Okaeri’s 5th Biennial Conference on November 10-12, 2023 is a gathering that centers the Japanese and Japanese American LGBTQ+ experience.
The conference seeks to:
- build community
- educate
- provide support
- foster understanding and inclusion for the Japanese and Japanese American LGBTQ+ community
While conference content centers the specific interests, issues, and concerns of the Japanese and Japanese American LGBTQ+ community and allies, attendance is open to anyone of any age or background, regardless of how they identify.
Some sessions include: When Dinosaurs Roamed: A Conversation with LGBTQ+ Over 40, Queering Family Gatherings, Boundaries, Collective Care, Interdependence, and more!
The full session list will be released in the coming weeks. Stay up to date through Okaeri’s Instagram and view the conference schedule through their website.
To access the JANM Member discount code, email publicprograms@janm.org.