2023 Workplace Summit
SEPTEMBER 11-14, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
The Out & Equal Workplace Summit is the largest LGBTQ+ workplace equality event in the world. This premiere event brings together more than 3,500 executives, DEIB practitioners, ERG leaders and members, and influencers for four days of unrivaled knowledge-sharing, workshops, special events, networking, and celebration. Workplace Summit promises attendees the opportunity to learn from the stories they hear and the ones that they share to create a stronger, more unified “we” for themselves, their teams, and the world.
Summit Is
INSPIRATION
Our programming is filled with powerful keynotes and insightful workshops that will undoubtedly equip attendees with the tools necessary to activate change in their organizations.
Call for proposalsCELEBRATION
Our 4-day event is a celebration of authenticity and belonging. It culminates with the Outie Awards Gala, where individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture for the LGBTQ+ community are honored and recognized.
COMMUNITY
The meaningful relationships at Workplace Summit will prove invaluable for your future endeavors. Connect with thousands of LGBTQ+ professionals and allies to exchange ideas, insights, and knowledge that can lead to new collaborations, career opportunities, and personal growth.
ACTIVATED
Our dedicated Partner organizations are committed to make positive change in the workplace. Visit the engagement center to learn about how they help foster a sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion within their community.
4
DAYS OF LEARNING
3500+
ATTENDEES
80+
SESSIONS
100+
EXHIBITORS
“This was a dynamic I’ve never seen at another conference, where there is so much lived experience and expertise in every room that we all support each other. This provides so much more learning growth than the traditional model of presenters feeling like (or acting like!) they need to know all the answers.”
2022 Summit Attendee
Attendees Are
INCLUSION MAKERS
Workplace Summit attendees are current and next generation LGBTQ+ leaders and allies prepared to challenge the status quo to ensure that all employees can thrive at work. They are emotionally intelligent and innovative, and uniquely qualified to make meaningful change.
This year, Out & Equal Workplace Summit is a closed event, exclusive to our Partners. Attendees include:
- Executives
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Practitioners
- HR Practitioners
- Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leaders

2023 Summit Pre-Conference
Out & Equal is pleased to offer a unique full day of learning and networking in advance of the Workplace Summit. Pre-Con Leadership Day offers a range of immersive, small-scale experiences in which participants can hone their leadership skills, gain an understanding of cutting-edge LGBTQ+ inclusion practices, and expand their professional networks.
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2023 Outie Award Nominees
The “Outies” are awarded at the annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit. Outie Awards recognize individuals, corporate initiatives, and ERGs who are leaders in advancing equality for LGBTQ+ people in workplaces globally.
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