GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health

GLMA’s 44th Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health is organized by GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality and will be held from Sep 17 - 19, 2026 at Sheraton Grand Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.

Theme: Meeting the Moment

Description:
GLMA’s Annual Conference is both a premier scientific meeting and a space for connection, reflection, and collective care. Attendees join not only to learn, but to build relationships, share lived experience, and recharge alongside peers navigating the urgency and complexity of LGBTQ+ health work today.

Evidence-informed education: Research presentations, workshops, and panels grounded in best practices and emerging evidence across health disciplines.
Interdisciplinary exchange: Opportunities to learn alongside clinicians, researchers, educators, advocates, administrators, and health professions trainees.
Skill-building and practical tools: Sessions designed to translate knowledge into action within clinical, academic, policy, and community settings.
Community and connection: Dedicated spaces for networking, affinity gatherings, and informal conversations that extend learning beyond the session room.
Moments of restoration and celebration: Shared experiences and social events that honor joy, resilience, and care as essential parts of LGBTQ+ health work.