The event is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Why cant queer people attend?Homosexuality and cross-dressing areillegal in the UAE.
This means trans persons cannot attend unless they mask their gender identity.
It also means that any conduct or contact which could be considered homosexual is illegal.
Whats the worst that could happen?Death.Death is the worst that could happen.
Who normally attends the conference?Its a technology conference.
That Meta?Yes, that Meta.
The one that used to be called Facebook.
We reached out to the React conference organizers and Metas press department to ask that veryquestion.
Well let you know if they respond.
