Our Events 2025
All details and dates for our community events can be found on the Proudr.
2025
September
03.09.2025 - WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: September 3, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
On September 3, contact persons of our We Stay PRIDE partner companies, LGBTIQ+ network members and representatives as well as all interested employees of our We Stay PRIDE partners will meet for networking at the WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange. This format also offers the opportunity to get to know the queer community from other companies, share best practices in the field of LGBTIQ+ diversity management across companies in order to jointly consolidate queer-friendly workplace structures.
Note: If English-speaking participants are present, the exchange will take place in English & German.
Registration WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange
23.09.2025 - Kick-Off Mentoring Program 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: September 23, 2025 | 11 AM - 12 PM
On September 23, the WSP mentoring program will kick off with a virtual meeting between nominated mentors and mentees. After a short impulse from the We Stay PRIDE team on the objectives of this mentoring program and recommendations for a productive mentorship, the participants will get to know their partners and can exchange ideas for the first time in break-out sessions.
Please note: Participants will be personally invited to this event. Independent registration is therefore not possible at this point. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with your We Stay PRIDE contact person!
24.09. + 25.09.2025 - Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Diversity Management 🇬🇧
Date: September 24 & September 25, 2025 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Part I : September 24, 2025 | 11 - 12.30 AM
Part II : September, 2025 | 11 - 12.30 AM
With this training, we want to give companies and organizations a comprehensive overview of LGBTIQ+ diversity in the workplace and the many ways in which a queer-friendly structure can be supported. More details on the content of the training can be found at the link below.
As a We Stay PRIDE partner, you have 2 (Starter), 3 (Plus) or 4 (Premium) tickets included, depending on your membership. To do this, select the free “Premium Partner Ticket” with the respective number of tickets on the Eventbrite page.
Please note:
The training will be held in English.
When registering on Eventbrite (via the button below), simply select the free partner ticket.
25.09.2025 - WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: September 25, 2025 | 4 - 5 pm
On September 25th, contact persons of our We Stay PRIDE partner companies, LGBTIQ+ network members and representatives as well as all interested employees of our We Stay PRIDE partners will meet for networking at the WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange.
Topic of this Community Exchange:
Stefanie Nimmerfall (Corporate Influencer of the City of Munich) outlines her Pride Month experiences on community management, taking a stand & hate speech. Afterwards, you are cordially invited to discuss your own experiences and questions. Invite your colleagues (members of the ERGs and Allys) so that we can learn from everyone's opinions & experiences!
Note: Impulse in German. If English-speaking participants are present, the exchange afterwards will take place in English.
This format also offers the opportunity to share best practices in the field of LGBTIQ+ diversity management across companies in order to jointly consolidate queer-friendly workplace structures.
Registration WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange
October
01.10.2025 - Focus Session: Raising awareness of diversity through experience – lessons learned and experiences from over 10 years of DiversityParcours(R) 🇩🇪
Date & Time: October 01, 2025 | 4 PM
In our next focus session, we ask how people in organizations can be made aware of diversity in a low-threshold way or even become enthusiastic about it. To this end, the Institute for Diversity Management, with its two founders Kathrin S. Trump and Ulrich F. Schübel, takes us on a short journey through 10 years of DiversityParcours(R). The Parcours is an interactive exhibition on diversity that tends to make it easier to open doors for dialogue on diversity, even with people who may be more cautious or even skeptical about the topic. The two have learned a lot from interacting with thousands of visitors, and we are delighted that they are sharing these learnings with us!
-> Invite your colleagues.
Note: The Event will be held in German.
Registration WSP Focus Session
11.10.2025 - Unicorns in Tech Summit 2025 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
SchwuZ Berlin
Europe's Largest LGBTIQ+ Tech Conference and Career Fair
11.10.2025 - WSP Connect Live: Networking Session for LGBTIQ+ employee resource groups 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: October 11, 2025 | time will be announced shortly
As part of the UNICORNS IN TECH Summit in Berlin, we will meet for an interactive WSP Connect Live - Networking Session for LGBTIQ+ employee ERGs.
