Hey there 👋!

Welcome to the very first edition of QueerNext – Your Queer Career Newsletter 🚀! Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, job fairs, or leadership programs, we've got you covered. Each month, we’ll bring you the most exciting queer career events across Europe – online and offline. Stay connected, explore new opportunities, and take your career to the next level. Let’s make moves together!

💡 Know an event we should feature? Then share your event – we’d love to feature it!

Now, dive in and enjoy 😉!

✨ 2024 Wrapped: The Conversations That Mattered

What a year it has been 🌈! In 2024, we brought people together across 5 meet-ups in 2 countries, welcoming 150+ participants to engage, learn, and grow with us.

Here’s a look back at the inspiring conversations we hosted:

• 🏳‍🌈 Corporate Pride Beyond Rainbow-Washing – keynote by Jannick Friis Christensen

• ✋ Tackling LGBTQIA+ Discrimination at Work – keynote by Michele Pazzini

• 💼 Why is Diversity in Business a No-Brainer? Making the Business Case – keynote by Milan Kovacic

• 🌍 From Denmark to the World: Building Employee Networks with Impact – panel with Ninna Helsinghoff, Christian Wirawan & Caroline Sand Sørensen

• 🤖 Artificial Allies? The Role of AI in LGBTQIA+ Rights and Representation – panel with Dr. Clemens Striebing & Michael Bornholdt

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing speakers, generous hosts (Copenhagen Business School, Zenjob, Avomind), and incredible participants who joined us, shared their stories, and made these meet-ups truly meaningful 💙.

🔎 Event Spotlight - Kearney Proud Academy

26/03/2025 → 28/03/2025 | Milan (🇮🇹)

LGBTQIA+ students in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa—join Kearney’s PROUD Academy for three days of case workshops, networking, and skill-building. Gain insights into strategy consulting in an inclusive space—travel, accommodation, and meals covered. Apply by February 12!

📆 Queer Event Calendar - February

💻 The Best Online Events

• Queer Leadership 101 | 11.02.2025, 5:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by WeCreateSpace

  Join Christopher McDonnell as he shares his journey and insights on showing up as a Queer Leader. This bite-sized online series spotlights changemakers driving impact locally and globally.

• A Space for Dialogue | 20.02.2025, 5:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by WeCreateSpace

  A safe space to reflect on managing emotions, fear, and relationships in times of political change. Join Nancy Di Dia and Jon-Paul Vicari for an insightful conversation.

🌟 The Most Exciting In-Person Events

• LGBT+Tech - February Edition | 12.02.2025, 6:30 PM | Barcelona (🇪🇸)

  Hosted by LGBT+ Tech Barcelona

  Barcelona’s top LGBTQ+ tech meetup is back! Join a night of talks, networking, and community vibes—plus drinks, pizza, and great company at Preply’s office.

• Unicorns In Tech Afterwork | 13.02.2025, 6:00 PM | Berlin (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by Unicorns in Tech

  Berlin’s go-to networking event for the LGBTIQ+ tech community! Connect, chat, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere—happening every first Thursday of the month.

• LGBTQ Startup Workshop | 18.02.2025, 7:00 PM | Berlin (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by eras.fyi

  Stuck in your career? This free 2-hour workshop in Berlin helps LGBTQ+ professionals explore new opportunities, build connections, and tap into startup resources.

• LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship: Diversity drives Success | 19.02.2025, 6:00 PM | Hamburg (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by identity.vc & YPOG

  Celebrate diversity in business! Gain insights from industry leaders, hear inspiring founder stories, and network with LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs shaping the future.

• Pride in Innovation | 26.02.2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam (🇳🇱)

  Hosted by identity.vc, LUMO Labs & Nyenrode Business University

  An exclusive event uniting LGBTQ+ professionals from leading corporations with innovative LGBTQ+ founders. Expect structured networking, startup pitches, and engaging discussions.

• Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Works | Leipzig, Berlin, Stutgart, Munich, Dusseldorf (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by Proudr

  A relaxed evening focused on connection and empowerment is coming to your city—no business talk, no dress code, just good conversations with the LGBTIQ+ community.

Excited for the future? Sneak peek at upcoming March events 🤫.

📬 Submit Your Event to QueerNext!

Share your event and connect with LGBTQIA+ students and professionals across Europe!

That’s it for this month! Got feedback? Reply to this email or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Cheers,

Alex & the QueerNext team 💙