STICKS & STONES has been the leading career festival for the LGBTIQ+ community and beyond for over a decade. We are proud to provide a platform that celebrates diversity and promotes careers. More than 100,000 visitors have already taken part – you too can become part of our community!
Take pictures on site only if all persons in the picture agree.
Yes. If you witness or experience an inappropriate situation, please reach out immediately to the STICKS & STONES Awareness Team on-site and proactively engage with them.
The principle of “first come, first served” applies to all program items. Just come along, but not too late! As soon as the maximum number of participants has been reached, we unfortunately cannot admit any more people.
You can register for both the coaching sessions and the networking sessions directly on site.
For the closing event at Jim & June, you must buy a ticket in advance via Eventbrite.
Our job and career festival also welcomes all straight people, allies and friends of the LGBTIQ+ community. Apart from our LGBTIQ+ topics, you can take away many valuable experiences for yourself personally. By attending, you are also supporting the community and all your friends and family who are part of it.
We recommend the usual range of application folders, CVs, letters of motivation and application flyers. In addition, there is nothing to stop you from providing your LinkedIn profile or other similar professional social media accounts. Some companies offer CV checks. You will find these highlighted on the map.
Have a look at our exhibitors and think about who is relevant for you. Visit your favorites 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.
We have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind. Visitors of STICKS & STONES should feel comfortable, and this regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and world view, sexual orientation and social origin.
Yes, the venue is barrier-free. Stepless access to the venue is possible via the rear entrance. The security staff at the entrance is informed and will be happy to point out the barrier-free access or guide you there.
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.
Yes, for a group with more than10 people please contact sxs@uhlala.com to receive a group code. Please mention the event you would like to attend (STICKS & STONES Cologne or Berlin).
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 the project manager Julia (julia@uhlala.com) as soon as possible.
We have various areas of responsibility: Registration & Reception (entrance or networking area), Market Research, Runner, 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 help for between 4 hours and 8 hours (minus a break of between 30-60 minutes). You can find the exact times in the volunteer registration form.
Yes, on the day of your shift you will have access to our catering area, where we serve delicious lunches, 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.
