Conference Overview

Gender Odyssey, now in its 19th year, is an international conference open to everyone interested in the thoughtful exploration of gender. The conference offers two tracks: the professional program and the family program. The professional track is for K-12 educators, medical and mental health care providers, social workers, employers, lawyers, students and anyone seeking information about working with transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people of all ages. The family track is for families and caregivers who are raising a gender-diverse or transgender child and also includes an activity-packed Kids Camp for children ages 4-12 and workshops specifically designed for youth and young adults ages 13-22.

The Gender Odyssey conference offers a diverse range of programming from some of the foremost experts in the country covering topics including trans workplace issues, trans health care and insurance, transition surgery and multiple introductory sessions for those just starting their exploration of gender diversity and transgender identities.

Host Hotel

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Special Rate: $189 per night.

Get to know San Diego when you stay at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. Well-appointed with deluxe amenities and conveniently located near all of the area’s main attractions we’re the ultimate hub for travelers visiting San Diego for a night, a weekend, or more. Choose from a standard guest room or sprawl out in a spacious suite, each with their own private balcony. Unwind poolside in our resort-like tropical pool with a Jacuzzi, burn calories in the state-of-the-art fitness center, meet with colleagues and friends for a drink at The DEN, or take care of business in our high-tech business center.