Out to Innovate Summit for LGBTQ+ People in STEMM and alliesOut to Innovate Summit is a biennial cross-generational event that provides an educational and supportive environment for career development and enrichment for LGBTQ+ students, academics, and career professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) fields, allies, and community leaders. Established in 2010, this has become our signature event.
Register Now! Learn more about student registration scholarships! We are excited to officially announce that an "Out to Innovate Summit" will be taking place on March 7, 2026, at the University of Southern California University Park Campus in Los Angeles, CA. The theme is "Innovating for Inclusion". It has been far too long since we have convened our Out to Innovate Summit. This is an opportunity to support one another, our LGBTQ+ communities, and the STEMM community. We'd love to connect with new members and re-connect with long-standing members. Spread the word! Download a summit flyer to share or print. Draft Program
RegistrationRegistration is now live! Registration includes admission to all event programming and breakfast, lunch, reception snacks, transportation across campus from meeting site to One Archives. Registration does not include parking, dinner, lodging, travel. We have exciting news for students! Thanks to a generous donor, we have a limited number of student summit registration scholarships available that will completely waive your registration fees. Act now, because we have a limited quantity of these scholarships. Click here to sign up for a student summit registration scholarship Live: Registration fees for in-person attendance at this event are:
*Join Out to Innovate to receive discounted registration! Click here to register for the summit Virtual:All plenary sessions will be live-streamed, available at no charge to dues-paying Out to Innovate members. Log into your member profile on event day to watch each plenary session. No registration required. Event LogisticsLodging:We are please to offer discounted room rates at $229/night for March 6-8 at the USC Hotel, conveniently located across the street from the USC University Park Campus. This rate is a 37% discount off the current rate, and includes a complimentary upgrade to the executive level accommodations. Overnight parking at the hotel is an additional $40. Reservations must be made by February 21. Register for accommodations on-line through the USC Hotel promotional booking site by following this link, or call 213 748-4141 and mention Out to Innovate for the discount. Event Day Parking:Parking on campus cost is not included in your event registration. Parking is available at the Figueroa structure and the Downey Way structure for $20/day. Metered street parking is also available, but may be limited. Public Transportation:USC is conveniently located between two LA Metro Lines and numerous bus stops.
We are grateful to our 2026 Summit Sponsors: Point Foundation, David Bohnett, Michael Nishimura, Terry Demby, Rochelle Diamond, Amy Ross, and other generous individualsFor more information about past events and links to photoalbums and conference videos, click on each event below:
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