Q4 2026 - Connect Meetup Vancouver

** Please register on this Link to attend the event:

**https://queertech.org/en/events/285727**

Join us for the QT Connect Meetup in Vancouver (hosted by YWCA). This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships within the community.

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: ​YWCA, ​535 Hornby St 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC

Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals.

We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form.

​Event Schedule & Agenda

5:00 pm Registration & Networking

5:45 pm Welcome and Announce​ments

6:00 pm ​Speakers Hour

​7:00 pm Ask & Offer

7:​15 PM Open Networking

​8:00 pm Event Closes

Community Asks & Offers

• Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)?

• Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office hours, connections)

We always provide time for the community to Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available during our Community Asks & Offers!

THANK YOU TO OUR HOST

YWCA BC is a longstanding leader in advancing gender equity and building inclusive communities across British Columbia. With roots dating back over a century, the YWCA delivers more than 80 programs and services that support individuals and families across parts of British Columbia, including affordable housing, education and mentorship, employment services, childcare, legal supports, and more.

At its core, YWCA BC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The organization explicitly advances gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people, and embeds an intersectional approach in all aspects of its work — recognizing how gender, race, sexual orientation, ability and other identities intersect to shape people’s experiences.

A shining example of this commitment is the YWCA Believe Program, a free employment and community support initiative for self-identified LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse newcomers and refugees, providing career coaching, workshops, and wraparound support tailored to affirm participants’ identities.

Through advocacy, direct service, and community partnerships, YWCA BC plays a vital role in supporting equity, belonging, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse communities throughout Vancouver and the surrounding region.

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