TransOhio

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
The 17th Annual TransOhio
Trans & Ally Symposium
September 5 - 6, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio

PURCHASE/RESERVE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.transohio.org/annual-symposium

This year we are offering 4 unique tracks, and all sessions will be marked with age ratings for accessibility. Attendees are welcome to move between tracks, however some sessions will have limited space or be limited by age/identity. During ticket purchase please indicate the one track you most want to engage with so that we can approximate headcounts:

All Ages Community
24 and Under Youth
Interfaith
Providers

The TransOhio Trans & Ally Symposium began as a one-day event in 2008, attended by approximately 80 people. Now in its 17th year, the Symposium has since grown to be a multi-day conference with 300+ participants, 75+ workshops, and various continuing education credits for qualifying professionals. We cannot wait to meet you or see you again!

The 2026 theme is: Across Generations!

Unfortunately, Ohio is near the top of the list…

Do you remember when Ohio politicians said “no one is going to leave Ohio” over anti-trans, anti-liberty legislation? We do.

These aren't abstractions to us—they're the area codes of our intake calls.

Full report at genderjusticeleague.org/advocacy/expelled-from-home

The states our model puts at the top are the same states the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey found people were actually leaving, and the same ones the Seattle LGBTQ Commission named as origin points for people actually arriving here. Two independent measurements, taken at opposite ends of the same trip, landing in the same place.

Trans Beach Day
Saturday, August 1, 2026
11:00aM-4:00PM

Huntington Beach
Bay Village, Ohio

Voters for Trans Equality A nationwide movement to mobilize trans voters and our allies. Your vote is your power. Register now, or check to make sure your registration is current. Register Take our resources on the go! English Español Do we choose freedom over fear, hope over hatred? What brings us to this cause is what we ...

We need your voice!

Across Ohio, anti-LGBTQ+ laws have forced school districts to adopt new policies, but what’s actually happening inside classrooms and school communities?

We want to hear from those that are impacted the most: students, educators, school-based mental health providers, parents, and caregivers. Your voice and story matter!

This survey is completely anonymous, and your responses will directly shape advocacy to protect LGBTQ+ students and school community members in the 2026–2027 school year.

Take the survey: bit.ly/HB8survey2026

Learn more and get involved with the Belonging for every student by visiting: honestyforohioeducation.org/belonging-for-every-student

The 17th Annual TransOhio
Trans & Ally Symposium

September 5 - 6, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio

CALL FOR PROPOSALS,
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Areas of expertise and lived experience being sought, but not limited to:
Zines, figure drawing, clothing alterations, other skill shares
Street medicing, safety, defense, security
Age 24 & under Trans people
Age 65 & over Trans people
Black & Indigenous trans folks
Trans s*x ed & relationships
Trans people from all faith traditions
INTERESTED?
PROPOSE A WORKSHOP,
SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE:
https://www.transohio.org/annual-symposium
Or Email [email protected]

Expertise and lived experience being
sought for programming targeting:
The whole trans community all ages
Trans Youth
Trans People Interfaith
Providers of trans healthcare
The TransOhio Trans & Ally Symposium began as a one-day event in 2008, attended by approximately 80 people. Now in its 17th year, the Symposium has since grown to be a multi-day conference with 300+ participants, 75+ workshops, and various continuing education credits for qualifying professionals. We cannot wait to meet you or see you again! The 2026 theme is Across Generations!

Our Transgender Emergency Fund has helped so many people that we have almost run out of money. 🥲
In all of 2025, we gave out almost $18K to 65 people.
To date in 2026, we have given out almost $17K to 60 people.

If possible, please make a donation to our emergency fun!
Donation link and Venmo QR in the comments below.

Today is International Drag Day — a day to celebrate and recognize the art of drag all around the world!

The history of drag performances dates all the way back to Ancient Greek theatre; and today, drag performers span multiple races, religions, nationalities, cultures, s*xual orientations, and gender identities. Drag is self-expression. Drag is art. Drag is not a crime. It’s entertainment.