This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors who contribute to our conference fundraisers. Together, we are building a stronger and more inclusive community.
The 12th Annual National Black Trans Advocacy Conference serves as a dynamic and engaging platform for educators, advocates, and professionals from all backgrounds and experience levels to share innovative ideas and effective strategies that promote Black trans equality.
This year, we invite you to contribute to this transformative event by submitting proposals for workshops that address the critical disparities faced by trans people in areas such as health, housing, employment, and education.
Submit your workshop proposal today and be a part of this groundbreaking conference!
Due to the limitations in space, proposals submitted prior to the deadline will be scheduled first. If you have missed the deadline, late proposals are accepted and will be considered as space is available.
The deadline to submit presentation proposals is February 1.
DECEMBER-JANUARY
Submit Workshop Proposal
FEBRUARY
Workshop Approval Notice
MARCH
Attend Presenter Informational on Zoom.
Finalize Hotel/Registration Enrollment
APRIL
Add Presenter Information to Conference App
Notice of Presentation Time Slot
APRIL
Final Conference Scheduled Published
APRIL
Present conference workshop
Participate in presenter networking.
APRIL-MAY
Receive presentation feedback survey
Prepare for BTAC2026!
Help us to achieve our mission and bring our conference theme to life with your workshop proposal.
We are looking for proposals to support the seven below workshop topics to help reach our goal.
Exploring Identity & Empowerment: human, spiritual, race & cultural, gender, and sexual identity development for families
Health & Fitness: Physical and mental health service access, education and public policy activism. Physical Fitness & Nutrition.
Housing & Homeownership: First time Homebuying, emergency, transitional, supportive housing service access, education, and public policy activism.
Employment & Career Growth: Job readiness, access, education, and public policy activism.
Advocacy & Activism: Community education, community organizing, community service, humanitarian support, philanthropy, fundraising, and coalition-building topics
Anti Violence Activism: Hate crimes, sexual assault, criminal justice education and public policy activism
Professional Development: DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) Training for health, housing, and employment professionals
Honorarium/Presenter Fees: Presenters provide free workshops to the public. Honorarium/Presenter Fees are not compensated.
Travel Accommodations: Presenters are responsible for their own, lodging and travel arrangements.
Conference Registration: Approved workshops are provided with Complimentary Presenter Conference Registration (2 max). Each presenter must be registered online on or before the March 1 deadline.
We are preparing to provide education and empowerment opportunities for 500 trans and gender nonconforming individuals as well as family, friends, and allies.
Target Audience: Trans*, Transmen, Transwomen, Spouses/Partners, Seniors 55+.
Enrollment & Engagement: Approved workshops will be added online allowing up to 50 attendees to register for your course and the ability to connect with the instructor both before and after the course has ended.
Session Format: Approved workshops will be offered in 45-minute increments of course education
Evaluation Survey: Attendees should be provided time to complete a workshop evaluation at the end of each session. Presenters will be provided the evaluations electronically after the conference.
General Workshop sessions are offered primarily Wednesday & Thursday 9AM -4PM
A/V projector, sound and screens will be provided as needed. Please indicate your need on the workshop proposal.