In this 90-minute format, we would like to bring together members from employee networks from a wide range of industries, companies and regions to exchange ideas, network and work together to find solutions to current challenges that you are facing in your ERG work.
Especially in the current political times, it is important that the community supports and networks with each other. Accordingly, the cross-company exchange between the individual ERGs is also very important and we want to initiate this once again with this networking format.
Please note:
📍 Where? SchwuZ (Rollbergstraße 26, 12053 Berlin)
📅 When? On October 11, 2025 - time will be announced shortly.
Note: Registration will open soon.
14.10.2025 - LGBTIQ+ Awareness Training 🇩🇪
Datum & Uhrzeit: 14. Oktober 2025 | 10 - 11 Uhr
Unser LGBTIQ+ Awareness & Allyship Training zum Coming Out Day (am 11. Oktober 2025).
LGBTIQ+ - Eine vielfältige Community
Teilnehmenden werden die Grundlagen des Themenbereichs LGBTIQ+ Diversity vermittelt. Durch Erklärung des Akronyms, der Definition und Unterscheidung von sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität und zugewiesenem Geschlecht erlangen Mitarbeitende ein umfangreiches Verständnis von queerer Lebensvielfalt. Dieses Wissen legt den Grundstein für ein respektvolles Miteinander und einem Arbeitsklima, in dem sich alle wohlfühlen und entfalten können.iskriminierung und Mikro-Aggressionen, Allyship
Sensibilisierung für Herausforderungen
Im zweiten Themenblock werden spannende Studien herangezogen, um Teilnehmende für verschiedenste Herausforderungen queerer Menschen im Arbeitsleben zu sensibilisieren. Unter Anderem werden die Schwierigkeit mit dem Coming Out, Diskriminierungserfahrungen und Mikroaggressionen thematisiert. Auch für die gesellschaftliche und rechtliche Lage von LGBTIQ+ wird hier sensibilisiert.
Allyship - Das Wir zählt
Ein inklusives, wertschätzendes Arbeitsumfeld kann nur entstehen, wenn die Kultur und Mitarbeitende entsprechende Werte vertreten. Wie können wir dazu beitragen, dass sich alle wohlfühlen und weniger Raum für Mikroaggressionen und Diskriminierung entsteht? Wir geben Empfehlungen, die jede:r sich zu Herzen nehmen kann, und somit zu inklusiven Strukturen beiträgt.
Geschützter Raum für Austausch und Interaktion
Trotz des virtuellen Formats bieten diese Schulung Raum für Interaktion, denn begleitet werden die Inhalte von interaktiven Live-Umfragen. Unser Online- Tool bietet ebenso die Möglichkeit, anonyme Fragen zu stellen. Das macht es für viele oft angenehmer, ihre Wissenslücken zu diesem Thema zu adressieren. Im letzten Teil, dem Q&A, werden alle Fragen der Mitarbeitenden in einem geschützten, respektvollen Raum beantwortet.
Hinweis:
Die Schulung wird in deutscher Sprache gehalten.
Wähle bei der Anmeldung auf Eventbrite (über den Button unten) einfach das kostenlose Partnerticket aus.
14.10.2025 - LGBTIQ+ Awareness Training 🇬🇧
Date & Time: October 14, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
Our LGBTIQ+ Awareness & Allyship training for Coming Out Day on October 11, 2025.
LGBTIQ+ - A diverse community
Participants are taught the essentials of LGBTIQ+ diversity. By explaining the acronym, the definition and distinction of sexual orientation, gender identity and assigned gender, employees gain a comprehensive understanding of queer identities. This knowledge lays the foundation for respectful interaction and a working environment in which everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.
Raising awareness of challenges
In the second part, exciting studies will be referred in order to sensitize participants to various challenges queer people face in their working lives. Among other things, the difficulty of coming out, experiences of discrimination and microaggressions are addressed. The social and legal situation of LGBTIQ+ people is also discussed here.
