to be an annual gathering presenting the best in entertainment and consumer tech for those game-changers who identify as LGBTQ. Open to adults 18 and older, the three-day event provides a
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platform for brands, entertainers and LGBTQ professionals to connect and learn about the latest products, services and campaigns in apps, fashion, travel, media, entertainment and more from some of the largest names in the LGBTQ business and entertainment. Unleashed LGBTQ is expected to be edgy, fun and filled with
surprises. The event will feature keynote speakers, tutorials, discus- sion panels, virtual fashion shows and performances from some of the biggest names in LGBTQ film, television and music. The show will begin with virtual events pertaining to business, mar- keting and nonprofits. Leading into the evening hours, the trajectory will shift with the Unleashed LGBTQ Happy Hour, where attendees can learn to make craft cocktails with their favorite LGBTQ celebrities and dish over a topic of the host’s choice. Following LGBTQ Happy Hour each day, expect the vibe to shift from educational, informa- tional topics to more entertaining content including interviews, musical performances, tutorials and virtual fashion shows. Because this inaugural event will be virtual, with no geographic
he inaugural Unleashed LGBTQ, an interactive virtual event tailored to the powerful and connected LGBTQ community of industry professionals and hopefuls, will debut Thursday, March 25 through Saturday, March 27 in what promises
limitations, guests and experts from around the globe will be featured. Additionally, Unleashed LGBTQ will give attendees the ability to remain safe and healthy by tuning in from their homes, as attendance will not be limited to building capacity. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to participate. “Our goal is to create an LGBTQ event on par with ‘South By’ with
more of a focus on new and emerging brands,” Unleashed LGBTQ creator Wesley Smoot said. “We’ve curated a diverse and engaging slate of brands and presenters aimed exclusively at the LGBTQ market.” The event will also put an emphasis on elevating emerging and
innovative LGBTQ personalities and companies. It will be for those in the entertainment industry who want to see the latest products, services and campaigns, and those interested in entering the LGBTQ market with apps, fashions, nonprofits, travel and more. Unleashed LGBTQ aims to usher in a new era of LGBTQ marketing
by creating a space for brands, entertainers and LGBTQ professionals to connect. This is also a perfect opportunity for journalists, bloggers and influencers to write about the latest LGBTQ products, trends and innovations. While the opportunity to participate will be limited primarily to industry professionals in the future, Unleashed LGBTQ is making this year’s event open to the public to give those in quaran- tine the chance to learn more about these brands and entertainers.
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UNLEASHED LGBTQ SPEAKERS & ENTERTAINERS INCLUDE Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims
Actress, model and entrepreneur Carmen Carrera Comedian Matteo Lane
LGBTQ sports icon Michael Sam (Dallas Cowboys) Gravity Balmain (HBO’s Legendary)
• Casting director Mike Page, CSA • Stacey Chosed, CEO, lead product marketing manager at AT&T Cloud Solutions
• Andy Kraut, Partnerships at Grindr • Martin Stark, founder and CEO, World Gay Boxing
The event will also feature presentations by some of the edgiest and diverse LGBTQ businesses from an array of industries, including apps, fashion, travel and more.
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