Learning with Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention

October 10-12, 2025
Chicago, IL

About
Tentative Agenda
Exhibit Hall Application
Chapter Leader Institute
FAQs

Courageous love, in community together.

Through workshops, panels, and presentations from community leaders, 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.

Stay tuned for more information, workshops, and schedule!

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Friday, October 10, 2025
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm – Regional Meetings
  - Central Region (IA, KS, MO, NE) and Northern Plains Region (MN, ND, SD, WI)
  - Great Lakes Region (IL, IN, MI, OH)
  - Gulf Region (AL, FL, GA, MS, PR)
  - Mid Atlantic Region (DC, DE, MD, VA, WV)
  - Mid Pacific Region (Northern CA, NV) and Southern Pacific Region (Southern CA, HI)
  - North Atlantic Region (NJ, NY, PA)
  - Northeast Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
  - Pacific Northwest Region (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA) and Mountain West Region (AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY)
  - South Atlantic Region (KY, NC, SC, TN)
  - Southern Region (AR, LA, OK, TX)
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Opening Plenary
Saturday, October 11, 2025
- 9:00 – 10:15 am Workshop Block 1
  - A Seat at the Table: Navigating Family Dynamics as an Ally
  - A Loving World Starts With A Loving Home
  - Back to Basics: How to Unlock Your Chapter’s Superpowers
  - Building Impact Through Educational Programming with Community Partners
  - First, Do No Further Harm: Addressing Implicit Bias in the Workplace, Classroom, and Doctor’s Office
  - Generation Queer: Youth-Led Movements for Change
  - Grounding Ourselves In Solidarity
  - Redefining Family and Support through a Black Queer Lens
  - Supporting AANHPI Immigrant LGBTQ+ Families
  - What Would You Do? Social Media Moderation and Safety
- 10:30 – 11:45 am Workshop Block 2
  - A is for Affirm: Creating Affirming Space for Asexual, Aromantic, and Agender People
  - A radicalBLend on Identity + Inclusion
  - Allyship to Transgender & Nonbinary Athletes: Mythbusting & Talking Points
  - Beyond the Uniform: Supporting LGBTQ+ Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
  - Building Long Term Relationships with Legislative Offices
  - Chapter Leaders Roundtable
  - Leading with Joy to Drive Meaningful Change
  - PFLAG NYC’s Safe Schools Program: Storytelling to Students
  - Skills to Navigate Conversations With Opposing Opinions, Strong Emotions, and High Stakes
  - The Dads: Fatherhood, Advocacy, and Love in a Shifting Landscape
- 12:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch and Plenary
- 2:30 – 3:45 pm Workshop Block 3
  - BIPOC Roundtable (Closed Space)
  - Chapter Leadership Tips & Tricks
  - Creating a Safe Place: Parenting with Pride in a Political Storm
  - Effective Method for Board Recruitment and Development
  - Intersecting Disability and LGTBQIA and Solution Focused Narrative-Based Tools
  - Make. Take. Mobilize: DIY Toolkit for Building Educational Alliances
  - Practical Strategies for Fostering Family Acceptance for Transgender Youth
  - Realities and Resilience of Rural LGBTQ+ Communities
  - Recharge & Rewire: How to Show Up Stronger Without Burning Out
  - Talking About It: Empowering Families to Support Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Through Inclusive Sex Education
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm Networking Reception
Sunday, October 12, 2025
- 9:00am – 10:15am – Workshop Block 4
  - African Queerness and Intersectionality
  - Building PFLAG Scholarship Programs to Uplift LGBTQ+ Scholars
  - Coalition Building: Tips and Tools for Creating a Multi-Disciplinary Resource Network
  - Growing Your Volunteer Base
  - Protecting Your Chapter From Cybercrime
  - Rolling out the Rainbow Carpet: Building Community Connections Through Education
  - Strong Spirits, Safe Homes: Guide to Being an Indigenous Ally
  - Supporting Christian Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth Through Intersectionality
  - We Are All Genderfluid” – These and Other Myths about Nobinary People
- 10:30am – 11:45am – Workshop Block 5
  - Building Community Knowledge: Creating LGBTQIA+ Resource Libraries for Your PFLAG Chapter
  - From Panic to Power: What Families of Trans Kids Can Learn from Organizers
  - Going Beyond the “Bi”nary: Understanding and Supporting People Who Are Bi+
  - How to Stop Arguing About Religion When Nothing Seems to Work
  - Loving Your Intersex Body
  - Organizing Local PFLAG Conferences
  - Partnerships: Transactional to Transformational
  - Ready, Set, Navigate & Advocate: Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Adolescents’ Sports Involvement
  - What We Know May Harm Us: A Joy-Fueled Path to Courageous Love
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm Closing Luncheon
The Learning With Love: 2025 PFLAG National Convention schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Out of an abundance of caution we are not making the names of workshop presenters, expanded descriptions of each workshop, or the location of each workshop in our convention hotel publicly available. That information is available to all convention attendees in the convention app, which will be available soon!
Interested in exhibiting your organization or business to our unique audience of LGBTQ+ people, parents, family members, and allies? Reserve your spot in our exhibit hall at this year’s Learning with Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention, a unique opportunity to reach hundreds of PFLAG members, supporters, philanthropic partners, and leaders of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

These 6-foot, skirted tables provide a prime opportunity to introduce your organization or business to new audiences, showcase your resources, and distribute giveaways.