Allyship - The „we“ counts
An inclusive, appreciative work environment can only develop if the culture and employees reflect corresponding values. How can we contribute to making everyone feel comfortable and creating less room for microaggressions and discrimination? We give recommendations that everyone can take to heart and thus contribute to inclusive structures.
Protected space for exchange and interaction
Despite the virtual format, this training offers room for interaction, as the content is accompanied by interactive live surveys. Our online tool also offers the possibility to ask anonymous questions. This often makes it more comfortable for people to address their knowledge gaps on the subject. In the final part, the Q&A, all employee questions are answered in a protected, respectful space.
Please note:
The training will be held in English.
When registering on Eventbrite (via the button below), simply select the free partner ticket.
30.10.2025 - Diversity Basics Training 🇬🇧
Date & Time: October 30, 2025 | 10 - 11 AM
What exactly do the terms diversity, equity and inclusion mean and why do they play such an important role in the workplace? In this training, we teach interested employees the basics of diversity and the benefits that can come with it. Participants will learn about the different dimensions and levels of diversity and reflect on privilege and power relations. The aim of the session is also to raise awareness and understanding of inclusion and belonging and to encourage participants to actively participate in creating inclusive corporate cultures.
Please note:
The training will be held in English.
When registering on Eventbrite (via the button below), simply select the free partner ticket.
November
DEI Focus Session Q1 🇩🇪
Date and time: tba | 4 - 5 PM
DEI Focus Sessions of the We Stay PRIDE program are quarterly trainings or expert interviews that provide insights and deep dives into various Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics.
Note: Topic and date of the focus session will be announced shortly!
December
04.12.2025 - WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange Q4 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: December 04, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
On December 04, contact persons of our We Stay PRIDE partner companies, LGBTIQ+ network members and representatives as well as all interested employees of our We Stay PRIDE partners will meet for networking at the WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange. This format also offers the opportunity to share best practices in the field of LGBTIQ+ diversity management across companies in order to jointly consolidate queer-friendly workplace structures.
Note: If English-speaking participants are present, the exchange will take place in English.
Registration WSP Connect Digital / Community Exchange
Past Events 2025
June
21.06.2025 - WSP Connect Live: Networking Session for LGBTIQ+ employee resource groups 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date & Time: June 21, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm
As part of the STICKS & STONES Career Festival Berlin, we will meet for an interactive WSP Connect Live - Networking Session for LGBTIQ+ employee ERGs.
In this 90-minute format, we would like to bring together members from employee networks from a wide range of industries, companies and regions to exchange ideas, network and work together to find solutions to current challenges that you are facing in your ERG work.
Especially in the current political times, it is important that the community supports and networks with each other. Accordingly, the cross-company exchange between the individual ERGs is also very important and we want to initiate this once again with this networking format.
Please note:
📍 Where? Where? Arena Berlin (Eichenstraße 4, 12345 Berlin)
📅 When? On June 21, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
May
15.05.2025 - Focus Session Q2 🇬🇧
Date & time: May 15, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
DEI Focus Sessions of the We Stay PRIDE program are quarterly trainings or expert interviews that provide insights and deep dives into various Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics.
DeepL(y) Inclusive – Inclusive Language in the Age of AI
For our next Focus Session, we’re excited to welcome our We Stay PRIDE partner DeepL! DeepL is best known for its powerful Language AI platform – a tool many of us use in our daily work. But behind this technology is a team that not only develops AI but also rethinks the role of inclusive language.
One thing is certain: Inclusive language is about much more than just gender – especially when working across multiple languages. What challenges and opportunities does this create for AI-powered translations? And how can technology help foster more inclusive communication?
Join us for an insightful discussion and bring your colleagues along – it’s going to be DeepL(y) interesting!
This Focus Session is held in English. WSP partners can stream it afterwards in the WSP media library.
