Welcome to the 3rd Annual Black Educated Lesbians Conference
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Thriving in Power: Liberation, Legacy, Leadership
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Black Educated Lesbians Conference.
This weekend was created intentionally for Black lesbians and Black queer women to gather, learn, connect, celebrate, and have conversations that are too often missing from the spaces available to us.
Our 2026 theme, Thriving in Power: Liberation, Legacy, Leadership, reflects where BEL is going as an organization and what we want this weekend to make possible for our community.
Across three days, we will explore physical and mental health, healthy relationships, domestic violence, suicide prevention, women’s health, sexual liberation, aging with intention, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and other issues that directly affect our lives.
But this conference is about more than attending sessions.
Talk to somebody you didn’t come with. Ask questions. Visit the vendors. Use the resources. Exchange information. Take what you need. Leave something for somebody else.
This Conference Hub is your digital home throughout the weekend. Use it to access the schedule, learn about speakers and facilitators, find resources, complete your conference survey, and stay connected with BEL after the weekend ends.
United in Purpose, Power & Pride.
LaJoya Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
Black Educated Lesbians
Hotel & Venue Information
Conference Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North
3450 International Blvd
Hapeville, GA 30354
(404) 768-1500
Arriving at the Conference
When you arrive, follow hotel signage for the Black Educated Lesbians Conference or ask the front desk for the location of BEL's conference space.
Hotel Check-In: 4 PM
Hotel Check-Out: 11 AM
Parking: Conference attendees receive complimentary parking
Airport Shuttle: Available to hotel guests
Conference Rooms: Room A/B
Important On-Site Information
Conference Check-In
Please check in at the BEL registration table when you arrive. You will receive the materials you need for the weekend.
Name Badges
Please wear your conference badge while participating in conference activities.
Meals
Boxed Lunches & Refreshments
Vendors
Our vendor marketplace will be available during Saturday and Sunday conference programming. Please take time to support the businesses and organizations joining us.
Resource Table
Visit the BEL Resource Table throughout the weekend for additional community, health, wellness, and support information.
Photography & Media
On-site headshots are available for $45
VIP ticket holders receive complimentary headshots
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi information will be available at the BEL registration table.
Our 2026 Supporters
The 3rd Annual Black Educated Lesbians Conference is made possible in part through the support of organizations, businesses, community partners, vendors, speakers, volunteers, and individuals who believe in creating spaces where Black lesbians and Black queer women can thrive.
Conference Sponsors
Our conference sponsors provide financial support that helps make the Black Educated Lesbians Conference possible. Their investment supports BEL’s ability to create an intentional, educational, and affirming conference experience centered on Black lesbians and Black queer women.
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Community Partners
Our community partners strengthen the conference through collaboration, outreach, resources, expertise, and connection to the communities we serve. We appreciate the organizations that continue to work alongside BEL to expand access, visibility, education, and community support.
- American Cancer Society
- IRIS Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
- Blood Cancer United
- NAMI
- SAGE USA
- State of Georgia Department of Family & Children Services
- Alzheimer's Association of Georgia
In-Kind Supporters
Our in-kind supporters contribute products, services, materials, resources, and other non-cash support that helps BEL create a meaningful conference experience for attendees. Every contribution helps us stretch our resources further and invest more directly in our community.
2026 Vendors
Our 2026 Vendor Marketplace brings together businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and community resources for conference attendees to discover and support throughout the weekend. We encourage attendees to visit our vendors, learn about their work, shop their products and services, and make connections that extend beyond the conference.