Why Pride Still Matters — Fireside Chat & Networking Drinks

June 29, 6:15 pm

Why Pride Still Matters — Fireside Chat & Networking Drinks

June 29, 6:15 pm

Join us for a conversation on why Pride still matters in 2026, and the part we can all play in the work ahead.

Pride Month is a moment to celebrate, connect, and reflect on the history and the ongoing journey toward queer liberation. This fireside chat and networking will explore the roots of Pride, the urgent need to resist growing attacks on trans rights, and why every LGBTQI+ person and ally has a role to play in that fight.

We will explore the importance of community solidarity and the role of queer mental health support in collective healing.

Hosted by Jaron Soh, founder of Voda, the UK’s largest LGBTQI+ mental wellbeing app.

Join us for an informal evening of conversation, solidarity, and connection.

Event Schedule

6:15pm: Pre-event socialising and networking
6:30pm: Fireside chat begins
7:00pm: Fireside chat ends, followed by networking and drinks.
8:00pm: Event ends

Speakers

Jaron Soh (he/him) is co-founder and CEO of Voda, the UK’s largest LGBTQI+ mental wellbeing app, created alongside NHS therapists and clinical psychologists. Shaped by his experience growing up gay where same-sex relationships are criminalised, he leads Voda’s work to make affirming, evidence-based mental health support accessible to all. Voda supports 50,000+ people across 140+ countries and has been featured by Apple, Forbes, Attitude and DIVA Magazine.

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