2023 Out Leadership OutNEXT Global Summit

 


Citi Global Headquarters in New York City was the location for the 2023 Out Leadership OutNEXT  Global Summit September 27 and 28, co-sponsored by RBC Capital Markets. To quote their website: "Out Leadership is the global LGBTQ+ business platform CEOs and multinational companies trust to generate Return on Equality®." Hundreds of young professionals from eleven countries came to the summit that consisted of two days of panel discussions, fireside chats, lunches and cocktail receptions for LGBTQ+ leaders in business, finance, law, and the arts.


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Recording artist and Senior Advisor for Global Transgender Initiatives for Out Leadership Mila Jam emceed, and Out Leadership CEO Todd Sears  welcomed the participants. Our own Nina Kennedy  served as a panelist for the opening session titled "Using Your Identity to Build a Meaningful Career." Other panels included "Mentorship & Sponsorship," "Advocacy & Impact," "Building a Personal Brand Leadership," and "How Driven Leaders Can Find Balance."







Nina Kennedy speaking during the "Using Your Identity to Build a Meaningful Career" panel


Celebrity guests included Ali Krieger, "two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Cup Champion, Captain of NY/NJ Gotham FC, Activist, & Mother." Trans activists, mentors, & parents Hannah & Jake Graf were also present for a Fireside Chat. (Coincidentally, Hannah & Jake Graf shared a page with Nina Kennedy in London's Diva Magazine when their books were launched.)



Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride - who is running for Congress, and if elected would be the only transgender member of Congress - was a participant in the Advocacy & Impact panel discussion, along with Brian Sims and Jeffrey TrachtmanDr. Cindi Love, Executive Director of Out for Undergrad (O4U), gave a moving presentation, and Stacey Stevenson, CEO of Family Equality, presented a talk titled "A Vision for the Future of LGBTQ+ Equality."


A closing reception was hosted by ReedSmith where results of the survey Out to Succeed 2.0 were launched.


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