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QueerNext - July Edition 🌈😎
July's Top LGBTQIA+ Career Events You Don't Want to Miss!
Alex from QueerNext
July 01, 2025
Hey there 👋!
Pride season is in full swing, and so is the queer career calendar! From rooftop socials in London to CSD parades in Cologne and Naples, this month is bursting with events that celebrate who we are and where we're headed.
Whether you're looking to break into consulting, network with fellow queer techies, or just soak up some summer joy with your community, there's something here for you.
Let’s build, connect, and take up space together 💪🏽🏳️🌈.
☀️ QueerNext Summer Meetup at Zalando
08/07/2025, 7:00 PM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Our QueerNext summer meetup at Zalando is around the corner. This time we are joined by Gabi Bódi (she/her), who’ll guide us through a hands-on workshop on authentic self-promotion. Learn how to speak about your strengths authentically and with confidence, even if the word “networking” makes you flinch.
🎟️ All of the 70 spots are already sold out, but you might still get lucky by joining the waiting list!
💼 Queer in Consulting: Apply Now to BCG PROUD & PwC QueerCareer!
Looking to break into consulting or auditing? Two top-tier firms—BCG and PwC Germany—are rolling out the rainbow carpet for LGBTQIA+ students and early career professionals 🌈✨.
BCG PROUD Conference29-31/10/2025 | Paris 🇫🇷 Join BCG for an immersive 3-day experience connecting LGBTQIA+ talent from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. This exclusive event includes leadership workshops, career insights, and a deep dive into BCG’s Pride@BCG network—all in a welcoming, confidential space. Apply by July 20. | PwC QueerCareer 202525-26/07/2025 | Berlin 🇩🇪 Celebrate diversity and pride with PwC during Berlin CSD, including a ride on PwC’s parade float! This two-day event blends workshops, networking, and pure celebration, and it's open to bachelor students (from 3rd semester), master’s students, graduates, PhD candidates, and legal trainees of all disciplines. Apply by July 8. |
📆 Other Queer Career Events in July
The Most Exciting In-Person Events
🍦 SHE/THEY Coworking Day | 01/07/2025, 9:30 AM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Queer female* and non-binary founders, unite! Join SHE/THEY at Delta Campus for a free coworking day in a safer space—featuring ice cream and community vibes.
🎓 Rainbow Career Day | 01/07/2025, 10:00 AM | Frankfurt am Main 🇩🇪
Germany’s only queer career fair at a state university returns! Meet employers, join panels, and celebrate diversity at Goethe University’s Campus Westend.
🏦 Investor Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusion | 03/07/2025, 9:30 AM | Zurich 🇨🇭
Join SIX Group and Open for Business for the launch of Switzerland’s first investor guide to LGBTQ+ inclusion—plus breakfast, expert exchange, and networking.
🕺 OIT London Walking Party | 05/07/2025 | London 🇬🇧
Celebrate Pride with Out in Tech London by joining their walking group at the Pride Parade! Allies welcome. Stick around for the Post-Parade social if you’re not walking.
🎉 YPOG goes CSD Köln | 06/07/2025, 10:00 AM | Cologne 🇩🇪
Start your day with breakfast and then hit the CSD Köln parade with YPOG and friends. A colourful, inclusive celebration hosted by the Queer@YPOG initiative.
💬 Tech(ish) Queer Women & Friends | 10/07/2025, 5:30 PM | London 🇬🇧
A space for queer women in (and around) tech. Expect panels, community networking, and lots of good energy—hosted by State Street.
🌇 Queer Founders Open House + Rooftop Golden Hour | 11/07/2025, 10:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
Cowork, pitch, and party with queer founders! Hosted by identity.vc, PLUGGED, and Oneder—this day-to-night event ends with rooftop drinks at sunset.
🎉 Out Investors Paris Pride Celebration | 17/07/2025, 6:30 PM | Paris 🇫🇷
Celebrate Pride with LGBTQ+ finance professionals at this scenic soirée in the heart of Paris, hosted by Out Investors and sponsored by major industry players.
🍻 OIT Amsterdam Monthly Mixer | 18/07/2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Chill drinks at Café Saarein with fellow LGBTQ+ folks in tech. It’s a monthly must for community connection, organised by Out in Tech.
📚 International LGBT Studies Conference | 25–27/07/2025 | Dublin 🇮🇪
Join global researchers and activists for 3 days of insight and exchange at Dublin City University. Submit your work or attend to explore the future of LGBTQIA+ scholarship.
💻 LGBTQ+ Coworking Day | 30/07/2025, 11:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
Grab a desk, sip some coffee, and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ freelancers at this community coworking day at the London LGBTQ+ Centre—complete with a 1 PM social lunch!
The Best Online Events
🧠 Queermentor Workshop: Boundaries & Confidence | 02/07/2025, 6:30 PM (CET)
Queermentor and Saskia Michalski (they/them) invite you to explore how to set boundaries and boost confidence as a queer person. Register by 01/07.
🤝 Community Building 101: UK Black Pride | 17/07/2025, 4:00 PM (CET)
Celebrate 20 years of UK Black Pride with We Create Space in a powerful session on leadership, well-being, and sustainable community building.
🏳🌈 Pride Parades in July
05/07/2025: Catania 🇮🇹, London 🇬🇧, Madrid 🇪🇸, Malmö 🇸🇪, Marseille 🇫🇷, Naples 🇮🇹06/07/2025: Cologne 🇩🇪
12/07/2025: Bristol 🇬🇧, Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Nice 🇫🇷
19/07/2025: Barcelona 🇪🇸, Düsseldorf 🇩🇪, Frankfurt 🇩🇪
20/07/2025: Leeds 🇬🇧
26/07/2025: Berlin 🇩🇪, Stuttgart 🇩🇪
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That’s it for this month! Got feedback? Reply to this email or connect with us on LinkedIn.
Cheers,
Alex & the QueerNext team 💙