Genspect Goes to New Mexico
Live Not by Lies: Conversations for a Culture in Crisis Albuquerque, New Mexico – September 27–28, 2025
This September, Genspect heads to Albuquerque for its fourth international event—The Bigger Picture—bringing sharp focus and strong resistance to the medicalised narrative championed by WPATH.
While the United States Professional Association for Transgender Health (USPATH), WPATH’s sister organisation, holds its annual conference nearby, Genspect will present a starkly different perspective on gender-related distress. Whereas USPATH’s programme centres on the medicalisation of identity, Genspect will present the better alternative: a holistic, non-medicalised approach to gender-related distress.
For years, WPATH was seen as the leading voice in what it called “transgender healthcare”—a niche field with few practitioners and an unreliable research base. Then came the unprecedented surge in people seeking medical transition, and suddenly this once-obscure specialty was thrust into the spotlight. Clinicians, academics, and—most urgently—parents began to ask tough questions: What are the long-term outcomes of these radical, life-altering interventions? Where was the solid evidence that puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries were the best treatment for gender distress?
WPATH responded with avoidance, obfuscation, denial and accusations of transphobia.
It turns out that when people were told “the science is settled,” a more accurate statement would have been “the science is spurious.” Closer examination revealed that so-called “trans healthcare” rests on flimsy foundations: flawed research, irreplicable results, a lack of long-term follow-up, and egregiously biased studies. Worse still, the justification for these invasive interventions was missing. Any serious scholar of trans issues over the past decade can see that this purportedly “life-saving” care is no such thing – in fact, the risk of suicide appears to rise after an individual embarks on a medicalised path.
Our previous conferences in Ireland, Portugal, and Denver, Colorado have firmly established Genspect as the leading critical voice challenging trans ideology. Meanwhile, the WPATH ship has been scuttled. Their credibility is leaking away, and we look forward to the day when they return to the ideological fringe from whence they came.
The combined force of different organisations’ work, the release of the WPATH Files, the Cass Review, the HHS report, the Skrmetti case, and the thousands of testimonies from detransitioners, parents and others who have been harmed by trans ideology have finally made an impact. The public is waking up to the reality that this extreme form of body modification should never have been labelled “healthcare” – it causes far more harm than good.
WPATH knows it’s on the back foot, and their response has been decidedly Kremlinesque. Their events are now tightly stage-managed, promoting a singular narrative that brooks no dissent and avoids inconvenient truths.
Nonetheless, at every one of our previous conferences, we’ve had WPATH delegates quietly slip over to hear what we have to say. Naturally, we’ve welcomed them with open arms. In fact, we offer WPATH delegates free tickets to encourage exactly that.
Unlike WPATH, Genspect welcomes disagreement. Indeed, as long as your argument is civil and well-informed, we actively encourage dissent. We’re not seeking consensus; we’re seeking rigorous analysis supported by evidence-based research.
At our upcoming conference in New Mexico, you’ll hear from experts across a wide range of disciplines – not just doctors, but psychologists, psychotherapists, sociologists, educators, lawyers, feminists, and whistleblowers. Together, we’ll ask the deeper questions: what truly helps those struggling with gender distress, and how can we best inform the public about this ongoing medical scandal?
We begin on Saturday morning, 27th September, with the most exciting thinkers in the field. Dr Lisa Littman will present her latest groundbreaking research. Dr Littman is easily the most significant to emerge on trans issues in the past decade, and we’re eager to hear what she’s currently working on.
Dr Stephen Levine’s compassionate and nuanced analysis reflects his many decades of experience in this field. His talk, What Parents Should Know About Psychotherapy for Their Trans-Identified Adolescent, is expected to be of enormous value to parents navigating these complex issues.
We’re also committed to showcasing emerging thinkers in this fast-changing landscape. Dr JD Haltigan will speak on The Unstable Self and Fractured Identities: Personality Fragmentation in the Digital World, while Dr Lisa Duval will present Misdiagnosing and Mistreating Fear: The Clinical Blind Spot in Working with Gender Dysphoria – a vital exploration of how fear is so often overlooked in clinical work with gender-distressed individuals.
I’ve been especially energised by our recent Beyond Trans group work with both detransitioners and trans-identified individuals, and I’m really looking forward to sharing more about this at the conference. In this context, we’re honoured to welcome Soren Aldaco, a detransitioned woman, who will present on Digital Influence on Trans Identities*, and Jonni Skinner, a detransitioned man, who will offer his personal perspective on life after detransition.
