Samantha Sygier Cayax

During LGBT Tech’s recent webinar, “Digital Access is a Lifeline: Using Tech to Reduce Barriers for Queer and Trans Communities,” Samantha Sygier (She/Her), Program Manager at LGBT Tech, sat down with Cielo Sunsarae (They/Them), Founder and Executive Director at The Queer Trans Project (QTP), to explore how intentional digital design can create safer, more equitable pathways to gender-affirming care.

The 2026 PATHS Forward Summit: Community IRL brought together more than 200 LGBTQ+ advocates, community organizations, researchers, and technology leaders for a day of learning and collaboration focused on building safer, more inclusive digital spaces. Through expert presentations, practical resources, and community discussion, attendees explored how technology can better support LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations in an increasingly connected world.

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