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Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Understory, 505 Church St., Toronto

Pride is many things: a protest, a celebration and an opportunity for communicators to reflect on how we show up in authentic solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ communities through our work.

Join IABC/Toronto for an evening of connection, conversation and celebration as we gather ahead of Pride month. Come dressed in your colourful best for an evening with fellow professional communicators in a welcoming, vibrant space.

Panel: A chance to learn and ask all those not-so-silly questions!
Panelists: Eli Carmona, Communications Specialist at The 519, Dane Griffiths, Media Relations Advisor at Toronto Public Health and Andrea Houston, Managing Editor at Ricochet Media.
Moderator: Zaina Meher Kadiri, Senior Communications Coordinator at Pro Bono Ontario

We’ll talk about authentic 2SLGBTQ+ representation, identifying and avoiding pinkwashing, the impact of AI on 2SLGBTQ+ issues and practical takeaways for Pride and year-round comms campaigns.

Support a local trans-owned business: Enjoy coffee, snacks and alcoholic drinks (all for purchase).

Learn what’s on at IABC/Toronto: Join our upcoming events and the 2026 IABC World Conference.

Fees:

• $15: IABC/Toronto professional members ($16.95 with HST)
• $20: IABC Lite members ($22.60 with HST)
• $30: Non-members ($33.90 with HST)