Mission & Vision

The Northeast LGBT Conference (NELGBTC) was founded in 1995 by the University at Albany, State University of New York. This conference is an annual conference held in March or April of each year for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally college students and the larger LGBTQ community. Since its foundation, the Northeast LGBT Conference has seen substantial growth both in attendees and supporters. This growth made it possible for the conference to make its first move in 15 years to the University at Buffalo, State University of New York in 2010. This move not only established the Northeast LGBT Conference as a regional power, but also as a necessary support system for LGBTQ and Ally students, faculty, staff, and community members. Since then, the conference travels annually to a new location.

Mission

The stated mission of the Northeast LGBT Conference is as follows:

"The Northeast LGBT Conference (NELGBTC) is an annual conference working to unite our diverse community through education, activism and networking."

Vision

The Northeast Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Conference aspires to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally students to become informed advocates at their institutions. Through education and activism around LGBTQ issues, students will lead the movement to strengthen LGBTQ student success and community advocacy; and engaging in a collective experience will mobilize student voices and identities to guide positive growth.