QPOC & Beyond: A Bonfire Gathering of Identity, Culture & Power

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

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Palm Springs Convention Center | Palm Springs, CA

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Join us for an empowering conversation centering Queer People of Color in travel, tourism, and hospitality.

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QPOC & Beyond: A Bonfire Gathering of Identity, Culture & Power


Session Details Date: Thursday, October 23rd

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Grab your lunch at the buffet in the Convention Center lobby then head down the hall to join us in the Sierra/Ventura rooms. Doors open at 12:30 PM and the Session begins at 1:00 PM. Coffee and dessert will be served in the room


Hosted by the IGLTA Intersectionality Subcommittee and sponsored by Miles Partnership, this session invites QPOC leaders, creators, and changemakers to share their stories, strategies, and lived experiences in shaping a more inclusive industry—from entrepreneurship to destination marketing, hospitality, and community spaces.


All are welcome.


This space is designed with intention to center the voices of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other QPOC individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you identify as QPOC, an ally, or someone seeking to learn—your presence is valued, and your listening matters.

Expect honest dialogue, personal storytelling, and collective visioning for what equity in LGBTQ+ travel truly looks like.


💖 Vibe Check:Warm, reflective, bold, and uplifting.This is a space for truth, celebration, and healing.
📍 Sierra/Venture room at the Palm Springs Convention Center
🗓 Date: October 23, 2025

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Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, United States

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