Rainbow Day in Munich
Supporting Program

February 6, 2024

Exchange meets Knowledge meets 
networking

Rainbow Day Munich is more than just a career fair with booth discussions, even though those are very diverse and helpful. With our content-rich supporting program, we also offer an exciting opportunity for interested participants—even those who aren’t currently looking to change or redefine their career paths—to gain knowledge, exchange ideas, and expand their professional networks.

Supporting Program

Dieter Reiter, the mayor of Munich, the state capital, will deliver a personal welcome address to all visitors and participating companies at 10:00 a.m., thereby officially opening the event.

The New Normal? Why We Still Need to Talk About Queer Issues in the Workplace!

Rainbow flags, tailored marketing, and loud trucks at Pride parades: The corporate world can be quite colorful, and that’s a good thing. Still, we need to keep talking about queer inclusion in the workplace! In this talk by PROUT AT WORK, you’ll learn some basic facts about the situation of queer people in the workplace and why the topic of queer inclusion is relevant for individuals, organizational cultures, and ultimately, business.

Enea Cocco, Consultant at Prout At Work

Four coming-outs in one person? Is that even possible? Yes, it is—and you’ll find out how in Max Appenroth’s novel *Queer Through the Rainbow*! During Rainbow Day, you’ll have two chances to win one of 10 signed copies! For the first chance, come to the book signing with Max at ISARPOST on February 6 between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. For the second chance, simply fill out our visitor survey on the day of the fair and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing! We wish you the best of luck!

Max Appenroth

Young Queer People in the Workplace

In this panel discussion, we want to explore queerness as a cross-cutting social issue and ask ourselves how we can do justice to the intersectional diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace. Do Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z really have such different values and needs? Where do we stand in terms of corporate culture(s), and where do we want to go? How can we work together respectfully, learn from one another across generations, and form alliances based on solidarity? To discuss this, we’ve invited panelists who bring a wide range of perspectives to the topic. We look forward to welcoming:

Panelists –

Prof. Dr. Anna Svea Fischer (she/her)
Professor of Business Informatics, Munich University of Applied Sciences

Stefan Fritz (he/him)
Diversity Manager, Inclusion Officer, ADAC e.V.

Felicia Kuckertz (she/her)
Working Student, Diversity & Inclusion, Hays AG

Maria Mayer (she/her)
Advisor for Women's/Gender Policy/LGBTIQ, Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, Bavarian State Association e.V.

Moderator – 

Sy Legath (he/they)
Speaker/Project Lead, Prout At Work Foundation

In his keynote address, Max Appenroth invites the audience to explore the diversity that often goes untapped in companies! Max highlights why queer employees are a unique and enriching resource for organizations. Their diverse perspectives and experiences not only enrich corporate culture but also open up new avenues for solving complex challenges and tapping into new markets. At the same time, Max also discusses how queer employees can claim these very spaces for self-expression—and how, in the end, both sides stand to gain from empowering diverse talent!

Max Appenroth (no pronouns/he) is the founder and managing director of Diversity Factory GmbH (in formation), a trans activist, and an author. Together with his team, Max supports companies and organizations with strategy development, workshops, training sessions, and targeted coaching for executives and employees as they work toward greater, more visible diversity in practice. The overarching goal of Max’s work is to democratize the labor market while simultaneously strengthening the German economy. For more information, visit: www.diversityfactory.com

At the Munich Employment Agency booth, you can ask career questions and have your resume reviewed all day long. Of course, it’s free of charge.