Hey there 👋!

We’re still buzzing from our last Berlin meetup—your energy, your stories, your sparkle 🤩! As Pride parade season winds down and summer holidays ramp up, August is feeling a little quieter on the event front. But don’t worry, there are still a few gems to keep your calendar queer and connected.

Whether you're networking under the sun or just soaking it up, we’re wishing you a joyful, restful, and radiant summer ☀️!

✨ Event Recap: QueerNext Meetup at Zalando

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What a night! On July 8, we gathered at Zalando’s Berlin HQ for our QueerNext summer meetup. With every seat filled and a warm buzz in the air, the evening unfolded into a truly special gathering 🌟.

Gabi Bódi (she/her) led us through an empowering workshop on authentic self-promotion, helping us reframe “networking” from cringe to confident. We learned how to regulate our nervous systems, show up with intention, and speak proudly about our strengths—even when our brains want to disappear 😳💬.

Pizza, drinks, and warm conversations rounded out the night. A heartfelt thank-you to Gabi for facilitating the workshop, to Zalando for hosting us, and to every participant for making this night unforgettable 💫.

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📆 Queer Career Events in August

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🧃 Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Work | 05/08/2025, 6:00 PM | Hamburg 🇩🇪
Join Proudr at Ruby Hotel for a relaxed, empowering evening of queer networking—no dress code, just good vibes. Free for members, and spots fill up fast!

🍸 OIT London Monthly Mixer | 06/08/2025, 7:00 PM | London 🇬🇧
Out in Tech’s monthly Soho mixer is back! Pop by for casual afterwork chats, tech networking, and new queer connections.

📚 Gender Studies & Sexuality Conference | 08–10/08/2025 | Berlin 🇩🇪
Dive deep into global conversations on gender, sexuality, and equality at this international academic gathering. Join in-person or virtually.

🦄 Unicorns in Tech Afterwork | 07/08/2025, 6:00 PM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Join the global LGBTIQ+ tech community for the city’s coziest queer networking night! Hosted at Crack Bellmer, with drinks, chats, and maybe a surprise match.

👩‍💻 LGBTQ+ Coworking | 13/08/2025, 9:30 AM | London 🇬🇧
Grab a desk, sip some coffee, and get work done in community at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Hosted with Business Queers, every Wednesday—plus a 1PM social lunch!

🎉 Gaydio Networking: Summer of Pride | 14/08/2025, 6:00 PM | London 🇬🇧
Join Gaydio at Soho’s Century Club for their biggest London networking event yet! Featuring guest speakers, live DJ sets, and a full-on Pride afterparty. Expect good vibes, strong cocktails, and new connections.

🍻 OIT Amsterdam Monthly Borrel | 21/08/2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Catch the vibe at Café Saarein with OIT Amsterdam’s monthly drinks! A local fave for LGBTQIA+ folks working in and around tech.

🎤 Pride at Work Conference | 28/08/2025, 9:30 AM | Dublin 🇮🇪
Ireland’s largest LGBTQIA+ workplace conference returns to the Convention Centre Dublin! Join sessions on inclusive hiring, AI in the workplace, allyship, and more.

The Best Online Events

💼 Out in Tech Career Talks | 14/08/2025, 7:00 PM (CEST)
Looking for your next big move? Join this virtual job fair with top hiring partners, resume tips, and casual chats with queer-friendly recruiters.

🏳‍🌈 Pride Parades in August

02/08/2025: Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Brighton 🇬🇧, Hamburg 🇩🇪, Prague 🇨🇿, Stockholm 🇸🇪

09/08/2025: Antwerp 🇧🇪, Reykjavik 🇮🇸

16/08/2025: Copenhagen 🇩🇰

23/08/2025: Manchester 🇬🇧

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Cheers,
Alex & the QueerNext team 💙