Alphabet – Southland’s queer and allies networking space

Alphabet is a Southland-based networking group creating a welcoming, respectful space for LGBTQI+ people in business, work, and leadership and for allies who value inclusion and connection.

The name is a quiet nod to queer culture and the diversity within our community. Like alphabet soup, we’re made up of many identities, experiences, industries, and stories. All different, all valid, and better together.

Alphabet exists to:

• create a safe, low-pressure environment to connect with others who “get it”
• support queer professionals, business owners, employees, creatives, and leaders
• foster genuine conversation, shared experiences, and professional relationships
• welcome allies who want to listen, learn, and stand alongside the community

This isn’t about pitching, labels, or performative inclusion. It’s about showing up as you are, building trust, and finding connection in a region where those spaces don’t always exist, especially in professional settings.

When : 5 March 2026
Time : 5pm onwards
Location : 360 Bar – The Langlands Hotel – Don Street, Invercargill

Alphabet is intentionally informal, inclusive, and community-led. Whether you’re out, not out, questioning, an ally, running a business, working the shop floor, climbing the ladder, or simply looking for connection, there’s a space for you in our business community.

Thanks to Corcoran Smith Financial for their support with this initiative – www.corcoransmith.co.nz

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