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August 3-6, 2023 • Atlanta, GA

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To educate and empower.

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.

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. 

A Welcome Letter from Marvell L. Terry II
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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.

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Become a sponsor.

By sponsoring the 2023 SOS Conference you’re helping us on our mission to advocate and empower the Black LGBTQIA+ community.

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Become an exhibitor.

Increase awareness, visibility, and familiarity of your products or services among conference attendees.
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SOS 2023 Agenda at a Glance

Agenda subject to change.

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

  • 8am-5pm: Registration Open
  • 10am-3pm: Exhibit Hall Set-Up
  • 10am -3pm: Pre-Conference
  • 5pm-6pm: Welcome Networking Reception
  • 6pm-8pm: Fireside Chat

Friday, August 4th, 2023

  • 8am-5pm: Registration Open
  • 8:30am-10:15am: Morning Plenary
  • 10:30am-11:45am: Morning Breakout Sessions
  • 12pm-1:15pm: Lunch Plenary
  • 1:30pm-3:00pm: Afternoon Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30pm-5pm: Welcome to the A: Say It Loud Celebration
  • 6pm-8pm: Affinity Sessions
  • 10pm-Midnight: Late Night Social

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

  • 8am-1:30pm: Registration Open
  • 8:30am-10:15am: Morning Plenary
  • 10:30am-11:45am: Morning Breakout Sessions
  • 12pm-1:15pm: Lunch Plenary
  • 2pm-4:30pm: Day of Service
  • 7pm-10pm: SOS Gala

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

  • 10am-12:30pm: Queer Soul Brunch
  • 12:30pm-1pm: Conference Closing
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Welcome to Atlanta.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center for SOS. Nightly conference rates are $165 through August 1, 2023 – August 6, 2023. Book by July 21 to secure the conference group rate! 

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

2450 Galleria Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30339

tel: 770-953-4500

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