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Join us for SOGIEcon on March 19 & 20th, 2026 at UCONN in Storrs, CT from 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM. For more information and to register, click the link below! Early Bird registration happening now until February 20th, 2026.

Register as a Vendor

We invite vendors for our upcoming LGBTQ+ youth issues conference on March 19 & 20th, 2026 at UCONN in Storrs, CT from 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM.

Vendor Form

Support SOGIEcon

Please support SOGIECon with a donation. Your support makes a life-changing event possible. Youth registration fees don't come close to covering the costs of hosting them. Your dollars fund scholarships for youth who otherwise wouldn't be able to attend.

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Registration and Transportation Request Form

The Health Collective is committed to making SOGIEcon accessible to LGBTQIA+ youth and those who support them. A limited number of scholarships are available to help offset the cost of registration. Scholarships may cover conference registration and transportation support. Scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available.

Please complete the form below to request a scholarship. You will be contacted by our team once your request has been reviewed.

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OVERVIEW

True Colors SOGIEcon (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression) is the largest LGBTQIA+ youth conference in the nation. Our conference brings together LGBTQIA+ youth, their peers, allies, family members, educators, social workers, clinicians, clergy and community members to educate themselves, promote connection and support the next generation of LGBTQIA+ Leaders. Participants will choose from nearly 200 workshops, performances and activities organized around specific groups and audiences.

HISTORY

The conference was established in 1994 as "Children from the Shadows" and has since evolved into the True Colors Conference. Over the years, it has become a beacon of hope and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ youth, offering a safe space for connection, growth, and learning.

OUR
MISSION

Our mission is to empower, inspire, and support LGBTQIA+ youth, and those that care about them. We aim to provide a transformative experience through engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and invaluable networking opportunities. SOGIEcon fosters a community where every individual can thrive and be celebrated.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring True Colors SOGIEcon goes beyond supporting a single event; it amplifies your impact, aligns your brand with a vital cause, and fosters community connections. To explore ways to support this life-changing program, please contact sogiecon@healthcollective.org.

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Videos From Past Conferences