Panamá City, Panama
15-17 September 2027
Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 is co-hosted by GATE and ITF and will host 250 trans and gender diverse activists, key stakeholders and donors
In response to the current regressive climate, GATE and the International Trans Fund (ITF) have joined forces and are proud to co-host the Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027.
“Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 is an affirmation that we are not only here and visible in this critical historical moment, but also organized, strategic and building sustainable movements that cannot be erased.”
– Erika Castellanos, Executive Director, GATE
“The attacks on trans movements are global, coordinated, and well-resourced. Our response must be too. In Panamá, ITF and GATE will bring together 250 trans and gender diverse activists from across the world to conspire, collaborate, and define what comes next on our own terms.”
– Broden Giambrone, Executive Director, ITF
What is the aim of the Global Trans Conference?
This is a strategic platform for trans and gender diverse-led organizations to network, share knowledge and tools, and align advocacy strategies to consolidate a coordinated global response to the erosion of our communities’ rights.
GATE and ITF seek to address the health disparities, human rights violations and trans and gender diverse movement challenges, including the growing anti-gender movement.
What are the main goals?
1: To strengthen the trans and gender diverse movement
2: To analyze the current context and opportunities
3: To develop global trans and gender diverse advocacy priorities and response strategies
What to expect?
The Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 is a critically needed opportunity for trans and gender diverse activists from around the world to convene and have in-depth discussions. It builds directly on the momentum, outcomes and strategic direction established during the Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference 2024.
This conference will move from mapping priorities to consolidating action, fostering innovation and shaping the movement strategy. The program will include a half-day donor pre-conference, followed by a 2.5-day main conference.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications for scholarship and self-paid registrations will open in June 2026. We are unable to respond to any questions or queries until then. All registrations and scholarships will be addressed solely via the established channels when they open in June 2026.
Sponsor the conference!
Do you wish to become a sponsor of the conference? All support is welcome!
Contact us at [email protected] to discuss sponsorship options.
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