The National LGBTQ Task Forces annual Creating Change conference has kicked off in Las Vegas at the newly renovated Rio Hotel and Casino. The conference, which has been in existence in some form since 1988, brings over 3000 attendees together to build skills and organize for LGBTQ+ rights and issues.Task Force President Kierra Johnson delivers remarks before the opening plenary. Photo: News is OutCreating Change offers five days of gathering for attendees, with plenary sessions like Black Leadership Rising and Democracy, Fascism and the Road Ahead and longer intensives focused on key topics from sex work to digital strategy.The conference has made accessibility a priority, with American Sign Language interpreters, protactile sign language and Spanish translation available to attendees. The plenary sessions include big screens with captions in Spanish and ASL interpretation as well.Even if you arent attending Creating Change, you can catch up with certain sessions via the Task Forces Youtube channel.Creating Change MC Trevell Anderson. Photo: News is OutIn addition to panels, workshops and intensives, the conference features an exhibit area with over 70 exhibitors, like nonprofits, LGBTQ+-owned businesses and a media hub. Also in the exhibit hall is the Creators Stage, featuring conversations for and from content creators and artists.The National LGBTQ Task Forces annual Creating Change conference has kicked off in Las Vegas at the newly renovated Rio Hotel and Casino. The conference, which has been in existence in some form since 1988, brings over 3000 attendees together to build skills and organize for LGBTQ+ rights and issues.Creating Change offers five days of gathering for attendees, with plenary sessions like Black Leadership Rising and Democracy, Fascism and the Road Ahead and longer intensive focused on key topics from sex work to digital strategy.The conference has made accessibility a priority, with American Sign Language interpreters, protactile sign language and Spanish translation available to attendees. The plenary sessions include big screens with captions in Spanish and ASL interpretation as well.The Care Bear Team offers support throughout the conference. Photo: News is Out Even if you arent attending Creating Change, you can catch up with certain sessions via the Task Forces YouTube channel.In addition to panels, workshops and intensives, the conference features an exhibit area with over 70 exhibitors, like nonprofits, LGBTQ+-owned businesses and a media hub. Also in the exhibit hall is the Creators Stage, featuring conversations for and from content creators and artists.Daylong self-care, conflict resolution and resources are available to attendees, as well as affinity spaces for multiple genders and sexual orientations and spiritual gathering spaces.The community and connection doesnt end after the sessions however, as Creating Change also offers entertainment in the evenings like a variety show, gaming parties and the Agents of Change Ball.To learn more about Creating Change or the National LGBTQ+ Task Force, visit thetaskforce.org/creating-change/.The post The Task Forces Creating Change conference brings community, collaboration and action to Las Vegas appeared first on News Is Out.