Human Rights Summit
Convene with activists, leaders, and dreamers to build power, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and assert our collective liberation.
San Francisco • Thursday, June 25, 2026
Convene. Empower.
Building Collective Power
The 4th Annual SF Pride Human Rights Summit will convene leaders, activists, advocates, revolutionaries, visionaries, legends, truth seekers, freedom fighters, rebels, innovators, and dreamers who care deeply about our collective future and coexistence as free, liberated, safe humans.
The day will kick off with a powerful lunch served with inspirational performances, followed by the official plenary sessions and workshops where keynote speakers and peace conspirators share knowledge and power.
Event Timeline
Review the complete program schedule for the 4th Annual Human Rights Summit. Keynote events, plenaries, and breakout sessions will run throughout the day.
Event Doors Open & Registration
Coffee with Philz
A fireside chat with Suzanne Ford (SF Pride's Executive Director) and the CEO of Philz Coffee, with refreshments provided by Philz.
Lunch & Special Showcases
Enjoy a fully catered lunch served with powerful live cultural performances.
Opening Plenary
Featuring a keynote presentation by Raquel Willis alongside local elected leaders.
Strategic Advocacy Session
Led by NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon alongside leading regional advocates.
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
Interactive Breakout Sessions
- HES (Health & Empowerment Strategy)
- SF Dems Advocacy Forum
- LGBTQ+ Short Film Showcase
- Trans Parents Network Roundtable
Birthright Session
An impactful panel focusing on global queer citizenship and heritage.
Closing Keynote
Featuring legendary civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, followed by formal program closing remarks.
Evening Reception
Celebrate, network, and unwind with appetizers and drinks at the Commonwealth Club lounge.
Summit Information
Interactive Formats
Experience a dynamic lineup of plenary keynotes, strategic advocacy panels, and collaborative breakout workshops designed to translate progressive ideas into concrete community action.
Who You'll Meet
Convene and network with grassroots activists, non-profit leaders, legislative organizers, corporate DEI professionals, and Employee Resource Group pioneers.
Evening Reception
Conclude the day at our evening networking reception in the Commonwealth Club lounge. Unwind, celebrate, and build lasting coalitions over premium refreshments.
Detailed Schedule
Our full roster of national keynotes, panelists, workshop moderators, and special cultural presenters will be officially announced in the coming weeks.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with SF Pride to support this critical convening and demonstrate your commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and global social justice.
- Premier logo placement on all summit materials
- 10 complimentary VIP tickets
- Plenary speaking opportunity
- Exclusive VIP reception access
- Dedicated social media spotlights
- Year-round Pride partnership status
- Prominent logo placement on digital channels
- 6 complimentary summit tickets
- Exclusive VIP reception access
- Social media group recognition
- Full-page ad in the official program book
- Logo listed on summit sponsor board
- 4 complimentary summit tickets
- Group social media recognition
- Half-page ad in the official program book
- Logo display on the summit webpage
- 2 complimentary summit tickets
- Social media community recognition
- Official listing in the program book
Summit Group Passes & Sponsorship Opportunities
Our summit programming and sessions are now fully finalized. While there is no longer room to influence programming or add new workshops, excellent opportunities remain for your organization's ERGs to attend, learn, and secure group passes. General sponsorship alignments and brand visibility packages are still available. Contact our development team to secure your passes.
ERG Track: Workplace Inclusion
A dedicated professional development program for Employee Resource Group leaders, HR professionals, and DEI practitioners.
What is the ERG Track?
While the main Human Rights Summit addresses macro global rights and community activism, the parallel ERG Track focuses specifically on actionable workplace inclusion strategy.
This dedicated track features:
- Interactive sessions on trans-inclusive policies and implementation
- Leadership roundtables with executives from major corporations
- Practical guides for measuring and demonstrating ERG business impact
- High-level networking spaces to connect with fellow ERG leaders
- Actionable toolkits to immediately implement in your office
Who Should Attend?
The ERG Track is custom designed for individuals leading change within corporate, non-profit, or government entities:
- ERG & BRG Leaders — Gain practical resources to lead and scale
- HR Professionals — Gain tools for building inclusive workplace frameworks
- DEI Advocates — Connect corporate culture with global liberation work
- Executive Sponsors — Understand how to guide resource groups
- Emerging Leaders — Develop leadership capabilities
Note: ERG Track registrations grant complete access to all main plenary keynotes, providing a fully integrated experience.
Sample ERG Track Topics
- Building Inclusive Culture: Moving Beyond Pride Month
- Trans Inclusion at Work: Transition Support, Benefits, and HR systems
- Measuring ERG Performance: Aligning Metrics with Business Leadership
- Intersectionality in Focus: Elevating Multi-Identity LGBTQ+ Employees
- Sustaining Volunteers: Preventing ERG Leader Burnout
- Cross-ERG Coalition Building: Aligning with BIPOC and Women Groups
Why Attend as an ERG?
SF Pride offers bundled group packages designed for collaborative learning, professional development, and community connection:
- Professional development and educational sessions for your leadership team
- Elite Pride Week access (including Grandstand seating & Pride Awards passes)
- Grassroots networking to build meaningful connections with leading non-profit advocates
- Group learning passes to bring back actionable workplace inclusion insights
Summit History: Building a Movement
SF Pride's legacy of convening change-makers and centering marginalized voices.
Confronting Migrant & Queer Human Rights
June 26, 2025 • Commonwealth Club
Co-presented with The Michelle Meow Show. The third annual summit focused heavily on the critical human rights of queer migrants, centering the voices of impacted populations and building concrete mutual aid coalitions in a volatile global political landscape.
Countering the Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
June 20, 2024 • Commonwealth Club
Faced with unprecedented legislative attacks targeting trans youth and gender-affirming healthcare, the second annual summit mapped out legal defensive networks, security models, and media strategies for grassroots organizations nationwide.
Launching a Convening of Resistance
June 22, 2023 • Commonwealth Club
The inaugural summit convened NCLR Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon alongside Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr, establishing a permanent forum for legislative resistance and pride advocacy.
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