Q4 2026 - Connect Meetup Vancouver
About the event
** 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](https://ywcavan.org/)). 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](https://ywcavan.org/), [535 Hornby St 4th Floor, Vancouver, BC](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4WBzYvTDi3G7cHdU7)
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](https://wkf.ms/3V4Zh3X).
Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm Welcome and Announcements 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](https://ywcavan.org/) is a longstanding leader in advancing gender equity and building inclusive communities across British Columbia. With roots dating back over a century, the [YWCA](https://ywcavan.org/) 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](https://ywcavan.org/) 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](https://ywcavan.org/) 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](https://ywcavan.org/) plays a vital role in supporting equity, belonging, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals and diverse communities throughout Vancouver and the surrounding region.* See [QueerTech Event Terms & Conditions](https://queertech.org/page/qt-events-terms-conditions) for more information
