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If you're reading this from Munich with a Brezn in one hand and a lanyard in the other — hello from Bits & Pretzels season 🍺🎉! Whether you're soaking up insights in person or following along from afar, one thing's clear: there's a lot happening across the LGBTQIA+ event scene this month.

From tech meetups to storytelling nights, and from career expos to leadership panels, this edition is packed with opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive. We’re spotlighting two standout events: the Unicorns in Tech Summit in Berlin and the 15th anniversary edition of EUROUT in London, plus plenty more across Europe and online. You’ll also find a new Community Voices reflection from one of your fellow QueerNext members.

Know an event our community should hear about? Send us the link — we’d love to share it 💌

💬 Community Voices: Why QueerNext Matters

What does QueerNext really mean to the people who shape it? We asked around — and the answers brought smiles, sparks, and a few happy tears. Here’s what Olena shared:

👉 Want to see the rest? We’re sharing more voices from the QueerNext fam on Instagram and LinkedIn—follow us and join the celebration.

🦄 Unicorns in Tech Summit #UITS25

11/10/2025 | Berlin 🇩🇪

Europe’s largest LGBTQIA+ tech career event is back, and this year, it’s queerer, bolder, and buzzing with opportunities 🌈. Join hundreds of LGBTQIA+ professionals, students, and allies for a full day of inspiration and impact at the Unicorns in Tech Summit '25. Held at Berlin’s iconic queer club SchwuZ, this is the place to connect with inclusive employers, explore tech trends, and power up your career journey.

🎓 EUROUT 2025 – 15th Anniversary Edition

13–15/11/2025 | London 🇬🇧

One of Europe’s largest LGBTQIA+ business conferences is turning 15! Hosted by London Business School’s Out in Business club, EUROUT brings together 500+ LGBTQIA+ students, professionals, and recruiters for three days of leadership insights, networking, and empowerment. With 30+ top business schools, 20+ sponsors, and a powerful legacy of queer excellence — this anniversary edition is set to be the most impactful yet.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are on sale now — don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement!

📆 Other Upcoming Queer Career Events

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🌅 Q4 NEXUS LGBTQ+ Breakfast | 02/10/2025, 8:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
Start your day with NEXUS LGBTQ+ at the London Stock Exchange for a morning of strategy, leadership, and intersectional insights. Highlights include Dame Julia Hoggett, Simon Blake, and a panel on LGBTQ+ leadership hosted by Birgit Neu.

🎬 My (Refugee) Life Film, Panel & Networking | 02/10/2025, 5:45 PM | London 🇬🇧
Hosted by Marshmallow in collaboration with Breaking Barriers and We Create Space, this evening features a moving documentary, a powerful panel on refugee experiences, and a casual networking session with nibbles.

🌈 12MIN.ME Queer Edition | 03/10/2025, 7:12 PM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Get inspired, meet new folks, and join the Berlin queer community for this energising evening of micro-talks, Q&A, and connection. Hosted by 12min.me at Frizzforum near Checkpoint Charlie — free drinks and good vibes included!

🏅 Fireside Chat with Dame Kelly Holmes | 07/10/2025, 6:00 PM | London 🇬🇧
Double Olympic gold medallist, TV presenter, and queer icon Dame Kelly Holmes joins Link and The Fidelis Partnership for a relaxed evening of storytelling and networking. Enjoy sweeping city views from the 42nd floor of Twentytwo Bishopsgate.

🍸 Breakfast at Cartier with BNP Paribas Pride UK | 08/10/2025, 8:15 AM | London 🇬🇧
Out Investors and BNP Paribas Pride UK invite you to a morning of elegance and inclusion at the V&A. Enjoy a private breakfast and exclusive viewing of Cartier’s dazzling exhibition, showcasing over a century of craftsmanship and queer celebration.

🧠 Queer Minds at Work | 08/10/2025, 5:30 PM | Vienna 🇦🇹
How can workplaces truly support the mental health of LGBTQIA+ employees? Join PROUT AT WORK and Accenture for this in-person TOGATHERING to explore strategies, stories, and structural change around queer inclusion and wellbeing at work.

