2026 LGBTQ+ Unity Summit: Building Bridges: Strength in Unity...

This Pride Month, we’re not just celebrating - we’re showing up, speaking out, and standing strong.

The LGBTQ+ Unity Summit is a grassroots revival of a beloved regional tradition. After the closure of its original host organization, a passionate group of former organizers and community members came together to keep the momentum alive. This year’s Summit is a call to action—a space to recharge, reconnect, and recommit to building inclusive workplaces and resilient communities.

This year’s theme, Building Bridges, is a direct nod to our host city – Pittsburgh, also known as the City of Bridges.

Together, we'll focus on practical strategies for:

• Fostering inclusive workplaces that support LGBTQ+ employees at every level
• Developing and strengthening policies that promote equity and protect LGBTQ+ people
• Building sustainable employee engagement and ERG practices
• Equipping leaders and allies with tools to show up effectively and responsibly
• Connecting organizations to community resources that support LGBTQ+ employees and their families

• HR, People, and DEI professionals
• Executives, managers, and people leaders
• LGBTQ+ and ally ERG leaders and members
• Nonprofit, community, and advocacy professionals
• Government and public-sector employees
• Students and emerging professionals preparing to enter the workforce
• Allies seeking concrete tools to move from intention to action

In a time when LGBTQ+ rights and DEI initiatives are increasingly challenged, organizations are being asked to demonstrate real commitment - not just values statements. The 2026 LGBTQ+ Unity Summit will offer practical tools for supporting LGBTQ+ employees, authentic strategies for allyship, and clear pathways for engagement in the community.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your organization’s inclusion strategy, become a stronger ally, or connect with others doing this work, join us for a day of learning, dialogue, and action.

Together, we’ll build bridges—between sectors, across identities, and toward a future where unity is our strength and pride is our power.

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