On Saturday afternoon, we’ll turn our focus to the legal landscape in the US. Speakers such as Glenna Goldis, Erin Friday, and Josh Payne from Campbell Miller Payne will explore the growing role of lawfare and detransition lawsuits as catalysts for change.
One of the many challenges in the trans debate today is the increasing polarisation of public discourse. Dr Peter Boghossian will offer practical tools by sharing his epistemological approach, helping parents to navigate difficult conversations with the trans extremists in our lives. Meanwhile, Jennifer Poyer Ackerman from DIAG will explain why we need to talk about trans – even in polite company.
Go fast, go alone. Go far, go together.
It’s heartening to see other organisations are now following our lead and stepping up to host events that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy and promote real, open debate. At the same time, the Genspect conference remains the most comprehensive and solution-focused gathering in this space. We’ve come a long way from the dark days of isolation, when only a handful of people recognised that the trans medical industry was pushing rapid and inappropriate transitions. Today, we’re proud to have the support of generous sponsors such as Do No Harm, the Open Therapy Institute, XX-XY Athletics, GPHS, and the Santa Fé Boys Fund all joining us in our bid to highlight the risks of inappropriate medical transition and offer a more compassionate, non-medicalised approach to gender dysphoria.
At Genspect, we’ve always prided ourselves on our collaborative spirit. We believe this rising tide will lift all boats. While some groups have chosen an isolationist path, we see this as a strategic misstep. History shows that solidarity is the most effective way forward. We don’t need to agree on everything – in fact, it’s often better if we don’t. What matters is thoughtful discourse and a well-informed perspective. From there, we can take on the world. With this in mind, we’re especially looking forward to the panel discussion on Free Speech and Taboo Topics in Clinical and Academic Settings, featuring Dr Jared Ross and Dr Lauren Schwartz from Do No Harm, alongside Dr Andrew Hartz from the Open Therapy Institute.
The day will close with a deep dive from Lionel Shriver – winner of the Orange Prize and author of the eerily prescient Mania – in a talk titled Beyond Pronouns: Civilisation, Sanity, and the Trans Debate. It promises to be a bracing and thought-provoking conversation.
The friendly, highly social nature of Genspect conferences has become something of a hallmark. So, mentally stimulated by the day’s presentations, we’ll wrap up by heading to local hostelries and restaurants for further conversation and connection with our newfound friends.
Informed Consent: The information they forgot to mention
Informed consent remains a hot-button issue in the trans debate, so we’ve made it a priority to ensure attendees are well-informed. We’ll open the second day of the conference with Dr Patrick Lappert presenting on the impact of trans surgeries, followed by Dr Quentin Van Meter discussing the effects of cross-sex hormones on the body. James Linehan will offer insight into what it’s like to be a boy who doesn’t go through puberty, while Cori Cohn will provide a deeper philosophical lens with her talk on Metaphysical Trends in Trans Rights Activism.
When we examine trans issues, we miss swathes of crucial information if we focus solely on the medical and psychological dimensions. To understand the full picture, we must also look at the cultural forces that have given rise to the trans phenomenon – including the legal, political, and educational landscapes.
Logan Lancing, co-author with James Lindsay of the seminal The Queering of the American Child, will explore the problems in US schools in his talk The War on Normal. Jennifer Sey of XX-XY will speak on Manufacturing Consensus: How Corporations Shape Cultural Norms, unpacking the influence of corporate culture, while Mariah Burton Nelson will offer a way forward with How Sports Leaders Are Already Leading the Way with Solutions.
Whistle-blowing in the United States is another important concern, and Dr Eithan Haim will speak on Fighting the System from Within, while Eldur Smári Kristinsson will deliver a powerful talk titled Staring Down, Pointing At, and Speaking Truth to Power.
Of course, in these difficult times, we all need some laughs and so we’re thrilled to welcome comedian Graham Linehan. Having left the UK and found a new base in the US, where he’s embraced the free-thinking culture America is famed for, Graham will reflect on the question many of us are asking: What Just Happened?
Every Genspect conference to date has sold out, and we hate to disappoint. With several major speakers still to be announced, we encourage you to book your tickets now – before they’re gone.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and available for purchase here.
For enquiries, please email info@genspect.org