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Detrans Awareness Day 2026
Life Beyond Transition
Washington D.C., 12 March 2026
About the Conference
The Detrans Awareness Day Conference 2026 brought together detransitioners, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and members of the public in Washington, D.C. on March 12, 2026. Organised by Genspect, the event focused on the theme “Life Beyond Transition”, highlighting the experiences of people who have stopped or reversed medical gender transition and exploring the realities they face afterwards. It represented what organisers described as the largest in-person gathering of detransitioners ever held.
The conference marked a significant moment in bringing together voices that have often been isolated or unheard. By gathering individuals from different countries and professional backgrounds in the same space, the event aimed to foster discussion about long-term outcomes of medical transition, the support needs of detransitioners, and the broader ethical, medical, and social questions surrounding this emerging area of public debate.
Event Speakers
Stella O'Malley
Psychotherapist, author, and founder of Genspect, focusing on adolescent mental health and gender identity.
Nancy McDermott
Director of Genspect USA, working on advocacy and public engagement around gender-related issues.
Dr Stephen Levine
American psychiatrist and clinical professor known for decades of writing on sexuality, gender dysphoria, and clinical ethics.
Evelyn Ball
Writer and commentator focusing on gender identity, detransition experiences, and safeguarding concerns related to medical transition practices.
Dr Bret Alderman
Physician and speaker addressing healthcare ethics, patient safety, and the importance of evidence-based approaches to gender medicine.
Jessi Harris
Detransitioner and speaker raising awareness of detransition experiences and support needs.
Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and American lawyer who previously served as Solicitor General of Virginia and counsel in the U.S. Senate.
Aireal Salvatore
Aireal Salvatore is a detransitioner who shares his experiences of medical transition and detransition to highlight the realities of life afterwards.
Ritchie Herron
British detransitioner who speaks internationally about informed consent, medical ethics, and the long-term consequences of gender transition.
Laura Becker
Artist, writer, and detransitioner who speaks about recovery, identity, and the personal and social realities of life after transition.
Soren Aldaco
Soren Aldaco is a detransitioner who shares her personal experience of transition and detransition and the challenges of life afterwards.
Sherrie Taha
Parent advocate focusing on safeguarding children, parental rights, and the impact of gender identity policies in education and healthcare.
Vernadette Broyles
Attorney and founder of Child & Parental Rights Campaign, advocating for parental rights and safeguarding policies in education and healthcare.
Keira Bell
British detransitioner known for her landmark legal case challenging puberty blockers for minors at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust.
Jonni Skinner
Detransitioner and speaker advocating for recognition of detransition experiences and improved clinical care for those seeking support.
Aisling O’Reilly Kane
Aisling is an Irish detransitioner who speaks about transition, detransition, and the long process of recognising regret.
Mia Hughes
Mia Hughes is a British journalist and researcher specialising in paediatric gender medicine and author of the investigative report The WPATH Files.
Dr Quentin Van Meter
Paediatric endocrinologist and former president of the American College of Pediatricians, speaking on youth gender medicine.
Dr Katy Hurd
Physician addressing patient safety, medical ethics, and clinical practice considerations related to gender dysphoria treatment.
Dr Kurt Miceli
Physician and speaker focusing on healthcare ethics, patient wellbeing, and responsible medical approaches to complex gender-related care.
Dr Lisa Anllo
Psychologist specialising in therapy and patient support around complex medical issues.
Hal Frampton
Legal advocate working on cases related to healthcare law and civil liberties.
Jonathan Alexandre
Policy advocate and legal strategist focusing on public policy and civil rights.
Daniel Cragg
Trial lawyer specialising in litigation and legal issues related to healthcare and public policy.
Kathleen Dooley
Attorney with extensive experience in legal advocacy and litigation.
Kevin Keller
Attorney working on legal issues related to healthcare, liability, and public policy.
Admiral Brian Christine
Physician and former U.S. Navy Rear Admiral addressing surgical practice, healthcare policy, and ethical considerations in gender medicine.
Maia Poet
Detransitioner and speaker sharing personal experiences of transition and recovery.
Erin Friday
Attorney and founder of Our Duty, advocating for safeguarding children and supporting families navigating gender identity issues.
Graham Linehan
Irish television writer known for Father Ted and The IT Crowd, now a commentator on gender identity debates.
