About the conference
Who can attend?
This conference is open to members of the NEU who identify as LGBT+.
How to apply
Application for this conference will open closer to the time, please note that we are not able to guarantee everyone a place who applies.
Funding your place
As part of the application process, we will ask your district if they are willing to fund your attendance at conference. Without their support you cannot be given a place.
You are encouraged to get in touch with them when you apply to support your application.
Click here to find your district contact information
Members of the LGBT+ organising forum, whose work is explained in more detail here are funded centrally so district funding approval is not required.
How you can effect change in the union
The LGBT+ conference isn’t just about listening to speakers and taking part in workshops, it plays a key role in setting the union’s policy. Every delegate will have the opportunity to submit a motion which could be chosen to go straight to the union’s annual conference where rules are made and the strategy for the next year is decided.
The LGBT+ conference will also elect six members to represent the views of LGBT+ members at annual conference, usually held in the week before Easter. All expenses, including travel and accommodation will be covered.
Please see here for more information on annual conference 2027.