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QueerNext – January Edition 🎊

QueerNext – January Edition 🎊

New Year, New Opportunities: Queer Events & Jobs to Kick Off 2026

Alex from QueerNext
January 05, 2026

Hey there 🌟!

Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful break and are stepping into 2026 with fresh energy. January is the perfect time to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine, and our calendar is already filling up with events to help you do just that.

We’re ramping up for the months ahead: a co-working day is in the works for February, and we’re planning to host a regular meetup in March/April. Got a topic idea or want to partner on an event? Drop us a quick DM or email—we’d love to hear from you 💌!

And exciting news: our new job board is live! From now on, you’ll find both events and jobs from trusted partners and queer-friendly employers in our newsletter. Spot something that could help someone in the community? Just send the link to Alex, and we’ll be happy to feature it ✨.

🎨✨ QueerNext December Gathering Recap: Queer Art & Christmas Vibes

We closed out 2025 with our very first QueerNext gathering—a more casual, cosy format than our usual meetups. Over 30 LGBTQIA+ change-makers joined us at Notagallery for a queer art tour, followed by a relaxed evening of connection and conversation. Some of us even carried the vibes to the Christmas market for mulled wine and twinkly lights 🎄✨.

Couldn’t make it? No worries, we’ve captured the magic in photos here, and we’re already cooking up more gatherings and fresh formats for 2026. Stay tuned 💫!

📆 Queer Career Events in January

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🇬🇧 Out in Tech London Mixer | 07/01/2026, 7:00 PM | London
Out in Tech London kicks off the year with its signature after-work mixer in Soho. Expect relaxed vibes, new faces, and LGBTQIA+ tech networking at its finest. Always the first Wednesday of the month!

🇳🇱 Out in Tech Amsterdam Borrel | 15/01/2026, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam
Start your year the queer way with OIT Amsterdam’s Third Thursdays! Hosted at PAMELA, this laid-back networking night welcomes LGBTQIA+ folks in tech to mix, mingle, and connect over drinks and shared ideas.

🇩🇪 Diversity Symposium at Goethe University | 20/01/2026, 5:00 PM | Frankfurt
Kick off the new year with insights, connection, and celebration at Goethe University’s Diversity Symposium. Held on Campus Westend, this evening event explores diversity-forward recruiting and workplace inclusion—and wraps with the Rainbow Career Awards 2025!

🇬🇧 LGBTQ+ Coworking Space | 21/01/2026, 11:00 AM | London
Freelancer? Student? Remote worker? Join this welcoming coworking day at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Expect good coffee, community vibes, and a relaxed lunch hour to meet others and connect. In partnership with Business Queers.

🇩🇪 Prout at Work Togathering at Hays | 21/01/2026, 5:30 PM | Mannheim
Join Prout at Work and Hays for an interactive evening on values-driven leadership and real-world impact. This German-language event explores how companies can turn intention into action, building cultures of responsibility, engagement, and inclusion.

🇩🇪 Sticks & Stones Job & Career Fair | 31/01/2026, 10:00 AM | Cologne
Germany’s largest LGBTQIA+ career fair returns with over 100 inclusive employers, inspiring talks, and space to connect. From CV coaching to networking, tattoo artists to DJs, it’s a full day of opportunity and community.

The Best Online Events

🌐 Workshop: Growth Mindset – Thriving Through Change with Pride | 22/01/2026, 5:00 PM (CET)
Start the year with intention in this 45-minute online workshop on growth, inclusion, and resilience. With insights from Jay Parker (Intrepid Travel) and Laïla El-Métoui, you'll explore how to reframe challenges and thrive through change.

🌐 Leading with Authenticity: LGBTQ+ Leadership in Focus | 27/01/2026, 12:30 PM (CET)
What does it really mean to lead as your full self? In this interactive session, Professor Luke Fletcher explores the challenges and opportunities of authenticity for LGBTQ+ managers. Ideal for current and aspiring leaders, with insights you can put into practice.