2025 National Conference
February 6–9, 2025
Atlanta, Georgia
The United States Association of Prides invites you to the Peach State for the 2025 USA Prides National Conference, to be held February 6-9, 2025, at the Marriott Gateway in Atlanta, Georgia.
We are planning the conference with a special focus on U.S. Pride organizers, and we're very pleased to offer lowest-possible registration and lodging rates. The registration fee covers three meals (two lunches and one dinner), a welcome reception, and admission to all conference activities.
Conference Registration Rates
Registration Fees per person:
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$300 — Early Registration until October 31, 2024
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$350 — Regular Registration until December 31, 2024
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$400 — Late and Onsite Registration, and for payments/registrations received after December 31, 2024
There will be an additional $50.00 fee for individuals who are not from a member Pride organization
Conference Hotel: Marriott Gateway
The conference host hotel is located one free tram stop from the Atlanta Jackson Hartfield Airport. The modern hotel will provide a comfortable location for us to share and learn from each other. Conference delegates are encouraged to stay at the host hotel. Being there will provide maximum time to network with other pride organizers, saving participants time from traveling between hotels. Staying at the host hotel assists USA Prides in meeting our contracted obligations, which allows us to reduce costs and provide increased opportunities for our attendees.
Room Rate: $179/night
available through Jan. 16, 2025
Delta Air discounted travel
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer discounted travel to the USAP conference in Atlanta. When booking your ticket, use the following information when they ask for a discount code.
Meeting Ticket Designator/Meeting Code : NY3JP
Group Ticket Designator : NG52X
Conference Schedule & Workshops
The USA Prides National Conference will feature a mix of workshops and general sessions designed to meet the needs of conference attendees. One of the benefits of this conference is that it is being specifically designed for U.S. Pride organizations. The workshops will center on issues common in the U.S. and may be different from those in other parts of the world. By meeting together, we can discuss topics and trends unique to the U.S.
Summary Schedule
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, February 7, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops and General Assembly
(Lunch will be provided)
Saturday, February 8, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops and General Assembly
(Lunch and Dinner will be provided)
Sunday, February 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Round Table Discussions
Please note: All times are local Atlanta (Eastern) time and may shift no more than an hour in either direction as we finalize the program.
Conference Workshops
Conference workshops core to educational experience of the USA Prides National Conference, allowing fellow Pride organizers to share best practices and lessons learned.
Conference Scholarships
The USA Prides Conference Scholarship allows USA Prides to support individual Pride organizers who may not otherwise be able to attend and participate at the national conference. The scholarship is available to Pride organizers with an expressed need for financial assistance, with a focus on new or small organizations. Scholarships are not intended to cover the full cost of a recipient’s participation in the conference, but rather supply meaningful financial assistance based on need. Scholarship funds are generously provided by a variety of USAP member organizations. Application Deadline: December 12, 2024
Questions on registering for the conference can be sent to dave.wait@usaprides.org.
