Rainbow Career Day Cologne 2026
"As a cosmopolitan and tolerant city, Cologne is predestined for a lively LGBTQIA+ scene with numerous nightlife options and events."
Source: Cologne Tourism
The many important services for the queer community in Cologne were expanded to include a new format in 2024:
The Rainbow Career Day!
On April 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will enter its third edition, this time in direct cooperation with CBS University of Applied Sciences, at the Cologne campus.
Modern and cosmopolitan companies (exhibitors in 2026) will once again present themselves as employers and show why they consider diversity within the company to be an essential part of their corporate culture and are very keen to talk to interested visitors from the queer community (and anyone else who values diversity).
Conversely, everyone who attends the Rainbow Career Day learns how authentic a company is and whether their own personality is reflected in this company. Regardless of the industry or general field!
The event will be complemented by a supporting program that also invites people to exchange ideas, engage in dialogue, get to know each other and network outside of career talks.
Together we are strong!
The CBS University of Applied Sciences stands for sustainability, diversity and inclusion - making it the perfect partner university for us.
Want to find out more about CBS and its values? Just take a look around.
Rainbow Career Day Cologne – Opening speech 2026
Derya Karadag, Mayor of Cologne, will officially open the Rainbow Career Day Cologne at 10:00 a.m. together with Prof. Dr. Anja Karlshaus, President of CBS University of Applied Sciences. We look forward to her inspiring remarks.
(Image credit: Anja Karlshaus: CBS University of Applied Sciences; Image credit: Derya Karadag: Derya Karadag)
Venue and time
The third Rainbow Career Day Cologne will take place on April 22, 2026, at the Cologne campus of CBS University of Applied Sciences.
Supporting program 2026
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. | Opening of Rainbow Career Day Cologne by the Mayor of Cologne, Derya Karadag, and the President of CBS University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Anja Karlshaus (in the cafeteria area)
10:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Career Service CBS University of Applied Sciences –
Resume review & career counseling (free of charge at the booth)
12:15 – 1:00 PM | Sandra Grösch Consulting – Queer Financial Counseling will demonstrate in her presentation how to use money as a positive tool to make your dreams come true. Learn how to set the course today for a self-determined life. (Free of charge in the Casablanca Room / Ground Floor)
How to find us 🙂
Three participation options
- Come spontaneously!
- Book a free ticket (details below)
- Apply with your profile to the participating companies and receive stand invitations for the day of the fair (this service will be activated approx. 6 weeks before the fair)
Our cooperation partners 2026
Bookings
Participating employers
- Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH of lawyers and tax advisors
- BNP Paribas S.A. German Branch
- German Armed Forces
- Campana and Schott
- congstar GmbH
- Hyatt Regency Cologne
- JT International Germany GmbH
- Rhineland Regional Association (LVR)
- Rheinbahn AG
- UCB Pharma GmbH
- Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration