- April 19
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
Staff Pre Conference Agenda
- Staff Pre Conference Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check-In 3pm
- Event Staff Pre Conference Set-up 4pm-10pm
13th ANNUAL NATIONAL
Black Trans
ADVOCACY
Conference & Awards Gala
April 21-26, 2026
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 Organizing
Connect with like-minded individuals about Black Trans Equality fostering a sense of shared purpose and collective action within local communities across the United States.
FEATURED
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
OUR BTAC25 PARTNERS
Thank You for Your Support
Advocacy Sponsors
Empowerment Sponsors
Awareness Sponsors
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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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- April 20
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
Pre Conference Agenda
- Conference Guest Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check-In 3pm
- Staff Pre Conference Welcome Meeting 9am-2pm
- Event Staff Pre Conference Set-up 4pm-10pm
- April 21
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Day One Agenda
- Conference Guest Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check In 3pm
- Conference Welcome Breakfast & Orientation 9:30am
- Conference Opening Workshop Sessions 1:00-3:00pm
- Conference Opening Interfaith Ceremony 7pm (Wear All White)
- Our Family – Opening Dinner Meeting 8:30pm
- April 22
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
Day Two Agenda
- Conference Guest Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check In 3pm
- Morning Workout -7am
- Conference General Sessions 9:30-10:45am
- Conference Workshop Sessions 12:00-3:00pm
- Conference Networking 3:00-4:00pm
- Black Trans Pageant Registration & Interview 4:00pm
- TransManifest Live-Open Mic 8pm. Doors Open 7:45pm
- April 23
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
Day Three Agenda
- Conference Event Guest Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check In 3pm
- Morning Workout -7am
- Conference General Sessions 9:30-10:45am
- Conference Workshop Sessions 12:00-3:00pm
- Conference Networking 3:00-4:00pm
- Black Trans International Pageant 8pm. Doors Open 7:45pm
- April 24
- 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
Day Four Agenda
- Conference Event Guest Arrival: Hotel & Registration Check In 3pm
- Morning Workout -7am
- Conference Closing General Session 9:30-10:45am
- Conference Closing Workshop Sessions 12:00-3:00pm
- Black Trans Advocacy Awards Gala 8:30pm.
- Red Carpet Photos 7:30.
- Doors Open 8:15pm.
- April 25
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
Day Five Agenda
- 13th Black Trans Family Day 11am-3pm
- Wear Your Conference T-Shirt
- Bus Departs Hotel 10am
- Family Day Group Photos 3pm
- Bus Departs 3:30pm
- Location Provided to Registered Guest Only
- Black Diamond Ball 10pm. Doors Open 9:45pm
- April 26
- 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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BTAC25 Conference Registration Rates Below
Get Discount on below Rates Instead with
Early-bird Registration before January 26
Basic Ticket
$225
- Workshops & Summits
- Keynote Address & Luncheon
- T-Shirt
- TransManifest Live
- Black Trans Pageant
- Black Diamond Ball
- Black Trans Family Day
- Black Trans Gala Seating
Parent & Kid Ticket
$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
General Ticket
$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
Team Ticket
$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
VIP Ticket
$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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