A conference for people advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ joy, health, and justice
INQYR Beyond Limits is for everyone committed to advancing the health, well-being, and rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ young people, those who believe that research, practice, and community knowledge can and should drive real change.
Researchers and academics working on queer youth, gender, sexuality, and health.
Clinicians and practitioners supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ young people.
Community organizations and advocates working with or for queer and trans youth.
Students developing your research, practice, and voice.
Queer young people with lived experience and knowledge to share.
Policymakers and funders working toward structural equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
We especially welcome those doing this work in places where it is becoming harder, where legislation threatens queer and trans lives, where funding is shrinking, and where showing up is itself an act of resistance. Come with questions, grief, anger, or hard-won hope. What matters is that you show up.
Why Attend?
This is more than a conference. It's a space to gain knowledge, build connections, and foster collective strength.
Cutting-edge global research and practice
Explore the latest thinking and action across health, social work, policy, community practice, and beyond.
Real connections
Build new and lasting relationships with researchers, advocates, and practitioners working across borders and sectors.
Share your work
Oral presentations and posters are open to researchers, students, emerging scholars, practitioners, and community partners.
Global movement
Add your voice to an international network mobilizing knowledge for real change in policy, practice, and young people’s lives.
Joy and resistance
Join a full day of learning and solidarity, then cap it off with skating, snacks, and celebration together.
Why Toronto?
Toronto brings together queer history, global diversity, cultural life, and world-class research — making it a meaningful setting for Beyond Limits.
Church-Wellesley Village
Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village is one of the oldest established gaybourhoods in Canada.
Diversity, Our Strength
The city has been recognized by both the United Nations and the BBC as the most diverse city in the world.
Explore the City
Toronto's attractions include the CN Tower, world-class museums, waterfront trails, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
University of Toronto
Established in 1827, UofT boasts stunning neo-Gothic architecture and world-class scholarship — just steps from our conference venue.
Dr. Ilan H. Meyer
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Dr. Ilan H. Meyer as our opening keynote speaker for INQYR 2026: Beyond Limits.
Dr. Meyer is Distinguished Senior Scholar for Public Policy at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law and has pioneered the minority stress model, the most widely cited framework in LGBTQ health research. His work has influenced research, policy, and the law at the highest levels.
He will open the conference with a keynote on minority stress and LGBTQ health: where the research has taken us, what generational shifts are telling us, and what comes next in an increasingly challenging sociopolitical landscape.
One Day in Toronto
The one-day in-person program will be happening at The Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Canada, on October 2, 2026.
Chelsea Hotel
Hotel booking cut-off: August 31, 2026.
Reserve through the conference booking link to access the special attendee rate.
The room block is limited, so book before rooms sell out.
Snacks, Sips, and Skates
The final session? A roller disco. Queer joy has always found a way to move, and we're keeping that tradition alive. INQYR Beyond Limits closes with a celebration on wheels hosted by Nitro Skates, with rentals, lessons, drinks, and snacks on hand.
With Support from SSHRC
INQYR Beyond Limits 2026 is supported in part by a Connection Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
Frequently Asked Questions
For any other questions or clarifications, send us an email at inqyr@utoronto.ca.
How much is the conference registration fee?
Registration pricing is now available on our registration pricing page. All conference registration tiers include snacks throughout the day, a catered lunch, and the roller disco and skate rental in the price.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds are not available for INQYR Beyond Limits 2026 registrations.
If you are no longer able to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to someone else in the same registration tier. Please contact us at inqyr@utoronto.ca to arrange a substitution. The transfer deadline is September 28, 2026.
Are there tabling or vending options at the conference?
Yes! Community tabling and vending applications are now open. Review the details and submit your application through our community tabling page.
Are proposal submissions still open?
The proposal submission deadline has passed. Proposal submissions are now closed.
When will I hear back about whether my abstract was accepted?
All submitted abstracts have now been reviewed. Applicants should have received an email notifying them whether their abstract was accepted or not. If you submitted an abstract and have not yet received your decision, please contact the conference organizers.
Roller Disco FAQ
What if I don't want to roller skate, or I don't know how?
No problem at all. Our closing event is a wrap up party with both dancing and roller skating, so you do not need to skate to join the fun. Come dance, hang out, and celebrate with everyone, skates completely optional.
What should I expect from the closing evening?
It starts out with a bang. The first guests to arrive will receive our signature conference cocktail, Limitless, for free. From there, expect a DJ, a dance floor, a skating space, catered appetizers, and a cash bar with our signature cocktail available all night, plus some light hearted prizes throughout the evening, like best dressed.
Do I need experience to skate?
Not at all. Helpers from Nitro Skates and Toronto Roller Derby will be on hand teaching a few tricks, or just helping you find your balance if you have never skated before.
Whether you skate, dance, or just come to soak up the atmosphere, everyone is welcome exactly as they are. We would love to close out the conference with you!