Encuentro is a three-day convening of LGBTQ Latinx Southerners and allies to improve the healthcare capacity and build bridges between emerging multi-racial and multi-lingual Southern Latinx communities and their kindred.
Our convening features panel presentations, workshops, and keynote speakers that will focus on wellness in the Latinx community as part of our linguistic, sexual, and financial health.
This year's Encuentro will be hosted in San Antonio, Texas on October 25-27, 2023.
Encuentro is a three-day convening of LGBTQ Latinx Southerners and allies to improve the healthcare capacity and build bridges between emerging multi-racial and multi-lingual Southern Latinx communities and their kindred.
Our convening features panel presentations, workshops, and keynote speakers that will focus on wellness in the Latinx community as part of our linguistic, sexual, and financial health.
This year's Encuentro will be hosted in Atlanta, GA on October 14-16, 2025.
We created an informative video for community looking for more information regarding our conference including the scholarship applications, submitting workshop proposals, and becoming an advisory board member.
Registration
We expect Latinx LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies from across the Southeast to strategize and envision new possibilities for the South. Our Encuentro is focused on strengthening the work and skills of attendees but it is also a celebration of the resiliency and determination of our communities.
Registration for 2023 will open soon.
We expect Latinx LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies from across the Southeast to come together to strategize and envision new possibilities for the South. The Encuentro is not only a space to strengthen skills and advance our work — it’s also a celebration of the resilience and determination of our communities.
Registration is now open.
For questions, email encuentro@latinoaids.org.
For travel planning:
Pre-institute programming will begin the morning of October 14.
General registration and regular programming will begin that afternoon.
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Esperamos la participación de personas Latinx LGBTQIA+ y aliades de todo el Sureste para reunirnos, crear estrategias y visualizar nuevas posibilidades para el Sur. El Encuentro no solo es un espacio para fortalecer habilidades y avanzar en nuestro trabajo, sino también una celebración de la resiliencia y determinación de nuestras comunidades.
El registro ya está abierto.
Para preguntas, escribe a encuentro@latinoaids.org.
Para propósitos de viaje:
La programación previa al instituto comenzará en la mañana del 14 de octubre.
El registro general y la programación regular comenzarán esa misma tarde.
Sponsorship
Your sponsorship of Encuentro 2025 supports building spaces designed for LGBTQ+ Latinx southern Health advocates to encourage the growth, mobilization, and development of regional health agendas.
For questions or more information, contact us at encuentro@latinoaids.org
The Encuentro would not be possible without the support from our corporate and community sponsors. Sponsors help us create spaces for mobilization, capacity building, and co-learning for Latinx LGBTQ individuals and allies from across the South.
Scholarships
We expect Latinx LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies from across the Southeast to strategize and envision new possibilities for the South. Our Encuentro is focused on strengthening the work and skills of attendees but it is also a celebration of the resiliency and determination of our communities.
Registration for 2023 will open soon.
Support for the Encuentro is available for individuals interested in attending. Special priority will be given to people of color living with HIV in the South, Latino Commission on AIDS leadership institute participants and Southern LGBTQ individuals. We will also give priority to participants that can attend for the entirety of the Encuentro.
Recipients may receive one, all, or a combination of the following:
- Registration support
- Transportation incl. flight, train, bus, or mileage
- Hotel Accommodations
This year, we are asking all scholarship recipients to participate in a brief phone conversation with our staff to discuss safety while traveling to and attending the event.
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El apoyo para El Encuentro está disponible para personas interesadas en asistir. Se dará prioridad especial a las personas de color que viven con el VIH en el sur, participantes del instituto de liderazgo de la Comisión Latina sobre el SIDA y las personas LGBTQ del sureste. También daremos prioridad a participantes que pueden asistir la totalidad del Encuentro.
Los destinatarios pueden recibir uno, todos o una combinación de los siguientes:
Apoyo de Registración
Transporte incluyendo vuelo, tren, autobús o kilometraje
Alojamiento en hoteles
Este año, estamos pidiendo a todas las personas becadas que participen en una breve conversación telefónica con nuestro personal para hablar sobre la seguridad durante el viaje y la asistencia al evento.
