The Future of Queer Innovation in Tech

​The Future of Queer Innovation in Tech
Halcyon – 3400 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Salon Space | DC Tech Week 2025

​Join Out in Tech, StartOut, Queer Talk DC, and Financial Joy School for an evening exploring how LGBTQIA+ technologists are shaping the future of tech — from AI ethics and clean energy to accessibility tools and digital justice.

​We’ll dig into:

• ​How queer innovators are driving change in emerging tech fields

• ​Why authentic representation matters in founder spaces, product design, and engineering teams

• ​What a queer-centered future of tech could look like in Washington, DC and beyond

​Evening flow:

• ​6:00 PM – 30-minute panel conversation

• ​6:30 PM – 20-minute audience Q&A

• ​7:00 PM – “Power Hour” open networking

​Come to learn, connect, and build community with fellow LGBTQIA+ technologists, founders, creatives, and allies.