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2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) (CST)
Description
LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE SUMMIT
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Amegy Tower, 1717 W. Loop S., Houston, TX 77027
Make plans to attend the Chamber’s premier professional development and networking event for LGBTQ+ & ally professionals, ERG leaders, HR and talent teams, and corporate partners.
🔗 Get full event details, speaker bios, award info, and registration at:
👉 LGBTQWorkplaceAllianceSummit.com
The 2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit is the Chamber’s annual professional development and networking event for LGBTQ+ & Allied Business/Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) leaders, human resources, talent recruitment, supplier access, and leadership professionals engaged in belonging and inclusion efforts within their companies in Houston and beyond. Offering both in-person and virtual opportunities to engage, the Summit will focus around this year's theme:
"The Authentic Advantage: Leading with the Power of Your Own Brand"
💼 Inspiring keynote
🎤 Thought-provoking panel
🏆 Leadership Awards
🍽️ Optional Networking Lunch to follow
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lisa Trapani Shumate (she/her), Founder, Maximum Q
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Attire: Business casual.
- Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Amegy Bank garage.
- Virtual attendees: If you registered to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours in advance of the Summit.
- Questions? Contact us at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or (832) 510-3002.
👉 LGBTQWorkplaceAllianceSummit.com
Early bird pricing (in-person and virtual) ends on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The last day to register to attend the Summit (in-person or virtual) is Friday, October 30, 2026.
A virtual attendance option is available but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Tables of up to 7 are available as part of sponsorship opportunities.
Member/Partner Rates:
- $20 early bird (virtual) - ends October 9th at midnight
- $35 early bird (in-person) - ends October 9th at midnight
- $25 member/partner rate (virtual)
- $45 member/partner rate (in-person)
Non-Member Rates:
- $35 (virtual)
- $65 (in-person)
1717 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027 United States
Complimentary parking is available in the Amegy Bank garage.
8:30 am - Registration and Networking
9:00 am - Welcome & Introductions
9:30 am - Keynote by Lisa Shumate: "Wired to Succeed"
10:15 am - Self-Awareness Assessment & Exercise
11:05 am - Break
11:20 am - Panel Discussion: "Identity, Brand, and Beliefs"
12:00 pm - Workplace Alliance Awards + Closing
12:45 pm - Optional Networking Lunch (not included in Summit registration)
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