Registration DEI Focus Session Q2 (EN)
19.05.2025 - LGBTIQ+ Awareness & Allyship Training 🇩🇪
Date: May 19, 2025| 10 - 11 AM
Eine Initiative zum IDAHOBIT (Internationaler Tag gegen Homo-, Bi- , Inter- und Transfeindlichkeit) am 17. Mai 2025.
LGBTIQ+ - Eine vielfältige Community
Teilnehmenden werden die Grundlagen des Themenbereichs LGBTIQ+ Diversity vermittelt. Durch Erklärung des Akronyms, der Definition und Unterscheidung von sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität und zugewiesenem Geschlecht erlangen Mitarbeitende ein umfangreiches Verständnis von queerer Lebensvielfalt. Dieses Wissen legt den Grundstein für ein respektvolles Miteinander und einem Arbeitsklima, in dem sich alle wohlfühlen und entfalten können.iskriminierung und Mikro-Aggressionen, Allyship
Sensibilisierung für Herausforderungen
Im zweiten Themenblock werden spannende Studien herangezogen, um Teilnehmende für verschiedenste Herausforderungen queerer Menschen im Arbeitsleben zu sensibilisieren. Unter Anderem werden die Schwierigkeit mit dem Coming Out, Diskriminierungserfahrungen und Mikroaggressionen thematisiert. Auch für die gesellschaftliche und rechtliche Lage von LGBTIQ+ wird hier sensibilisiert.
Allyship - Das Wir zählt
Ein inklusives, wertschätzendes Arbeitsumfeld kann nur entstehen, wenn die Kultur und Mitarbeitende entsprechende Werte vertreten. Wie können wir dazu beitragen, dass sich alle wohlfühlen und weniger Raum für Mikroaggressionen und Diskriminierung entsteht? Wir geben Empfehlungen, die jede:r sich zu Herzen nehmen kann, und somit zu inklusiven Strukturen beiträgt.
Geschützter Raum für Austausch und Interaktion
Trotz des virtuellen Formats bieten diese Schulung Raum für Interaktion, denn begleitet werden die Inhalte von interaktiven Live-Umfragen. Unser Online- Tool bietet ebenso die Möglichkeit, anonyme Fragen zu stellen. Das macht es für viele oft angenehmer, ihre Wissenslücken zu diesem Thema zu adressieren. Im letzten Teil, dem Q&A, werden alle Fragen der Mitarbeitenden in einem geschützten, respektvollen Raum beantwortet.
Grundlagen aus dem LGBTIQ+ Wissen: Akronym, Coming-Out, Diskriminierung und Mikro-Aggressionen, Allyship
Registration LGBTIQ+ Awareness Training (DE)
19.05.2025 - LGBTIQ+ Awareness & Allyship Training 🇬🇧
Date: May 19, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
An initiative for the IDAHOBIT (International Day against Homo-, Bi-, Inter- and Transphobia) on May 17, 2025.
LGBTIQ+ - A diverse community
Participants are taught the essentials of LGBTIQ+ diversity. By explaining the acronym, the definition and distinction of sexual orientation, gender identity and assigned gender, employees gain a comprehensive understanding of queer identities. This knowledge lays the foundation for respectful interaction and a working environment in which everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.
Raising awareness of challenges
In the second part, exciting studies will be referred in order to sensitize participants to various challenges queer people face in their working lives. Among other things, the difficulty of coming out, experiences of discrimination and microaggressions are addressed. The social and legal situation of LGBTIQ+ people is also discussed here.
Allyship - The „we“ counts
An inclusive, appreciative work environment can only develop if the culture and employees reflect corresponding values. How can we contribute to making everyone feel comfortable and creating less room for microaggressions and discrimination? We give recommendations that everyone can take to heart and thus contribute to inclusive structures.
