Thank you for your reply.
The linked post states
ยปBased on the feedback we received from our conference last year in Florida, we modified our selection process for events beginning in 2026.ยซ
Which seems to imply that until after #Agile2023, LGBTQ+ safety and inclusion weren't part of the process.
โThe final day of the @AgileAlliance #Agile2023 conference and I have another living legend. Although she is not one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto, @estherderby has had a LOT of influence in my life. Her closing keynote today was ON POINT! Thanks Esther.โ