Abstract Proposals
Workshops or presentations should include a description of a maximum of 250 words and should contain learning objectives (what the audience will learn), process, and/or conclusions. Sessions should include at least one of the following themes: Health Equity, Building Power, Strengthening our Communities.
Health equity proposals can include topics such as immigration, gender justice, sexual wellness, reproductive justice, and racial justice.
Building power proposals can include topics such as voter mobilization, community organizing, base building, and exploring new systems of care.
Strengthening our communities can include topics such as sustainability, community care, advocacy, and mutual aid.
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Los talleres o presentaciones deben incluir una descripción de máximo 250 palabras y deben contener objetivos de aprendizaje (lo que la audiencia aprenderá), el proceso y/o las conclusiones. Las sesiones deben abordar al menos uno de los siguientes temas: Equidad en la Salud, Construcción de Poder, y Fortalecer Nuestras Comunidades.
Las propuestas sobre equidad en la salud pueden incluir temas como inmigración, justicia de género, bienestar sexual, justicia reproductiva y justicia racial.
Las propuestas sobre construcción de poder pueden abordar temas como movilización del electorado, organización comunitaria, fortalecimiento de bases y exploración de nuevos sistemas de cuidado.
Las propuestas sobre fortalecimiento de nuestras comunidades pueden incluir temas como sostenibilidad, cuidado comunitario, incidencia y ayuda mutua.
The Encuentro would not be possible without the support from our corporate and community sponsors. Sponsors help us create spaces for mobilization, capacity building, and co-learning for Latinx LGBTQ individuals and allies from across the South.
The Encuentro will take place at the Georgian Terrace Hotel
659 Peachtree Street, NE
Altanta, GA 30308
Single and double rooms are $189 each
Deadline to book at a discounted rate is September 12, 2025
Parking
Self Parking- $15/day up to 8 hours
$25/per night
Valet parking- $55/day
Opening
Day 1 Events & Workshops
Day 2 Events & Workshops
Our ENCUENTRO 2025 team recognizes that the health of our communities depends on centering the most afflicted and affected among us. We are committed to doing what we can to ensure the most accessible experience for all.
scholarships + support | becas y apoyo
Each year we provide a number of scholarships and support for attendees to attend and participate at the Encuentro. Please review the requirements above as support is prioritized for Southern participants living with HIV.
Cada año ofrecemos varias becas y apoyos para que personas puedan asistir y participar en el Encuentro. Por favor, revisa los requisitos anteriores, ya que el apoyo se prioriza para participantes del Sur que viven con VIH.
safety
This year, we are taking additional precautions to protect participants but encourage all participants to assess their own risk while traveling and attending the Encuentro. All of our plenaries will be offered as hybrid sessions for those who prefer not to attend.
Este año, estamos tomando precauciones adicionales para proteger a les participantes, pero animamos a todes a evaluar su propio riesgo al viajar y asistir al Encuentro. Todas nuestras plenarias se ofrecerán en formato híbrido para quienes prefieran no asistir de manera presencial.
language justice
This year, we will continue to ensure that all our sessions are available with English and Spanish interpretation. We are excited to partner with tilde Language Justice Cooperative. We look forward to building our capacity to offer language services in languages beyond English and Spanish such as ASL, Arabic, Portuguese, and others.
gender neutral restrooms
The Georgian Terrace has assured our team that gender neutral facilities will be available to our conference attendees
covid-19
Our commitment to health and accessibility includes the provision of masks andCOVID-19 tests for participants as they arrive to the Encuentro. For the health and safety of our guests, the Latino Commission on AIDS encourages participants to be vaccinated with the latest COVID-19 booster.
We request that if any individual is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 not attend the event due to the risk of exposing others
Our Encuentro Sponsors
Thank you for your support!
Presented By
arcoíris | rainbow
aliade | ally
madrina & padrino
Photos from This Year's Event