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Launching a new era of advocacy and support for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.

Our fifth National Conference will take place in Central London on Saturday 18 April 2026. Let’s Go Big is a celebration of all we’ve achieved and a roadmap for building on those successes.

Join hundreds of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals for a packed day of insightful panels, expert speakers, brilliant breakouts and a huge range of stalls and activities.

Your ticket price will include lunch and entry to our unmissable end of conference party.

Check back to this page as we update with more details of this incredible day over the coming weeks.

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If you would like to come to Conference but would struggle to afford a full-priced ticket, you can request a concessionary or free ticket by emailing events@lgballiance.org.uk

Plan your day

Whole-audience sessions

Gen Z Bites Back

Young lesbians, gay men and bisexuals discuss the challenges they face today and tell Conference what the gay rights movement of the future must do to thrive.

Gay Teens Aren’t Sick

Detransitioned gay man Michael Kerr discusses his powerful story with Dermot Kehoe.

Thoughts Aren’t Facts

Mark Smith discusses LGBTQ+ training for therapists, the infiltration of the therapy profession and the risks that poses to LGB people’s mental health.

The Supreme Court Rules. OK?

We ask our panel what’s changed (and what hasn’t) for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals since the landmark ruling?
Bev Jackson moderating: Joanna Cherry KC, Robert Laverick, Sally Wainwright, Tracy Gilbert MP, Sonia Sodha

Choices for additional sessions

The Cambridge Feminists Roar

Serena Worley discusses the storm of protest that erupted at the launch of the Cambridge University Society of Women, with Julie Bindel.

Losing My Gay Son

Tish talks to Dr Az Hakeem about the real conversion practices.

Chemsex: the hidden impact

The LGB Alliance Gay Men’s Health Committee talks to survivors and asks why is the government dragging its feet on healthcare for gay men.

Kindred in the Chaos

Julia Long discusses an important new book featuring stories from young lesbians curated by Tonje Gjevjon, Alison Ellis and Miranda.

LGB International: Meet the team

Last year LGB International launched to worldwide relief and excitement. Representatives from Asia, North America, South America and Europe will share their struggles and successes.

Heading South

Where are LGB people most at risk and what is the impact of gender ideology on gay rights worldwide? Renato Sabbadini (Former ILGA Sec. Gen. and Executive Director) will discuss the role LGB International can play.

Saying The Unsayable In The Workplace

An unmissable session from the LGB Business Forum for anyone concerned about the workplace. Watch a presentation about our landmark report, Compelled Conformity, and participate in an interactive session to decide what’s next for EDI.

 

Soapbox sessions

Our half-hour sessions enable other groups or individuals to connect with our audience and have their say.

  • Labour LGB: Dee McCullough and team present ‘Sex and Socialism’
  • Andy Ngo: The New York Times–bestselling journalist discusses his forthcoming book The Cult of Ziz: The Rise of Trans Extremism in America
  • LGB Christians: ‘Woe To You, Blind Guides’: why the churches are complicit in homophobia and genderism and what LGB Christians are doing to challenge it.
  • Dr Sue Regan presents: ‘Lesbians Speak: Sex, Gender and Us’
  • Human Gay Male: Managing Director James Roberts addresses the importance of gay male-only spaces.
  • Freedom In The Arts: Rosie Kay and Pierre d’Alancaisez ask ‘What Happened to Gay Arts?’

Conference Schedule

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Our speakers

Sonia Sodha

Journalist, broadcaster and former political adviser, Sonia writes for the Times, is a former chief leader writer at the Observer and presents documentaries for Radio 4.

Tracy Gilbert MP

Tracy Gilbert is a Scottish Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North & Leith since 2024.

Frederick Schminke

Chair of LGB International and President and a Co-founder of Alliance LGB France, Frederick works as an English teacher in Paris. He is a stalwart defender of the rights of children to grow up without unethical medical intervention, and an advocate for biological reality.

Julie Bindel

Journalist, feminist campaigner, co-found of Justice For Women and The Lesbian Project, Julie is the author of a number of important books including the most recent, ‘Lesbians: Where Are We Now’.

Alison Ellis

After being inspired by Magdalen’s videos, Alison created TikTok’s about her experiences and the issues trans activism imposes on young lesbians. She has currently been collaborating with Tonje Gjevjon on Kindred in the Chaos.

Dr Az Hakeem

Trained in Psychiatry then Forensic Psychotherapy, Az ran a national specialist psychotherapy service in the NHS for adults with gender dysphoria. He is the author of ‘Trans’ and ‘Detrans: when transition is not the solution’.

