You may wonder why the pride flags are so prominent at Matrix Conf. It’s a statement of safety.
The flag means “who you are is not our business.” The flag means “you belong” and “you’re safe here.” It means “we care” and it means “those who don’t want you around won’t be around.”
A photo of a table with stashes of stickers including ones with the colors of the progress flag
A picture of the matrix conference logo chalk sprayed next to a long pride flag.