We are pleased to announce our largest conference programme to date. Starting with our Member's curry and finishing with the highlight of conference - Conference Pride.
Sunday 4 October 17:45
Let's Not Hide: HIV & Public Health Role for Local Authorities
Manchester Central; Central 3
From 2013 a range of public health responsibilities, including the commissioning of HIV prevention services, transferred from the NHS to local authorities.This event, directed at local councillors, will discuss how councils can improve HIV testing, prevention and awareness-raising.
Speakers:
- Philip Christopher Baldwin, HIV awareness activist
- Stuart Andrew MP, Vice-Chair APPG HIV and AIDS
- Allan Anderson, CEO, Positively UK
- Shaun Griffin, Executive Director of External Affairs, Terence Higgins Trust
Tuesday 6 October 12:00
Challenges ahead for LGBT equality
Palace Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA
Join Stonewall and LGBTory for a drink and a chance to discuss some of the challenges ahead for LGBT equality. Whether it’s tackling bullying in our schools, discrimination in our healthcare system or looking at ways to make sure that all trans people are treated with dignity and respect.
Speakers:
- Rt Hon. Maria Miller MP, Chair of Women and Equalities Select Committee
- Ben Howlett MP, Women and Equalities Select Committee
- Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive, Stonewall
- Colm Howard-Lloyd, Chairman, LGBTory
Tuesday 6 October
Conference Pride Reception 19:00-21:00
Velvet Lounge Bar, 2 Canal Street, M1 3HE
Join us for a gala reception with arrival drinks and canapés. Confirmed guests include LGBTory patrons, MPs and Cabinet Ministers. A special guest speaker will be announced in due course.
Conference Pride 21:00-late
G-A-Y Manchester, 63 Richmond Street, M1 3WB
Conference Pride has long been the biggest party of Conservative Party Conference. In previous years the dance-floor has seen the likes of Eric Pickles, Theresa May, Ruth Davidson and Adam Rickitt.