Hey there 👋!

March flew by, and April is here—bringing longer days, fresh energy, and another edition of QueerNext – Your Queer Career Newsletter 🌈! This month, we’ve rounded up some of the best LGBTQIA+ career events across Europe, from networking nights to leadership summits. Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, or simply be in a space where you can show up as your authentic self, we’ve got you covered 😉.

💡 Know an event we should feature? Drop us a mail—we’d love to highlight it!

Now, let’s dive in and make April count! 🚀

✨ Our First QueerNext Meetup of 2025 – What a Night!

Our first QueerNext event of the year was a powerful one. Last week, we gathered at SumUp in Berlin for an evening of bold reflections and brilliant community energy under the theme “Shifting Times: Tackling Emerging Challenges for the Queer Community” 🌍🏳️‍🌈.

From shifting attitudes to legal protections, media visibility, and peer support, the conversations were thoughtful, timely, and insightful. Our key takeaway? Be your community’s biggest fan. Use your voice, uplift others, and—when it’s safe—be visible. Change happens when we do it together ✨.

Big thanks to our speakers Alexis and Erdem, to SumUp for hosting us, and to all the brilliant participants who brought curiosity, courage, and care into the room 🙏.

👀 Missed it? Don’t worry—more QueerNext meetups are coming soon. Stay tuned!

📆 Other Queer Career Events in April

💻 The Best Online Events

• Global Queer Speed Networking | 01/04/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by WeCreateSpace

  Meet queer leaders from around the world in this fast-paced online networking hour. Breakouts, reflection, and meaningful chats await.

• UNLOCK Book Club | 10/04/2025, 4:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by UNLOCK

  Dive into queer storytelling with illustrator Jua O’Kane as they discuss their debut graphic novella, trans allegory, and the power of storytelling as resistance.

• Community Building 101: Wellbeing with Voda- The LGBTQIA+ Mental Health App | 17/04/2025, 4:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by WeCreateSpace

  Join Voda, the LGBTQIA+ mental health app, for strategies to foster wellbeing and connection in our communities and workplaces.

• AI Beyond Bias - Anticipating Risk and Mitigating Harm | 23/04/2025, 8:00 PM (CET)

  Hosted by Out in Tech

  Explore how inclusive design can reduce harm in AI, with voices from tech, ethics, and the LGBTQ+ community.

🌟 The Most Exciting In-Person Events

• 2025 Europe Summit | 01/04/2025 → 03/04/2025 | London (🇬🇧)

  Hosted by Out Leadership

  Now in its 13th year, this flagship summit brings together leaders across sectors to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion in European business.

• Out in Tech Monthly Mixer | 02/04/2025, 7:00 PM | London (🇬🇧)

  Hosted by Out in Tech

  Drinks, chats, and queer techies — what more could you want? This monthly meet-up is perfect for networking and new connections.

• Unicorns In Tech Afterwork | 03/04/2025, 6:00 PM | Berlin (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by Unicorns in Tech

  Berlin’s queer tech mixer is back! Join LGBTQIA+ techies for a chill evening of networking, new faces, and future friendships — every first Thursday.

• Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Works | Various Cities in Germany (🇩🇪)

  Hosted by Proudr

  No dress code, just connection. Join queer professionals and allies for relaxed after work vibes, community-building, and a drink or two.

📬 Feature Your Event in the QueerNext Newsletter!

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 💙