The cost to reserve an exhibit table is $500.00. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. PFLAG National reserves the right to refuse applications for any reason. If you plan to attend convention events including our plenaries, workshops, or networking events you will be required to register for the convention here: Learning With Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention

The application for exhibit space is available here: 2025 PFLAG National Convention Exhibit Space Application. The deadline for submitting the application to reserve an exhibit table is September 19, 2025. Notifications will be sent to exhibitors that have been selected on a rolling basis no later than September 26, 2025. Since we are not disclosing the exact location of our event for safety and security reasons, you will receive information about shipping equipment, inventory, and supplies to this event after you have received a notification that your table has been accepted for our exhibit hall.

Please contact convention@pflag.org if you have any questions..
We are thrilled to announce that registration is OPEN for the inaugural Compassion in Action: The PFLAG Chapter Leader Institute. The pre-convention institute is happening before Learning With Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention. Compassion in Action is a dedicated space—similar in style to our Rural and Urban Think Tanks—centering chapter work, rooted in chapter leader-focused ideas and tactics for growing community engagement.

This year’s theme focuses on “progress over perfection” and sustaining a PFLAG chapter through thoughtful community engagement; we’ll explore important topics such as aligning chapter programming with community needs, fostering leadership development, creating thoughtful administrative practices, and redefining support for evolving communities.

The pre-convention Institute will take place on Friday, October 10th from 9:00 – 11:50 AM, and space will be limited to the first 75 participants who register and no more than two (2) attendees per chapter board. Attendance is included as part of your convention registration, so you must be registered to attend Learning With Love in order to participate. We’re requesting registrations by September 22, 2025.

To sign up, please register for the Convention and fill out the form included in your confirmation email. As always if you have questions, Please reach out to Chapter Engagement staffer Ruadhan Ward at rward@pflag.org.

FAQs
- What time does the Convention Institute start?
  
  9:00 am CT
- When does the Convention Institute end?
  
  11:50 am CT
- Where is this happening? Is it in the same location as the Convention?
  
  Yes. The Convention Institute will be held in the same location as the rest of the convention, just a few hours earlier!
- Will there be an option to join virtually?
  
  No, this event will only be held in-person and will not have a virtual option available at this time.
- Is there a cost for this special event?
  
  No, there is no additional cost for the Chapter Leader Institute! Registration costs are included with your general convention ticket price.
- Will refreshments be provided?
  
  Yes, a light continental breakfast will be provided.
- Why can’t my whole chapter board attend?
  
  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!
- I have specific accessibility needs. Who can I contact to ensure my experience at the event is fully supported?
  
  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 convention@pflag.org.
- When and where will the event be held?
  
  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.
- How much does registration cost?
  
  Registration starts at $325 for PFLAG National Members (including Chapter members), and $375 for non-members.
- I registered but did not receive a confirmation email.
  
  Check your spam folder; if you still have not received a confirmation email, contact convention@pflag.org.
- I’ve never been to a PFLAG National Convention. What should I expect?
  
  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.
- Is there a special rate for booking at the Convention hotel?
  
  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.
- Is parking available at the Convention hotel?
  
  Parking is available for $44 per night. For guests staying at the hotel, there is a discounted rate of $22 per night.
- Will meals be provided during the event?
  
  Yes, convention registration includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- What is your refund policy?
  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 convention@pflag.org. 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.
- What learning sessions will be featured at the Convention?
  
  Check our Agenda tab regularly for the latest updates.
- I can’t attend the Convention. Will the event be live-streamed or recorded?
  
  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.
- Are scholarships available?
  
  No, there are not currently scholarships available for attendees. Some presenters may qualify for a stipend to help cover travel and lodging costs.
- Is there exhibit space available at Convention?
  
  2025 PFLAG National Convention Exhibit Space Application
  
  Interested in exhibiting your organization or business to our unique audience of LGBTQ+ people, parents, family members, and allies? Reserve your spot in our exhibit hall at this year’s Learning with Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention, a unique opportunity to reach hundreds of PFLAG members, supporters, philanthropic partners, and leaders of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
  
  These 6-foot, skirted tables provide a prime opportunity to introduce your organization or business to new audiences, showcase your resources, and distribute giveaways.
  
  The cost to reserve an exhibit table is $500.00. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. PFLAG National reserves the right to refuse applications for any reason. If you plan to attend convention events including our plenaries, workshops, or networking events you will be required to register for the convention here: Learning With Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention
  
  The application for exhibit space is available here: 2025 PFLAG National Convention Exhibit Space Application. The deadline for submitting the application to reserve an exhibit table is September 19, 2025. Notifications will be sent to exhibitors that have been selected on a rolling basis no later than September 26, 2025. Since we are not disclosing the exact location of our event for safety and security reasons, you will receive information about shipping equipment, inventory, and supplies to this event after you have received a notification that your table has been accepted for our exhibit hall.
  
  Please contact convention@pflag.org if you have any questions..
- Are sponsorship opportunities available?
  
  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 dkinstley@pflag.org.
- What is your convention's Code of Conduct?
  
  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.
- Will there be security?
  
  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.
- Is there a dress code?
  
  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.
- What should I bring to the Convention? What can’t I bring?
  
  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.
- I’ve registered for the Convention and have accessibility requests.
  
  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 convention@pflag.org.
- Who can I contact if I need assistance at the Convention?
  
  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.
- I have another question about the Convention that is not addressed here.
  
  Please email convention@pflag.org.

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Learning with Love: The 2025 PFLAG National Convention

About

Tentative Agenda

Exhibit Hall Application

Chapter Leader Institute

FAQs

Courageous love, in community together.

FAQs