Midwest Pride: United in Community

Midwest Pride has reached capacity and is no longer taking registrations.

Join us for the inaugural Midwest Pride: United in Community, a transformative convening designed to unite LGBTQ+ organizations, leaders, and advocates from across the Midwest. Over three days, we’ll foster collaboration, share knowledge, and address the pressing challenges facing our communities today. This summit offers a unique opportunity to engage in professional development, explore innovative solutions, and build lasting networks for greater impact and resilience.

Event Details

Dates: April 17–19, 2025
Location: Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
Cost: $350 per participant
Open To: CEOs, Directors, Managers, Coordinators, College Students, Allied Orgs, Board Members

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Midwest Pride Full Schedule

Course Offerings and Facilitators

Event Highlights

Engaging panel discussions, including "The State of the LGBTQ+ Union" and "2025 & Beyond: Strategies for Progress and Protection."
Interactive breakout sessions focused on fundraising, advocacy, DEI strategies, leadership, and more.
Affinity spaces for meaningful connection and shared experiences.
Community happy hours, networking opportunities, and a tour of the Legacy Project.
A vibrant celebration of collaboration, growth, and resilience.

About Center on Halsted

Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, including Center on Halsted and Center on Addison in Lakeview and Center on Cottage Grove in Woodlawn. https://www.centeronhalsted.org/.