🎙 Out at Work: Stories from Young Queer Professionals | 09/10/2025, 4:00 PM | Prague 🇨🇿
Hosted by Global Shapers and Pride Business Forum, this evening at Havas Prague offers raw, real storytelling from young LGBTQIA+ professionals navigating life on the job. Afterwards, continue the conversation over drinks at Kasárna Karlín.

⚖️ Pride is a Protest: Queer Rights Under Pressure | 15/10/2025, 5:30 PM | Berlin 🇩🇪
Hosted by Schwarzkopf Stiftung Junges Europa, this panel with ILGA World’s Julia Ehrt explores how rising anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric threatens human rights across Europe and beyond. Join the conversation on how we protect and advance queer rights globally.

💫 Queer Speed Networking (Student Edition) | 15/10/2025, 7:00 PM | Barcelona 🇪🇸
Kick off summit season with this warm-up event for queer students and early-career professionals. Hosted by UNLOCK at The Cover Club, this evening blends connection, storytelling, and a community-first vibe — with a free welcome drink and music to close.

🍻 Out in Tech Amsterdam October Borrel | 16/10/2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam 🇳🇱
Tech folks, unite! Join the Out in Tech community at Café Saarein for Amsterdam’s monthly queer tech meet-up. Perfect for a low-key evening of mingling, ideas, and new connections.

🏆 Prout at Work-Konferenz 2025 | 21–22/10/2025 | Ingolstadt 🇩🇪
With Audi as lead partner, this annual hybrid conference returns to spark fresh perspectives on queer diversity in the workplace. From networking to keynote stories and the Queer Network Awards, it’s two days of inspiration and strategy.

🌍 #SaferToBeMe Conference | 23/10/2025, 9:00 AM | Gateshead 🇬🇧
Under the theme Power, Populism and Politics, this global conference gathers activists, civil society leaders, and policymakers to address the rising threats to LGBTQIA+ rights. Two days of urgent dialogue, strategy, and global solidarity.

🚀 UNLOCK Queer Leadership Summit | 24–26/10/2025 | Barcelona 🇪🇸
Three days of transformative learning, collaboration, and celebration. This global gathering of LGBTQIA+ leaders features workshops, keynotes, innovation labs, and rooftop socials — all designed to unlock queer leadership for real-world impact.

🍻 Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Work Köln | 28/10/2025, 6:00 PM | Cologne 🇩🇪
Proudr and AXA are teaming up to bring the community together for an evening of networking, panels, and connection. Hear from AXA’s queer network, meet new folks, and celebrate workplace inclusion in the heart of Cologne.

🌈 Rainbow Career Day Luxembourg | 30/10/2025, 1:00 PM | Luxembourg City 🇱🇺
Meet inclusive employers, explore job opportunities, and learn how diversity drives innovation. Set in the vibrant Grund district, this first-ever queer career fair is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility in the Luxembourg job market.

🎭 Get Connected Halloween Mask Party | 31/10/2025 | Zurich, 🇨🇭
Get spooky and spark connection at this masked gathering to kick off the autumn semester with Get Connected! Expect community vibes, queer joy, and a dash of mystery. Full event details dropping soon, follow their channels to stay tuned.

The Best Online Events

♿ Being LGBTQ+ and Disabled at Work | 08/10/2025, 11:30 AM (CET)
Toby Mildon leads this powerful Pride in Leadership session unpacking what it means to show up authentically at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and disability. Expect real stories, actionable strategies, and a welcoming space for reflection.

📣 WCS Community Building 101 | 21/10/2025, 2:00 PM (CET)
Explore inclusive community design with Jon-Paul Vicari and Yangfa Leow (Executive Director, Oogachaga). This We Create Space session dives into accessible and culturally aware approaches to building spaces where all LGBTQIA+ people thrive.

🖤 Honoring Our History: Black LGBTQ+ Voices | 22/10/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
Celebrate Black History Month with myGwork and keynote speaker Eboné F. Bell as we spotlight the historic and ongoing impact of Black LGBTQ+ communities. Join for a powerful discussion on leadership, allyship, and intersectional identity.

📖 UNLOCK Queer Author Journeys | 23/10/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
Join the virtual launch of Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? by Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt (he/him). Expect readings, conversations, and insights into queer storytelling as activism. Hosted by We Create Space — this is for anyone dreaming of writing their truth.

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Cheers,

Alex & the QueerNext team 💙