For over a decade, STICKS & STONES has been the leading career festival for the LGBTIQ+ community – and for everyone who celebrates diversity. Over 100,000 people have already taken part. The event offers you a platform for networking, learning and inspiration – in an appreciative and queer environment.
After booking your STICKS & STONES ticket, you will automatically receive a discount link to the Deutsche Bahn train tickets! The DB event tickets include a ‘City Ticket’ for a connecting journey by public transport from the arrival station in Berlin to the event venue.
You can find all information about travelling to the event on our website.
Absolutely! Straight people, allies and friends of the community are also very welcome. In addition to queer topics, you will get inspiration and tips for your career. By taking part, you are also supporting the LGBTIQ+ community.
Queer-friendly means that a space, event or company is respectful and supportive of people from the LGBTIQ+ community. It’s about visibility, acceptance and actively promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
Only take photos on site if everyone in the picture agrees.
It is best to bring your application documents with you: CV, application folders, letter of motivation or an application flyer. There is also no reason why you should not provide your LinkedIn profile or other similar professional social media accounts. Some companies offer CV checks. You will find these highlighted on the map.
Take a look at our exhibitors and think about who is relevant to you. Visit your favourites directly on site, or take part in our Talent Pool to get the chance for a one-on-one interview with the exhibitors. Think about questions or topics you would like to discuss and write them down. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about diversity.
Most programme items work on a first come, first served basis. Just turn up, but not too late! You can register for coaching and networking sessions directly on site. For access to the Beach & Pool Area you need an extra ticket (‘Beach Pass’), which you can purchase on site or via Eventbrite.
You can register for the coaching sessions, workshops and networking sessions as well as for childcare at the backstage registration desk. You can buy tickets for access to the beach area in advance via Eventbrite, or you can get a ticket directly on site.
The STICKS & STONES Talent Pool is your shortcut to the next step in your career – without having to submit hundreds of applications. Answer 10 questions about your job requirements in just a few minutes, link your CV and be discovered by exciting employers. They may contact you by email to invite you to an interview – on site, via video call or directly at the company.
It’s very easy to take part:
Yes, for a group of more than 10 people, please contact sxs@uhlala.com to receive a group code. Please indicate the event you would 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 persons accompanying guests who require assistance; no separate admission ticket is required here either.
The best place is at these stations:
From tech to media to NGOs – a wide variety! You can find the complete list on our website.
At STICKS & STONES, you can expect not only conversations with the exhibitors at their booths, but also a lot of job postings on our job wall. Here, our exhibitors present a wide range of job opportunities that are waiting to be discovered by talented professionals like you.
Want to get started now? Check our Proudr database in advance for suitable jobs.
In the Community Area, you can meet associations and initiatives that are committed to LGBTIQ+. Instead of job advertisements, the focus here is on dialogue, empowerment and community involvement. Come along, network and find out how you can get involved!
Yes, if you observe or experience an inappropriate situation and would like support in dealing with it, please contact the local STICKS & STONES awareness team.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind. Visitors to STICKS & STONES should feel comfortable, regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social background
We ensure an inclusive atmosphere. There are quiet zones and places of retreat. Volume, music and sensory overload are taken into consideration as far as possible.
The all-gender toilets are toilet facilities for everyone, regardless of sex and gender. There are both sitting and standing toilets in the all-gender toilets. The binary division of toilet facilities exerts pressure on people to subordinate themselves to one of these designations. In order to avoid this type of coercion and discrimination and to overcome it in the long term, the principle of all-gender toilets is intended to create a space in which there is no division into gender identities and roles.
In addition to the all-gender toilets, there are also women’s, inter, non-binary and trans* toilets. The toilet facilities are intended to provide a refuge from general and acute sexualised violence as well as to raise awareness of the topic of gender and gender identity. In addition, visibility is ensured for people who are affected by discrimination with regard to socially established gender norms. This will work towards greater acceptance in the long term.
There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet with baby changing facilities
The Beach Pass is your access to the exclusive Beach & Pool Area at STICKS & STONES. Tickets for access are available in advance via Eventbrite or on site.
The food court is also accessible without the Beach Pass. You can get tasty snacks and cool drinks there.
You can book a ticket for the Beach Pass online via Eventbrite or on site. Tickets for the festival itself can also be purchased on site. However, we recommend that you book a ticket before STICKS & STONES.
Yes, the pool is accessible with a Beach Pass. There are 10 changing rooms on site. So don’t forget your swimwear!
Yes, directly at the changing rooms. Locks are available for a deposit at the bar next to the pool boat.
Food trucks with a wide range of dishes and bars await you.
You can pay with:
Yes, there is a cloakroom. – Details can be found on the site map or on site.
Small bags are permitted, but large or bulky items are not. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring your own food and drink – exceptions only apply with a doctor’s certificate or for catering for babies. Glass bottles, cans, weapons, pyrotechnics and dangerous objects are generally prohibited.
Business look? Not with us! Our motto: Come as you are. We want you to feel comfortable and be yourself, because that’s the only way to come across as authentic.
No, unfortunately dogs are not permitted. Assistance dogs are excepted.
Reliability is important to us. Once you have registered, we rely on your commitment and count on your help. If something important comes up, please contact our event manager Barig (julia@uhlala.com) as soon as possible.
We have different areas of responsibility:
– Registration & Accreditation
– Cloakroom Assistance
– Goodie Bag Distribution
– Beverage Service (Coffee)
– Gathering Visitor Feedback
– Visitor Counting
– All-round Support
– De-rig Champion
You can find more detailed descriptions of the individual areas in our volunteer registration form. Choose the one that suits you best.
Depending on the area of responsibility, we are looking for volunteers to support us for up to 10 hours, including a 1-hour break. You can find the exact times in the volunteer registration form.
Yes, on the day of your shift you will receive vouchers for our food trucks, including vegan options.
We try to pay attention to your wishes. That’s why you can choose your first and second preferred area when you register. Try to register as early as possible to secure your preferred area.
We will send you all the important information in good time before the event and hold a briefing call with the volunteers. You will always have a contact person on site who is responsible for you and can be reached if you have any questions.
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Since 2009, we have been dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly every day to fostering diversity in the workplace. To achieve this, as LGBTIQ+ diversity experts, we collaborate closely with companies and organizations to collectively bring about sustainable and positive changes in corporate cultures and work environments. Empowering LGBTIQ+ individuals lies at the heart of our work. And it is precisely this dedication that makes us the leading LGBTIQ+ social business.
