Registration
Join more than 500 journalists, news executives, communications professionals and educators for the 2022 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists National Convention, September 8-11, 2022. Registration for the National Convention is available here.
The National Convention will consist of both in-person and virtual programming. When registering, please be sure to select “In-Person” if you intend to participate at The Drake in Chicago, and “Virtual-Only” if you intend to participate online only. “Virtual-Only” registrants will not have access to in-person convention events at The Drake, however both In-Person and Virtual-Only registrants will have access to the Pathable virtual platform for one year.
There are a limited number of discounted registrations available for those experiencing financial hardship. Requests for a discounted registration may be submitted to info@nlgja.org.
*NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists suggests using Google Chrome to register*

Registration Rates
Are you an NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Member?
Members must sign in to their member profile to receive the member rate. If you are not a member or your membership has expired, become a member before proceeding in order to access member rates.
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Early Bird Rate February 11 – March 31 |
Advance Rate April 1 – August 16 |
Onsite Rate Aug 17 – Sept. 6 (online), Sept. 7-10 (in person) |
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IN-PERSON Basic Registration – Member | $295 | $370 | $450 |
IN-PERSON Basic Registration – Non-Member | $430 | $505 | $580 |
IN-PERSON Student Registration – Member (must provide copy of Student ID) | $125 | $200 | $275 |
IN-PERSON Student Registration – Non-Member (Must provide copy of Student ID. Includes One-Year Membership Dues**) | $175 | $250 | $325 |
IN-PERSON One Day Registration – Member | $195 | $245 | $295 |
IN-PERSON One Day Registration – Non-Member | $295 | $345 | $395 |
IN-PERSON Speaker Registration | $295 | $295 | $295 |
VIRTUAL-ONLY Basic Registration – Member | $350 | $350 | $350 |
VIRTUAL-ONLY Basic Registration – Non-Member | $450 | $450 | $450 |
VIRTUAL-ONLY Student Registration – Member | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary |
VIRTUAL-ONLY Student Registration – Non-Member | $25 | $25 | $25 |
VIRTUAL-ONLY Speaker Registration | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary |
*To request a discount due to financial hardship, please email info@nlgja.org. A limited number of discount registrations are available, and are only available to current members.
**Please email info@nlgja.org to set up member profile.
***University group rates are available. Please email info@nlgja.org for more information.
Spouses or guests may register with an attendee at the reduced rate of $175 (by the Early Bird registration deadline) or $250 (by the Advance registration deadline). Spouse/guest registration only covers admittance to any breakfasts, luncheons, or receptions that may be held.
Refund Policy
Refund policy for refund requests made during the following time periods:
February 8 – June 30: 100% Refund
July 1 – July 31: 50% Refund
August 1 – September 11: Nonrefundable
If you would like to update your registration or request a refund, please contact info@nlgja.org. Registrations are non-transferrable.