# Meeting & Conference of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Childhood and Adolescence: A Global Forum on Development, Health, and Rights

- Dates: 17 August 2026 to 19 August 2026
- Location: Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Organiser: Society for Research in Child Development SRCD
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

This global forum focuses on sexual orientation and gender identity in childhood and adolescence. It aims to advance developmental science and address sociopolitical challenges for LGBTQ+ youth health and rights. The event is for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.srcd.org/event/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-childhood-and-adolescence-global-forum-development)
- [Registration](https://www.srcd.org/event/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-childhood-and-adolescence-global-forum-development-3)
- [Agenda](https://www.srcd.org/event/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-childhood-and-adolescence-global-forum-development-7)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.srcd.org/event/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-childhood-and-adolescence-global-forum-development-2) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Baby, Kids & Maternity

## Speakers

- Jessica Fish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Laura Baams, Utrecht University
- Salvatore Ioverno, Università Roma Tre
- Stephen Russell, Arizona State University

## Sponsors and partners

- International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD)
- Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
- European Society on Family Relations (ESFR)
- Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA)

## Where to stay

- **Anne&Max Boutique Hotel**: 90 m from the venue, 4 Domstraat, Utrecht, 3512JB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.annemax.nl/vestigingen/utrechtdomstraat/)
  - Phone: +31 30 400 4050
- **Hotel Beijers**: 110 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelbeijers.com/)
  - Phone: +31 30 202 9120
- **Petit Beijers**: 120 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://petitbeijers.com/)
  - Phone: +31 6 21603333
- **The Nox**: 160 m from the venue, 8 Keistraat, Utrecht, 3512HV
  - [Hotel website](https://thenoxhotel.com)
- **Court Hotel City Centre Utrecht**: 190 m from the venue, 14 Korte Nieuwstraat, Utrecht, 3512NM
  - [Hotel website](https://www.courthotel.nl/)
  - Phone: +31 30 233 0033
- **Daen's Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 1 Minrebroederstraat, Utrecht, 3512GS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.daens.nl/hotel-book-a-room/)
  - Phone: +31 30 231 3823
- **NH Centre Utrecht**: 240 m from the venue, 10 Janskerkhof, Utrecht, 3512BL
  - [Hotel website](https://www.nh-hotels.nl/hotel/nh-centre-utrecht)
  - Phone: +31 30 231 3169
- **Mother Goose Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 26 Ganzenmarkt, Utrecht, 3512GE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mothergoosehotel.com/)

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