Protected space for exchange and interaction
Despite the virtual format, this training offers room for interaction, as the content is accompanied by interactive live surveys. Our online tool also offers the possibility to ask anonymous questions. This often makes it more comfortable for people to address their knowledge gaps on the subject. In the final part, the Q&A, all employee questions are answered in a protected, respectful space.
Registration LGBTIQ+ Awareness Training (EN)
28.05.2025 - Diversity Grundlagen Training 🇩🇪
Date: May 28, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
Eine Initiative zum deutschen Diversity Tag am 27. Mai 2025.
Was genau verbirgt sich eigentlich hinter den Begriffen Diversity, Equity und Inclusion und wieso spielen diese eine so große Rolle am Arbeitsplatz? In diesem Training vermitteln wir interessierten Mitarbeitenden die Grundlagen von Diversität und die Vorteile, die mit ihr einhergehen können. Teilnehmende lernen über die verschiedenen Dimensionen und Ebenen von Vielfalt und reflektieren über Privilegien und Machtverhältnisse. Ziel der Session ist es ebenfalls, das Bewusstsein für und Verständnis von Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit zu stärken und Teilnehmende somit zu ermutigen, aktiv bei der Schaffung inklusiver Unternehmenskulturen mitzuwirken.
Registration Diversity Grundlagen Training (DE)
April
30.04.2025 - Community Exchange Q2 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date: April 30, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
On April 30, contact persons from our We Stay PRIDE partner companies, LGBTIQ+ network members and representatives as well as all interested employees of our We Stay PRIDE partners will come together for networking at the Community Exchange. This format also offers the opportunity to share best practices in the field of LGBTIQ+ diversity management across companies in order to jointly consolidate queer-friendly workplace structures.
Note: If English-speaking participants are present, the exchange will take place in English.
March
11.03.2025 - Mentoring Kick-Off 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date: 11 - 12 AM | March 11, 2025
On March 11, the WSP mentoring program will kick off with a virtual meeting between nominated mentors and mentees. After a short impulse from the We Stay PRIDE team on the objectives of this mentoring program and recommendations for a productive mentorship, the participants will get to know their partners and can exchange ideas for the first time in break-out sessions.
Please note: Participants will be personally invited to this event. Independent registration is therefore not possible at this point.
25.03 + 26.03.2025 - Introduction to LGBTIQ+ Diversity Management 🇩🇪
Date:
Part I : March 25, 2025 | 11 - 12.30 AM
Part II : March 26, 2025 | 11 - 12.30 AM
Mit dieser Schulung möchten wir Unternehmen und Organisationen einen umfangreichen Überblick über LGBTIQ+ Diversity am Arbeitsplatz und die vielen Möglichkeiten geben, mit denen eine queerfreundliche Struktur unterstützt werden kann. Mehr Details zu den Inhalten der Schulungen findet ihr unter dem untenstehenden Link.
Als We Stay PRIDE Partner:innen habt ihr je nach Mitgliedschaft 2 (Starter), 3 (Plus) bzw. 4 (Premium) Tickets inklusive. Wählt dazu auf der Eventbrite Seite das kostenlose “Premium Partnerticket” mit der jeweiligen Ticket-Anzahl aus.
February
24.02.2025 - Community Exchange Q1 🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧
Date and time: February 24, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
On February 24, contact persons from our We Stay PRIDE partner companies, LGBTIQ+ network members and representatives as well as all interested employees of our We Stay PRIDE partners will come together for networking at the Community Exchange. This format also offers the opportunity to share best practices in the area of LGBTIQ+ diversity management across companies in order to jointly consolidate queer-friendly workplace structures.
Note: If English-speaking participants are present, the exchange will take place in English!
26.02.2025 - DEI Focus Session Q1 🇩🇪
Date and time: February 26, 2025 | 4 - 5 PM
DEI Focus Sessions of the We Stay PRIDE program are quarterly trainings or expert interviews that provide insights and deep dives into various Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics.
In this focus session, we will look at the political positioning of companies. To this end, we will conduct an interview/small panel with pioneering companies. This will be held in German