Sum of Us Festival was conceptualized from the pressing need for alternative safe spaces within the LGBTQ+ community. Historically, members of the LGBTQ+ community often met in concealed venues, such as bars and nightclubs, due to societal discrimination. Sum of Us Festival has emerged as a response to these limitations, providing a natural environment where our community can thrive outside the confines of nighttime venues and secrecy. This festival serves as a reimagined space, fostering connections among conscious community members, enabling deeper friendships, facilitating connections grounded in shared passions, and, most importantly, encouraging collective self-discovery.