After several years away, the Contemporary Relationships Conference is returning to Austin—the city where it all began. As an Access Partner, your $500 contribution provides a full scholarship to someone who wants to attend CRC but can’t afford registration, while providing valuable visibility and recognition for your organization. Help us celebrate our return, and build strong community at our beautiful new home—KMFA Classical 89.5 in East Austin.Â
Connection changes lives.
CRC is an inclusive gathering for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and those who serve our community through mental health, education, advocacy, faith, healthcare, and other helping professions. Some attendees also get QTAP certified through our comprehensive
60-hour certification program.
Help Bring CRC Home & Open the Door for Someone Who Needs It.
Why are we coming home to Austin?
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Austin ranks second only to San Francisco in the concentration of same-sex couples.
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More than 2.2 million Texans identify as LGBTQ+, giving the state the second-largest population in the country.
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Austin has the third-largest LGBTQ+ population among major U.S. cities.
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Austin earns a 100/100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index for strong LGBTQ+ protections & inclusive policies. Â
Call for Presenters
Share Your Voice. Strengthen Our Community.
CRC 2027 is seeking engaging presenters who are passionate about helping LGBTQ+ people build stronger, healthier relationships—with themselves, with the people they love, and with the communities they call home.
We believe wisdom comes from many places. Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, researcher, author, advocate, nonprofit leader, artist, faith leader, or someone whose lived experience has inspired others, we invite you to submit a presentation proposal.
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CRC is built on a simple idea: when relationships thrive, people thrive.
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We’re seeking presentations that educate, inspire, challenge, and equip attendees with practical ideas they can immediately apply in their lives and work.
In-Person
Pass
The Complete Conference Experience
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Full access to both days of conference programming (May 15–16).
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Engaging, relationship-focused workshops designed for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, allies, professionals and community members.
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Opportunities to participate in shared presentations, conversations, and interactive activities.
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In-person access to all presenters and featured speakers.
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Opportunities to build new friendships, professional connections, and lasting relationships.
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The energy, spontaneity, and connection that happens when people gather in person.
IN-PERSON PASSÂ
$189Â
STUDENT PASS (student ID required)
$89Â
Whether you’re joining us for personal growth, professional development, or to connect with the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a registration option for you. Want to take your training beyond the conference? Register for the QTAP certification program.
ONE CONFERENCE. ONE COMMUNITY.
Get Your Pass
Limited Virtual Pass
A Small Taste of CRC , Wherever You Are
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Live-stream access to four select presentations (three Saturday and one Sunday).
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Presentations are streamed live only; no recordings or replay access will be provided.
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Virtual registration does not include Continuing Education credits.
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In-person workshops, networking, and community activities are not included.
LIMITED VIRTUAL PASS
$99
QTAP Certification
Go Far Beyond The Conference - Program fee includes:
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Registration to the in-person Contemporary Relationships Conference, featuring professional development, clinical learning, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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30 Hours of online Core Curriculum: Self-paced courses grounded in research, clinical practice, and lived experience, with short quizzes following each course.
Additional certification components and fees (paid as you go) include the Fall Roundtable , Spring Roundtable, and Clinical Mentorship.  Enroll anytime and earn professional certification within a suggested 12-month window.
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QTAP PROGRAM PASS
$649
