Out in the Industry | The LGBTQ+ Community's Role in Sports
Out in the Industry | The LGBTQ+ Community's Role in Sports
Thursday, October 16, 2025 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
🏁 Out in the Industry: The LGBTQ+ Community’s Role in Sports
Join the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NASCAR for a powerful member-exclusive evening of conversation, connection, and change. This panel-style event will highlight the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ athletes, professionals, and advocates, exploring the evolving role of the LGBTQ+ community in sports.
From breaking barriers to building inclusive teams and fan experiences, our panelists will share their personal journeys, insights, and vision for the future of sports culture. Together, we’ll examine how representation, visibility, and allyship are shaping the next generation of athletics—on and off the track.
Whether you’re a lifelong sports fan, an advocate for inclusion, or simply curious about how industries can evolve toward equity, this event is for you.
What to Expect:
Engaging panel discussion with leaders and athletes in sports
Candid conversations about inclusion, representation, and change
Networking with Chamber members, community partners, and NASCAR representatives
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring dialogue that moves us all forward.
422 East 22nd street
Charlotte, NC 28206 United States