Programme

8:30 – Doors open / Registration / Tea & Coffee

 

9:30 – Session 1

Cards on the Table: Welcome and Introductions

A chance to talk with other attendees on your table about what brings you to the conference and your concerns on the issues.

 

10:15 – Session 2

The Path Back: Understanding Gay Male Detransition

Jo Bartosch will be chairing this panel discussion with gay male detransitioners, exploring the particular experiences, pressures, and questions faced by this group.

 

11:00 – Coffee Break

 

11:30 – Session 3

The State of the Movement: Where We Stand, Where We’re Headed

Speakers: Ronan McCrea, Pierre d’Alancaisez, Matt Beard.

A wide-angle conversation assessing the current condition of the gay rights movement and the possible paths ahead.

 

12:15 – Session 4

Project Workshops: Building the Next Steps Together

Join one of seven themed group discussions to explore ideas, shape plans, and develop practical next steps.

• Male or Fail  (research projects)
• Bookmarks & Beermats  (campaigning ideas)
• Positions & Politics  (policy team)
• Grants & Givers  (fundraising)
• Memory & Meaning  (gay history project)
• Neighbourhoods & Networks  (developing local chapters)
• City & Schedule  (developing London events)

 

13:00 – Lunch

 

14:00 – Session 5

The Young & the Candid: Life Now for Young Gay Men

A panel of gay men under 30 discuss their experiences, challenges, and perspectives in the current cultural and political landscape.

 

14:45 – Session 6

Aging in the Gay Male Community: Needs, Realities, Futures

A discussion in table groups about the issues facing older gay men and the ways we can collectively support healthy, connected aging.

 

15:30 – Coffee Break

 

16:00 – Session 7

Reporting the Battles Lines: Content Creators and “Culture Wars”

Speakers: Mr Menno, Jack Jewell, Josh Howie

A panel discussion on how various forms of media have covered the gender identity “debate”, the pitfalls and opportunities in public discourse, and where we go next.

 

16:45 – Session 8

Legal Landmarks: What Recent Rulings Mean

Speakers: Michael Foran, Aidan O’Neill, Peter Daly.

A review of the significant legal cases and rulings relating to gender identity / sex realism from the past year, exploring their implications for gay men, and assessing where this positions us for future campaigning.

 

17:30 – Close / Drinks Reception

 

18:30 – Post Conference Social