2027 National Conference
January 21-24, 2027
Richmond, Virginia
The US Association of Prides invites you to join us in Richmond, Virginia for the 2027 USA Prides National Conference January 21-24, 2027, at the Richmond Marriott!
We are planning the conference with a special focus on U.S. Pride organizers, and we're very pleased to offer lowest-possible registration and lodging rates. The registration fee covers three meals (two lunches and one dinner), a welcome reception, and admission to all conference activities. The conference is being hosted with the support of Virginia Pride, leveraging their connections, to provide a great mix of local and national presenters, workshops, and entertainment. All activities are being planned with the pride organizer in mind.
Conference Registration
Early Registration (available thru October 15)
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Members — $300
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Nonmembers — $400
Regular Registration (available thru January 15)
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Members — $350
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Nonmembers — $450
Late/Onsite Registration (available onsite starting January 21)
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Members — $400
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Nonmembers — $500
Guests — $250 (includes spouses and significant others attending only receptions and the closing banquet)
Hotel Information / Reservations
The US Association of Prides Conference will be held at the Richmond Marriott, centrally located in Downtown Richmond, Virginia. USA Prides has secured a special conference rate of $189/night and USA Prides receives a rebate credit for every room utilized by attendees during the conference.
The cutoff date for reservations is Wednesday, December 30, 2026. Please make your reservations by this date to ensure you receive the special conference rate!
Conference Schedule & Workshops
The USA Prides National Conference will feature a mix of workshops and general sessions designed to meet the needs of conference attendees. One of the benefits of this conference is that it is being specifically designed for U.S. Pride organizations. The workshops will center on issues common in the U.S. and may be different from those in other parts of the world. By meeting together, we can discuss topics and trends unique to the U.S.
Proposed Working Schedule
Thursday, January 21, 2027
6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, January 22, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops and General Assembly
(Lunch will be provided)
Saturday, January 23, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops, General Assembly, Closing Banquet
(Lunch and Dinner will be provided)
Sunday, January 24, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Round Table Discussions
Please note: All times are local Richmond (Eastern Standard) time and may shift no more than an hour in either direction as we finalize the program.
Conference Workshops
Conference workshops core to educational experience of the USA Prides National Conference, allowing fellow Pride organizers to share best practices and lessons learned. If you've got an idea for a workshop, we want to hear from you!
Workshop proposals are due by September 15, 2026.
Conference Scholarships
The USA Prides Conference Scholarship allows USA Prides to support individual Pride organizers who may not otherwise be able to attend and participate at the national conference. The scholarship is available to Pride organizers with an expressed need for financial assistance, with a focus on new or small organizations. Scholarships are not intended to cover the full cost of a recipient’s participation in the conference, but rather supply meaningful financial assistance based on need. Scholarship funds are generously provided by a variety of USA Prides member organizations.
Questions?
Contact:
Co-Chair Jonathan Balash (jonathan.balash@usaprides.org) - Workshops, Schedule
Co-Chair Derrick Jones (derrick.jones@usaprides.org) - Registration, Hotel
Scholarship Chair Edwin Ivey (edwin.ivey@usaprides.org) - Scholarships
