GLMA's Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health
GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 9-11, 2025!
Join us in Minneapolis, MN from October 9 - 11, 2025 for the leading national conference focused on LGBTQ+ health and inclusive care practices. GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health will bring together 700+ health professionals, researchers, academics, policy experts, and advocates from across all disciplines to share groundbreaking research, innovative interventions, and best practices in LGBTQ+ health care.
GLMA's Annual Conference
Since its inception in 1981, GLMA's Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health has served as the premier scientific conference shaping the future of LGBTQ+ health care, where health professionals come together to share innovative breakthroughs and interventions, as well as the latest research on LGBTQ+ health. The conference is open to health care providers of all disciplines, researchers, academics, health administrators, policy experts, advocates, and all LGBTQ+ health supporters.
#GLMA2025 Conference Theme
This year's conference theme, Unity. Action. Progress., highlights the transformative power of collective effort in advancing LGBTQ+ health equity. It emphasizes the importance of standing together, taking decisive steps to address disparities, and building momentum toward a future where every LGBTQ+ individual can access affirming, inclusive care. By uniting as advocates, taking meaningful action, and driving progress, health professionals can break down barriers and create a healthcare system that truly serves and uplifts the diversity of our communities.
Important Conference Dates
| Registration Opens | February 18, 2025 |
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| Abstract Portal Opens | March 3, 2025 |
| Scholarship Application Opens | March 18, 2025 |
| Abstract Portal Closes | April 22, 2025 |
| Scholarship Application Closes | May 31, 2025 |
| Registration Closes | October 9, 2025 |
| #GLMA2025 | October 9-11, 2025 |
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We hope to see you in Minneapolis, MN this October!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
12:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Friday, October 10, 2025
8:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Saturday October 11, 2025
8:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Catch Up on Last Year's Highlights & Get Excited for #GLMA2025 — Watch Now!
GLMA is excited to partner with the Queer Health Pod for Season 3! QHP has even dedicated two episodes of this season to sharing their experiences from #GLMA2024.
Hosted by three health professionals, QHP's goal is to expand autonomy by bringing health knowledge directly to sexual and gender minority communities.
QHP Episode #21: Dispatches from GLMA (Part 1)
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PLEASE NOTE: The plenary selection process is entirely separate from the abstract selection process. Please do not use this form for abstract submissions. The abstract portal will open in March 2025.
Submit Plenary Topics or Speaker Suggestions!
Help shape GLMA’s 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health by submitting your ideas for plenary topics, themes, and speakers!
Plenaries are the main stage events that bring everyone together, designed to appeal to the entire health care team. These sessions explore critical issues in LGBTQ+ health, including policy, practice, research, and advocacy, and feature inspiring speakers and thought leaders. Potential formats include panels, fireside chats (between 2 people), individual presentations, or join presentations. Plenary sessions are also accredited for CE/CME.
Submit Your #GLMA2025 Plenary Topic or Speaker Suggestion
What to Expect from #GLMA2025:
- CME/CE-accredited plenary sessions, workshops, and oral research presentations.
- Inclusive and culturally sensitive health education tailored to meet the needs of diverse LGBTQ+ identities.
- Inspiring speakers and thought leaders addressing critical issues in policy, practice, research, and advocacy.
Thank You to Our #GLMA2024 Conference Sponsors!
The commitment of each of these organizations to advancing LGBTQ+ health equity was critical in making this year's event a success.
The #GLMA2025 Sponsorship Prospectus will be released in early 2025, but we welcome the opportunity to connect with you directly in the meantime. To explore partnership opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at sponsor@glma.org.
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