Welcome back, there!

We hope your summer was restful, joyful, or exactly what you needed. As the season shifts, things are heating up again across the LGBTQIA+ event scene—and we’re here for it 🌈.

While we’re cooking up something special for our next QueerNext meetup in Berlin (stay tuned for October 👀), this month we’re putting the spotlight on you. We’re kicking off a new Community Voices series, featuring reflections from across the QueerNext network, including Stephan’s below.

Of course, September also brings a fantastic line-up of events across Europe and beyond. From coworking to conferences, strolls to speed networking—there’s something for everyone. Ready? Let’s dive in 🏄.

💬 Community Voices: Why QueerNext Matters

No meetup this month—but our community is still speaking loud and clear. We asked folks what QueerNext means to them, and their answers gave us all the feels 😊. Here’s what Stephan had to say:

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

🗳️ Funding Spotlight: Democracy Lab by ILGA-Europe

Apply by 28/09/2025

Are you part of an LGBTQIA+ organisation working to protect democracy? ILGA-Europe’s new Democracy Lab offers €50,000 in funding, peer learning, and strategic support over two years for existing projects rooted in civic participation and pro-democracy activism.

This is a powerful opportunity to connect queer rights with broader democratic movements across Europe and Central Asia.

🎓 Event Spotlight: ROMBA Conference

25–27/09/2025 | New Orleans, LA 🇺🇸

We usually spotlight standout events across Europe—but this one’s worth the international detour! The ROMBA Conference is the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQIA+ business students and alumni, packed with panels, workshops, networking, and a buzzing career fair. If you're already in the US this September or open to hopping across the Atlantic, this is your chance to connect with global queer talent and top-tier employers in one unforgettable weekend.

📆 Other Queer Career Events in September

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🍸 Out in Tech London Mixer | 03/09/2025, 7:00 PM | London 🇬🇧
Back at it in Soho! Out in Tech’s September mixer is your go-to for casual midweek hangs, tech talk, and meeting new LGBTQIA+ peers in London’s digital world.

🤖 PAT Togathering: Algorithmen ohne Vorurteile | 09/09/2025, 6:00 PM | Frankfurt 🇩🇪
How can AI be fairer for queer communities? Join this Prout At Work in-person session at IBM to explore bias in algorithms and how to build inclusive tech.

💸 Fundraising in Practice Workshop | 11/09/2025, 1:00 PM | Prague 🇨🇿
Learn how to secure funding for your queer project—from grants to donors—at this Czech-language workshop by Pride Business Forum. Includes practical tips, peer sharing, and networking.

🤝 PAT Togathering: Verbündete für Vielfalt | 16/09/2025, 5:30 PM | Munich 🇩🇪
What does meaningful allyship look like? This interactive evening dives into how allies can amplify queer voices and foster inclusive workspaces.

👩‍💻 LGBTQ+ Coworking Wednesday | 17/09/2025, 11:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
A cozy coworking day at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre—perfect for freelancers, students, and remote workers. Coffee, desks, and a 1 PM social lunch with Business Queers. £5 entry.

🍻 Out in Tech Amsterdam Borrel | 18/09/2025, 6:00 PM | Amsterdam 🇳🇱 
Join the Dutch chapter of Out in Tech for their monthly networking drinks. A fun and welcoming space to meet fellow queerdos working in or adjacent to tech.

🌈 PAT Togathering: Intersektionalität im Unternehmen | 22/09/2025, 6:00 PM | Düsseldorf 🇩🇪
Explore how queer employee networks can tackle intersectional discrimination and drive real inclusion. Hosted by Prout At Work and EY Germany.

🌈 GPN Networking Evening | 23/09/2025, 6:30 PM | London 🇬🇧
Meet LGBTQIA+ professionals across industries for drinks, networking, and a talk by psychologist Chris Beale on why networking feels hard. Optional dinner to follow.

🌿 WCS Community Catchup & Stroll | 28/09/2025, 10:00 AM | London 🇬🇧
Start your Sunday with tea, chats, and a canal-side walk. We Create Space is kicking off monthly IRL meetups for LGBTQIA+ folks in London. Meet at Yurt Café, then stroll to Victoria Park. Wheelchair accessible route.

🧃 Proudr LGBTIQ+ After Works | 30/09/2025 | Multiple Cities 🇩🇪
From Hamburg to Köln, München to Berlin and Stuttgart—Proudr’s signature afterwork gatherings bring together queer professionals for relaxed, empowering evenings of connection. Free for members, registration recommended!

The Best Online Events

💻 WCS Queer Speed Networking | 02/09/2025, 6:00 PM (CEST)
Zoom into deep, meaningful, and fun one-on-one chats with LGBTQIA+ change-makers worldwide. With grounding meditation from Rabbi Yonatan Arnon (he/him) and breakout discussions on leadership, community, and impact.

👨‍👩‍👧 Panel: Family Matters | 10/09/2025, 5:00 PM (CEST)
Ahead of LGBT+ Parents/Carers Day, this panel explores the joys and challenges of queer parenting, chosen family, and inclusive family structures.

🧠 UNLOCK: Queer Leadership 101 | 15/09/2025, 4:00 (CEST)
Tune in to hear from Pius Kennedy (they/them), a bold queer leader from Uganda, as they share lessons from their journey at the frontlines of LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Part of WCS’s bite-sized series spotlighting global change-makers.

👨‍👩‍👧 LGBTQ+ Parenthood Today | 16/09/2025, 4:00 PM (CEST)
Join Kantar and Pride Business Forum for insights from a global study on queer family life. Plus: reflections from Czech organisers and a live Q&A.

💜 Panel: Bisexual Visibility | 24/09/2025, 5:00 PM (CEST)
Unpack bi-erasure and celebrate bisexual voices in this powerful panel on visibility, representation, and rewriting the narrative.

💬 Prout Performer Lunch Talk | 25/09/2025, 12:00 PM (CEST)
Join Dr. Hendrik Schöll for a live conversation on his journey in gender-affirming surgery and advocacy for the trans* community. Hosted by Prout At Work.

📬 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 💙