharing their journey from Broadway’s spotlight to the frontlines of change. Kenji Yoshino (he/him) is Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, will deliver a keynote and premier session based on his acclaimed book Say the Right Thing, equipping attendees with practical tools to navigate identity, diversity, and justice in the workplace. Venue: Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building. The stunning Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building, is located in the heart of downtown Seattle. Just steps from iconic landmarks, diverse dining, and vibrant queer culture, this state-of-the-art venue offers the perfect setting for a high-impact, community-driven experience. With all sessions, networking, and activation spaces under one roof, the centralized layout makes it easy to connect, explore, and fully immerse yourself in the Summit experience — all against the backdrop of one of the country’s most scenic cities.