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12th ANNUAL NATIONAL

Black Trans

ADVOCACY

Conference & Awards Gala

Join the movement for Black Trans Equality!

April 22-27

Dallas, Texas

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What we’re up to

We’re excited to invite you to the 12th National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala, happening April 22-27, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville in beautiful Dallas, Texas!

This year, we’re embracing the theme “Redefining Our Resilience: I Am UnErasable” to set the tone for a transformative 5-day experience of education, advocacy, and celebration. Join over 500 participants from across the country as we advance Black Trans Equality together.

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Why attend BTAC?

Inspiration and Motivation

Participate in workshop topics focused on holistic wellness, Hear inspiring stories from successful advocates and gain renewed energy for your Black Trans Equality work.

Advocacy Skill Development

Access workshops and training sessions to improve your advocacy, including communication strategies, grassroots organizing, lobbying tactics, and effective messaging

Advocacy Community Organizing

Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about Black Trans Equality fostering a sense of shared purpose and collective action within local communities across the United States.

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Keynote speakers

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Glenn Jenkins
Founder, Figma
Peter Evans
Founder, Figma
Peter Evans
Founder, Figma
Amora Newman
Founder, Figma
Amora Newman
Founder, Figma
Wong Strange
Founder, Figma
Wong Strange
Founder, Figma
Scarlett Johannson
Founder, Figma
Glenn Jenkins
Founder, Figma
Peter Evans
Founder, Figma
Amora Newman
Founder, Figma
Amora Newman
Founder, Figma
Wong Strange
Founder, Figma
Scarlett Johannson
Founder, Figma
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12th National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala held in Dallas, Texas April 22- 27, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center.

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Schedule Overview

Day 1

2 Sep, 2023

Day 1

3 Sep, 2023

Day 1

4 Sep, 2023

  • April 21
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
Pre Conference Agenda
  • Pre Conference Guest Arrival & Hotel Check-In 3pm
  • Staff Pre Conference Registration Check-in 7am-9:45am
  • Staff Pre Conference Welcome Meeting 10am-2pm
  • Staff Pre Conference Set-up 2pm-7pm
  • April 22
  • 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Day One Agenda
  • Conference Early Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 12pm
  • Conference Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 3pm
  • Conference Registration Check-in Open 10am
  • Conference Welcome & Orientation 3pm
  • Conference Opening Interfaith Ceremony 7pm (Wear All White)
  • Our Family – Opening Dinner Meeting 8:30pm
  • April 23
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
Day Two Agenda
  • Conference Early Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 12pm
  • Conference Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 3pm
  • Morning Workout -7am
  • Morning Breakfast – OYO (Free for Host Hotel Guest) 8am
  • Conference Registration Check-in Open 9am
  • Conference Advocacy Workshops 9:30-11:45am
  • Conference Community Summit Luncheon 11:55-1:30pm
  • Conference Empowerment Workshops  1:45-3:45pm
  • Black Trans Pageant Registration & Interview 4:00pm 
  • TransManifest Live-Open Mic 8pm. Doors Open 7:45pm
  • April 24
  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
Day Three Agenda
  • Conference Early Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 12pm
  • Conference Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 3pm
  • Morning Workout -7am
  • Morning Breakfast – OYO (Free for Host Hotel Guest) 8am
  • Conference Registration Check-in Open 9am
  • Conference Advocacy Workshops 9:30-11:45am
  • Conference Keynote Luncheon 11:55-1:30pm (Wear Member Pin)
  • Conference Empowerment Workshops  1:45-3:45pm
  • Black Trans International Pageant 7pm. Doors Open 6:45pm
  • April 25
  • 7:00 AM - 11:55 PM
Friday
Day Four Agenda
  • Conference Early Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 12pm
  • Conference Guest Arrival & Hotel Check In 3pm
  • Morning Workout -7am
  • Morning Breakfast – OYO (Free for Host Hotel Guest) 8am
  • Conference Registration Check-in Open 9am
  • Conference Advocacy Workshops 9:30-11:45am
  • Conference Community Summit Luncheon 11:55-1:30pm
  • Conference Empowerment Workshops  1:45-3:45pm
  • Black Trans Advocacy Awards Gala  8pm.
    • Red Carpet Photos & VIP Reception 6:30.
    • Doors Open 7:45pm.
    • Group Photos
    • After Party 10pm.
  • April 26
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
Day Five Agenda
  • Black Trans Family Day at the Ranch 11am-3pm
    • Wear Your Conference T-Shirt
    • Bus Departs Hotel 10am 
    • Family Day Group Photos 3pm
    • Bus Departs Rach 3:30pm
    • Ranch Location Provided to Registered Guest Only
  • Black Diamond Ball 10pm. Doors Open 9:45pm
  • April 27
  • 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
Day Six Agenda
  • Conference Closing Interfaith Ceremony 10am
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Event schedule

James Killer

UX Lead, Shopify

Inclusion is not your job!

  • 9:30 AM
Marissa Louie

UX Lead, Shopify

Uplevelling design at SiriusXM & Pandora

  • 9:30 AM
Robert Pattinson

UX Lead, Shopify

The reason you are failing and how to fix it

  • 9:30 AM
Marissa Louie

UX Lead, Shopify

Uplevelling design at SiriusXM & Pandora

  • 9:30 AM
Robert Pattinson

UX Lead, Shopify

The reason you are failing and how to fix it

  • 9:30 AM
James Killer

UX Lead, Shopify

Inclusion is not your job!

  • 9:30 AM
James Killer

UX Lead, Shopify

Inclusion is not your job!

  • 9:30 AM
Robert Pattinson

UX Lead, Shopify

The reason you are failing and how to fix it

  • 9:30 AM
Marissa Louie

UX Lead, Shopify

Uplevelling design at SiriusXM & Pandora

  • 9:30 AM
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  • Workshops & Summits
  • Keynote Address & Luncheon
  • T-Shirt
  • TransManifest Live
  • Black Trans Pageant
  • Black Diamond Ball
  • Black Trans Family Day
  • Black Trans Gala Seating
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$225

  • P&KWorkshop & Summits
  • Keynote Address & Luncheon
  • T-Shirt
  • TransManifest Live
  • Black Trans Pageant
  • Black Diamond Ball
  • Black Trans Family Day
  • Black Trans Gala *General Seating
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$325

  • Workshops & Summits
  • Keynote Address & Luncheon
  • T-Shirt
  • TransManifest Live
  • Black Trans Pageant
  • Black Diamond Ball
  • Black Trans Family Day
  • Black Trans Gala *General Seating
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$375

  • Workshops & Summits
  • Keynote Address & Luncheon
  • T-Shirt
  • TransManifest Live
  • Black Trans Pageant
  • Black Diamond Ball
  • Black Trans Family Day
  • Black Trans Gala *Premiere Seating
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$425

  • Workshops & Summits
  • Keynote Address & Luncheon
  • T-Shirt
  • TransManifest Live
  • Black Trans Pageant
  • Black Diamond Ball
  • Black Trans Family Day
  • Black Trans Gala *VIP Seating + Reception
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