Daniel Pennington

Our youngest Friends’ coordinator, Daniel is a young gay man who no longer has pronouns in his bio!

Julia Long

Julia Long is a lesbian feminist who has stuck her head above the parapet many times and is pleased to report it is still attached.

Joanna Cherry KC

A lawyer, former SNP MP and Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights at Westminster and author of forthcoming memoir, ‘Keeping The Dream Alive’.

Dr Robert Laverick

Robert Laverick is a chemist and senior lecturer, and founder of the Leeds branch of Academics for Academic Freedom. He tweets from @RobLaverick92

Mark Smith

Mark is a CBT and Occupational Therapist with 20+ years in mental health including psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation and forensics. He now runs a private practice in Berlin.

Sally Wainwright

Sally is a lesbian activist who initiated the lesbian intervention in the FWS case. She is a founder of Lesbian Persistence and serial creator of lesbian and women only spaces. She co-edited Women’s Rights, Gender Wrongs.

Tonje Gjevjon

Artist and leader of the lesbian performance band Hungry Hearts, and an outspoken cultural agitator, Tonje was the Poster Lesbian for the Lesbian Not Criminal Tour (2023) and initiator and editor of Kindred in the Chaos.

Michael Kerr

Michael, a gay man from Scotland, was trans-identified for 7 years. Now demedicalised, he campaigns for same-sex rights and against the medicalisation of both children and adults.

David Stickland

David is an undergraduate student and co-founder of the King’s College London Free Speed Society. He also spoke at the Human Gay Male Conference, and has volunteered with Sex Matters.

Renato Sabbadini

Renato Sabbadini, Executive Director of ILGA (then the International Lesbian and Gay Organisation) 2013-2018 speaks about the threat of gender ideology for LGB rights in non-Western countries.

Serena Worley

Serena is an undergraduate student and co-founder of the Cambridge University Society of Women. She is also the creator of the jealous, faithless Substack.

Dr Miranda

Miranda co-organises the London Lesbian Collective and holds a Sociology PhD from the University of Cambridge. She is committed to advancing women’s liberation through collective action.

Tish

Tish is the parent of a gay son who is now trans-identified and medicalising. She researches the spread of trans ideology, legal cases and trans activists as well as the consequences for males on “gender affirming” drugs.

Dr Sue Regan

Sue is an Honorary Fellow at Durham University, researching how recent years of gender ideology have affected lesbians (our spaces, communities, relationships) in the UK.

James Roberts

James Roberts, Managing Director of HGM, addresses the importance of gay male-only spaces.

Andy Ngo

The New York Times Bestselling journalist discusses his forthcoming book, The Cult of Ziz: The Rise of Trans Extremism in America.

Toby Hopkins

Toby Hopkins is the Group HR Director for a consumer goods brand based in London. Toby has worked in the field of Human Resources for nearly ten years. He graduated from the University of Greenwich with a degree in Business & Economics before moving into the corporate world, beginning his professional career working for a large food retailer. He’s passionate about helping organisations unlock their best talent and create a winning culture to enable people and businesses to thrive Away from work, Toby lives in Berkshire with his partner Joe and enjoys travelling, and the occasional poorly played, but always enthusiastically attempted round of golf.

Jemima Jefferson

Jemima Jefferson was a Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Credit Suisse until 2011. She has around 20 years experience of initiating, managing and delivering successful diversity initiatives in Investment Banking, Insurance and Consultancy that were designed to support employees, educate CEOs and senior managers, and provide measurable ROI. She worked closely with Stonewall and other charities supportive of LGB people until 2012. Now semi-retired, her Psychology degree is a foundation for her work as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Meditation Teacher and Wellbeing Coach. She has retained her connections in the corporate world and hopes to support a return to D&I that adds to a culture of openness and true inclusivity.
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Eating and drinking at Conference

Your ticket price includes tea and coffee throughout the day and a delicious hot lunch. Take a look at what’s on the menu.

  • Herb roast chicken with spring leeks and white wine sauce
  • Broccoli, pea and asparagus and fine herb gratin
  • Herb roasted new potatoes
  • Roasted squash with lemon thyme
  • Beetroot and horseradish salad
  • Summer pudding, seasonal English berries
  • Fresh fruit platter

Stay for our drinks reception and enjoy a free glass of wine.

At 7pm the disco begins, the bar opens and you can buy a slice of pizza (or two) to keep you going until 10pm.

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