WDW hosting largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world in September 2023 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

[mkt]

The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is scheduled to host what has been billed as the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" later this year. Out & Equal, a group that campaigns for gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the workplace, is due to hold its 2023 workplace summit at the resort, from September 11-14.

According to Out & Equal's website, around 5,000 people are expected to attend its workplace summit in September, which it describes as "the preferred place to network and share strategies that create inclusive workplaces, where everyone belongs and where LGBTQ+ employees can be out and thrive."

Out & Equal lists the Walt Disney Company as a top-tier "titanium" supporter, along with other major brands including Apple, Uber and Bank of America.

Other companies listed as supporters at lower tiers include Mcdonald's, IBM, Walmart, Google and Visa. Government bodies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Department of State, are also included in the list with the Miami Herald reporting they will have booths at the conference.

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[KrzyKtty]

Well, the crowds are certainly going to pick up that week.

 

[Figgy1]

Thank you for sharing this EXCELLENT news!

 

[Riviera Rita]

They should honor Bob Gurr, a true Disney legend.

 

[mkt]

They should honor Bob Gurr, a true Disney legend.

I'd literally be begging my employer - who is a partner with Out & Equal - to get me passes for this if he did it. That would be truly worth attending.

 

[Riviera Rita]

I'd literally be begging my employer - who is a partner with Out & Equal - to get me passes for this if he did it. That would be truly worth attending.

I've met him and he's a wonderful man.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I just volunteered to attend on behalf of my company.

 

[ShoalFox]

Welp, this might impact the crowd levels during the week I was planing to visit. Very cool to hear this news however!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Who We Are | Out & Equal

Out & Equal is the premier nonprofit organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships…

outandequal.org

Become a Partner | Out & Equal

Out & Equal is the premier nonprofit organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQ+ representation, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and beyond. As the largest convener…

outandequal.org

2024 Out & Equal Workplace Summit | Out & Equal

The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. Working closely with our partners at Disney, we have been tracking the latest weather developments within the Gulf. At this current moment…

outandequal.org

 

[Drdcm]

Who We Are | Out & Equal

Out & Equal is the premier nonprofit organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships…

outandequal.org

Become a Partner | Out & Equal

Out & Equal is the premier nonprofit organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQ+ representation, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and beyond. As the largest convener…

outandequal.org

2024 Out & Equal Workplace Summit | Out & Equal

The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. Working closely with our partners at Disney, we have been tracking the latest weather developments within the Gulf. At this current moment…

outandequal.org

I’m surprised it’s only about 5000 ppl. Not knocking it, just genuine surprise.

Edit: seems like it could legitimately be huge

 

[MisterPenguin]

Walt Disney World to host the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world

Walt Disney World to host the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[dave&di]

Great, that’s when we go. We picked September for the low crowds! The next announcement will be its at The Dolphin where we‘re staying.

 

[BuddyThomas]

I’m surprised it’s only about 5000 ppl. Not knocking it, just genuine surprise.

Edit: seems like it could legitimately be huge

Especially since usually over 150,000 attend red shirt days the first weekend in June.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’m surprised it’s only about 5000 ppl. Not knocking it, just genuine surprise.

Edit: seems like it could legitimately be huge

It's mainly for corporate, GOs, and NGOs to promote LGBT+ workplace equality and diversity. It's not a convention for all LGBT+ people.

One's Q-card isn't enough to attend. That's for our regular monthly meetings.

 

[mkt]

I’m surprised it’s only about 5000 ppl. Not knocking it, just genuine surprise.

Edit: seems like it could legitimately be huge

5000 for a DEI business conference is pretty big.

 

[mkt]

Great, that’s when we go. We picked September for the low crowds! The next announcement will be its at The Dolphin where we‘re staying.

Only 5000, and it's for a business conference. It won't be that bad.

 

[wdwmagic]

Great, that’s when we go. We picked September for the low crowds! The next announcement will be its at The Dolphin where we‘re staying.

I wouldn't expect a significant impact to park crowds.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Great, that’s when we go. We picked September for the low crowds! The next announcement will be its at The Dolphin where we‘re staying.

As someone previously stated, at present, it is only expected to be about 5,000 people, and it is a conference, meaning that people will be busy in multiple conferences, etc. - so this is really no big deal as far as a crowd impact, I would think.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Great, that’s when we go. We picked September for the low crowds! The next announcement will be its at The Dolphin where we‘re staying.

You should be so lucky if it is. Find the nearest piano bar for the best entertainment!!

 

[GhostHost1000]

As someone previously stated, at present, it is only expected to be about 5,000 people, and it is a conference, meaning that people will be busy in multiple conferences, etc. - so this is really no big deal as far as a crowd impact, I would think.

Agreed. They have large conferences at swan and dolphin all the time. Been there done many