General conference sets new speaker diversity records
October 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The April 2026 general conference set multiple records for speaker diversity, according to Deseret News analysis. The sessions featured unprecedented representation in gender, geography, and organizational roles among those addressing the worldwide membership.
The statistical milestone reflects the Church's stated emphasis on global representation and the expansion of women's roles in recent years. Conference traditionally draws close attention from faithful members analyzing leadership messaging and organizational direction.
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