Hi there 👋!

It’s giving Pride. Month. Energy. 🏳‍🌈

That time of year when the flags fly higher, the outfits get sparklier, and we all remember just how powerful queer joy can be. But Pride isn’t just a party, it’s proof that our presence matters.

So whether you’re looking to build your career, grow your network, or dance it out in the streets, we’ve got something for you. This edition is packed with events across Europe that celebrate queerness in all its forms, plus your go-to calendar of Pride parades to plan your weekends around.

Go loud, go proud—this month is ours 🌈.

☀️ QueerNext Summer Meetup at Zalando

08/07/2025, 7:00 PM | Berlin 🇩🇪

We’re thrilled to announce that Zalando is joining us as our event partner for the QueerNext Summer Meetup 💙! Expect an evening full of dynamic talks, thought-provoking conversations, and plenty of time to mingle with fellow LGBTQIA+ change-makers ✨.

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📆 Queer Career Events in June

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🍸 Out in Tech London: June Mixer | 04/06/2025, 7:00 PM | London 🇬🇧
Soho’s Freedom Bar comes alive again for Out in Tech’s monthly LGBTQ+ tech meetup! Expect happy hour vibes, casual networking, and a community where you can truly be yourself.

📊 Queer Data Showcase | 05/06/2025, 5:00 PM | Edinburgh 🇬🇧
Hosted by Mystika Glamoor, this one-of-a-kind event explores queer data through art, academia, and activism. Come for the research, stay for the queer brilliance!

💻 Pride Business Forum Conference: Past, Present, Pride | 06/06/2025, 9:00 AM | Prague 🇨🇿
Celebrate 15 years of workplace inclusion with keynotes, panels, and workshops featuring DEI leaders from across Europe. A must-attend for anyone advancing LGBTQ+ rights at work.

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Career Day | 06/06/2025, 1:00 PM | Cologne 🇩🇪
Meet inclusive employers, attend panels, and connect with the local queer community at this grassroots career event hosted at Café Bach by Aidshilfe Köln. Come for the career talks, stay for the community vibe!

🌈 Diversity & Beyond | 11/06/2025, 5:30 PM | Lisbon 🇵🇹
Spotlighting underrepresented founders and creators, this gathering brings fresh takes on tech, funding, and inclusive leadership. Hosted by The Queer Spot—get inspired and get connected!

🤝 Queer Speed Networking | 13/06/2025, 7:00 PM | Barcelona 🇪🇸
Join We Create Space and LABTWENTYTWO for an evening of connection, community, and speed networking—plus music by DJ Joan Oh. A space for queer pros, creatives, and allies to meet, vibe, and grow together.

🍽️ identity.vc LGBTQ+ Dinner | 17/06/2025, 5:30 PM | Stockholm 🇸🇪
Hosted by identity.vc, this intimate dinner brings LGBTQ+ founders, investors, and operators in tech together for a night of casual conversations and good food. No agenda—just great company.

📈 Helsinki Pride Business Forum | 18/06/2025, 8:00 AM | Helsinki 🇫🇮
Start Pride Week with this international business forum on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, leadership, and sustainability. Expect powerful panels, fresh insights, and high-level networking.

🍻 Out in Tech Amsterdam: Monthly Borrel | 19/06/2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Wind down at Café Saarein with Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ tech crew. Expect cozy vibes, career chats, and chilled drinks.

🌇 i³ Open House + Rooftop Party | 20/06/2025, 10:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
Plug into London’s new queer coworking hub with a free day of founder coworking, workshops, and a rooftop sunset party. Hosted by i³ and PLUGGED—vibes guaranteed.

💼 STICKS & STONES Berlin '25 | 21/06/2025, 9:00 AM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Germany’s queerest career fair returns! Connect with 100+ inclusive employers, attend powerful panels, and dance it out with DJs. This isn’t your average job fair—come as you are.

🧓 TOGATHERING: Queer Inclusion Across Generations | 21/06/2025, 6:00 PM | Stuttgart 🇩🇪
Presented by PROUT AT WORK and Audi, this intergenerational discussion dives into inclusive networking across age groups. Let’s learn, share, and grow together.

🍷 Out in Tech Madrid: Monthly Mixer | 26/06/2025, 8:00 PM | Madrid 🇪🇸
Say hola to the local LGBTQ+ tech scene at Doce Botellas. Whether you’re new in town or a regular, it’s the perfect space to network and unwind.

🗣️ Human Rights Forum | 28/06/2025, 12:00 | London 🇬🇧
Pride in London’s Human Rights Forum returns with vital conversations on global LGBTQ+ rights. Join activists, leaders, and advocates at the Park Hyatt for this third edition.

The Best Online Events

🤝 WCS Global Queer Speed Networking | 03/06/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
We Create Space brings their signature speed networking event online—connect with queer leaders around the world in a fast-paced, reflective hour of breakout chats and community building.

🌐 Out & Up: Over-40 Pride Meetup | 11/06/2025, 2:00 AM (CET)
Hosted by Out in Tech, this virtual gathering offers LGBTQ+ professionals 40+ space to connect, reflect, and support each other through shared experiences and honest conversations.

🌍 WorkPride 2025 | 16/06/2025–20/06/2025
The world’s largest virtual LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion event returns! Join 17,000+ global attendees for a week of free webinars, networking, and DEI learning—all from your screen. Powered by myGwork.

🧠 Proud Problem Solving Europe | 24/06/2025 and 26/06/2025
Join McKinsey’s Equal network for two insightful sessions during Pride Month—connect with LGBTQ+ professionals, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and learn what inclusive leadership looks like.

🏳‍🌈 Pride Parades in June

07/06/2025: Baltic 🇱🇹/🇱🇻/🇪🇪, Geneva 🇨🇭, Oxford 🇬🇧, Torino 🇮🇹, Torremolinos 🇪🇸
08/06/2025: Sitges 🇪🇸

14/06/2025: Athens 🇬🇷, Cambridge 🇬🇧, Gothenburg 🇸🇪, Ibiza 🇪🇸, Lyon 🇫🇷, Rome 🇮🇹, Strasbourg 🇫🇷, Vienna 🇦🇹

21/06/2025: Bergamo 🇮🇹, Bergen 🇳🇴, Bilbao 🇪🇸, Edinburgh 🇬🇧, Lisbon Europride 🇵🇹🇪🇺, Palermo 🇮🇹, Thessaloniki 🇬🇷, Zurich 🇨🇭
22/06/2025: Sofia 🇧🇬

28/06/2025: Budapest 🇭🇺, Dublin 🇮🇪, Helsinki 🇫🇮, Leipzig 🇩🇪, Mallorca 🇪🇸, Milan 🇮🇹, Munich 🇩🇪, Oslo 🇳🇴, Paris 🇫🇷, Seville 🇪🇸
29/06/2025: Plymouth 🇬🇧

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Cheers,

Alex & the QueerNext team 💙