Pride in Hull has been selected as the host city for the prestigious UK Pride Organisers Network Conference in 2025. This decision marks a significant milestone for the city and its LGBTQIA+ community, further cementing Hull’s position as a leader in the celebration of Pride.
What a Great Honour
Andy Train, Chair of Pride in Hull, expressed his enthusiasm about the selection: “What a great honour it is for Hull to be chosen as host for next year. Over two hundred pride organising teams could be coming to Hull, it’s an opportunity for us to show the rest of the country just how amazing this city is.
“Now the hard work begins in arranging events and conference accommodation. It will give our wonderful LGBTQIA+ venues the chance to shine and for the pride community throughout the UK and beyond an opportunity to see how we’ve developed since hosting the first UK Pride in 2017.”
October 2025
The conference, scheduled for October 2025, will bring together Pride organisers from across the UK to share experiences, best practices, and strategies for promoting equality and inclusion. This event is expected to have a significant positive impact on the local economy and further enhance Hull’s reputation as an inclusive and welcoming city.
A representative on behalf of UKPON, Tom Price said: “The UK Pride Organisers Network board and members are absolutely thrilled the UKPON conference 2025 will be hosted by the incredible Pride in Hull team. We are confident Pride in Hull, with their passion, creativity and commitment to the community, will deliver an unforgettable event.
“Hull is a vibrant city with a rich history, and we cannot wait to see how the team will bring their unique perspective, innovation and warmth to the event as a whole.
“We look forward to joining everyone in Hull, and thank the Pride in Hull team for what promises to be an inspiring conference.”
After hosting the conference this year, Tom Price, CEO of Reading Pride says: “Reading Pride was thrilled to host the UKPON Conference in 2024. As we pass the baton to Pride in Hull for 2025, we are excited to see what the fabulous team at Pride in Hull will bring. We know the team will bring bags of enthusiasm to the event, and we eagerly look forward to supporting them in their preparations and seeing the continued growth of the network.”
Pride in Hull will be on 26th July
In addition to hosting the conference, Pride in Hull has announced that its annual celebration for 2025 will take place on 26th July.
Pride in Hull encourages everyone to stay tuned for more information about both the conference and the 2025 Pride celebration. These events will offer unique opportunities for engagement, learning, and celebration within the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond.
