John,

The 8th Annual Transgender Information and Empowerment Summit (TIES) is less than two weeks away and we couldn't be more excited! Have you heard that we're still free and digital this year? Breathe in, breathe out... That's right, the TIES that you know and love will take place entirely online from Wednesday, October 20 through Saturday, October 23 from 2:00-7:30pm every day. If you haven't already, reserve your free spot by registering in English or registering in Spanish. You won't want to miss this event of the season and a roarin’ good time!

We are also thrilled to announce this year’s official conference schedule and program! Check out the TIES 2021 Schedule & Program, read the list of workshop descriptions, check out our presenters' bios, find resources, and start planning your conference agenda.

A special thank you to everyone on the TIES Planning & Equity Committee who has been instrumental in the creation and decision making of this year’s event! Folks on the committee -- all community members of color and/or Spanish speakers -- have dedicated dozens of hours to planning meetings since the spring.

What to expect at TIES 2021

The Big Idea:

  • 4-day digital conference using Zoom and the Whova conference app to connect.
  • Mental Health & Wellness is this year’s conference theme! We also remain committed to racial justice as a guiding principle of the conference.
  • Nearly 20 workshops that cover a range of topics from trans student protections to spirituality to mental health, and so much more!
  • 4 keynote sessions with interactive speeches and panels featuring groundbreaking Black trans and nonbinary changemakers as well as trans and nonbinary young adult leaders
  • Daily social events and networking opportunities to connect one-on-one or all together with conference participants.

The Resources:

  • Legal Clinic with trained attorneys who will guide you through the name and gender marker change process the week after TIES. Click here to make a *free* appointment today in English: bit.ly/TIES2021clinic or here in Spanish: bit.ly/TIES2021clinica
  • Wellness Center where you can talk with a trans-affirming mental health or medical provider to ask questions and find resources. Sign up coming soon!
  • Programming for trans and gender expansive youth, family members, and allies.
  • Interpretation into Spanish and English for all main conference events. The Spanish version of the schedule and program will be available soon. In the meantime, read more about TIES in Spanish!
  • All TIES sessions will have closed captioning in English. Stay tuned for more information about American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available at TIES.

Your generous gifts have helped grow TIES to what it is, and we are grateful for your continued support, input, and trust. A tax-deductible gift today will open the doors to even more opportunities for next year’s conference! You can make a meaningful investment towards TIES by clicking the button below.

Are you or your company interested in going above and beyond as a Signature Sponsor? Check out our sponsorship opportunities and benefits here: bit.ly/TIES2021sponsorship

If you would like to learn more about the conference, visit our TIES webpage in English here or Spanish here, where you can register for free and check out all of the wonderful sponsors and community partners who've helped to make our re-imagined TIES possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Looking forward,

Thalia Hernandez
Program Director

P.S. Friends don't let friends attend fun events without them! Invite a friend, neighbor, family member, or coworker to join us for this dazzling free conference!

Equality Virginia
530 E Main St Ste 600  | Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 643-4816 | [email protected]

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