Sarah Stockton
Sarah Stockton is a licensed marriage and family therapist who speaks on gender distress, patient safeguarding, and family wellbeing.
Conference Videos
The conference featured world-leading experts, groundbreaking research, and powerful testimonies.
Sessions will be uploaded weekly on YouTube.
Photos from the Conference
The gallery below captures moments from the conference day, including keynote talks, panel discussions, audience conversations, and informal gatherings between participants. These images provide a glimpse into the atmosphere of the event and the diverse community that came together to discuss life beyond transition and the experiences of detransitioners.
Conference Interviews
The conference featured backstage interviews with detransitioners, interviewed by Sarah Stockton and Graham Linehan.
Interviews will be uploaded weekly on YouTube.
The Importance of the Event
The Detrans Awareness Day Conference plays an important role in broadening public discussion about gender medicine and long-term outcomes of transition. While public attention has often focused on access to medical transition, the experiences of people who later detransition or feel uncertain about their transition have historically received far less attention.
By creating a space where detransitioners can speak openly about their experiences, the conference helps to highlight an area of healthcare that many participants believe requires greater research, clinical guidance, and social support. The event also provided a rare opportunity for attendees to meet others who share similar experiences, reducing feelings of isolation.
More broadly, the conference encouraged ongoing conversation among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public about how best to support individuals across the full range of gender-related experiences. Understanding life beyond transition is an important part of developing compassionate, informed approaches to care and policy in the years ahead.
The Next Conference
Building on the momentum of the 2026 gathering, organisers have announced plans for the next Detrans Awareness Day Conference, scheduled for 2027. The future event aims to continue expanding dialogue around detransition, bringing together individuals with lived experience alongside researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to explore developments in care, research, and public understanding.
Because interest in the 2026 event exceeded expectations, a waiting list will be open for those wishing to attend the 2027 conference. Joining the waiting list allows prospective participants to receive early updates about dates, location, speaker announcements, and ticket availability once registration opens.
About Detrans Awareness Day
Since its inception in 2021, Detrans Awareness Day has played a crucial role in raising international awareness about detransition.
Thanks in large part to the courageous personal testimonies of detransitioners, important discussions around medical ethics, legal protections, and medical and cultural support are finally gaining momentum in the United States.
The Gender Framework
A comprehensive, evidence-based guide for professionals and families.
Helping professionals navigate the gender debate with clarity and compassion.
“An indispensable roadmap through the gender debate, written by professionals who have lived in its trenches. Essential reading for families and clinicians: wise, humane, and deeply informed.”
— Abigail Shrier, best-selling author of Irreversible Damage and Bad Therapy
The Desistance Series
This series features interviews with parents whose children stepped back from a transgender identity, sharing personal stories of crisis, resilience, and family dynamics.
Together, they offer insight into desistance and highlight approaches parents used to support their children through a complex and often distressing period.
Related Articles
A range of articles, interviews, and reflections explore the discussions and themes connected to the conference and the wider issue of detransition. These pieces expand on the key ideas raised by speakers, examine the policy and medical questions surrounding gender medicine, and highlight personal stories from those with lived experience. Together, they provide deeper context for the topics addressed during the event and contribute to the broader conversation about life beyond transition.
Now is the Time for Detransition Diagnosis Codes
Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm’s letter regarding on the urgent need to create ICD-10 codes for transition and detransition.
Seventy Detransitioners Come to Washington
Largest-ever assembly of detransitioners will join clinicians, researchers, lawyers, and policymakers to chart what needs to happen next.
Seventy Detransitioners Come to Washington
With #DetransAwarenessDay on Thursday, March 12th, this essay shines a light on the four stages of detransition – a process far more complex than is commonly understood.
The Cass Paradox
In this essay I argue that medical transition lacks a reliable evidence base and that focusing solely on paediatric cases concedes the central argument.
Soren Aldaco’s Medical Malpractice Case Tests the Legal Time Limits for Detransitioners
Soren Aldaco, a 21–year-old detransitioner, appeared before the Texas Supreme Court on 11th February 2026 for...
Transition as Addiction. Why Not Move On?
When I decided to detransition, I had to face the matter of my digital footprint. I had an active Facebook account where I had announced my transition milestones to...
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