Learning with Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention

9:00 am CT

11:50 am CT

Yes. The Convention Institute will be held in the same location as the rest of the convention, just a few hours earlier!

No, this event will only be held in-person and will not have a virtual option available at this time.

No, there is no additional cost for the Chapter Leader Institute! Registration costs are included with your general convention ticket price.

Yes, a light continental breakfast will be provided.

Since this is our first year offering this event, space is limited to only two (2) board members per chapter and the first 75 registrants. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

We value inclusion and access for all participants. ASL interpreters will be available during the plenaries. If you need ASL interpreters or other accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].

Learning With Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention will take place October 10–12, 2025, in Chicago, IL. For safety and security reasons, we will not publicly share the hotel or convention venue details. Once you register, you’ll receive access to the hotel information and location.

Registration starts at $325 for PFLAG National Members (including Chapter members), and $375 for non-members.

Check your spam folder; if you still have not received a confirmation email, contact [email protected].

We welcome you! Through workshops, panels, and presentations from community leaders over the course of three days, we’ll provide insight, expertise, training, strategies, and best practices so that PFLAG friends, families, members, supporters, and leaders can work together to fulfill our organizational mission to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

Yes! The special convention rate at the convention location starts at $209 per night (taxes and other rates not included) for a standard room. The deadline to book at this price is September 12, 2025. Information regarding the hotel will be shared in the confirmation email sent after you register.

Parking is available for $44 per night. For guests staying at the hotel, there is a discounted rate of $22 per night.

Yes, convention registration includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

We understand that plans can change. If you are unable to attend the convention, our cancellation and transfer policy is as follows:

• Refunds: You may cancel your ticket for a 50% refund of the purchase price.
• Transfers: Alternatively, tickets may be transferred to another person at no additional cost, provided the request is made before October 1.

To request a cancellation or transfer, please contact our registration team at [email protected]. Be sure to include your order details and, in the case of a transfer, the full name and email address of the person receiving the ticket.

Please note: No refunds or transfers will be processed after October 1.

Check our Agenda tab regularly for the latest updates.

Portions of the Convention will be live-streamed, and we’ll share more details soon. We’ll also be highlighting the Convention on social media both during and in the days and weeks afterwards, and we will feature the Convention in the next issue of The PFLAG Banner.

No, there are not currently scholarships available for attendees. Some presenters may qualify for a stipend to help cover travel and lodging costs.

Yes – we would love to hear from you! Convention sponsorships offer a unique opportunity to showcase your company or brand while supporting educational opportunities for LGBTQ+ and ally community leaders. To learn more about Convention sponsorship opportunities, contact Director, Major Gifts and Corporate Philanthropy, David Kinstley (he/him) at [email protected].

PFLAG National is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all Convention attendees. Harassment, verbal/physical abuse, or discrimination in any form will not be tolerated and will result in your immediate removal from the Convention.

PFLAG National and the Convention Hotel cannot be held liable for any injuries or losses that take place during the course of the Convention, including unauthorized pre-and post-convention events.

The safety of our attendees, volunteers, and staff are our highest priority. More information about security protocols will be shared soon.

Prohibited items include weapons/firearms/knives, pepper spray/mace, laser pens, outside food or drink, professional photography equipment (unless authorized by PFLAG), and promotional items not authorized by PFLAG.

Throughout the Convention, dress how you feel most comfortable! We encourage attendees to wear PFLAG apparel, which will be available for sale in limited quantities at our onsite PFLAG Shop.

Please have your confirmation email ready when you check-in (print or digital).

We encourage you to bring a light jacket or sweater, as hotel meeting rooms tend to be colder than room temperature.

You can bring cell phones and cameras for taking photos or short videos throughout the Convention.

We value inclusion and access for all participants. ASL interpreters will be available during the plenaries. If you need ASL interpreters or other accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].

On site, if you need assistance or to report an incident, please reach out to anyone wearing a STAFF or VOLUNTEER badge, located at registration.

Please email [email protected].