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2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit

November 4, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CST)

Description

LGBTQ+ WORKPLACE ALLIANCE SUMMIT 
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Amegy Tower, 1717 W. Loop S., Houston, TX 77027


Make plans to attend the Chamber’s premier professional development and networking event for LGBTQ+ & ally professionals, ERG leaders, HR and talent teams, and corporate partners.


🔗 Get full event details, speaker bios, award info, and registration at:

👉 LGBTQWorkplaceAllianceSummit.com


The 2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit is the Chamber’s annual professional development and networking event for LGBTQ+ & Allied Business/Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) leaders, human resources, talent recruitment, supplier access, and leadership professionals engaged in belonging and inclusion efforts within their companies in Houston and beyond. Offering both in-person and virtual opportunities to engage, the Summit will focus around this year's theme:

 "The Authentic Advantage: Leading with the Power of Your Own Brand" 


💼 Inspiring keynote
🎤 Thought-provoking panel
🏆 Leadership Awards
🍽️ Optional Networking Lunch to follow


OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER


Lisa Trapani Shumate (she/her), Founder, Maximum Q


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Attire: Business casual.
  • Parking: Complimentary parking is available in the Amegy Bank garage.
  • Virtual attendees: If you registered to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours in advance of the Summit.
  • Questions? Contact us at info@houstonlgbtchamber.com or (832) 510-3002.

🔗 Get full event details at:
👉 LGBTQWorkplaceAllianceSummit.com

Early bird pricing (in-person and virtual) ends on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The last day to register to attend the Summit (in-person or virtual) is Friday, October 30, 2026.



By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.

Time


8:30 am - Registration and Networking

9:00 am - Welcome & Introductions

9:30 am - Keynote by Lisa Shumate: "Wired to Succeed"

10:15 am - Self-Awareness Assessment & Exercise

11:05 am - Break

11:20 am - Panel Discussion: "Identity, Brand, and Beliefs"

12:00 pm - Workplace Alliance Awards + Closing

12:45 pm - Optional Networking Lunch (not included in Summit registration)

Location

Amegy Bank of Texas


Complimentary parking is available in the Amegy Bank garage.

Pricing

A virtual attendance option is available but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Tables of up to 7 are available as part of sponsorship opportunities.

Member/Partner Rates:

  • $20 early bird (virtual) - ends October 9th at midnight
  • $35 early bird (in-person) - ends October 9th at midnight
  • $25 member/partner rate (virtual)
  • $45 member/partner rate (in-person)

Non-Member Rates:

  • $35 (virtual)
  • $65 (in-person)

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Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
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