LGBTQ+ Networking: Build Out x OutPro x Intercollegiate Alumni - NYC

Build Out Alliance, the Intercollegiate LGBTQ Alumni Groups (“The Ivies”), and Out Professionals are uniting LGBTQ professionals and allies from across industries for a dynamic night of networking and camaraderie.

• This event celebrates the full diversity of the LGBTQ community and welcomes supportive allies. Professionals at every career stage—aspiring and established alike—are encouraged to attend.
• While open to all industries, the evening will place special emphasis on the AEC fields: architecture, design, construction, and real estate. If you work in or alongside these industries, this is a can’t-miss networking opportunity of the year.
• A brief program at 7:30 PM will feature introductions from Build Out Alliance and Out Professionals, followed by insights from Poltrona Frau, who will share more about their stunning showroom, where we’ll be gathering.
• Enjoy complimentary drinks and light bites—and don’t miss your chance to enter a drawing to take home a piece from Poltrona Frau.

promotes and advocates for the LGBTQ community within the building design and construction industry. We are a diverse coalition of professionals working toward shattering stereotypes and creating a safe and welcoming environment across the industry.

is the leading career-building nonprofit for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) professionals in the USA. We help advance the careers of established and aspiring professionals through meaningful networking, educational events, and other life-enriching programming. In 2025, 11,300 aspiring professionals attended events across our growing network of cities.

The LGBTQ Intercollegiate Alumni Groups (“The Ivies”) hosts events for the combined alumni groups including the Brown Alumni Pride Association, Columbia Pride, Cornell Pride, Dartmouth GALA, Duke LGBTQ+ Alumni Network, Harvard GSC, Mount Holyoke Lyon's Pride, ARC Notre Dame, Oxford Pride, PennGALA, Queer Princeton Alumni, Stanford Pride, UChicago Alumni PRIDE, U-Michigan LGBTQ, and Yale GALA.

Poltrona Frau is a beautiful blend of heritage, elegant creativity, handwork, and the finest materials. It is quintessentially Italian. Founded in 1912, the brand has three distinct dimensions. We handcraft design furniture and accessories for living well. We develop custom interiors for memorable experiences in private and public spaces. We elevate the enjoyment and comfort of travel and mobility with high-end upholstering and interiors.

Thanks to for their donation of handcrafted alcohol-free cocktails infused with adaptogens to help you unwind.

OutPro Event Photography courtesy of long-time Out Pro supporter,

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Poltrona Frau New York, 181 Madison Avenue, New York, United States

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