OutNEXT Global Summit 2025

It’s that time again –our biggest and most anticipated event of the year is coming soon– the 2025 OutNEXT Global Summit!

This two-day leadership development program is like no other in the world-–bringing together 250 LGBTQ+ and ally rising rockstar leaders, hand-picked by their own companies for their potential! These are professionals looking to build careers where they can be out, proud, and powerful, capturing what we like to call their true OutVantage.™ 

This incredible gathering informs and energizes with stellar guest speakers (last year we had award winning actor and singer Billy Porter, Olympic Champion Gus Kenworthy, the CEOs of Brooks Brothers and Barry’s Bootcamp, and many others)  inspiring executive-led sessions, thought-provoking panels, and candid fireside chats that dive into what it really means to lead with authenticity, visibility, and influence.

There will be an interactive Social Impact Team Challenge, programs on mentoring and did we mention it’s also a fun and electric atmosphere with real connections being made!

It’s more than a summit—it’s a celebration of possibility.

At a time when an alarming amount of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is being introduced, future Out Leaders in business are more vital than ever. Perhaps OutNEXT attendee Kevin Sokal says it best.

“Your authenticity is your superpower. You don’t owe anybody anything. Be undeniable in whatever you choose to do.”
— Kevin Sokal, Senior Associate, Real Estate Investing, Goldman Sachs Alternatives

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