The PROUT AT WORK conference, which attracts 200 participants from 100 companies and organizations each year, is the foundation’s largest event and will take place on October 8 and 9, 2026, in Cologne. In addition to engaging panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive breakout sessions, the program features best practices related to queer diversity and provides ample opportunity for the audience to discuss and network.

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hotel and directions

A block of rooms is available at Motel One Köln Altstadt (Tel-Aviv-Str. 6, 50676 Cologne | Tel.: +49 221 272595-0 | Email: koeln-altstadt@motel-one.com). The hotel is about a 13-minute walk from the event venue.

Use the keyword “PROUT AT WORK Conference 2026” to book rooms at self-pay rate.

🚂 Anyone traveling to Cologne for the 2026 conference via Deutsche Bahn can use our event tickets.

a look back at the 2025 conference

„Gemeinsam.Füreinander.Einstehen.”: The PROUT AT WORK conference 2025 welcomed together with lead partner Audi over 200 guests on October 21 and 22 at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt.