Preliminaries
Trans Kids Deserve Trans Role Models
And a future in which they can see themselves as successful, thriving trans adults.
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By becoming a Trans USA partner, you're contributing to the development of trans and non-binary leaders on a mission to showcase the limitless potential of our community through grassroots advocacy and service.
Learn more about our fundraising priorities, sponsorship opportunities, and our National Trans Access Conference below!
“The Trans USA organization brought out a side of me I didn’t know fully existed. It brought out the best in me. It helped me realize my potential of being a visible advocate, an administrator, and taught me how to market myself while building a platform from scratch that I will continue to have for the rest of my life.”
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--Jamie Ashby, Miss Trans Michigan 2023, Outstanding Advocate Winner 2023
By supporting Trans USA 2026 and 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.
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Long-term Impact
Across 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.
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Trans USA 2026 represents the inaugural edition of this mixed model. While this first year may be relatively more intimate in scale, it is intentionally designed as a foundation for long-term growth. With continued sponsorship and civic partnership, Trans USA has the potential to evolve into a recurring international convening that consistently brings attendees, media visibility, and economic activity to its host city—while solidifying our host city's reputation as a leader in inclusive, community-centered engagement.
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For local and regional businesses, sponsorship offers:
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Direct brand visibility to a national and regional audience
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On-site engagement opportunities through vendor space, materials distribution, and networking
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Association with a historic and culturally meaningful event
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Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in action — not just messaging
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Positive media and public relations opportunities tied to a landmark gathering
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Alignment with workforce values, signaling to employees and prospective talent that your organization supports inclusive civic spaces
Early sponsors are not simply supporting a single event. They are helping to build an institution that can grow in attendance, influence, and economic impact year after year.
Beyond demonstrating an overt commitment to inclusion, becoming a Trans USA partner is a strategic investment in economic impact, civic leadership, and brand visibility.