Hudson Valley TransForum

Event Overview

The Hudson Valley TransForum (HVTF) is a FREE two-day event bringing together professionals, community members, and allies to discuss and explore the needs of the Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB*) community. The event is open to everyone, but TGNCNB people are the center and focus of this gathering. HVTF is organized by The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with Westchester Community College.

Join us for two transformative days of workshops, keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking, and more! Additionally, we’re excited to host the Campus-Wide Drag Show on Friday evening, which is open to all regardless of conference attendance.

Conference Tracks

• Friday, November 14 (Service Track): Workshops focused on professional training to enhance knowledge and skills in serving the TGNCNB community.

• Saturday, November 15 (Community Track): Workshops focused on community-centered spaces for empowerment and pride.

Event Location

All HVTF events will be held at The Gateway Center, Westchester Community College, located at 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595. Doors open at 8:00 AM on Friday and 9:00 AM on Saturday. We encourage attendees to arrive early.

Parking: Free parking is available in Visitor Parking Lot 1, adjacent to the Gateway Center.

Need Help?

If you experience technical difficulties completing the registration form or have questions about the event, please contact Jyoni Tetsurō Shuler, Senior Program Manager at The LOFT, at (914) 912-2503 or via email at tshv@loftgaycenter.org.

*TGNCNB - Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center invites community members, educators, artists, healers, advocates, and professionals to submit workshop proposals for the 2025 Hudson Valley TransForum, taking place November 14-15 at The Gateway Center, Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY.

This two-day gathering is a dynamic and affirming space centering Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary (TGNCNB) people and their allies through education, healing, creativity, and community building.

What We're Looking For:

We welcome proposals that are interactive, empowering, and reflect the richness and diversity of TGNCNB lives. Workshops can focus on personal growth, advocacy, wellness, education, art, culture, or professional development.

Past workshops have included topics such as:

• Mutual Aid & Social Media Justice

• Trans-Inclusive Investing & Finance

• Mental Health & Somatic Healing Practices

• Creative Writing & Gender Expression in Fiction

• Intersectionality & Disability Justice

• Housing and Employment Rights for TGNCNB Folks

• Gender-Affirming Healthcare and Legal Support

• Movement-Based Wellness for Gender Expansive People

• Youth and Family Support for TGNCNB Communities

• Queer & Trans Representation in Literature and Publishing

*We strongly encourage submissions from BIPOC, disabled, immigrant, youth, and other further-marginalized TGNCNB presenters.

Submission Details

Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2025 - all applicants will be notified of their status by October 1st.

Audience: TGNCNB individuals, allies, service providers, youth, educators, and community members

Honoraria: Modest stipends available for selected presenters

Questions?

Email us at tshv@loftgaycenter.org