2026 THEN CONFERENCE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Join us for the 3rd Annual THEN Conference as a Presenter

Presented by: Simone Chriss, Esq
Civil rights attorney Simone Chriss will provide updates on the legal rights of transgender patients and providers of gender-affirming healthcare in the state of Florida, including the recent laws and rules impeding access to care and the status of the litigation challenging the bans and restrictions.
Presented by Rowan Rivers
A course that discusses the high rates of neurodivergence in the transgender population. Exploring the shift from the pathology to neurodiversity paradigm. Considerations for neurodivergent affirming care.

Presented by: Michael Horseman
A course discussing the medical care and hormonal treatment of transgender and gender diverse persons
Moderated by Carlos Hernandez, PhD, LMHC
Presented by Oliver Klicker
Presented by Erika Wert, MD, & Amanda Husband, APRN, CNM
Explore barriers to affirming OB/GYN care for gender-diverse individuals and evaluate strategies to reduce these obstacles.
Presented by Gary Howell, PsyD, PC
Presented by Chris “Topher” Knott
This presentation addresses the challenges healthcare providers face in navigating insurance billing for transgender patients. It offers targeted strategies to enhance providers’ advocacy, communication, and billing practices to ensure equitable access to essential medical care.

Expert Presentations: Evidence based presentations supplemented by clinical experience from experts who serve the trans community.

Insightful Panel: Engage with subject matter experts and hear firsthand experiences from transgender individuals. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique healthcare needs and challenges faced by this community.
Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build a supportive community committed to improving transgender healthcare.
Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of food and beverages to keep you energized throughout the day.

Presenters receive a complimentary ticket to the conference, complimentary CE/CME’s, and the board’s undying gratitude.

Target audience and education for interdisciplinary health care professionals and advocacy agencies who provide and support health care services to transgender/gender diverse individuals, partners, and family members.
- Formulate three trans-affirmative practices that can be implemented with patients/clients.
- Demonstrate enhanced understanding of transition options for transgender patients/clients.
- Familiarize self with experiences of transgender-identified people.
None of the planners or presenters for this educational activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients
Programming is subject to change due to illness, unexpected events, or otherwise at the discretion of the THEN Board. Though we will do our best to provide programming true and accurate to the posted schedule.