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For over a decade, STICKS & STONES has been the leading careers fair for the LGBTIQ+ community and everyone who celebrates diversity. Over 100,000 people have already taken part. At this event, you’ll have the chance to look for jobs, network, learn and be inspired in a supportive and queer-friendly environment.
Absolutely! Straight people, allies and friends of the community are also very welcome. As well as exploring queer issues, you’ll find inspiration and tips for your career. By taking part, you’ll also be supporting the LGBTIQ+ community.
‘Queer-friendly’ means that a space, an event or a business is respectful and supportive of people from the LGBTIQ+ community. It is about visibility, acceptance and actively promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
Only take photos on site if everyone in the picture has given their consent.
Please note that we cannot issue tickets at the entrance. Please register in advance, free of charge, on the STICKS & STONES Website. Simply bring your digital ticket with you on your mobile phone.
With the free Jobseeker Ticket, you’ll become part of our talent pool. All you need to do is answer a few questions. Companies gain access to the talent pool and can contact you to invite you to an interview. This ticket is perfect for you if you’re currently looking for a job.
You can purchase the Explorer Ticket for a small fee. If you’d rather just come to SXS to be inspired and don’t want to be part of the talent pool, this ticket option is just right for you.
It’s best to bring your application documents with you, either digitally or in print: your CV, a cover letter or an application leaflet. There’s also no reason not to share your LinkedIn profile or other similar professional social media accounts. Some companies offer CV checks. These are highlighted separately on the site map.
As there are often misunderstandings on this subject and many people are unsure whether or not they should bring a printed copy of their CV with them: from a data protection perspective, there is absolutely no issue with exhibitors accepting a printed CV on site and looking through it with you to provide feedback. As long as the document is not retained afterwards, there are no obligations associated with long-term data processing (privacy notices, consents, retention and deletion obligations, etc.). Ideally, you should bring both a printed and a digital version of your CV with you.
Why not take a look at our exhibitors and think about which ones are relevant to you? Visit your favourites in person, or join our talent pool for the chance to have a one-to-one chat with the exhibitors. Think about any questions or topics you’d like to discuss and it’s best to write them down. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about diversity.
As a general rule, the following applies to almost all events: just pop along! Most events operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Open to visitors without prior booking:
What makes our coaching sessions special:
You’ll need to register in person. To ensure you secure a place, there are two fixed time slots when registration opens:
Morning session: Registration from 10.15 am
Afternoon session: Registration from 1.30 pm
Tip: It’s best to arrive on time at the coaching registration desk for the coaching sessions, as experience shows that places are snapped up quickly!
The STICKS & STONES Talent Pool is your shortcut to the next step in your career, without having to send out hundreds of applications. Spend just a few minutes answering 10 questions about your career aspirations, upload a link to your CV, and get noticed by exciting employers. They may then contact you by email to invite you to an interview – in person, via video call or directly at the company’s premises.
Taking part is really easy:
Yes, if you’d like to come with a group of more than ten people, please contact sxs@uhlala.com to obtain a group code. Please specify which event you’d like to attend (STICKS & STONES Berlin or Cologne).
Children up to the age of 16 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult and do not require their own ticket. Admission is free for carers accompanying guests who require assistance; no separate admission ticket is required in this case either.
In the run-up to STICKS & STONES:
From tech and media to NGOs – a wide variety!
At the STICKS & STONES fair, you can look forward not only to chatting with exhibitors at their booths, but also to a wealth of job vacancies on our job board. Here, our exhibitors showcase a wide range of job opportunities just waiting to be discovered by talented professionals like you.
The Swapwall is our interactive marketplace where you can exchange knowledge, skills and support directly with other participants. Simply fill in an ‘I’m looking for/I’m offering’ slip on the day and leave your contact details to get connected. That way, you can find exactly the talents or resources you need to advance your career at a glance!
In the Community Area, you’ll meet organisations and initiatives that champion LGBTIQ+ rights. Rather than job vacancies, the focus here is on discussion, empowerment and community engagement. Come along, network and find out how you can get involved!
Yes. If you witness or experience an inappropriate situation and would like support in dealing with it, please feel free to contact the local STICKS & STONES Awareness Team.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind. Visitors to STICKS & STONES should feel welcome, regardless of their age, ethnic background and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and social background
We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere. We take care to manage noise levels, music and sensory overload as far as possible. Quiet hours are from 3 pm to 5 pm. No music is played on site during this time and the lights are dimmed. However, noise levels may be higher, particularly outside of the quiet hours. Free earplugs are available for you at our Awareness Team’s booth. The team can also support you if the stimuli become too much. In this case, they can assist you and take you to a quiet retreat room.
These sensory adjustments enable people who are sensitive to their surroundings to enjoy what the fair has to offer in a suitable and more pleasant environment.
All-gender toilets are toilet facilities for everyone, regardless of sex or gender. They are equipped with both seated and standing toilets. The binary division of toilets puts pressure on people to identify with one of these categories. To avoid and permanently overcome this kind of coercion and discrimination, the principle of all-gender toilets aims to create a space in which there is no division based on gender identities and roles.
In addition to all-gender toilets, there are women’s, inter, non-binary and trans* toilets. The toilets are intended both to provide a safe haven from generalised and acute sexualised violence and to raise awareness of issues relating to gender and gender identity. Furthermore, they increase the visibility of people affected by discrimination based on socially established gender norms. The aim is to achieve greater acceptance in the long term.
There is a nappy-changing facility in the wheelchair-accessible toilet.
There are several bars on site serving drinks and snacks, including vegetarian and vegan options. You can pay at the bar, via PayPal or by card.
Yes, there is a cloakroom. It costs €2 to use – you can find more details on the site map or at the venue.
Small bags are permitted, but large or bulky items are not. You may bring your own drinks and food. Glass bottles, tins, weapons, fireworks and dangerous items are generally prohibited.
Business attire? Not here! Our motto: Come as you are. We want you to feel comfortable and be yourself, because that’s the only way you’ll come across as genuine.
No, the distribution of promotional material is prohibited.
At Peter-Huppertz-Str. 7, about an 8-minute walk from the Palladium, you’ll find a Sparkasse cash machine. There’s also a cash machine at Keupstr. 47–49.
No, unfortunately dogs and other furry friends are not allowed. Assistance dogs are exempt from this rule.
Reliability is important to us. Once you’ve signed up, we’re counting on your commitment and your help. If something important comes up, please get in touch with our events manager, Moritz (moritz@uhlala.com) as soon as possible.
We have various areas of responsibility:
You’ll find more detailed descriptions of the different areas in our volunteer registration form. Choose the one that suits you best.
Depending on the role, we are looking for volunteers to help for up to 8 hours, including a 1-hour break. You can find the exact times on the volunteer registration form.
Yes. On the day of your shift, you’ll be given a catering wristband, which entitles you to lunch (including vegan options) and drinks.
We try to take your preferences into account. That’s why, when you register, you can select your first and second choice of areas. Try to register as early as possible to secure your preferred place.
We’ll send you all the important information in good time before the event and hold a briefing call with the volunteers. Once you’re there, you’ll always have a point of contact who’s responsible for you and available to answer any questions.