2025 Southern States Forum: Charlotte 

Building Belonging in the South: Together Forward

Join us in Charlotte on Monday, June 16th, for the launch of Out & Equal’s 2025 Southern States Forum series—part of our expanded lineup of regional impact programs dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion across the South. 

In a year marked by intensifying policy efforts and rhetoric targeting the LGBTQ+ community, the Southern States Forum is your space to connect, learn, and lead.  

Our program is designed to bring together ERG/BRG leaders, inclusion practitioners, and executive allies from across the region to: 

• Share region-specific strategies for workplace belonging 

• Build resilient professional and ally networks 

• Engage in peer-to-peer learning and sense-making 

• Strengthen workplace culture through actionable insights 

Our Charlotte event features tailored learning exercises, dynamic networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions—all designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing our community in the South today. 

We are especially pleased to welcome Sarah Warbelow, Out & Equal’s new Senior Vice President for Law, Policy, & Research. As one of today’s most respected legal experts and co-author of the historic Equality Act, Sarah will help us find the signal through the noise and navigate the evolving landscape for LGBTQ+ inclusion. 

You’ll leave reinvigorated for the path ahead, equipped with concrete skills, new connections, and resources to advance the business of belonging within your organization. 

For registration information, please reach out to your Partner Success Manager or register here. 

Together, forward, now—we continue building the Business of Belonging across the South.