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About the Conference
The Saving Ourselves Symposium (SOS) is an annual conference designed to educate and empower the Black LGBTQ+ community in the South. In 2019, Southern AIDS Coalition became home to SOS. Established in 2013 by founder Marvell L. Terry II and the Red Door Foundation, SOS is a one-of-a-kind conference that provides first-hand information to individuals and organizations with an emphasis on HIV to the Black LGBTQ+ community.
About this Year's Theme
Vibrance: The Kaleidoscope Effect speaks to the different experiences, approaches, voices, and diverse beauty of our communities to create the freedom and liberation we seek. The conference will celebrate the vibrancy of individual and collective strength, and how that manifests through advocacy, artistic expression, and more. SOS 2024 will amplify the resonance of sound the community creates when we come together in unity and strength.
About the Sessions
Sessions provide cutting-edge research, share promising health practices and strategies, and celebrate the culture and creativity of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This convening takes a dual approach of not only prioritizing those who provide services but also those who identify as LGBTQ+. It is a unique and intentional space for the community to share with, learn from, and celebrate one another.
SOS 2024 Program at a Glance
Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
2450 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339
** Agenda Subject to Change**
Thursday, August 15
10:00am-3:00pm
Exhibit Hall Set-Up
10:00am-3:00pm
Pre-Conference
5:00pm-6:00pm
Welcome/Networking Reception
6:00pm-8:00pm
Fireside Chat
8:30pm-11:00pm
Friday, August 16
Exhibit Hall Open (closed during plenaries)
8:30am-10:15am
Morning Plenary
10:45am-12:00pm
Morning Breakout Sessions
12:15pm-1:45pm
Afternoon Plenary
2:15pm-3:30pm
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
3:45pm-5:15pm
Welcome to Atlanta Celebration
6:00pm-8:00pm
Affinity Sessions
10:00pm-12:00am
Saturday, August 17
8:30am-1:00pm
9:00am-2:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open
8:30am-10:15am
Morning Plenary
10:45am-12:00pm
Morning Sessions
12:15pm-1:45pm
Lunch Plenary
2:00pm-4:30pm
6:30pm-7:15pm
Red Carpet Gala Reception
7:15pm-10:00pm
SOS Gala
Sunday, August 18
11:00am-1:00pm
Queer Soul Brunch and Conference Closing
Let's Vibe Together!
Register to Attend
Registration for this year’s SOS Conference in Atlanta is officially live! We’re looking forward to another great year of education, empowerment, and community.
Become a Sponsor
By sponsoring the 2024 SOS Conference you’re helping us on our mission to advocate and empower the Black LGBTQIA+ community.
Become an Exhibitor
Increase awareness, visibility, and familiarity of your products or services among conference attendees.
Interested in a Scholarship to attend SOS Conference?
Hotel Vibes!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center for SOS. Nightly conference rates are $174 through August 12, 2024 – August 19, 2024. Book by July 26, 2024 to secure the conference group rate!
Our Sponsors
For the Culture: Presenting Sponsor
Black is Beautiful
Pride & Power
Say It Loud
The Blackprint
Champion
