The Translife Community Conference brings together transgender and gender-expansive individuals from the North Bay to increase connections, share information, and expand individual self-advocacy and knowledge.
Each year, representatives from multiple organizations are in attendance to share information on the social, legal, economic, and health services available to the community, and to provide hands-on resources that can be put to use right away. Additionally, the conference provides some fun social and networking opportunities geared specifically to the transgender and gender-expansive community!
Who should attend?
The Translife Community Conference is an inclusive space for anyone on the transgender/gender-expansive spectrum. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as transgender, binary, non-binary, genderfluid, agender, gender-expansive, two-spirit, and those questioning. We welcome you wherever you are in your journey!
This conference is specifically geared to the transgender/gender-expansive community and is not an allies event. Participants are welcome someone for support. Support guests are not able to attend every workshop, as some are transgender/gender-expansive only spaces, but there will be an alternate workshop open to them in every time slot.
There will be no services for professionals or non-support allies at this conference. Professionals and allies not directly connected to a participant are advised to attend the Professional Symposium in August.
What can I expect?
The Translife Community Conference is, first and foremost, about building community. It is a warm and welcoming event, and an opportunity for transgender and gender-expansive people to come together and learn, heal, and celebrate.
We are still working out the details of this year’s conference, but here is a brief outline of the day’s schedule.
- 9:00 am – Registration
- 9:30 am – Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, Keynote Speaker
- 10:30 am – Affinity Groups, Workshops
- 12:30 pm – Lunch
- 2:00 pm – Workshops
- 5:00 pm – Closing
- 6:00 pm – Afterparty at Brew
In addition to the events above, we will be offering a Name/Gender Marker Change Clinic and there will be representatives from many organizations in attendance to answer questions and connect attendees with local resources.
When is it?
Saturday, May 4 2024
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where is it?
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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How much does it cost to attend?
This year’s conference is absolutely, positively, 100% free to attend!