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, the event will enter its third edition, this time in direct cooperation with the CBS University of Applied Sciences at the Cologne campus.
Companies will once again present themselves as employers and show why they see diversity in the company as an essential part of the corporate culture and are very happy to talk to interested visitors from the queer community (and anyone who cares about 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 speeches from 2025 (review)
The Rainbow Career Day Cologne was ceremoniously opened on June 6, 2025 - punctually at 1:00 p.m. - in the rooms of Café Bach. We were able to inspire Andreas Wolter, Julia Monro and Oliver Schubert to give the opening speeches.
Andreas Wolter
Mayor of the City of Cologne. First Deputy Mayor of the Lord Mayoress.
(Photo: Andreas Wolter)
Julia Monro
Consultant and speaker for gender diversity and general LGBTI topics since 2017. (Photo: berger.management)
Oliver Schubert
Managing Director of Aidshilfe Köln e.V.
(Photo: Aidshilfe Köln)
Venue and time
The third Rainbow Career Day Cologne will take place on April 22, 2026 at the Cologne campus of CBS University.
Framework program from 2025 (review)
14:00 - 14:20 | Meryl Deep in conversation with Oliver Schubert - Managing Director of Aidshilfe Köln - on the topic: "40 years of Aidshilfe and what comes next"
15:30 - 16:30 | Panel: "Identity, integrity, diversity: diversity as an attitude, not a trend"
Participants:
- Lars Lucke, LGBT+ Network Rhine-Ruhr
- Malina Cackovic, JTI
- Heiner Duchow, DW (Deutsche Welle)
- Oliver Michalik, Advisory Board Aidshilfe Cologne
- Moderation - Meryl Deep
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 from 2025 (review)
