The True Value of Trans USA SponsorshipBy supporting Trans USA 2026 and the inaugural Trans Access Conference, partners affirm their alignment with a nationally recognized platform for community visibility and a historic, culturally significant theme rooted in Milwaukee’s legacy (Black Nite Rising). Sponsorship at any level further affirms each organization and individual’s commitment to equity, accessibility, and authentic representation while providing brand access within a national, multi-sector gathering of advocates, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.Long-term ImpactAcross the country, major LGBTQ+ conferences and convenings have demonstrated significant value for host cities, generating tourism revenue, increasing hotel occupancy, supporting local restaurants and retailers, and elevating civic reputation. National gatherings such as the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, Creating Change, and other large-scale LGBTQ+ conferences began as focused community events and, through sustained investment and partnership, grew into nationally recognized convenings drawing thousands of attendees annually.For organizations and businesses of all sizes, sponsorship offers:Direct brand visibility to a national and regional audienceOn-site engagement opportunities through vendor space, materials distribution, and networkingAssociation with a historic and culturally meaningful eventDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in action — not just messagingPositive media and public relations opportunities tied to a landmark gatheringAlignment with workforce values, signaling to employees and prospective talent that your organization supports inclusive civic spacesHonoring Black Trans Leaders: Past, Present, and FutureHosted in our home city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the event’s theme—Black Nite Rising—honors the 1961 Black Nite Uprising, one of the earliest documented LGBTQ+ uprisings in U.S. history, which took place 8 years before Stonewall. By grounding this event in Milwaukee’s own legacy of resilience, we intentionally shine a light on the leaders and communities whose contributions have too often gone unrecognized in mainstream outlets.“Black Nite Rising” also celebrates a historic milestone: the reign of the first all-Black Trans USA court. The symbolism is intentional. Just as stars shine brightest against the night sky, today’s Black trans leaders rise against a backdrop of courageous ancestors whose advocacy, resilience, and sacrifice made this moment possible. The legacy of past leaders forms the night sky; today’s leaders are the stars guiding us forward.This historic, multi-day community event will feature the launch of the National Trans Access Conference—a powerful, unified gathering designed to empower, educate, and connect community members and allies from across the country.Trans USA: An Overview of Our 501(c)(3) OrganizationFounded in Milwaukee, WI, in 2018, Trans USA is a registered 501(c)(3) that strives to celebrate and promote the development of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming leaders as visible advocates and role models for the community at large. Since this first national event, our all-volunteer grassroots organization has been on an astonishing upward trajectory, growing into its own as a platform that aims to address the critical need for positive representation while cultivating affirming spaces for both leadership development and community joy. Trans USA 2026 aims to dismantle the silos that too often isolate us and instead cultivate a bold coalition of grassroots leaders, culture workers, healers, and advocates. Together, we aim to confront the root causes of systemic exclusion, uplift underrepresented voices, and build concrete strategies for lasting change.Our vision is to provide truly accessible opportunities for community members to gain valuable professional skills, foster meaningful connections among grassroots leaders and organizations, and develop a transformative national space for the sharing of knowledge and resources at this critical juncture for our community.

Focused Sponsorship Opportunities for the National Trans Access Conference at Trans USA 2026The National Trans Access Conference at Trans USA 2026 is built on a simple but urgent belief: access to knowledge, safety, healthcare, and opportunity should never be a privilege reserved for the few. At a time when transgender and nonbinary people across the United States face unprecedented social, legal, and economic barriers, this conference creates space for community-led solutions, leadership development, and collective care.Our goal is to keep all conference programming free and accessible to community members, ensuring that the people most affected by these issues are able to participate fully. Focused sponsorships allow partners to invest directly in specific aspects of the conference that remove barriers, support leadership, and strengthen community infrastructure.We especially prioritize Black trans leadership and advocates from other underrepresented communities, recognizing that those most impacted by systemic inequities must be centered in the work of building lasting change.The True Value of Trans USA SponsorshipBy supporting Trans USA 2026 and the inaugural Narional Trans Access Conference, partners affirm their alignment with a nationally recognized platform for community visibility and a historic, culturally significant theme rooted in Milwaukee’s legacy (Black Nite Rising). Sponsorship at any level further affirms each organization and individual’s commitment to equity, accessibility, and authentic representation while providing brand access within a national, multi-sector gathering of advocates, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.For organizations and businesses of all sizes, sponsorship offers:Direct brand visibility to a national and regional audienceOn-site engagement opportunities through vendor space, materials distribution, and networkingAssociation with a historic and culturally meaningful eventDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in action — not just messagingPositive media and public relations opportunities tied to a landmark gatheringAlignment with workforce values, signaling to employees and prospective talent that your organization supports inclusive civic spaces