Overview

Gaydio Networking: Manchester – a bold night of LGBTQ+ connection, diverse voices, community stories and celebration.

Gaydio Networking returns to Manchester this November with special guest speaker, Rachel Willams - CEO, The Proud Trust.

Gaydio Networking brings together LGBTQ+ professionals, business owners and allies for relaxed, welcoming events where people can make connections, exchange ideas and hear from inspiring guest speakers.

Each event includes a conversation with a guest about their work and experiences, alongside plenty of time to meet people from different industries and backgrounds.

The aim is to build a supportive professional community, creating opportunities for people to learn from one another, explore collaborations and develop relationships that continue beyond the event.

Guest Speaker

Rachel Williams is CEO of The Proud Trust, an LGBTQ+ youth charity helping young people feel safe, supported and proud of who they are. The charity provides youth groups, mentoring and one-to-one support, alongside education and training that help schools and other organisations become more inclusive.

An advocate for LGBTQ+ young people, Rachel champions the importance of visibility, belonging and listening to young people’s experiences. Their work highlights how leaders across education, healthcare and wider society can turn a commitment to inclusion into practical support, giving young people the confidence and opportunities to thrive.

Venue
We’re proud to be partnering with Junction, part of Manchester Central, to deliver this event together for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

Our Partners
This event is made possible thanks to the support of our brilliant partners:

Ambassador Cruise Line - Headline Partner

Barclays Eagle Labs - Official Banking Partner

GoSucceed - Official Growth Partner

Indeed Flex – City Partner for Manchester

With special thanks to all our supporters in Manchester for helping us bring this vision to life: Octopus Energy | VinylFetish Records | BlueFox Accounting

Who is this for?
This event is open to all – LGBTQ+ people and allies – working across any industry, whether you're a freelancer, business owner, early in your career or well-established.

Come as you are. Bring your whole self. Let’s build something powerful, together.

Can I expense my ticket?

Gaydio Networking events strive to deliver strong commercial, B2B and networking value. Our events are a place where important connections are made, ideas are formed and conversations around Diversity & Inclusion take place.

As a result, many of our guests are able to expense their tickets with their employer. You should check if you can too.