Unleashed LGBTQ+ Conference/Festival is a dynamic, inclusive space where brands, entertainers, and LGBTQ+ professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate in a fun, interactive environment.

Often dubbed the “Gay SXSW,” Unleashed LGBTQ+ features a vibrant lineup of diverse speakers, engaging panels, and unforgettable performances from some of the biggest names in LGBTQ+ film, television, music, business, and tech.

With your support, we can expand our reach and elevate our impact—creating transformative events and opening doors for LGBTQ+ professionals across the country. Your contribution helps us bring in LGBTQ+ media outlets from across the U.S. and provide free access to journalism students eager to learn from the very best in the industry.

Whether you’re a business or an individual, we hope you’ll see the incredible value in supporting events like Unleashed LGBTQ+—where community, opportunity, and education converge to make a real difference. Join us in bringing this vision to life.

We’ll see you in Dallas, Texas, September 19–21, 2025, for Unleashed LGBTQ+!

Unleashed LBGTQ+ Media Inclusion Program will raise awareness of the importance of LGBTQ+ media and the valuable purpose it serves by hosting today’s thought leaders for groundbreaking events. Donations to Local Media Foundation for this program are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Please consult a tax adviser for details. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations. This program is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36-4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.

Unleashed LGBTQ+ Media Inclusion Program