The University of Central Florida Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery (HTMS) and United Abolitionists, Inc. invite you to the 19th Annual Human Trafficking Conference, held in person at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida, or online.

For nearly two decades, this conference has brought together multidisciplinary professionals, survivor leaders, researchers, educators, students, healthcare providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, hospitality professionals, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen the response to human trafficking through education, collaboration, and innovation.

This Year’s Theme: Invisible No More: Recognizing and Supporting Forgotten Populations

Although awareness of human trafficking continues to grow, many individuals experiencing exploitation remain unseen. This year’s conference focuses on populations that are frequently overlooked due to systemic barriers, stigma, disability, age, gender, labor exploitation, immigration status, geographic isolation, and other intersecting vulnerabilities. Together, we will explore how to better recognize these populations, remove barriers to support, and create more equitable, survivor-centered, and trauma-informed responses.

The conference will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, educational sessions led by subject matter experts, survivor-informed perspectives and lived experience insights, the latest research and promising practices, multidisciplinary discussions on prevention, identification, response, prosecution, and long-term support, and networking opportunities with professionals across sectors.

This conference is designed for attendees who already have a foundational understanding of human trafficking. Sessions will focus on emerging research, multidisciplinary collaboration, trauma-informed practices, policy, prosecution, survivor-informed approaches, and innovative strategies rather than introductory concepts. Those who are new to the field are encouraged to complete introductory human trafficking training before attending to maximize their experience.

Supporting Survivors

We are collecting essential hygiene items to support survivors of human trafficking. Donations will be received on the day of the event. Items needed include toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, liquid hand soap, soap, body wash, ChapStick, body wipes, lotion, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, new undergarments, face wash, feminine hygiene products, hairbrushes, and small backpacks.

To respect the privacy and comfort of all attendees, a designated Red Zone seating area will be available within the auditorium for guests who prefer not to be photographed or recorded. No photos or videos will be taken of individuals seated in this area.

Registration is free, and complimentary lunch and parking are included for all in-person registered attendees. Virtual attendees can stream the conference beginning January 21 on YouTube.

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