LGBTQ+ Workplace Impact Symposium
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
9:30am-3:00pm
9:00am Registration & Refreshments open
Location
Tri-C Hospitality Management Center at Public Square
180 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Fees/Admission
Regular Pricing
$65 Members, $75 Non-Members
$10 off per Registration Discount for Teams of 10 or more
Contact Information
Dr. Jennifer Bosco
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Description
This symposium is designed to strengthen the fabric of workplace belonging by convening leaders committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equity through sustainable, collaborative, and measurable ERG and team models.
This event is for anyone who is learning how and/or committed to making space for all individuals in the workplace. The focus will be on LGBTQ+ experiences, resources, and collective impact. All are welcome. We encourage teams, ERGs, BRGs, executives, HR reps, supplier professionals, and individuals to attend to share in the conversation.
Symposium Outcomes:
- Participants leave with practical models for sustaining ERGs and employee engagement practices under budget and resource constraints.
- Cross collaboration between different resource groups and across organizations/companies.
- Executive sponsors and other company leaders gain new language and tools to champion employee engagement initiatives within leadership circles.
- Nonprofit partners identify tangible ways to align with corporate ERGs and employee engagement groups for mutual benefit.
Imani Rupert-Gordon, President, National Center for LGBTQ+ Rights
Before joining NCLR, Imani served as the Executive Director for Affinity Community Services. Affinity is a LGBTQ social justice organization honoring the experiences of Black LGBTQ women. She also served as the Director of the Broadway Youth Center, part of Howard Brown Health in Chicago, serving LGBTQ youth experiencing housing instability.
Imani is a nationally recognized leader and well known for her visionary leadership. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Imani is cited as an expert on a range of topics including LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, gender justice, and has been featured in several news outlets including The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and NPR, ABC, CBS, and Fox.
Tentative Agenda:
9:00am – Arrival & Networking with Continental Breakfast
9:30am – Welcome
9:45am – Keynote
10:45am – 360 Employee Group Case Study
12noon – Lunch with Collective Conversations
12:45pm – Psychological Safety Workshop
2:00pm – Industry-Specific Deep Dive
2:45pm – Wrap-up
3:00pm – End
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations received at least seven days before the event are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations received fewer than seven days before the event are nonrefundable.
Event registrations are transferable. To transfer your registration to another person, please contact the event organizer before the event and provide the new attendee’s name and contact information.
If the event is canceled by the organizer, registrants will receive a full refund. Registration fees are not refundable for missed attendance or failure to participate.
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